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.
Passage to Iceland
A voyage from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Suduroy / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Hofn / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Husavik / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Western Fjords / Stykkisholmur / Reykjavik
Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
West Indies Under Sail
A voyage between Barbados & Antigua aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud II
Sea Cloud II
Itinerary at a glance
- Barbados / Grenadines / St Lucia / Dominica / Guadeloupe / Montserrat / Nevis / St Kitts / British Virgin Islands / St Barthelemy / Antigua
West Indies Under Sail
A voyage between Barbados & Antigua aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud II
Sea Cloud II
Itinerary at a glance
- Barbados / Grenadines / St Lucia / Dominica / Guadeloupe / Montserrat / Nevis / St Kitts / British Virgin Islands / St Barthelemy / Antigua
New Zealand Coastal Odyssey
An Exploration of New Zealand's South & North Islands aboard the Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer
Itinerary at a glance
- Christchurch / Bluff / Fiordland / Stewart Island / Dunedin / Akaroa / Wellington / Abel Tasman National Park / Nelson / Resolution Bay / Ship Cove / Napier / Tauranga / Rotorua / Auckland
Wonders of Antiquity
A journey from Cyprus to Saudi Arabia aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Limassol / Suez Canal Transit / Cairo / Giza / Sharm el Sheikh / Petra / Hegra / Yanbu / Jeddah
Marvels of Madagascar
Discover the wildlife & wonders of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Johannesburg /Tulear / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park &/ Nosy Mangabe / Reunion / Mauritius
Spring in the Ancient World
A voyage of discovery visiting Egypt, Jordan & Cyprus aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Guy de la Bédoyère
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Luxor / Safaga / Aqaba / Wadi Rum / Petra / Sharm el Sheikh / St Catherine’s Monastery / Cairo / Giza / Suez Canal Transit / Alexandria / Limassol
Mediterranean Odyssey
A voyage from Malta to the Canary Islands including the Lost Cities of North Africa aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Sousse / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga / Gibraltar / Casablanca / Essaouira / Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Las Palmas
In the Wake of the Dhows
A passage from Mumbai to Doha aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Stuart Laing
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mumbai / Diu / Porbandar / Sur / Wahib Sands / Muscat / Nizwa / Kumzar / Musandam Peninsula / Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Ain / Doha
East of Bali
An expedition through the spectacular Nusa Tenggara Islands aboard the Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer
Itinerary at a glance
- Bali / Lombok / Sumba / Flores / Lembata / Alor / Taka Bonerate National Park / Komodo National Park / Satonda Island / Moyo / Bali
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Passage to Iceland | 2121 JuneJun 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Suduroy / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Hofn / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Husavik / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Western Fjords / Stykkisholmur / Reykjavik
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Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025 | 2525 JuneJun 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025 | 2727 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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West Indies Under Sail | 2626 JanuaryJan 2025 | Sea Cloud II | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Barbados / Grenadines / St Lucia / Dominica / Guadeloupe / Montserrat / Nevis / St Kitts / British Virgin Islands / St Barthelemy / Antigua
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West Indies Under Sail | 606 FebruaryFeb 2025 | Sea Cloud II | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Barbados / Grenadines / St Lucia / Dominica / Guadeloupe / Montserrat / Nevis / St Kitts / British Virgin Islands / St Barthelemy / Antigua
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New Zealand Coastal Odyssey | 2525 FebruaryFeb 2025 | Heritage Adventurer | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Christchurch / Bluff / Fiordland / Stewart Island / Dunedin / Akaroa / Wellington / Abel Tasman National Park / Nelson / Resolution Bay / Ship Cove / Napier / Tauranga / Rotorua / Auckland
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Wonders of Antiquity | 2121 OctoberOct 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Limassol / Suez Canal Transit / Cairo / Giza / Sharm el Sheikh / Petra / Hegra / Yanbu / Jeddah
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Marvels of Madagascar | 2121 NovemberNov 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Johannesburg /Tulear / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park &/ Nosy Mangabe / Reunion / Mauritius
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Spring in the Ancient World | 3131 MarchMar 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Luxor / Safaga / Aqaba / Wadi Rum / Petra / Sharm el Sheikh / St Catherine’s Monastery / Cairo / Giza / Suez Canal Transit / Alexandria / Limassol
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Mediterranean Odyssey | 2222 OctoberOct 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Sousse / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga / Gibraltar / Casablanca / Essaouira / Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Las Palmas
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In the Wake of the Dhows | 101 MarchMar 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mumbai / Diu / Porbandar / Sur / Wahib Sands / Muscat / Nizwa / Kumzar / Musandam Peninsula / Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Ain / Doha
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East of Bali | 202 OctoberOct 2024 | Heritage Adventurer | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Bali / Lombok / Sumba / Flores / Lembata / Alor / Taka Bonerate National Park / Komodo National Park / Satonda Island / Moyo / Bali
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