Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

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 Tip Top IV is a steel-hulled motor yacht, built to accommodate 16 guests in comfortable cabins. The Tip Top Iv is the flagship of the Tip Top Fleet

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.

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.

World Voyager can cater to up to 198 guests with refined accommodations, globally inspired gourmet dining, and premium cocktails. Take an extraordinary Antarctica experience to the fullest and in the shortest amount of time. The new Drake Express option lets you fly straight into King George Island off the coast of Antarctica and over the Drake Passage.

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 180-passenger river cruise ship Emerald Sun combines comfortable cabins and contemporary amenities to deliver first-rate trips on European rivers Danube and Rhine.

With a design specific for safari river cruising on the Chobe River, the 28-passenger Zambezi Queen offers a sophisticated onboard experience designed to maximize animal sightings.

The Harmony G is a modern vessel with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world. She was launched in January 2001 and complies with the most stringent safety regulations while its powerful engines and state of the art stabilizers allow for safe and comfortable cruising.

This 40-guest vessel, with 20 outside cabins plus an owner's suite, offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the Galapagos Islands. The yacht is fully air-conditioned; all cabins are spacious and have private bathrooms.

Built in Ecuador, especially for first-class cruises in these magical islands of the Galapagos, it has space for 16 guests in 8 cabins divided in two decks with private bathrooms & hot and cold water. There are also social areas such as Observation & Sun deck and more!

The Bonita is a 16-passenger motor yacht that cruises the Galapagos Islands. This yacht boasts beautiful woodwork, air conditioning and spacious cabins featuring exceptionally flexible cruises of 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15-day itineraries touring the best of Galapagos.