Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

from $10,544

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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 $349

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Violet

Violet is Heritage Line’s most coquettish French-Indochinese-designed luxury vessel. Gleaming wooden floors, opulent silks and velvets, selected artifacts, and ornaments are distinct characteristics of this Art-Deco ship. Being ‘one-of-a-kind’ sailing the famed Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin, she grants the highest level of privacy to their residents.

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from $4,200

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M/Y Kontiki Wayra

The M/Y Kontiki Wayra is a luxurious boutique yacht offering an exclusive and immersive cruising experience along the stunning coastline of Costa Rica. This contemporary ship blends elegance, comfort, and adventure, all against the backdrop of Costa Rica's immaculate beaches, lush rainforests, and varied wildlife. It was built for travelers looking for an intimate and personalized journey.

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from $11,030

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American Independence

The American Independence, accommodating 90 guests, explores the East Coast of the U.S. Built-in 2010 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, it features spacious lounges with panoramic views and delicious regional menu that changes daily. Staterooms are over 250 square feet, and some have private balconies. Amenities include a sun deck and a library.

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from $7,790

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American Liberty

Discover the ultimate fusion of expedition and river cruising aboard American Liberty. Experience scenic views, explore inaccessible ports and cruise through America's waterways on a Coastal Catamaran.

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from $4,490

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Danubio Azul

Launched in August 2016, the Danubio Azul is a tourist-class diving yacht authorized by the Galapagos National Park for both diving and naturalist cruises. This voyage offers an intimate and unforgettable way to explore one of the world's most stunning destinations, Galapagos.

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from $13,940

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American Patriot

American Patriot offers an intimate, luxurious cruise for 125 guests, featuring a serene design, private balcony staterooms, and coastal exploration. Enjoy the Sky Lounge, Skywalk, and elegant dining on a New England journey.

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from $3,998

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RV Kindat Pandaw

The original Kindat was built in 1886 by Yarrows in London and sank in 1920. She was named after a small Upper Chindwin town. Following experiments with the Katha and Angkor Pandaws, in this build, Pandaw perfected this concept of a two-deck shallow draft vessel and repeated the formula again with her sister the Kalaw.

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from $12,138

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MS Fram

The MS Fram was built in 2007 and offers numerous lounges in which to relax, a well-equipped gym, and several Jacuzzis on deck.

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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 $3,750

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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 $8,600

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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 $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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Monica Nile Cruise

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Running on Waves

Running on Waves, a 64-meter, three-mast barquentine, is one of the world’s largest sailing ships. Dubbed “the most beautiful ship of the 21st century,” she delivered an unforgettable journey. Built to the highest safety standards for high-seas exploration, this vessel is prepared for any ocean adventure—except winter glacial zones.

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from $2,999

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Avalon Tranquility II

Cruising Europe’s beautiful rivers with grace, Avalon Tranquility II is a captivating vessel that launched in 2015. Discover gorgeous Panorama Suites, fantastic cuisine, and unforgettable excursions of Avalon’s celebrated Suite Ships.

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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 $3,909

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Avalon Expression

The Avalon Expression, launched in 2013, is a 164-passenger ship that is almost identical to the Avalon Panorama and Avalon Vista. It offers cruises on the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers.

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