Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

Ocean Victory, built for polar exploration, blends cutting-edge innovation with comfort. Its X-Bow design ensures a smooth, stable voyage with a 50% lower carbon footprint. Guests enjoy balcony staterooms, Jacuzzis, a spa, and easy Zodiac access for immersive Arctic and Antarctic adventures.

Cruise the polar regions in luxury aboard the Le Soleal. This small ship carries 224 passengers in luxurious accommodations with first class amenities.

Navigate the European rivers, Danube, Rhine, and Main aboard the Emerald Destiny. The vessel, with a capacity for 180 guests, offers a selection of wonderful amenities and features. Combining elegance and comfort, in both the public areas and suites, you will be sure to enjoy your European river cruise aboard Emerald Destiny.

Emerald Kaia offers luxury cruising through the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Adriatic Seas. Enjoy diverse dining, from La Cucina’s main dining room to the specialty Night Market Grill with Asian flavors. Relax poolside with light bites at Aqua Cafe or explore stunning coastlines in style.

The Zafiro is a floating five-star hotel that will take you to the world of the Amazon River. Accommodating just 38 passengers, enjoy this idyllic journey through the wonders of the Amazon rainforest in comfort.

The AmaBella offers the ultimate in custom-designed luxury. This 162-passenger vessel features a combination of amenities and design details never before seen on the great waterways of Europe.

5-star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.

Wilderness Discoverer is an expedition ship capable of nimble exploration through nature's most dramatic hideaways. Offering her 76 passengers an exciting array of daily adventure excursions, explore Alaska on this unique small ship.

Sail the South Pacific on the m/s Paul Gauguin. Enjoy a luxury tropical escape on this luxury cruise vessel carrying 332 passengers. Stroll white sand beaches, snorkel with colorful fish, and learn of the mystical cultures of the South Pacific.

Galapagos Horizon is a luxury trimaran that provides an intimate experience on board with a touch of elegance and comfort. It provides a top-notch experience with one of the smoothest rides in the Galapagos.

Board the MS Santa Cruz II and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in refined, high-quality surroundings. With a maximum capacity of just 90 guests, its intimate size creates a cozy yet classy environment where you can quickly feel at home on board in the Galápagos Islands.

Navigate the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Moselle rivers, this elegant river ship lets you see the highlights of the continent in complete style and comfort aboard the Emerald Luna.