Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

Ocean Nova delivers a classic Antarctic expedition experience for just 80 guests. Its small size allows access to remote bays and pristine landscapes larger ships can’t reach. With an outstanding guide-to-passenger ratio, everyone enjoys personal attention on and off the ship.

Explore the Galapagos in one of the most elegant yachts in the Islands. This boat lives up to its prestigious name with both comfort and service, featuring a sun deck with a Jacuzzi, delicious meals served either inside or in the al fresco dining area, comfortable staterooms, & even a kids' area. Plus, the itineraries highlight the best of nature.

The newly refurbished Delfin treats travelers to a step beyond luxury. She sits in a class of her own, featuring understated elegance, and world-class hospitality, and the promise of the trip of a lifetime.

The beautiful MV Adriatic Sun was launched in 2018 with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities to ensure optimal cruising comfort. A deluxe superior vessel that offers a premium cruising experience along the stunning Adriatic coastline.

The MV Markan, launched in 2018, offers a modern and spacious cruising experience along Croatia's coastline. Its features include a fully air-conditioned main salon with a dining area, bar, lounge seating, smart TVs, and separate crew quarters. The top deck boasts an inviting jacuzzi tub, and guests enjoy exceptional personal service.

Named for Darwin's famous theory, the Evolution is a comfortable motor yacht ideal for families or travelers hoping to get in some diving on their Galapagos vacation. The itineraries focus on the natural experience and give you engaging ways to experience what the Islands' first explorers did centuries ago.

The MV Maritimo is a spacious, modern ship, fully air-conditioned and featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

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.

Board the classic Galileo, a motor sailer with occupancy for up to 49 passengers, as you explore the Cyclades of the Aegean Sea. Multiple social areas onboard the ship include a lounge, spacious sun deck, dining room, and outdoor deck and bar. There are also 3 cabin categories between the two decks, offering guests several options to choose from.

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.