Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

No matter which part of the Galapagos Islands you'd like to experience, this boat has an itinerary for you. Balancing efficiency, comfort, and economy, the Aida Maria's 16 passengers will enjoy great food and good service all for reasonable prices.

The Sea Bird, sister ship of the Sea Lion, can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to its small size, yet it comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins with windows, private facilities, and climate controls.

Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of space for guests to unwind when she debuts in 2021.

The World Voyager is a modern 168-passenger expedition ship built for science and discovery. Every design element, from the deluxe, all-balcony suites—with direct views into the surrounding polar wilderness—to the presentation theater and Science Hub, embodies the spirit of discovery: the never-ending urge to explore and learn more about polar wilderness.

The Beluga is a lovely, 110 foot, single steel-hulled motor yacht. It is fully air-conditioned and accommodates 16 passengers in double staterooms, each with private bathroom and hot water shower.

Discover the unexplored gems of the Rhine and Moselle rivers aboard the MS Monet, a 154-passenger ship, refurbished in 2007. Experience some of the best French and European cuisine, relax on the comfortable lounge, stroll in the souvenir shop, and finish your days enjoying the outstanding panoramic views of Europe on the spacious sundeck.

The newly refurbished Silver Cloud is the most spacious and comfortable ice class vessel in expedition cruising. Its large suites, destination itineraries, and unparalleled service make her truly special. A limited number of guests, just 200 in polar waters, mean that Silver Cloud has the highest space to guest and crew to guest ratios.

Arriving in December 2020, the 120-passenger Coral Geographer will feature state-of-the-art specifications and expedition features as her sister ship, Coral Adventurer.

The AmaViola ? set to debut in 2016 ? is a sister ship to the AmaSerena and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation.

The exquisite 156-passenger AmaSiena, sister ship to the award-winning AmaKristina, is a warm, friendly ship with plenty of space for guests to unwind. Take in panoramic views and lots of fresh air from our opulent twin-balcony bedrooms, which have both a French and an outside balcony.

The 180-passenger river cruise ship Emerald Sun combines comfortable cabins and contemporary amenities to deliver first-rate trips on European rivers Danube and Rhine.

Viking ships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design, and understated elegance. Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, they provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites, and al fresco dining.