Small Ship Cruising
Our Small Ship Destination cruises are comprehensive and in the main concentrate on a particular area or theme with the focus of the voyage being the itinerary and experience to be had. Our small vessels can dock in ports which larger vessels cannot access and can often moor in the centre of town which allows for more time spent exploring the destination as opposed to travelling from and to the vessel by coach. Destinations covered by our ‘small ship destination cruising’ include the Baltic, Black Sea, Japan, Mediterranean and Adriatic. Itineraries are based upon cultural themes including Art, Music and politics of the region. Onboard you will be joined by specialist guest speakers who accompany the passengers ashore with the expert local guides and also deliver talks onboard. The advantages of exploring by small ship are numerous and include small group sizes when exploring ashore, ability to access some of the world's most pristine and untouched ports, no queuing to embark or disembark the vessel and a relaxed and informal atmosphere onboard which is conducive to becoming acquainted with fellow travellers and onboard staff and learning whether it be about the wonders of nature, the culture or ancient civilisations you are visiting.
Hidden Baltic & Scandinavia
A voyage from Aberdeen to Helsinki aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Skagen /Helsingor / Ronne / Kalmar / Visby / Stockholm / Mariehamn / Turku / Saaremaa / Tallin / Kotka / Helsinki
Passage through the Balkans
An exploration of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro & Albania aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Koper / Rovinj / Pula / Mostar / Bar / Durres / Tirana / Kotor / Dubrovnik
Treasures of the Adriatic
A journey between Dubrovnik and Venice aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
Treasures of the Adriatic
A journey between Dubrovnik and Venice aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
Treasures of the Adriatic
A journey between Dubrovnik and Venice aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
Summer in Norway
A voyage from Aberdeen to the Norwegian Coast aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Vik /Loen / Alesund / Runde / Trondheim / Hitra / Dalsfjord / Bygstad / Rosendal / Haugesund / Lysefjord / Stavanger / Aberdeen
Iberian Stepping Stones
Discover the history, gardens & wines of Iberia on a springtime voyage from Malaga to Portsmouth aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Malaga / Tangier / Portimao / Lisbon / Sintra/ Oporto / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Isles of Scilly / Fowey / Portsmouth
Atlantic Island Stepping Stones
An expedition exploring the Atlantic Islands including the Shetlands, Faroes, Hebrides & Rathlin Island aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Suduroy / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Rathlin Island / Liverpool
Iceland, Faroes & the Shetland Islands
An exploration of the legendary northern isles aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Reykjavik / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Seydisfjordur / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Vestmanna / Saksun /Elduvik / Runavik / Foula / Papa Stour / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Natural Wonders of Alaska
An exclusive charter of the National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest
Itinerary at a glance
- Seattle / Sitka / Southeast Alaska’s Islands / Icy Strait / Inian Islands / Glacier Bay National Park / Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait / Petersburg / Tracy Arm / Fords Terror / Juneau
Spring in the Middle Sea
A voyage from Athens to Malta aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Dr Steve Kershaw
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Nafplion / Corinth / Epidaurus / Gythion / Mystras / Mani / Olympia / Nikopolis / Butrint / Brindisi / Ostuni / Gallipoli / Lecce / Catania / Taormina / Syracuse / Valletta
Autumn in Maritime Canada & New England
A journey from Montreal to Boston discovering the St Lawrence River & Nova Scotia aboard the Exploris One
Exploris One
Itinerary at a glance
- Montreal / Quebec / Saguenay / Baie Comeau / Gaspé / Percé / Prince Edward Island / Strait of Canso / Halifax / Portland / Gloucester / Boston
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Hidden Baltic & Scandinavia | 2828 JulyJul 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Skagen /Helsingor / Ronne / Kalmar / Visby / Stockholm / Mariehamn / Turku / Saaremaa / Tallin / Kotka / Helsinki
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Passage through the Balkans | 202 OctoberOct 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Koper / Rovinj / Pula / Mostar / Bar / Durres / Tirana / Kotor / Dubrovnik
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Treasures of the Adriatic | 2828 JuneJun 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
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Treasures of the Adriatic | 3131 AugustAug 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
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Treasures of the Adriatic | 707 MayMay 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
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Summer in Norway | 1616 JulyJul 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Vik /Loen / Alesund / Runde / Trondheim / Hitra / Dalsfjord / Bygstad / Rosendal / Haugesund / Lysefjord / Stavanger / Aberdeen
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Iberian Stepping Stones | 101 MayMay 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Malaga / Tangier / Portimao / Lisbon / Sintra/ Oporto / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Isles of Scilly / Fowey / Portsmouth
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Atlantic Island Stepping Stones | 1717 JulyJul 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Suduroy / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Rathlin Island / Liverpool
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Iceland, Faroes & the Shetland Islands | 404 JulyJul 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Reykjavik / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Seydisfjordur / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Vestmanna / Saksun /Elduvik / Runavik / Foula / Papa Stour / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Natural Wonders of Alaska | 1212 JulyJul 2024 | National Geographic Quest | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Seattle / Sitka / Southeast Alaska’s Islands / Icy Strait / Inian Islands / Glacier Bay National Park / Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait / Petersburg / Tracy Arm / Fords Terror / Juneau
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Spring in the Middle Sea | 404 AprilApr 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Nafplion / Corinth / Epidaurus / Gythion / Mystras / Mani / Olympia / Nikopolis / Butrint / Brindisi / Ostuni / Gallipoli / Lecce / Catania / Taormina / Syracuse / Valletta
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Autumn in Maritime Canada & New England | 202 OctoberOct 2024 | Exploris One | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Montreal / Quebec / Saguenay / Baie Comeau / Gaspé / Percé / Prince Edward Island / Strait of Canso / Halifax / Portland / Gloucester / Boston
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