Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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.

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.

La Nouvelle Etoile is a luxurious 8-passenger hotel barge that cruises throughout Holland, Burgundy, Germany, and Luxembourg. Sailing the most picturesque canals in Europe, La Novelle Etoile is designed to offer a very high level of comfort and convenience while providing an onboard blend of traditional elegance and modern-day facilities.

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!