Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

Silver Origin is the height of experiential travel in the Galapagos. This 100-passenger destination-specific ship offers an extraordinary voyage for extraordinary people sailing to Galapagos.

This stunning 430 ft long and 152-passenger beauty, the S.S. Beatrice offers the ultimate experience of cruising along the Danube and Main Rivers. Traveling across Germany, Austria, and Hungary creates the perfect holiday feeling, and the unforgettable memories that you will cherish for life.

The Tip Top II was built in 2008 and redesigned in 2015-2016 to offer the highest level of comfort and the best experience in the Galapagos Islands.

The enchanting Jahan captivates and transports guests back in time with an aura evoking the glory of former British India. Named after the celebrated 16th-century Indian emperor and a great patron of the arts, Shah Jahan, Heritage Line designed this regal craft with fine artworks and outfitting sourced from India.

Jayavarman is a ship resembling a floating art gallery, with fine works of art exhibited all over the public decks. The ship's public spaces and rooms are decorated with a stylish Art-Deco theme and a charming French-colonial aesthetic. The warm and embracing atmosphere invites you to feel at home from the first step aboard.

The newly renovated Scenic Ruby features four decks, including a Sun Deck, Diamond Deck, Sapphire Deck, and Jewel Deck, each of which is home to a number of suites and cabins and a handful of luxury public spaces and dining venues, including Crystal Dining, Riverview Terrace, Portobellos and the Panorama Lounge Bar.

The MS Leonard Da Vinci is a comfortable and friendly ship that sails on the Rhine and its tributaries. It includes pleasant facilities such as a lounge bar and dance floor, restaurant, small library, gift shop, and spacious sun deck.

Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Opal marries space and intimacy with a sense of exclusivity not regularly found on Europe’s waters. Couple this with a 1:3 crew to passenger ratio and guests can expect attentive service from the minute they step aboard these illustrious river cruise liners.

Emerald Liberté offers its 136-passengers a sophisticated experience while sailing the Rhône and Saône Rivers. The suites, staterooms and public spaces are set across four beautifully-appointed decks, providing an endless scope for relaxation and enjoyment whilst cruising. Utilize the world-class facilities and amenities on board, such as the sun deck, heated pool, bar, lounge, and authentic fine dining experience.

Emerald Harmony, the newest Emerald Star-Ship launched by Emerald Cruises, was designed to take up to 84 passengers and this watercraft is designed specifically to navigate the waters of the Mekong.

ARANOA is a mixed passenger and freighter ship that sails in French Polynesia, mainly the Austral Islands. It offers 91 cabins, including suites with balconies and dormitory-style options, and can host up to 198 passengers. The ship combines reliable transport with comfortable accommodations for inter-island travel.

Explore Europe's legendary waterways on the luxurious small ship AmaDara. It boasts a capacity of 124 passengers, a wide range of facilities, and a wide range of ports of call.