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Browse the top ships visiting Italy during 2026-2027 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 Italy. Some of the most popular destinations visited on these small ship itineraries are Venice, Lipari, Syracuse, Civitavecchia, and Taormina. The most popular things to do while on a small ship cruise to Italy are Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, and Wine Tasting. Not sure which ship is the best match for you to explore Italy? Contact one of Adventure Life's Italy small ship cruise experts for advice on selecting the perfect ship and planning the perfect trip to Italy.

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from $10,695
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Sea Cloud II

The Sea Cloud II is a legendary windjammer comparable to her sister ship, the Sea Cloud. Featuring her own unique character, the Sea Cloud II combines the high standards expected of a 5-star cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
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Royal Clipper exterior
from $1,260
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Royal Clipper

The Royal Clipper is the largest full-rigged sailing ship in the world, carrying just 227 privileged guests aboard. She offers the ultimate tall ship sailing experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure, and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities, and accommodations of the finest modern yacht. .
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Sea Cloud Spirit
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Sea Cloud Spirit

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.
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Star Flyer/Star Clipper Exterior
from $1,740
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Star Clipper

Star Clipper is a 170-passenger vessel designed to provide a unique traveling experience unlike any other cruise vacation. Step aboard and discover a new age of sailing, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present day.
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Variety Voyager
from $3,899
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Variety Voyager

The sleek & modern Variety Voyager is a state of the art mega-yacht which accommodates just 72 passengers in 36 cabins. Enjoy unobstructed views of the ocean & Cuba's charming ports, and onboard amenities including a spa, reception, bar, library, and lounge & dining areas with ample deck space. With five cabin options, the yacht guarantees comfort.
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Star Clipper Exterior
from $1,710
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Star Flyer

The Star Flyer is a stylish vessel designed to accommodate 170 passengers in an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. This true clipper ship reflects its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass and gleaming brightwork. The décor of Star Flyer is reminiscent of the grand age of sail with spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks.
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M/Y Callisto
from $3,390
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M/Y Callisto

The M/Y Callisto is furnished with rich fabrics, handsome woodwork, gleaming brass, rare antiques, and fine works of art for comfortable cruising. Because Callisto is a yacht, it can visit those unspoiled islets, pristine beaches, and intimate coves
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Cruise through Venice aboard the La Bella Vita
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La Bella Vita

Visit the magical places in Italy onboard La Bella Vita, a cruise ship that can accommodate 20 passengers. With a classic modern Italian interior and 10 elegant staterooms, the hotel barge sets the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Enjoy an adventure to remember while cruising through the Venetian Lagoon, River Po and Canal Bianco between Venice and the lakeside Renaissance city of Mantua.
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World Traveller
from $4,499
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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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Emerald Azzura
from $16,240
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Emerald Azzurra

As Emerald's first-ever ocean superyacht, the luxurious Emerald Azzurra is designed to take up to 100 passengers sailing along the Adriatic Coast, Red Sea, and the Eastern and Western Mediterranean.
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Le Boreal

A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of blending French service and sophistication with Italian engineering. Emphasizing the planet's polar regions as well as Latin America, Easter Island and Polynesia, Le Boreal gives passengers the feeling they are on a private yacht and give them access to harbors and coves that large cruise ships can't access.
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La Belle de L'Adriatique
from $3,218
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MV La Belle de L'Adriatique

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.
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L'Austral
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L'Austral

The L'Austral, sister ship to the Le Boreal, is the fruit of Italian expertise and French sophistication. A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the L'Austral links tradition and innovation, cruising to worldwide destinations in luxury.
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Le Dumont-d'Urville Ship
from $5,710
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Le Dumont-d'Urville

Discover a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel aboard this glamorous limited-capacity yacht with environmentally-friendly equipment. Le Dumont-d'Urville features elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with windows, and lounge areas opening to the outside, offering a unique cruising experience.
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La Belle des Océans
from $3,918
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MV La Belle des Océans

The MV La Belle des Océans is a maritime vessel that transports passengers in comfort and style to delightful destinations all around the world, from the Mediterranean to Southeast Asia to the mighty St. Lawrence river.
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Sakara at Sea
from $11,790
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Emerald Sakara

Emerald Cruises brings our award-winning reputation and service to the world's oceans and coastlines as we introduce Luxury yacht cruising on our brand new, innovative superyachts, custom-designed to allow unique access to the fascinating ports and harbors only small yachts can reach.
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Le Bougainville

Experience a luxurious setting where the main focus is of authenticity and passion for travel. Le Bougainville is an environmentally-friendly 184-passenger ship that sails across the stunning blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, offering her guests a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy, and comfort.
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With the sun setting and casting a spectrum of warm hues across the sky, the ship National Geographic Orion
from $15,600
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National Geographic Orion

The creation of the National Geographic Orion in 2003 heralds a new breed of expedition ship: a state-of-the-art vessel which combines the latest advances in ship design and communication technology with all the style and comfort of a luxury cruise ship.
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