Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

With the style of a classic luxury yacht, the 54-guest Lord of the Glens cruises through the inland waterways of Northern Europe that links Scotland's most famous lochs in spectacular style.

The M/S Quest, formerly the Sea Endurance, accommodates 53 passengers in 26 cabins outward-facing cabins with large sea view windows, making for an immersive cruise of polar Svalbard. A lounge, library, and open bridge inside complement the spacious observation deck outside, where you can enjoy the relaxed and informal social atmosphere onboard.

National Geographic Gemini is part of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Galapagos fleet, and offers year-round weeklong voyages for up to 48 guests, departing on Fridays. Launched in 2001, this highly maneuverable ship is designed for exploring remote areas.

Experience sophisticated design, innovative sailing technology, all-balcony staterooms and suites, and the finest expedition staff from aboard the comfortable and sophisticated 199-passenger Le Lyrial.

Launched in 2025, Connect is a modern European river ship designed for immersive journeys through Germany, France, The Netherlands, and beyond. This 120-guest vessel blends innovative sustainability with elegant comfort, offering a refined, regionally connected cruising experience.

The M/S Mama Marija ship will launch in 2018 in Split, Croatia, according to the newest European standards. With its latest state-of-the-art equipment, amenities, and its elegant 18 cabins this newly built yacht provides a comfortable cruise along the Adriatic Coast. 

Built with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, M/S Ambassador can surely guarantee its 40 passengers with comfort and safety while cruising along the Croatian Coast.

Discover the charming Croatian coastline and islands aboard the brand new MS Summer, a deluxe 36-passenger yacht guaranteeing a comfortable and an intimate cruise.

Perfect size for intimate cruising the 36-passenger MS San Spirito yacht will satisfy your refined expectations for a comfortable cruise along the Adriatic Coast.

Scenic Diamond boasts all luxury trappings, as well as a handful of new and innovative features. From the vitality pool and updated wellness area to the bespoke cooking suite, guests can enjoy a raft of extravagant features when cruising along French waterways aboard Scenic Diamond.

Indulge all your senses, explore inspiring destinations, fishermen’s villages, and small and cozy restaurants onshore for tasting local Mediterranean cuisine and nightlife. This 38-passenger ship will show you the beauty of Croatia's islands and thousand-year-old cities and their rich history, to present our lifestyle and heritage that we want to offer to our children as a gift.

This boat lives up to its name, as a "tip top" way to explore the Galapagos Islands. Built in Ecuador especially for first class cruises in these magical islands, it has space for 16 guests in 10 fully carpeted cabins with private bathrooms & hot water. There's also a teak sundeck and courtesy kayaks and snorkeling equipment available.