Our Favorite Small Expedition Cruise Ships

Scenic Diamond boasts all luxury trappings, as well as a handful of new and innovative features. From the vitality pool and updated wellness area to the bespoke cooking suite, guests can enjoy a raft of extravagant features when cruising along French waterways aboard Scenic Diamond.

Aranui 5 is a new custom-built, dual-purpose passenger/freighter that sails in French Polynesia on a 14-day all-inclusive cruise. Aranui 5 accommodates approximately 254 passengers in 103 cabins.

Set sail on the new Delfin III Amazon River vessel. With capacity for up to 43 passengers, this luxurious ship has been beautifully finished with the finest details and handmade Peruvian artifacts. Join the Delfin III for the best rainforest experience possible.

Built with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, M/S Ambassador can surely guarantee its 40 passengers with comfort and safety while cruising along the Croatian Coast.

Indulge all your senses, explore inspiring destinations, fishermen’s villages, and small and cozy restaurants onshore for tasting local Mediterranean cuisine and nightlife. This 38-passenger ship will show you the beauty of Croatia's islands and thousand-year-old cities and their rich history, to present our lifestyle and heritage that we want to offer to our children as a gift.

The M/S Mama Marija ship will launch in 2018 in Split, Croatia, according to the newest European standards. With its latest state-of-the-art equipment, amenities, and its elegant 18 cabins this newly built yacht provides a comfortable cruise along the Adriatic Coast. 

Discover the charming Croatian coastline and islands aboard the brand new MS Summer, a deluxe 36-passenger yacht guaranteeing a comfortable and an intimate cruise.

The new 40m MS Invictus will feature 18 cabins across two decks with an onboard Jacuzzi and plenty of space for guests to relax during their cruise. Discover charming Croatian coastline and islands on brand new deluxe yacht that will have maiden voyage in July 2020.

The M/S Captain Bota is a yacht-like ship built in the Split shipyard for summer 2015 according to the newest European standards. With its perfect size, maneuvering abilities, and its 18 elegant cabins, this newly built ship satisfies your refined expectations for a comfortable cruise along the Adriatic Coast.

Comfortably accommodating 96 passengers, the National Geographic Endeavor II is a classic expedition vessel ideal for Galapagos exploration. Onboard areas include a global gallery of art, a gym, library, lounge and bar, and bridge. Zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat, snorkel gear, and kayaks are also available.

The refurbished, 335-passenger MS Spitsbergen is named after the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago, the Arctic crown of Norway.

Unpack your bags just once and settle into your spacious suite featuring separate living and sleeping areas as well as your own balcony. Explore the light-filled public spaces and dining areas, where you can relax, indulge and dream, as the magical Vietnamese and Cambodian landscapes float by. Your experience will be one of unmatched luxury with enhanced protocols, for your health and wellbeing.

The Delfin II is a stately riverboat recently built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon at the headwaters of this mighty river - and doing so in modern tropical style.

Explore the deepest treasures on the African continent aboard the African Dream, a luxurious and comfortable ship designed to provide an intimate look at the nature. Built in 2017, the African Dream has a capacity for 16 passengers and allows you to experience the sounds of nature and the animals just a few yards away.

Launched in 1996 and fully refurbished in 2006, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV offers a Nile River cruise experience unlike any other - with private docks in Luxor and Aswan, her own feluccas, and uniquely tailored sightseeing to help avoid the crowds.

Designed for Nile River cruises, the Nile Adventurer features a sun deck with heated swimming pool, a lower shaded deck with bar, air-conditioning throughout, a gymnasium, internet access, gourmet meals, and an exclusive entertainment program.

The newly refurbished Delfin treats travelers to a step beyond luxury. She sits in a class of her own, featuring understated elegance, and world-class hospitality, and the promise of the trip of a lifetime.

Discover the magic of France aboard MS Danièle. The CroisiEurope canal barge cruises through the waters of Burgundy, delivering utmost comfort to first-time cruisers and frequent travelers alike.