Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

from $3,950

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Rembrandt van Rijn

The Rembrandt Van Rijn was built as a herring lugger early last century and has undergone extensive retrofitting making it suitable for arctic explorations. With just 33 guests, explore the polar waters aboard this sailing vessel.

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from $1,540

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M/S Elixir

The M/S Elixir is a 40.6-meter deluxe yacht-style ship, fully renovated in 2025 for cruising along the Croatian coast. It features 18 modern cabins with private bathrooms and hotel-style comforts, accommodating up to 38 guests. Its smaller size allows access to hidden bays and island ports that larger ships can't reach.

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from $14,000

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Silver Shadow

Award-winning Silver Shadow has all the hallmarks of extreme luxury at sea. With one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea, Silver Shadow is a firm favourite in the Silversea fleet.

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from $12,495

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Le Dumont-d'Urville

Discover a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel aboard this glamorous limited-capacity yacht with environmentally-friendly equipment. Le Dumont-d'Urville features elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with windows, and lounge areas opening to the outside, offering a unique cruising experience.

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from $6,608

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Delfin II

The <i>Delfin II</i> is a stately riverboat recently built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon at the headwaters of this mighty river - and doing so in modern tropical style.

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from $7,079

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Santa Cruz II

Combining luxury, amenities, and many social areas, the recently remodeled 90-passenger Santa Cruz II reigns in the Galapagos as one of the most comfortable large cruise ships in the archipelago. Featuring all new a fitness room, gift shop, al fresco BBQ area, restaurant, bar, & lounge, as well as other social areas to get to know your fellow passengers.

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from $5,800

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Wilderness Explorer

The Wilderness Explorer is equipped for action, adventure, and exploration. As with her sister ?Wilderness? ships, its interior complements the outside and public and private spaces are loaded with amenities. The ship offers a main lounge that evokes the feel of a National Park Lodge or neighborhood pub, dining room, and ample space on deck for taking in the great outdoors.

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from $15,815

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Sea Cloud

With occupancy for just 64 guests, the Sea Cloud is a modern and elegant windjammer outfitted with modern amenities and uniquely decorated cabins. Multiple decks allow you to enjoy the ambiance of the Mediterranean & Caribbean Seas in tranquility as the wind guides the journey.

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from $8,691

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MS Spitsbergen

The refurbished, 335-passenger MS Spitsbergen is named after the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago, the Arctic crown of Norway.

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from $3,500

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Delfin II

Delfin II offers all the comforts provided by world-class lodging yet with the spirit of casual and refined elegance while you sail in the Peruvian Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Accommodating 30 passengers in 14 guest suites, memorable goes hand in hand with a Delfin experience.

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Dragon's Pearl Junk

The boat features eleven cabins and three decks with both outside and inside dining areas. Dragon's Pearl Junk provides an off the beaten track cruise experience to Bai Tu Long Bay with many interesting activities. Visitors experience the natural wonders of Halong Bay by kayaking, fishing, dining and cruising.

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from $5,045

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Scenic Jade

Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Jade 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 $4,399

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River Princess

The luxurious tone of the 128-passenger River Princess and the sophisticated ambiance creates the perfect journey along with Central Europe's UNESCO sites such as the windmills of Kinderdijk and places of historic importance, including the old Walled City. View amazing architecture like Nuremberg’s mesmerizing castles on the Nuremberg Panoramic City Tour.

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from $7,436

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MS Midnatsol

MS Midnatsol is named after the Midnight Sun, the phenomenon that occurs in northern Norway every summer when the sun doesn’t set for 24 hours.

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from $10,100

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Silver Muse

Silver Muse, a luxury Silversea cruise ship launched in 2017, offers world-class comfort, dining, and service for 632 guests. Fresh from a 2025 refurbishment, it now features the immersive S.A.L.T. Kitchen and S.A.L.T. Bar, showcasing destination-inspired cuisine and cocktails, plus enhanced suites and pool deck upgrades.

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from $5,199

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S.S. Sao Gabriel

S.S São Gabriel is the newest ship on the Douro river, which is designed to embody the beautiful Douro River Valley region, offers more lavishly appointed suites than Queen Isabel, and brings the destination to life through its decor and delectable food and wine.

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from $7,224

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Seabourn Sojourn

The World's Finest Resort at Sea Seabourn's award-winning, all- suite ships combine nimbler power and grace with beautifully designed spaces and amenities. They can access smaller ports where larger ships cannot go, yet provide some of the most generous space per guest in the industry. Each ship features a world- class spa, a variety of dining venues and inviting lounges.

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from $3,669

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Petrel

Travel in comfort aboard the Petrel. Offering first-class luxury cruises, the 16-passenger motorized catamaran is outfitted with spacious cabins, a comfortable lounge, and Jacuzzi, and excellent guides with intimate knowledge of the natural history and wildlife of Galapagos.

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