Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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.

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.

Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard this charming motor sailer, offering its 14 guests the a unique experience. With safety and courtesy as the number one priority, a highly trained bilingual crew will lead you on navigations to all corners of this island paradise as passengers appreciate the spacious cabins and several social areas.

With her luxurious 18th-century design, the 150-passenger S.S. Maria Theresa boasts ultra-luxury staterooms and a slew of subtle personal touches that provide a genuinely delightful and unforgettable journey down the Danube and Main Rivers.

Explore the deepest treasures on the African continent aboard the African Dream, a luxurious and comfortable ship designed to provide an intimate look at the nature. Built in 2017, the African Dream has a capacity for 16 passengers and allows you to experience the sounds of nature and the animals just a few yards away.