Europe Small Ship Cruises

Explore the Greek Islands and Turkey on an 11-day cruise aboard National Geographic Orion. Travel from Athens and Lavrio to Delos, Patmos, Samos, Ephesus, Bodrum, Leros, Naxos, and Paros. Walk ancient ruins, visit monasteries, explore island villages, sail the Aegean Sea, and experience local culture and history.

Embark on an 11-day Islands and cities, from the North Sea to the Baltic cruise aboard Le Champlain. Embark from Fredrikstad and journey through Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Estonia, and Finland. Discover medieval towns, Hanseatic architecture, and island landscapes aboard an expedition ship offering guided tours, cultural immersion, and nature experiences.

11-day cruise from Valletta to Málaga aboard Le Bougainville explores Malta, Sicily, Tunisia, Algeria, and Spain. Syracuse, Agrigento, Tunis, Algiers, Cartagena, Almería, Melilla, and Granada highlight ancient sites, coastal cities, and UNESCO-listed heritage stops.

Embark on a 14-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Oslo aboard the World Navigator. Explore Svalbard’s High Arctic, Skarsvag, Tromso, and the Lofoten Islands, plus cultural stops in Maloy and Skagen.

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse and explore Reykjavik, Heimaey, Surtsey Island, Streymoy Island, Lerwick, Portree, and Dublin. Sail past volcanic landscapes, circle remote islands, and watch a total solar eclipse at sea. Walk through villages, hike mountain trails, and visit archaeological sites.

Join a 10-day cruise from London aboard Scenic Eclipse II, stopping at UK's Great Yarmouth and Aberdeen before exploring the Shetland Islands. Cross to Norway to experience its stunning fjords, visiting Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, and Maloy along the way.

Sail across the Arctic on a 15-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Spot polar bears in Svalbard, see Jan Mayen’s volcanic landscapes, and explore Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjord system and remote town of Ittoqqortoormiit. Visit Iceland’s Ísafjordur and seabird-rich Vigur Island before ending in vibrant Reykjavik.

Explore the Azores on an 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Orion, sailing roundtrip from Sao Miguel. Hike volcanic trails, kayak scenic coastlines, and spot whales during migration season. Visit historic villages, relax in hot springs, and enjoy local cuisine. Experience Azorean culture and sustainability in this Atlantic adventure.

Embark on a 14-day Atlantic route from Lisbon to the Canary Islands aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Portugal, southern Spain, Morocco, Madeira, and the Canaries, combining historic cities, coastal towns, island capitals, and uninterrupted time at sea.

Join a 12-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II, exploring the beautiful Turkish coast, ancient Ephesus, and the stunning sunsets of Santorini. Then journey to Egypt's Pyramids, visit Crete's Agios Nikolaos, Sicily's Taormina, and wrap up in Valletta, Malta, experiencing rich history and diverse cultures.

Sail from Stockholm to Copenhagen on an 8-day Baltic Sea voyage aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Explore the Stockholm Archipelago, Aland Islands, Visby, Stora Karlso, and Bornholm, with expert-guided hikes, kayaking, and visits to UNESCO sites.

This 6-day cruise aboard MS Amalia Rodrigues takes you on a roundtrip journey from Porto. Visit vineyards in Porto and Vega de Terron. Try the wines of Vila Real. Roman, Arabic, and Christian influences can be seen in the architecture of Salamanca, which highlights this cruise as well.