Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

The refurbished, 335-passenger MS Spitsbergen is named after the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago, the Arctic crown of Norway.

Sail the famous River Nile in luxurious style on-board the famous MS Royal Viking. This ship sets sail from Luxor Port every week and is one of the most magnificent floating hotels on the River Nile. Indulge your senses and explore the magic of the Land of Pharaohs.

The new 42-footer from Salona is a new brand of boat line that is a partnership between J&J Design (Seaway), based in Slovenia, and AD Boats, a shipbuilder in Croatia. This sailing boat has sharp lines, excellent design, excellent handling quality, and is a full-energy performer.

The boat features eleven cabins and three decks with both outside and inside dining areas. Dragon's Pearl Junk provides an off the beaten track cruise experience to Bai Tu Long Bay with many interesting activities. Visitors experience the natural wonders of Halong Bay by kayaking, fishing, dining and cruising.

The Majestic, a premium superior motor vessel, offers a delightful balance of comfort and charm, making it the ideal choice for exploring the Adriatic coast.

Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Jade marries space and intimacy with a sense of exclusivity not regularly found on Europe's waters. Couple this with a 1:3 crew to passenger ratio and guests can expect attentive service from the minute they step aboard these illustrious river cruise liners.

Experience the charm of a Traditional Wooden Phinisi Boat with an Instagramable Modern Minimalist Design. Pinta was designed with spacious common spaces, relaxing sleeping couches, and cozy living room suited for Karaoke night.

The MV Southern Secret offers an intimate and unforgettable small cruise experience through the pristine wilderness of Doubtful Sound, located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. Departing from the picturesque town of Te Anau, this boutique cruise provides a unique opportunity to explore one of the most remote and serene parts of the world, away from the crowds and in the comfort of a luxurious vessel.

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.

La Pinta is a 48-passenger motor yacht designed to show you the best of the Galapagos. Featuring a modern nautical theme, La Pinta offers spacious cabins, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant yet relaxed public areas.

This was a radical new design, based on the old K class used in Burma from the 1880s on. This ship is the third Katha to run on the Irrawaddy. The first was built at Dalla in 1887 but lost on the Chindwin in 1889. The second was built by Denny of Dumbarton in 1904 and decommissioned in 1937 and the third was built by us in Vietnam in 2012.

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.

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.