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Browse the top ships visiting Ireland during 2025-2026 below. These small ships have been hand selected to provide an excellent experience onboard with world class service and extraordinary activities during the day exploring Ireland. Some of the most popular destinations visited on these small ship itineraries are Dublin, Cobh, Killybegs, Galway, and Isle of Man. The most popular things to do while on a small ship cruise to Ireland are Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Small Ship Sailing, and Local Market Visits. Not sure which ship is the best match for you to explore Ireland? Contact one of Adventure Life's Ireland small ship cruise experts for advice on selecting the perfect ship and planning the perfect trip to Ireland.
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from $11,895
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Douglas Mawson

Introducing the Douglas Mawson, Aurora Expeditions' latest small ship for global exploration. With sustainability features and luxurious amenities, it accommodates up to 154 adventurers, offering unique itineraries including East Antarctica and Subantarctic Islands explorations.
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from $11,498
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Seabourn Venture

At Seabourn, we are passionate about travel. We believe that traveling for pleasure has a redemptive power that enriches people's lives. And we believe that people should travel well.
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Navigating through icy waters aboard National Geographic Endurance
from $8,111
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National Geographic Endurance

Embark on an exhilarating adventure aboard the National Geographic Endurance, a marvel of maritime engineering designed specifically for year-round expeditions into the heart of the Antarctic's icy embrace. With an impressive PC5 Category A ice class rating, the highest ever achieved by a cruise ship accommodating just 126 guests, this vessel promises unparalleled access to some of the planet's most remote and pristine environments. The ship's revolutionary sloping X-bow cuts through the choppiest of seas with remarkable grace, significantly reducing onboard movement and ensuring a smoother, more comfortable voyage. This innovative design not only enhances the journey but also boosts fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, underscoring a commitment to preserving the delicate ecosystems it explores. Experience the thrill of navigating through towering icebergs and witness the untouched splendor of the Antarctic, all while enjoying the intimate, luxurious setting of the National Geographic Endurance. This is more than a cruise -- it's a gateway to epic landscapes and an intimate encounter with the wild.
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World Traveller
from $5,399
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World Traveller

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.
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National Geographic Explorer
from $12,745
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National Geographic Explorer

The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art luxury expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, for cruising polar passages while providing comfort.
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from $7,010
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Le Bellot

Experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
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World Voyager
from $4,899
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World Voyager

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.
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from $10,700
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Silver Dawn

Introducing the new luxury ship from Silversea, Silver Dawn, a combination of both the classic and modern evolution of their fleet that has the best features of its sister ships Silver Muse and Silver Moon, which set the new standards of luxury.
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Le Laperouse
from $7,150
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Le Laperouse

Experience the luxurious settings that Le Laperouse offers while you enjoy the authenticity and passion for travel on each itinerary. Its contemporary decor and comfortable, fully equipped suites make it the ideal small cruise ship for exploring the Arctic, Mediterranean and even the Seychelles Islands.
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MS Beethoven
from $958
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MS Beethoven

The MS Beethoven navigates through the Danube and Rhine rivers. Built in 2004 and refurbished in 2010, the MS Beethoven is a comfortable and intimate ship with the capacity for 180 passengers.
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Shannon Princess, Exterior
from $6,590
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Shannon Princess

The Shannon Princess is a 10-passenger barge that cruises the small lakes and rivers throughout the Irish countryside. Experience Irish hospitality with the owners themselves who are the Chef and Captain. Their commitment to an excellent service will make your stay a one of a kind experience.
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MS L'Europe on the Danube River
from $869
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MS L'Europe

Explore and enjoy local food, wine, history, art and culture on a river cruise on board the MS L'Europe. Discover the romantic and blue waterways of the Rhine and Danube in the comfort and intimacy of this 4 anchors class ship.
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MS Mona Lisa
from $958
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MS Mona Lisa

Immerse yourself in the hearth of the European culture on board the intimate and comfortable 100-passengers MS Mona Lisa. Experience a unique European cruise and let yourself dazzle by the romantic Rhine, Havel and Elbe River, and enjoy the best of French and European cuisine as you cruise along the most charming cities and towns.
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