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.
Melanesian Odyssey
An island hopping adventure from Papua New Guinea to Fiji including the Solomon Islands & Vanuatu aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Singapore / Rabaul / Marovo Lagoon / Tetepare Island / Honiara / Santa Ana / Nembao Village / Espiritu Santo Island / Port Havannah / Tanna Island / Lautoka
Costa Rica to the Caribbean
An island hopping voyage across the Caribbean Sea aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- San Jose / Puerto Limon / San Andres / Isla de Providencia / Port Antonio / Santiago de Los Caballeros / Samana / British Virgin Islands / Sint Eustatius / Iles des Saintes / Montserrat / Antigua
Wildlife & Wonders of Western Australia
An expedition exploring the islands, reefs & remote coastline of Western Australia aboard the Coral Adventurer
Itinerary at a glance
- Perth / Fremantle / Abrolhos Islands / Shark Bay / Ningaloo Coast / Exmouth / Cape Range National Park / Muiron Islands / Serrurier Island / Montebello Islands / Dampier Archipelago / Broome
Across the Top of Australia
Discover the remarkable Kimberley region aboard the Coral Adventurer
Itinerary at a glance
- Perth / Broome / Lacepede Islands / Horizontal Falls / Buccaneer Archipelago / Doubtful Bay / Montgomery Reef / Prince Regent River / Careening Bay / Prince Frederick Harbour / Bigge Island / Mitchell Falls / Wollaston Bay / Vansittart Bay / King George River & Falls / Darwin
Treasures of Japan & South Korea
A voyage from Kanazawa to Kobe aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Tokyo / Kanazawa / Matsue / Ulsan / Haeinsa / Yeosu / Kitakyushu / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Uno-Ko / Takamatsu / Kobe
Spring in the Isles
Discover the Isles of Scilly & Channel Islands aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Tresco/ St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Bryher / Alderney / Guernsey / Herm / Sark / Portsmouth
Bird Quest
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Poole / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Skomer Island / Grassholm Island / Isle of man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Oban
Circumnavigation of the United Kingdom
An exploration of the castles, gardens & historic houses of the United Kingdom aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Fowey / Isles of Scilly / Holyhead / Barrow in Furness / Belfast / Armadale / Inverie / Inverewe / Isle Martin / Scrabster / Port of Tyne / Great Yarmouth / Dover / Cowes / Portsmouth
Halcyon Days on Aegean Islands
A voyage between Athens & Istanbul aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Naxos / Chios / Skopelos / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Samothrace / Thassos / Limnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
Bird Quest
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Poole / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Skomer Island / Grassholm Island / Isle of man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Oban
Timeless Japan - 2027
Discover the cultural treasures & ancient wonders of Japan including a call in South Korea aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Tokyo / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Matsue / Hagi / Ulsan / Kitakyushu / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Kumano / Mount Fuji / Yokohama/ Tokyo
Halcyon Days on Aegean Islands
A voyage between Athens & Istanbul aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Naxos / Chios / Skopelos / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Samothrace / Thassos / Limnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
Tours at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Melanesian Odyssey | 808 MarchMar 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Singapore / Rabaul / Marovo Lagoon / Tetepare Island / Honiara / Santa Ana / Nembao Village / Espiritu Santo Island / Port Havannah / Tanna Island / Lautoka
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Costa Rica to the Caribbean | 1414 MarchMar 2027 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
San Jose / Puerto Limon / San Andres / Isla de Providencia / Port Antonio / Santiago de Los Caballeros / Samana / British Virgin Islands / Sint Eustatius / Iles des Saintes / Montserrat / Antigua
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Wildlife & Wonders of Western Australia | 1919 MarchMar 2027 | Coral Adventurer | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Perth / Fremantle / Abrolhos Islands / Shark Bay / Ningaloo Coast / Exmouth / Cape Range National Park / Muiron Islands / Serrurier Island / Montebello Islands / Dampier Archipelago / Broome
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Across the Top of Australia | 3131 MarchMar 2027 | Coral Adventurer | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Perth / Broome / Lacepede Islands / Horizontal Falls / Buccaneer Archipelago / Doubtful Bay / Montgomery Reef / Prince Regent River / Careening Bay / Prince Frederick Harbour / Bigge Island / Mitchell Falls / Wollaston Bay / Vansittart Bay / King George River & Falls / Darwin
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Treasures of Japan & South Korea | 2727 AprilApr 2027 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Tokyo / Kanazawa / Matsue / Ulsan / Haeinsa / Yeosu / Kitakyushu / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Uno-Ko / Takamatsu / Kobe
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Spring in the Isles | 2929 AprilApr 2027 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Tresco/ St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Bryher / Alderney / Guernsey / Herm / Sark / Portsmouth
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Bird Quest | 505 MayMay 2027 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Poole / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Skomer Island / Grassholm Island / Isle of man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Oban
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Circumnavigation of the United Kingdom | 606 MayMay 2027 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Fowey / Isles of Scilly / Holyhead / Barrow in Furness / Belfast / Armadale / Inverie / Inverewe / Isle Martin / Scrabster / Port of Tyne / Great Yarmouth / Dover / Cowes / Portsmouth
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Halcyon Days on Aegean Islands | 707 MayMay 2027 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Naxos / Chios / Skopelos / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Samothrace / Thassos / Limnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
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Bird Quest | 1414 MayMay 2027 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Poole / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Skomer Island / Grassholm Island / Isle of man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Oban
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Timeless Japan - 2027 | 1616 MayMay 2027 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Tokyo / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Matsue / Hagi / Ulsan / Kitakyushu / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Kumano / Mount Fuji / Yokohama/ Tokyo
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Halcyon Days on Aegean Islands | 1717 MayMay 2027 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Naxos / Chios / Skopelos / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Samothrace / Thassos / Limnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
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