Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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.

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.

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.

Grand Majestic is the only modern mega-yacht cruising the Galapagos. This elegantly sporty yacht is the fastest in the Islands and offers high-quality service, a Master Suite, and luxurious social areas to make your trip a once in a lifetime experience.

The Grand Ocean Spray is a modern power motor catamaran sailing the Galapagos Islands. Built for 16 guests, it offers panoramic balcony suites, a spa, and attentive service from 12 crew members. The ship is carbon-neutral, equipped with solar panels, and designed for sustainable cruising.

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.

The Seaman Journey is a first class catamaran offering luxurious cruises of the Galapagos. With superior comfort, style and stability, her 16 guests will enjoy the numerous on board amenities in addition to the exploration of these islands.

Sea Cloud Spirit is a modern and elegant windjammer with occupancy for 136 guests and a crew of 85. It gives you an amazing opportunity of traveling with a high comfort level and enjoying the best panorama views.

With occupancy for up to 158 passengers, the AmaStella is one of Europe's newest and most innovative riverboats, featuring a variety of staterooms to choose from (including many with Twin or French Balconies), a lounge, multiple outdoor areas and panoramic sun decks, and even a heated pool with a swim-up bar.

Experience the luxurious settings that Le Laperouse offers while you enjoy the authenticity and passion for travel on each itinerary. Its contemporary decor and comfortable, fully equipped suites make it the ideal small cruise ship for exploring the Arctic, Mediterranean and even the Seychelles Islands.

Experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.