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.
Bird Quest
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
In the Realm of the Polar Bear
An Expedition exploring the Svalbard Archipelago aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
In the Realm of the Polar Bear
An Expedition exploring the Svalbard Archipelago aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
In the Wake of Shackleton
Discover the Wonders of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / The Southern Ocean / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / The Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Natural Wonders of Iceland - 2024
A Circumnavigation of Iceland aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Reykjavik / The Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
Natural Wonders of Iceland - 2024
A Circumnavigation of Iceland aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Reykjavik / The Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
Islands of the Azores
A nine night voyage around the Azores Archipelago aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
Islands of the Azores
A nine night voyage around the Azores Archipelago aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
Patagonian Odyssey
An exploration of Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords from Ushuaia to Valparaiso aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Cape Horn / Chilean Fjords / Punta Arenas / Torres del Paine National Park. / Chiloe Island / Puerto Montt / Valdivia / Valparaiso / Santiago
Islands on the Edge
An island hopping voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Islands on the Edge
An island hopping voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Crossroads of Empires
A journey through the Adriatic & Aegean aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Koper / Pula / Split / Korcula / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Butrint / Corfu / Nikopolis / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Bird Quest | 2828 AprilApr 2025 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 404 JulyJul 2024 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
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In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 1414 JuneJun 2024 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
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In the Wake of Shackleton | 808 JanuaryJan 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / The Southern Ocean / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / The Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos
Aires
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Natural Wonders of Iceland - 2024 | 1414 JuneJun 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Reykjavik / The Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
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Natural Wonders of Iceland - 2024 | 2424 JuneJun 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Reykjavik / The Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
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Islands of the Azores | 3030 AprilApr 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
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Islands of the Azores | 2323 AprilApr 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
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Patagonian Odyssey | 2525 FebruaryFeb 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Cape Horn / Chilean Fjords / Punta Arenas / Torres del Paine National Park. / Chiloe Island / Puerto Montt / Valdivia / Valparaiso / Santiago
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Islands on the Edge | 1616 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Islands on the Edge | 2323 MayMay 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Crossroads of Empires | 808 SeptemberSep 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Koper / Pula / Split / Korcula / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Butrint / Corfu / Nikopolis / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
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