Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

Step on board the newest and most modern ship on the Mississippi with all outside staterooms, private verandas, spacious public areas and the signature, clean Scandinavian design, reimagined for the Mississippi River.

The S.S. Victoria, sister ship to the S.S. Elisabeth, brings contemporary luxury to the 2024 European fleet, featuring the largest suites on Europe's rivers.

Admire the breathtaking views of the Douro, the "river of gold", from the comfort of the MS Infante Don Henrique, a ship small enough to moor at a town or city port, but large enough to provide you every amenity. The capacity for 142 passengers allows a warm atmosphere on board, as well as the opportunity for privacy and independence.

Scenic Gem sails the beautiful Seine River. Enjoy private butler service, spacious suites, a wealth of dining options, including L'Amour fine dining restaurant. Attentively designed to negotiate the magical waters of the Seine, Scenic Gem has set a new precedent in luxury river travel since being built in 2014.

The Panache is a classic Dutch barge that offers a spacious size unusual on a hotel vessel. Her well-designed interior and contemporary style makes it the perfect ship to appreciate the very best of the region, passing storybook villages along the way, visiting places such as Strasbourg, admiring their Baroque and Romanesque architecture.

Discover the rich history of Portugal and Spain as you journey through the Douro River Valley aboard the incredible MS Amalia Rodrigues, the newest ship cruising the Douro River.

With a capacity to accommodate 596 passengers on board, Silver Moon is one of the largest ships in our fleet but maintains the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation which are the hallmarks of Silversea. Eight dining options complete the experience.

The Victory II is an elegant intimate ship for 190 guests, offering cultured North American adventures. Intimate and agile, it can easily navigate oceans and lakes, canals and locks, tranquil bays, and hidden ports where larger ships cannot go. Amenities include dining venues, lounges, an observation deck, a 24-hour gym, and a Salon and Spa. All suites and staterooms feature elegant furnishings, a full bathroom, an armoire, and a hair dryer.

MV Skorpios III was built in 1995 at the Skorpios shipyard in Chile. Her cabins and hotel infrastructure were remodeled in 2012. The ship is 70 meters long, has a 10-meter beam, and a 3.30-meter draft, displacing 1,600 tons.

An intimate river yacht, the Sanctuary Sun Boat III represents the ultimate in luxury and relaxation on the Nile. Discover the essence of tranquility and elegance in 18 beautifully designed cabins and suites.

Explore and enjoy local food, wine, history, art and culture on a river cruise on board the MS L'Europe. Discover the romantic and blue waterways of the Rhine and Danube in the comfort and intimacy of this 4 anchors class ship.

Experience the captivating history of Portugal aboard the MS Gil Eanes, a ship built in 2015, with the capacity to accommodate 132 passengers in 66 cabins. The ship features three decks, and includes a lounge with large picture windows, restaurant, library, gift shop, elevator, and a spacious sun deck with chaise lounges.