Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

The MV La Belle de L'Adriatique is a beautiful ship which cruises along the Croatian Islands, Montenegro, Cyprus, and Greek Islands. Built in 2007 and accommodating 198 passengers in just 99 cabins, she is a comfortable vessel upon which to enjoy your vacation.

The M/C Monique is a luxury catamaran sailing the Galapagos Islands, offering sustainable cruising with solar-powered technology and premium hospitality. Accommodating just 16 guests, Monique delivers personalized service, panoramic staterooms, and expertly guided expeditions across the archipelago.

The World Traveller combines a signature style of relaxed luxury, highly personalized service, and destination immersion with a distinct and timeless Italian design inspired by La Dolce Vita. This ship can cater to up to 198 guests with refined accommodations, globally inspired gourmet dining and premium cocktails. Journey to Antarctica and beyond.

Emerald Cruises brings our award-winning reputation and service to the world's oceans and coastlines as we introduce Luxury yacht cruising on our brand new, innovative superyachts, custom-designed to allow unique access to the fascinating ports and harbors only small yachts can reach.

The recently refurbished M/Y Calipso allows you to explore the Galapagos Islands on both Naturalist and Diving itineraries. Calipso boasts a spacious lounge, dining area, fantastic new dive deck, sundeck with a Jacuzzi, and 10 comfortable cabins to accommodate up to 16 passengers.

The luxury yacht Natural Paradise was built in 2015 and customized to carry 16 adventurers in comfort and safety through the Galapagos Islands. Featuring a spacious sundeck and comfortable cabins, some with private balconies and panoramic windows, the Natural Paradise cruises smoothly into islands such as San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Santiago. 

The creation of the National Geographic Orion in 2003 heralds a new breed of expedition ship: a state-of-the-art vessel which combines the latest advances in ship design and communication technology with all the style and comfort of a luxury cruise ship.

Imagine a serene time when you feel peaceful and refreshed—feeling the ocean breeze, swimming in clear water, relaxing, doing morning yoga, enjoying tasty BBQ, and experiencing local life. Your journey on the Elysium will be extraordinary, unlike any other cruise you've been on.

The World Navigator is a yacht designed for a highly personalized and all-inclusive experience. She's a modern classic with a 1940s aesthetic inspired by the new millennium. This ship can cater to up to 198 guests with refined accommodations, globally inspired gourmet dining and premium cocktails.

The AmaLea debuts in 2018 and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation. With a guest capacity of up to 158 passengers, guests can enjoy the luxury of space while passing by centuries-old castles, charming villages, and breathtaking scenery.

The Galaxy is a motor yacht that accommodates 16 passengers and cruises the Galapagos Islands. This yacht boasts beautiful woodwork, air conditioning and spacious cabins featuring exceptionally flexible cruises of 4, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 15-day itineraries touring the best of Galapagos.

The Cachalote Explorer is one of the Galapagos' premier motor yachts. 16 guests sail the islands in 8 stylish cabins, hiking on the Islands and snorkeling in the pristine waters of Galapagos on 6, 8 and 15-day tours of the Galapagos Islands.