Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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.

Introducing the Harmony V, a modern vessel launched in June 2009, with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world.

The World Navigator is a yacht designed for a highly personalized and all-inclusive experience. She's a modern classic with a 1940s aesthetic inspired by the new millennium. This ship can cater to up to 198 guests with refined accommodations, globally inspired gourmet dining and premium cocktails.

Explore the Rhine River and Danube River aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Launched in 2016, this 128-passenger vessel is a standout addition to Avalon Suite Ships featuring stunning Panorama Suites, luxurious amenities, and the best views of Europe.

The MV Ushuaia is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened vessel built originally for oceanographic research and recently converted for passenger voyages to Antarctica. Accommodating a maximum of 88 passengers in 46 comfortable cabins & suites, Ushuaia offers a dining room, bar, library, and observation lounge and inflatable watercraft to explore the ice.

This brand new 120-passenger ship cruises the stunning Kimberly Coast and New Guinea with expansive teak decking, spacious dining rooms and lounges, stylish interior and exterior teak furnishings and revitalized décor.

The MS Vivaldi sails on the Danube and Rhine rivers, and was built in 2009. She features three floors, an upper sun deck, and 88 guest cabins. The ship's dedicated staff is friendly, helpful, and eager to make your trip exceptional in every way. Her cabins are modern and all are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, and safe.

The Fragata is a spacious and comfortable motor yacht that accommodates 16 passengers in cozy double, matrimonial and single cabins, all decorated and equipped to provide guests a relaxing cruise in the Galapagos islands.

The Emerald Sky offers comfortable accommodations and an unforgettable sailing experience while navigating the Rhine, Main, Danube, and the Moselle Rivers. Sail through some of Europe?s most magical stretches of water and explore many of the continent?s most enchanting cities. The vessel's capacity is an intimate 180 guests and the ship offers a selection of wonderful amenities and features.