Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

Ombak Putih was made in 1995 by Buginese ship builders at Kalimantan. This unique heritage vessel was subject of a major interior transformation in early 2015, keeping its authentic charm but turning it into a fully equipped traditional Indonesian schooner with a capacity of 24 guests, divided into 12 luxurious cabins.

Magellan Discoverer sails ahead with its cutting-edge hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system and active stabilizers that enable a smoother, quieter journey through the icy wonders. 

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.

Wilderness Adventurer is an expedition ship capable of nimble exploration through nature's most dramatic hideaways. Offering her 60 passengers an exciting array of daily adventure excursions, explore Alaska on this unique small ship.

The MS La Belle de Cadix sails on Guadiana, the Guadalquivir and along Atlantic coast. Built in 2005 and recently refurbished, the MS La Belle de Cadix is an oasis of comfort as you sail the rivers of Europe.

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.

Viking ships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design, and understated elegance. Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, they provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites, and al fresco dining.

Built in 1995 using only the very best grades of ironwood, Katharina is a legendary vessel that mixes together traditional materials, shaped by highly skilled Indonesian craftsmen, with the most up-to-date technology. She accommodates up to 14 guests in six fully equipped cabins with double or twin beds.

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. 

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.