Europe Small Ship Cruises

Discover Scotland and the Hebrides on a 13-day voyage from Aberdeen to Troon aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, St. Kilda, Isle of Skye, Iona, Staffa, and Islay. Experience coastal villages, ancient monuments, wildlife, cultural heritage, nature, and maritime tradition.

Experience an 8-day cruise along the Croatian Riviera on the Emerald Azzurra, starting in historic Dubrovnik and visiting Split, Zadar, and the stylish resort town of Opatija. Cross into Slovenia to explore the charming coastal town of Piran before ending your journey in Venice, where you can navigate its iconic canals and bridges.

Experience the thrill of spectacular adventures along the enchanting coastlines and captivating islands of Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain on an unforgettable 8-day cruise aboard the luxurious Emerald Sakara.

Explore Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland on a 13-day expedition aboard Heritage Discoverer. Visit Glasgow, Staffa, Iona, Lewis, Orkney, Shetland, Suduroy, Torshavn, Mykines, Seydisfjordur, Husavík, Vigur, Isafjordur, and Reykjavík. Take Zodiac cruises, spot puffins and whales, explore ancient monuments, and discover volcanic landscapes.

Begin in Longyearbyen, then embark on a 10-day Arctic cruise aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords, glaciers, and national parks, with chances to see polar bears, walrus, whales, and seabirds. Visit historic Ny Ålesund and reach the polar ice edge for wildlife encounters in one of the Arctic’s most pristine regions.

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer. Begin in Dublin and sail to Rathlin Island, Isle of Skye, Loch Ewe, Shetland, and Orkney before reaching Edinburgh. Explore puffin colonies, historic castles, Inverewe Gardens, Kirkwall, and Scapa Flow. Take guided hikes, Zodiac excursions, and witness remote island life.

Embark on a 10-day Iceland expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Reykjavík. Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Seyðisfjörður, and Vestmannaeyjar. See waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, seabirds, and local villages while sailing Iceland’s remote coasts.

Set sail aboard Le Boreal on an exceptional 8-day itinerary that takes you along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts, from Barcelona to Lisbon. Visit Barcelona, Malaga, Cadiz, Lagos, and Lisbon. Enjoy cultural landmarks, stunning coastlines, and historic sites with expert-led discussions with Smithsonian Journeys.

Set sail on a 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Discoverer from Lisbon to Portsmouth, tracing Portugal, Spain, France, and the Channel Islands. Explore Evora's Roman ruins, Santiago de Compostela's cathedral, Bordeaux's vineyards, and Basque and Breton harbor towns — built for travelers who want coastal scenery paired with real cultural depth.

A 12-day expedition cruise aboard Heritage Discoverer, linking remote islands of England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. Visit UNESCO-listed St Kilda, cruise past the Giant's Causeway, and sample whisky on Islay. Fits travelers seeking lesser-visited corners of the British Isles via Zodiac landings, not big port stops.

Sail from Bodø, Norway, to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, on a 10-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore the Lofoten Archipelago, Tromsø, Gjesværstappan, Bear Island, southern and northwest Svalbard, Arctic sea ice, Kongsfjorden, and Ny-Ålesund, with opportunities to observe wildlife and learn about Arctic history.

Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.