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 around the Peloponnese & Ionian Islands
A springtime voyage aboard the MY Elysium
Elysium
Itinerary at a glance
- Corinth / Itea / Delphi / Ithaca / Argostoli / Olympia / Pylos / Kythira / Elafonisos / Monemvasia / Nafplion / Hydra / Lavrion
Reach of Rome
A journey across the Mediterranean from Malta to Malaga aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Chris Bradley
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga
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
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
Eternal Japan & South Korea
A voyage from Kanazawa to Kobe including South Korea aboard the Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer
Itinerary at a glance
- Tokyo / Kawanaza / Matsue / Hagi / Ulsan / Haeinsa / Shimonoseki / Uwajima / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki/ Osaka
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
Spring in the Aegean
Island Hopping in the Dodecanese & Cyclades aboard the MY Elysium
Elysium
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Fourni / Patmos / Lipsi / Leros / Nisyros / Ios / Magganari Bay / Milos / Kimolos / Sifnos / Serifos / Kolona Bay / Athens
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
Iberian Stepping Stones
Discover the history, gardens & wines of Iberia on a springtime voyage from Malaga to Portsmouth aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Malaga / Tangier / Portimao / Lisbon / Sintra/ Oporto / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Isles of Scilly / Fowey / Portsmouth
Idyllic Istria
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Cres / Rovinj / Porec / Motovun / Momjan / Pula / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Zadar
Treasures of the Adriatic
A journey between Dubrovnik and Venice aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
Birds of the Scottish Isles
An in-depth exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Passage around the Peloponnese & Ionian Islands | 2020 AprilApr 2024 | Elysium | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Corinth / Itea / Delphi / Ithaca / Argostoli / Olympia / Pylos / Kythira / Elafonisos / Monemvasia / Nafplion / Hydra / Lavrion
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Reach of Rome | 2222 AprilApr 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga
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Around the Adriatic | 2525 AprilApr 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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Balkan Delights | 2626 AprilApr 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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Eternal Japan & South Korea | 2727 AprilApr 2024 | Heritage Adventurer | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Tokyo / Kawanaza / Matsue / Hagi / Ulsan / Haeinsa / Shimonoseki / Uwajima / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki/ Osaka
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Bird Quest | 2828 AprilApr 2024 | 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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Spring in the Aegean | 3030 AprilApr 2024 | Elysium | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Fourni / Patmos / Lipsi / Leros / Nisyros / Ios / Magganari Bay / Milos / Kimolos / Sifnos / Serifos / Kolona Bay / Athens
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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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Iberian Stepping Stones | 101 MayMay 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Malaga / Tangier / Portimao / Lisbon / Sintra/ Oporto / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Isles of Scilly / Fowey / Portsmouth
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Idyllic Istria | 505 MayMay 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Cres / Rovinj / Porec / Motovun / Momjan / Pula / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Zadar
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Treasures of the Adriatic | 707 MayMay 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice
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Birds of the Scottish Isles | 909 MayMay 2024 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
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