Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

Explore the American Heritage, a modern paddlewheel riverboat, offering spacious staterooms, gourmet dining, and scenic cruises along the historic Mississippi River. Unwind in lounges, enjoy onboard activities, and savor local cuisine.

The American Constitution is designed to expertly navigate inland coastal waterways and can accommodate up to 170 guests. With spacious staterooms and private balconies, guests enjoy scenic views. Onboard amenities include a fitness center, putting green, and a restaurant serving delicious cuisine.

In 2020, the River Countess was completely redesigned and reintroduced as the S.S. La Venezia, offering guests a more luxurious experience inspired by Northern Italy. The new design showcases elegant Fortuny fabrics, Murano glass, gilded details, and intricate etched accents. These elements reflect the classic Venetian style of the early 20th century, creating a sophisticated and nostalgic atmosphere onboard.

Cruise through Portugal aboard the luxury river cruise ship AmaSintra, custom-built for the Douro River. This elegant vessel features 51 staterooms with stunning floor-to-ceiling views, a refreshing Sun Deck pool, and vibrant public spaces where you can savor regionally inspired cuisine and local wines.

The elegant Jahan is one of the first modern boutique-style riverboats to sail the Mekong. The ship is reminiscent of colonial cruise liners and features 26 luxurious cabins with floor to ceiling windows, gourmet dining, and special on-board amenities.

The M/V Santa Cruz combines comfort, design, and state-of-the-art technology to offer a unique glacier cruising experience. Welcome aboard!

Sail through Portugal and Spain aboard the MS Vasco de Gama, a 142-passenger ship built in 2002 and refurbished in 2009. Let yourself dazzle by the romantic Douro River and enjoy the best of French and European cuisine as you cruise along the most charming cities and towns.

Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed, elegant, yet casual sumptuous, yet understated.

Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour breaks the ice of luxury expedition travel. Travel to the ends of the Earth aboard Silver Endeavour. Sailing from pole to pole, the newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising.

Built in 2016, Champa Pandaw Cruise is a new addition to luxurious Laos River Cruises, winding its way along the dramatic Upper Mekong. Designed in colonial style and finished in teak, bright-colored wood, this traditional vessel just fits right into its surroundings in a clean and natural way.

This luxurious yacht redefines elegance, with a teak-panel interior, cozy lounge, and a fully stocked bar. There's also a photo & video film lab and plenty of space onboard to store dive gear. In addition to the social areas and engaging itineraries, the air conditioned cabins will give you the perfect place to rest after a full day of activities.

Navigate New England, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Southeast comfortably aboard the American Glory, a river ship that provides the luxury of river cruising with the excitement of expedition adventure cruising.