Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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MV Freya

MV Freya is a classic expedition ship built with the highest 1A ice-class rating, carrying just 12 guests for an intimate Arctic experience. Once a lighthouse-building vessel, she combines rugged strength with modern comfort, offering spacious cabins, multiple viewing decks, and a welcoming onboard atmosphere. With two Zodiacs, a sauna, and an open-bridge policy, Freya delivers authentic small-ship exploration with character and charm.

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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 $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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from $2,015

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MV Premium

For those who wish the comfort of a luxury ship, Amazon Clipper Cruises built the MV Premium, a vessel unique in style that offers “simply the best” small-ship cruising in the Amazon.

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Scenic Ikon

Experience ultra-luxury travel on Scenic Ikon across Europe, the Mediterranean, and Antarctica. Enjoy indulgent suites, 15 dining venues, wellness and fitness facilities, curated excursions, and exclusive helicopter and submersible experiences.

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from $2,175

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Adriatic Pearl

The Adriatic Pearl is a deluxe vessel offering a refined and comfortable cruise experience. It features modern facilities designed for maximum passenger comfort and enjoyment.

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Dahabya Nile River Cruises

These Dahabiya Cruise ships are a type of wooden sailboat built on a steel hull and contain cabins for travelers' accommodation. It is a large and comfortable sailing boat of simple but elegant form. Relax under the sun and experience life like an Egyptian aristocrat. Pass through the green valley, villages, and off-the-beaten-path attractions.

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from $2,520

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Fantazija

The MV Fantazija is a deluxe vessel designed for cruising the picturesque Croatian coast, offering an unmatched combination of modern luxury and classic elegance.

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MS Royal Elite

The MS Royal Elite Nile Cruise is a 5-star deluxe ship sailing year-round between Luxor and Aswan. Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2020, it features 72 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Onboard highlights include a sun deck with pool, lounge bar, restaurant, spa, and evening entertainment. Flagged in Egypt.

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Super Deluxe Houseboat

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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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Calypso Cruises

The Calypso Cruises, a steel boat with sturdy double bottoms, wears a white gown as the beauty of a goddess in her twenties, full of life energy. Each cruise consists of 20 luxury cabins designed in classic Indochina style.

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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 $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 $1,630

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Olmissum

The Olmissum, a premium superior motor vessel, offers a fantastic way to explore the breathtaking Adriatic coastline in comfort and style.

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M/S Farah

Farah Nile Cruise is a 5-star deluxe ship sailing the Nile in style. Built in 2011 and refurbished in 2019, it offers 56 cabins and 2 suites with modern comforts, Wi-Fi, and 24h service. Onboard amenities include a restaurant, lounge bar, gym, sauna, library, massage room, and sun deck with Nile views.

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Farouz El Nil I

Cruise the Nile on Farouz El Nil I, a Dahabiya-class ship built in 2018 and updated in 2023. This classic vessel combines vintage charm with modern comfort, offering personalized service, scenic views, and a relaxed small-ship experience—perfect for exploring Egypt’s culture and history at a slower pace.

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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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