Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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Seabourn Pursuit

Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed, elegant, yet casual sumptuous, yet understated.

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from $1,615

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Paradis

Sailing on the brand-new MV Paradis is sure to provide a remarkable cruising experience through Croatia, especially when entering smaller ports of call

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from $6,529

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MS AmaLilia

The stunning AmaLilia will be a true treasure of the Nile. Offering 41 staterooms, including 13 marvelous suites, AmaLilia will carry you through Egypt in style with the luxurious amenities and exclusive experiences only AmaWaterways provides.

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from $5,425

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American Constellation

American Constellation is designed to navigate the inland waterways of the Alaska and Puget Sound itineraries allowing guests to visit beautiful ports that larger ships cannot access.

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from $5,199

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S.S Elisabeth

The S.S. Elisabeth is a luxurious European river cruise ship sailing from Basel to Amsterdam, Nuremberg to Frankfurt, and Basel to Cologne. Launching in 2025, she features spacious suites, elegant design, and upscale amenities for an unforgettable journey through Europe’s scenic waterways.

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from $5,425

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American Constitution

The American Constitution is designed to expertly navigate inland coastal waterways and can accommodate up to 170 guests. With spacious staterooms and private balconies, guests enjoy scenic views. Onboard amenities include a fitness center, putting green, and a restaurant serving delicious cuisine.

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from $13,556

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Jahan

The elegant Jahan is one of the first modern boutique-style riverboats to sail the Mekong. The ship is reminiscent of colonial cruise liners and features 26 luxurious cabins with floor to ceiling windows, gourmet dining, and special on-board amenities.

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from $665

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M/V Santa Cruz

The M/V Santa Cruz combines comfort, design, and state-of-the-art technology to offer a unique glacier cruising experience. Welcome aboard!

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from $1,945

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MS Vasco de Gama

Sail through Portugal and Spain aboard the MS Vasco de Gama, a 142-passenger ship built in 2002 and refurbished in 2009. Let yourself dazzle by the romantic Douro River and enjoy the best of French and European cuisine as you cruise along the most charming cities and towns.

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from $17,700

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Silver Endeavour

Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour breaks the ice of luxury expedition travel. Travel to the ends of the Earth aboard Silver Endeavour. Sailing from pole to pole, the newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising.

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from $5,539

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RV Champa Pandaw

Built in 2016, Champa Pandaw Cruise is a new addition to luxurious Laos River Cruises, winding its way along the dramatic Upper Mekong. Designed in colonial style and finished in teak, bright-colored wood, this traditional vessel just fits right into its surroundings in a clean and natural way.

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from $7,495

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Galapagos Sky

This luxurious yacht redefines elegance, with a teak-panel interior, cozy lounge, and a fully stocked bar. There's also a photo & video film lab and plenty of space onboard to store dive gear. In addition to the social areas and engaging itineraries, the air conditioned cabins will give you the perfect place to rest after a full day of activities.

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from $3,630

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American Heritage

Explore the American Heritage, a modern paddlewheel riverboat, offering spacious staterooms, gourmet dining, and scenic cruises along the historic Mississippi River. Unwind in lounges, enjoy onboard activities, and savor local cuisine.

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from $4,947

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Delfin III

Delfin III is an elegant all-suite river ship sailing the Ucayali and Maranon rivers in Peru’s Upper Amazon, offering year-round voyages that explore remote tributaries and vibrant river communities while showcasing Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine and sustainable local design.

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from $9,390

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Scenic Jewel

Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Jewel 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.

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from $9,390

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Scenic Pearl

The newly renovated Scenic Pearl 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.

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from $9,000

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Silver Dawn

Introducing the new luxury ship from Silversea, Silver Dawn, a combination of both the classic and modern evolution of their fleet that has the best features of its sister ships Silver Muse and Silver Moon, which set the new standards of luxury.

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from $2,875

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Rhapsody

Sailing on the brand-new MV Rhapsody is sure to provide an unforgettable cruising experience through Croatia, especially when entering smaller ports of call.

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