Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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.

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.

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.