Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

The 8-passenger Anjodi Yacht carries guests through the picturesque countryside of France. Elegant cabins are cleverly-designed featuring hardwood paneling and brass portholes to view the spectacular sceneries along Canal Mu Didi and the rustic towns by the shore.

Experience the traditional ambiance of a hotel barge aboard Athos, a rustic and elegant ship that accommodates 10 passengers as you travel along Canal Du Midi. Relax and enjoy the amenities and the service offered by the friendly and professional crew of the ship.

Experience a private and relaxing voyage on L'Art de Vivre, a luxurious 8-passenger hotel barge that was built in England during World War One as a supply vessel to the Allied troops. Cruise through Burgundy and the Canal du Nivernais while falling in love with the beauty of this region with its charming villages and centuries-old history.

Visit the magical places in Italy onboard La Bella Vita, a cruise ship that can accommodate 20 passengers. With a classic modern Italian interior and 10 elegant staterooms, the hotel barge sets the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Enjoy an adventure to remember while cruising through the Venetian Lagoon, River Po and Canal Bianco between Venice and the lakeside Renaissance city of Mantua.

Formerly a cargo ship that carried logs, La Belle Epoque has been transformed into a deluxe hotel barge. With the capacity for 12 passengers, La Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and her welcoming features include a wood-paneled saloon/dining room with bespoke, hand-built seating and a spacious sun deck with spa pool.

Cruise France’s beautiful Burgundy region aboard 12-passenger L’Impressionniste, designed for traveling on canal barges in France. Originally constructed in 1960, the luxury hotel barge now whisks guests away on a memorable cruise full of wine tasting, castle tours, and regional delicacies.

The Magna Carta is a luxury barge that cruises the waterways of England in style. Accommodating a maximum of 8 guests, it will give you space to really relax and enjoy the highlights of this stunning region. Her Captain and crew know the river so well, that together they ensure a voyage of gentle exploration is an unforgettable experience.

The Renaissance is a deluxe barge with an exclusive capacity for 8 guests. Perfectly designed for a luxury cruise through France's oldest canal and through its enchanting countryside, allowing her passengers to taste some of the authentic French lifestyles!

The Shannon Princess is a 10-passenger barge that cruises the small lakes and rivers throughout the Irish countryside. Experience Irish hospitality with the owners themselves who are the Chef and Captain. Their commitment to an excellent service will make your stay a one of a kind experience.

Sail the magnificent waterways of Scotland aboard the elegant hotel barge, The Spirit of Scotland. Built less than 20 years ago specifically for the use as a hotel barge, this 12-passenger vessel was designed to perfection and allows guests to experience the charming Scottish ambiance.

Enjoy Silver Whisper's relaxing, sophisticated, and genuinely elegant atmosphere. This multi-million dollar refit makes her one of the most technically up to the minute ships at sea. Admire the stunning beauty of Europe & the Caribbean aboard this 382 passenger ship.

The vessel is a 131-foot-long barge that has been transformed into a two-deck riverboat. Laos Pandaw has a capacity of 20 passengers. Laos Pandaw launched in November 2015 as the only ship sailing on the Upper Mekong River and visiting the three countries of the Golden Triangle (Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar (Burma)) and China.