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.
Wonders & Wildlife of Borneo
A journey from Singapore to Bali aboard the Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer
Itinerary at a glance
- Singapore / Kuching / Bako National Park / brunei / Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan / Derawan Islands / Sulawesi / Menumbar River / Pulau Birahbirahan / Samboja Lestari / Bali
Islands of Italy
An exploration of Italy’s islands combined with a call into Corsica aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Nice / Portoferraio / Bonifacio / Porto Torres / Alghero / Cagliari/ Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valle dei Templi / Valletta
Islands of the Mediterranean
A voyage from Gibraltar to Athens aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Gibraltar / Malaga / Palma de Mallorca / Mahon / Cagliari / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Ithaca / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
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
Late Summer in the Aegean
Island Hopping aboard the MY Elysium
Elysium
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Fokianos Beach / Monemvasia / Milos / Sifnos / Folegandros / Magganari Bay / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Fourni / Patmos / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
A Week in the Adriatic
A voyage between Zadar & Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Trogie / Sibenik / Zadar
Treasures of Sicily & Puglia
A voyage between Valletta and Bari aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Dr Steve Kershaw
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
Hidden Croatia
Explore the beautiful coast & islands from Zadar to Opatija aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Split / Zadar / Ilovik / Mali Losinj / Pula / Cres / Krk / Opatija
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
Sailing the Greek Isles
Island Hopping between Rhodes & Athens aboard the MY Elysium
Elysium
Itinerary at a glance
- Rhodes / Symi / Tilos / Nisyros / Ios / Magganari Bay / Milos / Sifnos / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Syros / Athens
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
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
Aegean Antiquities
A voyage from Athens to Istanbul aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Nafplio / Nemea / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Delos / Syros / Patmos / Kusadasi / Ephesus / Pergamon / Canakkale / Troy / Bursa / Istanbul
Treasures of Sicily & Puglia
A voyage between Valletta and Bari aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Dr Steve Kershaw
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
Balkan Delights
Explore Croatia’s beautiful coast & islands aboard the Queen Eleganza combined with a two night stay in Lake Bled
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
Around the Adriatic
A 12-night discovery of the Adriatic including Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy & Slovenia aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Vlore / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Pescara / Chieti / Pesaro / Urbino / Venice / koper / Rovinj / Pula / Zadar / Split
Classical Treasures of the Aegean
A voyage from Istanbul to Cyprus aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker David Stuttard
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul / Canakkale / Troy / Pergamon / Kusadasi / Ephesus / Patmos / Rhodes / Antalya / Alanya / Limassol
Sicily by Sea
A circumnavigation of Sicily aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Olga Verstage
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Siracusa / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
Along the Dalmatian Coast
Explore Croatia’s majestic beauty aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Split / Trogir / Brac / Hvar / Korcula / Mljet / Dubrovnik
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
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
From Barbados to Brazil
A voyage discovering the Lesser Antilles, Guyana, Suriname & French Guiana aboard the Exploris One
Exploris One
Itinerary at a glance
- Barbados / Tobago / Trinidad / Georgetown / Paramaribo / Isles de Salut / Cayenne / Belem
Indian Ocean Stepping Stones
An island hopping expedition from Mahe to Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Seychelles / Alphonse / Aldabra / Diego Suarez / Nosy Hara / Nosy Tanikely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Tulear
Natural Wonders of the Amazon & Galapagos
An extraordinary river cruise through the Ecuadorian Amazonia aboard the MV Anakonda combined with an island hopping cruise through the Galapagos aboard the Isabella II
Anakonda & Isabela II
Itinerary at a glance
- Quito / Coca / Yasuni National Park / Santiago Island / Chinese Hat Islet / Genovesa Island / Santa Fe Island / South Plaza Island / Baltra
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Wonders & Wildlife of Borneo | 1616 SeptemberSep 2024 | Heritage Adventurer | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Singapore / Kuching / Bako National Park / brunei / Kota Kinabalu / Sandakan / Derawan Islands / Sulawesi / Menumbar River / Pulau Birahbirahan / Samboja Lestari / Bali
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Islands of Italy | 1717 SeptemberSep 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Nice / Portoferraio / Bonifacio / Porto Torres / Alghero / Cagliari/ Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valle dei Templi / Valletta
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Islands of the Mediterranean | 2020 SeptemberSep 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Gibraltar / Malaga / Palma de Mallorca / Mahon / Cagliari / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Ithaca / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
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Crossroads of Empires | 2020 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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Late Summer in the Aegean | 2121 SeptemberSep 2024 | Elysium | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Fokianos Beach / Monemvasia / Milos / Sifnos / Folegandros / Magganari Bay / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Fourni / Patmos / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
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A Week in the Adriatic | 2525 SeptemberSep 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Trogie / Sibenik / Zadar
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Treasures of Sicily & Puglia | 2626 SeptemberSep 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
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Hidden Croatia | 202 OctoberOct 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Split / Zadar / Ilovik / Mali Losinj / Pula / Cres / Krk / Opatija
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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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Sailing the Greek Isles | 202 OctoberOct 2024 | Elysium | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Rhodes / Symi / Tilos / Nisyros / Ios / Magganari Bay / Milos / Sifnos / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Syros / Athens
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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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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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Aegean Antiquities | 404 OctoberOct 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Nafplio / Nemea / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Delos / Syros / Patmos / Kusadasi / Ephesus / Pergamon / Canakkale / Troy / Bursa / Istanbul
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Treasures of Sicily & Puglia | 505 OctoberOct 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
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Balkan Delights | 707 OctoberOct 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
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Around the Adriatic | 1010 OctoberOct 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Vlore / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Pescara / Chieti / Pesaro / Urbino / Venice / koper / Rovinj / Pula / Zadar / Split
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Classical Treasures of the Aegean | 1313 OctoberOct 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Istanbul / Canakkale / Troy / Pergamon / Kusadasi / Ephesus / Patmos / Rhodes / Antalya / Alanya / Limassol
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Sicily by Sea | 1414 OctoberOct 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Siracusa / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
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Along the Dalmatian Coast | 1818 OctoberOct 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Split / Trogir / Brac / Hvar / Korcula / Mljet / Dubrovnik
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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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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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From Barbados to Brazil | 404 NovemberNov 2024 | Exploris One | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Barbados / Tobago / Trinidad / Georgetown / Paramaribo / Isles de Salut / Cayenne / Belem
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Indian Ocean Stepping Stones | 808 NovemberNov 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mahe / Seychelles / Alphonse / Aldabra / Diego Suarez / Nosy Hara / Nosy Tanikely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Tulear
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Natural Wonders of the Amazon & Galapagos | 1717 NovemberNov 2024 | Anakonda & Isabela II | Expedition Cruising River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Quito / Coca / Yasuni National Park / Santiago Island / Chinese Hat Islet / Genovesa Island / Santa Fe Island / South Plaza Island / Baltra
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