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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Circumnavigation of Ireland
An in-depth discovery of Ireland's wonders aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Liverpool / Dun Laoghaire / Dublin / Waterford / Kilkenny / Kinsale / Cork / Garnish Island / Bantry / Skellig Islands / Valentia Island / Kerry / Galway / Cliffs of Moher / Aran Islands / Donegal Glenveagh / Tory Island / Giants Causeway / Rathlin Island / Belfast / Liverpool
Circumnavigation of Ireland
An in-depth discovery of Ireland's wonders aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Liverpool / Dun Laoghaire / Dublin / Waterford / Kilkenny / Kinsale / Cork / Garnish Island / Bantry / Skellig Islands / Valentia Island / Kerry / Galway / Cliffs of Moher / Aran Islands / Donegal Glenveagh / Tory Island / Giants Causeway / Rathlin Island / Belfast / Liverpool
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
Passage through the Seychelles
Island Hopping through the beautiful Seychelles aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra / Farquhar Islands / Alphonse Islands / Amirante / Aride / Curieuse / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Mahe
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
Treasures of the Baltic
A voyage from Stockholm to Portsmouth aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Stockholm / Mariehamn / Helsinki / Tallinn / Saaremaa / Riga / Klaipeda / Gdansk / Karlskrona / Bornhom Island / Funen Island / Kiel Canal / The Hague / Portsmouth
Circumnavigation of Sicily
An in-depth exploration of the wonders of Sicily aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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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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Crossroads of Empires | 1616 JuneJun 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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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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Crossroads of Empires | 1515 MayMay 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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Balkan Delights | 2525 AprilApr 2025 | 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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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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Circumnavigation of Ireland | 2828 JulyJul 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Liverpool / Dun Laoghaire / Dublin / Waterford / Kilkenny / Kinsale / Cork / Garnish Island / Bantry / Skellig Islands / Valentia Island / Kerry / Galway / Cliffs of Moher / Aran Islands / Donegal Glenveagh / Tory Island / Giants Causeway / Rathlin Island / Belfast / Liverpool
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Circumnavigation of Ireland | 909 AugustAug 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Liverpool / Dun Laoghaire / Dublin / Waterford / Kilkenny / Kinsale / Cork / Garnish Island / Bantry / Skellig Islands / Valentia Island / Kerry / Galway / Cliffs of Moher / Aran Islands / Donegal Glenveagh / Tory Island / Giants Causeway / Rathlin Island / Belfast / Liverpool
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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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Passage through the Seychelles | 1919 JanuaryJan 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra / Farquhar Islands / Alphonse Islands / Amirante / Aride / Curieuse / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Mahe
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Madagascar - The Eighth Continent | 202 DecemberDec 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
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Madagascar - The Eighth Continent | 1919 DecemberDec 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
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Treasures of the Baltic | 2121 AugustAug 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Stockholm / Mariehamn / Helsinki / Tallinn / Saaremaa / Riga / Klaipeda / Gdansk / Karlskrona / Bornhom Island / Funen Island / Kiel Canal / The Hague / Portsmouth
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Circumnavigation of Sicily | 1515 OctoberOct 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
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