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.
Spring in the Middle Sea
A voyage from Athens to Malta aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Dr Steve Kershaw
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Nafplion / Corinth / Epidaurus / Gythion / Mystras / Mani / Olympia / Nikopolis / Butrint / Brindisi / Ostuni / Gallipoli / Lecce / Catania / Taormina / Syracuse / Valletta
Caribbean Island Odyssey
An island hopping voyage from Panama to the West Indies including Colombia aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Panama City / Colon / San Blas Islands / Cartagena / Santa Marta / Cabo de la Vela / Curacao / Port of Spain / Grenada / St Lucia / Dominica / Montserrat / Antigua
Malta to Malaga
A circumnavigation of Sicily followed by a voyage to Malaga including Tunisia & Algeria 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 / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Cathage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga
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
Timeless Japan
Discover the cultural treasures of Japan & the ancient wonders of South Korea aboard the Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer
Itinerary at a glance
- Tokyo / Mount Fuji / Kumano / Takamatsu / Koraku-en / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Miyanjima / Hagi / Ulsan / Matsue / Kyoto / Kanwaza / Tokyo
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
Passage around the Peloponnese & Ionian Islands
A springtime voyage aboard the MY Elysium
Elysium
Itinerary at a glance
- Hydra / Nafplio / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Fokianos Beach / Monemvasia / Kythira / Pylos / Olympia / Kefalonia / Ithaca / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
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 / Ube / Uwajima / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki/ Kobe
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
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Spring in the Middle Sea | 404 AprilApr 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Nafplion / Corinth / Epidaurus / Gythion / Mystras / Mani / Olympia / Nikopolis / Butrint / Brindisi / Ostuni / Gallipoli / Lecce / Catania / Taormina / Syracuse / Valletta
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Caribbean Island Odyssey | 909 AprilApr 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Panama City / Colon / San Blas Islands / Cartagena / Santa Marta / Cabo de la Vela / Curacao / Port of Spain / Grenada / St Lucia / Dominica / Montserrat / Antigua
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Malta to Malaga | 1414 AprilApr 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Cathage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga
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Circumnavigation of Sicily | 1414 AprilApr 2024 | 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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Timeless Japan | 1717 AprilApr 2024 | Heritage Adventurer | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Tokyo / Mount Fuji / Kumano / Takamatsu / Koraku-en / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Miyanjima / Hagi / Ulsan / Matsue / Kyoto / Kanwaza / Tokyo
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Along the Dalmatian Coast | 1919 AprilApr 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Split / Trogir / Brac / Hvar / Korcula / Mljet / Dubrovnik
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Passage around the Peloponnese & Ionian Islands | 2020 AprilApr 2024 | Elysium | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Hydra / Nafplio / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Fokianos Beach / Monemvasia / Kythira / Pylos / Olympia / Kefalonia / Ithaca / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
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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 / Ube / Uwajima / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki/ Kobe
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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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