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Small Ship Cruising & Sailing

Great trips that float.

Explore the frozen beauty of Antarctica and the Arctic aboard an expedition ship, or sail the sun-kissed islands of Thailand, the Galapagos, Greece and Croatia from our small, exclusive yachts.

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Amazon Riverboat Adventure (PVIIA)

South America Amazon, Peru

Hop aboard a riverboat and experience the Amazon in style. Led by an Amazon Reserve naturalist guide, your cruise will include daily excursions by motorized skiff designed to reveal the exotic wildlife that calls the rainforest home—with any luck you’ll spot sloths, toucans or pink dolphins! And, with two full days for exploration in Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve, you'll have the chance to experience the jungle up close. The cuisine onboard is regional and provides a unique—and delicious—window into local culture. Gain a rare glimpse of how life ‘on the river‘ is lived and experience the magic of the Amazon on this once-in-a-lifetime riverboat adventure.

Highlights: Explore the Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve—the largest national park in Peru, dine on food fresh from the jungle, spot pink dolphins on the Amazon River, look down into the jungle from a canopy walkway, interact with members of the local community, learn the intricacies of Amazon wildlife

9 days
From $1500 USD
Was $2499
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Amazon Riverboat Adventure & the Inca Sacred Empire (PPIIA)

South America Amazon, Peru

Experience Peru's diverse landscape, culture and cuisine in one comprehensive adventure. In the company of an Amazon Reserve naturalist guide, board small motorized skiffs for excursions that will bring you face to face with wildlife. From the Amazon, ascend to the Andes and Lake Titicaca. Interact with locals, explore ruins and delight in views of the Sacred Valley from your coach as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. This is adventure in style!

Highlights: Looking down into the jungle from a canopy walkway, exploring the Sacred Valley and Pacaya Samiria Reserve, meeting locals on Lake Titicaca, absorbing Machu Picchu's stunning vistas.

17 days
From $4299 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
3

Antarctica Classic (XVCASX)

Antarctica, South America Antarctica, Argentina

Vivid emerald, violet tints, intense blue and crimson light—the Antarctic Peninsula is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Highlights: Set foot on Antarctica—the worlds least visited continent, watch majestic albatross soar by the ship while crossing the Drake Passage, brave the chill by taking an optional polar plunge, witness immense icebergs and magnificent glaciers, have your questions answered by Antarctic experts

11 days
From $5999 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Physical Grading:
2

Antarctica Classic in Depth (XVAESX)

Antarctica, South America Antarctica, Argentina

Like the ‘Antarctica Classic,' this 13-day expedition introduces you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, but adds on two additional days to better explore its majesty. Part of the reward of arriving in Antarctica is the challenge of negotiating the Drake Passage—and the MS Expedition will bring you there safely. Encounter leopard seals lazing on ice floes and immense rookeries of penguins surrounded by towering glaciers. The Expedition’s expert guides and lecturers offer knowledge and insight that really bring the nature and history of the region to life, creating the adventure of a lifetime.

Highlights: Spend 6 full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, conquer the notorious Drake Passage, learn from polar experts about the wonders of the Antarctic region, come face-to-face with amazing polar wildlife, marvel at immense icebergs, spend time on deck spotting whales and watching soaring albatross

13 days
From $7999 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Physical Grading:
2

Arctic Highlights (XVAHNX)

Arctic, Europe Iceland, Arctic, Greenland, Norway

Sailing from Spitsbergen to Greenland, follow the ice’s edge with an eye peeled to the horizon for wildlife. Navigating south, you'll explore this remote landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. This journey highlights the contrast and change in the Arctic as you move south, finally ending in the Iceland, "the Land of Fire and Ice." An Inuit village, unique wildlife and remote destinations are just some of the highlights on this truly unforgettable voyage through the Arctic.

Highlights: Explore the edges of an ice floe by Zodiac, walk on the tundra searching for birds, keep an eye out for a variety of whale species and dolphins, learn about the Arctic from lectures and onsite briefings, sail through magnificent fjords and visit a local community in Ittoqqortoormiit

14 days
From $4949 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Physical Grading:
2

Croatia Sailing Adventure - Dubrovnik to Split (ECVD)

Europe Croatia

Whether you're looking for relaxed afternoons lazing on the deck of a yacht or time to indulge in the nightlife, this Croatian cruise aims to please. Embark in lovely Dubrovnik and discover charming villages as you sail from island to stunning island on a small yacht. The emphasis is on connecting with the country and culture and you'll fall in love with this region's beauty on hikes to castles and waterfalls. Toss in beach barbecues and snorkelling and you have an incredible and affordable island getaway.

Highlights: Discover secluded islands and deserted beaches, explore Korčula- the birth place of Marco Polo, wander the forested paradise of Mljet National Park, connect with history at Diocletian's Palace in Split.

8 days
From $1399 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Croatia Sailing Adventure - Split to Dubrovnik (ECVS)

Europe Croatia

Whether you're looking for relaxed afternoons lazing on the deck of a yacht or time to indulge in the nightlife, this Croatian cruise aims to please. Discover charming villages and stunning scenery as you sail from Split to Dubrovnik on a small yacht. The emphasis is on connecting with the country and culture and you'll fall in love with this region's beauty on hikes to castles and waterfalls. Toss in beach barbecues and snorkelling and you have an incredible and affordable island getaway.

Highlights: Connect with history at Diocletian's Palace in Split, discover secluded islands and deserted beaches, explore Korcula—the birthplace of Marco Polo, wander the forested paradise of Mljet National Park, sail into the ancient port of Dubrovnik—'the Pearl of the Adriatic'

8 days
From $1050 USD
Was $1399
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Discover Galapagos - Central Islands (EV06GA)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist guide. In the evenings, return to the comfortable Queen of the Galapagos (G8) to reflect on the day’s adventure under a canopy of stars. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms.

Highlights: 3 nights cruising and exploring the Galápagos National Park aboard the Queen of the Galápagos (G8), snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles, search for land iguanas on South Plaza Island, gain a deeper understanding of the unique ecosystem of the Galápagos

6 days
From $2799 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Discover Galapagos - Central, Southern and East Islands (EV10GA)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist guide. In the evenings, return to the spacious and comfortable Queen of Galapagos (G8) to reflect on the day’s adventure under a canopy of stars. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms.

Highlights: 7 nights cruising and exploring the Galápagos National Park aboard the Queen of the Galápagos (G8), multiple opportunities to snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles, explore the marine wonderland of Kicker Rock—one of the most famous sites in the Galápagos, come face-to-face with 100-year-old giant tortoises, learn the differences between marine and land iguanas from your naturalist guide

10 days
From $4499 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Discover Galapagos - Northern and Central Islands (EV10GB)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist guide. In the evenings, return to the spacious and comfortable Queen of Galápagos (G8) to reflect on the day’s adventure under a canopy of stars. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms.

Highlights: 7 nights cruising and exploring the Galápagos National Park aboard the Queen of the Galápagos (G8), multiple opportunities to snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles, find colonies of frigate birds and boobies on the cliffs of Genovesa, gain deeper insight from your Galápagos National Park Guide into the ecology of the Galápagos Islands

10 days
From $4499 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Discover Galapagos - Southern and East Islands (EV07GA)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist guide. In the evenings, return to the spacious and comfortable Queen of Galapagos (G8) to reflect on the day’s adventure under a canopy of stars. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms.

Highlights: 4 nights cruising and exploring Galápagos National Park aboard the Queen of the Galápagos (G8), explore the marine wonderland of Kicker Rock—one of the most famous sites in the Galápagos, come face-to-face with 100-year-old giant tortoises, learn the differences between marine and land iguanas from your naturalist guide

7 days
From $3199 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Central and East (EV06MB)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventure under a canopy of stars. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you won’t be sold onto someone else's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 3 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, watching 3 species of boobies and 2 species of frigate birds nesting together at Punta Pitt, snorkelling with rays and sea turtles under the shadow of Kicker Rock, witnessing the towering volcanic cliffs and the dark sand beaches of Santiago island.

6 days
From $2299 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Central and East Islands (EV10MB)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend eight days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventures. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you'll never end up on another operator's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 3 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, choosing to hunt for sea lions and marine iguanas or simply relaxing on the white sandy beach of Santiago, gaining a deeper understanding of the history of the Galapagos at the Charles Darwin Centre, searching for land iguanas in the cactus forests of South Plaza, snorkelling with rays and sea lions at the dramatic Kicker Rock

10 days
From $3699 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Central Islands (EV06MA)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend four days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventure under a canopy of stars. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you won’t be sold onto someone else's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 3 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, snorkling over breath taking under water formations searching for sea turtles and rays, hiking through the lava fields of Bartolome to get an amazing view, learning more about the ecology of the Galapagos with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station

6 days
From $2299 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Central Islands (EV07MB)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend five days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventures. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you won’t be sold onto someone else's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 4 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, snorkelling with sea lions and discovering spectacular marine life in protected bays, finding land iguanas feeding in the cactus forests on South Plaza Island, watching bright pink flamingos and other sea birds feeding in secluded lagoons.

7 days
From $2210 USD
Was $2599
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Central Islands (EV10MC)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend eight days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventures. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you'll never end up on another operator's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 7 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, coming face to face with 200 year old giant tortoises, exploring large colonies of blue footed boobies and marine iguanas on the volcanic rocks, discovering 3 species of boobies and 2 species of frigate birds nesting together at Punta Pitt, sending a post card at Post Office Bay and bringing one home

10 days
From $3699 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Southern, Central and East Islands (EV10MD)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend eight days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventures. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you'll never end up on another operator's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 7 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, snorkelling with sea lions and discovering amazing marine life, coming face to face with 200 year old giant tortoises, hiking along dramatic lava flows and exploring colonies of sea birds and sea lions, finding marine iguanas relaxing in the sunshine

10 days
From $3699 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Southern Islands (EV07MA)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend five days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventures. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you won’t be sold onto someone else's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 4 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, encountering bright pink flamingos feeding in hidden lagoons, snorkelling along colourful reefs searching for sea turtles and playing with sea lions, finding marine iguanas sunning themselves on the rocks and playing in the surf

7 days
From $2599 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Explore Galapagos - Southern Islands (EV10MA)

South America Galapagos, Ecuador

Encounter the island chain that has enchanted explorers since Darwin first weighed anchor off its shores. Spend eight days exploring the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide. In the evenings, return to the Xavier (G4) to reflect on the day’s adventures. Retire to air-conditioned cabins with exclusive lower berths and private bathrooms. As one of the region’s largest operators, we understand the importance of controlling the onboard experience—that’s why you'll never end up on another operator's ship.

Highlights: Onboard Xavier (G4): 7 nights cruising through the Galapagos National Park, coming face to with large colonies blue footed boobies, flamingos and galapagos penguins, gaining a deeper understanding of the ecology of the Galapagos at the Charles Darwin Research Station, choosing to hike along or simple relax on the white sandy beaches of Española, hiking over the dramatic volcanic flows to a viewpoint on Bartolomé

10 days
From $3699 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Islands (XVGFSX)

Antarctica, South America Antarctica, Argentina

Challenge. Desolation. Unlimited wonder. It’s not difficult to grasp what attracted the great explorers to Antarctica. Get a personal appreciation for the struggle to tame the bottom of the world on this 22-day adventure to the land than entranced Ernest Shackleton and countless others since. Down here, you’ll explore the Falkland Islands, encounter abandoned whaling stations on South Georgia Island and pay your respects at Shackleton’s grave. Elsewhere, you’ll catch up with penguins (king, chinstrap and gentoo varieties) and learn all about them through daily lectures, get close to whales and cavorting seals from a Zodiac boat and keep an eye peeled for towering icebergs and massive glaciers. Prepare to be astonished.

Highlights: Discover Buenos Aires—‘the Paris of the Americas’, explore abandoned whaling stations and visit Shackleton’s grave, meet the hardy locals of the Falkland Islands, visit king penguin colonies of over a million birds, explore the South Shetland Islands as they begin to thaw for the summer, encounter stunning glaciers and mighty icebergs

22 days
From $9499 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Physical Grading:
2
11 days
From $5999 USD

Antarctica Classic (XVCASX)

14 days
From $4949 USD

Arctic Highlights (XVAHNX)

Trip Length Style Service Level Starting Price
Amazon Riverboat Adventure (PVIIA) 9 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $1500 USD
Was $2499
Promotions Available!
Amazon Riverboat Adventure & the Inca Sacred Empire (PPIIA) 17 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $4299 USD
Antarctica Classic (XVCASX) 11 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing N/A
From $5999 USD
Antarctica Classic in Depth (XVAESX) 13 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing N/A
From $7999 USD
Arctic Highlights (XVAHNX) 14 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing N/A
From $4949 USD
Croatia Sailing Adventure - Dubrovnik to Split (ECVD) 8 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Standard
From $1399 USD
Croatia Sailing Adventure - Split to Dubrovnik (ECVS) 8 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Standard
From $1050 USD
Was $1399
Promotions Available!
Discover Galapagos - Central Islands (EV06GA) 6 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $2799 USD
Discover Galapagos - Central, Southern and East Islands (EV10GA) 10 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $4499 USD
Discover Galapagos - Northern and Central Islands (EV10GB) 10 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $4499 USD
Discover Galapagos - Southern and East Islands (EV07GA) 7 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $3199 USD
Explore Galapagos - Central and East (EV06MB) 6 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $2299 USD
Explore Galapagos - Central and East Islands (EV10MB) 10 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $3699 USD
Explore Galapagos - Central Islands (EV06MA) 6 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $2299 USD
Explore Galapagos - Central Islands (EV07MB) 7 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $2210 USD
Was $2599
Promotions Available!
Explore Galapagos - Central Islands (EV10MC) 10 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $3699 USD
Explore Galapagos - Southern, Central and East Islands (EV10MD) 10 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $3699 USD
Explore Galapagos - Southern Islands (EV07MA) 7 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $2599 USD
Explore Galapagos - Southern Islands (EV10MA) 10 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing Comfort
From $3699 USD
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Islands (XVGFSX) 22 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing N/A
From $9499 USD