Types of cruises
Wildlife cruising
Our Small ship cruising vacation Vacations
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
Kamchatka and Chukotka wildlife cruises, Russia
Explore wild Kamchatka's volcanoes, fjords and wildlife
St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides cruise, Scotland
Scottish Cruise to St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides
Arctic sailing voyages, Spitsbergen
Experience sailing in the fjords
Alaskas Glacier Bay small ship cruise
Get close up to Alaska where the big ships can't go
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
Melanesia cruise, wildlife cruise
Explore idyllic islands of the South Pacific inc Vanuatu
Skye and the Small Isles sailing vacation
Sail Scotland's Small Isles and visit spectacular Skye
Dubrovnik to Venice luxury cruise
Cruise the Croatian Islands before a bus journey to Venice
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Experience all that this remarkable area has to offer!
Arctic wildlife vacation, Polar bear explorer
A wildlife focused Arctic safari in Svalbard
Chukotka and Wrangel Island wildlife cruises, Russia
Explore Russian Arctic - home to Polar Bears, walrus & more
Luxury Arctic cruise Spitsbergen & Franz Josef Land
A unique expedition to rarely visited Franz Josef Land
Scotland private charter sailing vacations
Private Charter a small ship around the Scottish Islands
Seychelles 7 day sailing cruise
Cruise the Seychelles on a beautiful wooden sailing ship
Spitsbergen Arctic Cruise
An exciting wildlife cruise around the Svalbard archipelago
Cruising vacation in Burma, the Mergui Archipelago
A comprehensive tour of Burma including ocean sailing
Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea cruise
Antarctica & Weddell Sea Emperor Penguins by ship/helicopter
Antarctic cruise and hiking in Chile
Walk in Atacama and Patagonia before cruising Antarctica
Hebrides cruise, The Sounds of Mull, Luing, Shuna and Jura
Cruise the Sounds of the Hebrides: Mull, Luing, Jura, Shuna
Wildlife Cruise of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
New Zealand's wildlife rich & remote Subantarctic wilderness
Skye and the Small Isles cruises, Scotland
Scottish Cruise to Skye and the Small Isles in the Hebrides
Sicily and Aeolian Islands small ship cruise
Cruise to the amazing volcanic Aeolian Islands from Sicily
French Polynesia cruise in the South Pacific
Sail this Polynesian paradise visiting at least 12 islands
Croatia small ship cruising vacation
Croatia Private cruise on Motor yacht and Private villa
Caledonian Canal cruise, Scotland
Cruise the Caledonian Canal in a wee ship
Antarctica cruises
You need to be a committed explorer for this journey. The Antarctic Peninsula – an extension of the Andes – is the most popular landing spot, as it is the closest point to South America, but still separated by the notoriously rough 1,000km-wide Drake Passage, which takes two days by boat. Cruises often stop off at islands along the way, which helps to break up the long voyage. Those departing from New Zealand will set sail for the distant Ross Sea, pausing to explore the tiny Subantarctic Islands – some of the most remote specks of land on the planet. The great distances here generally require lengthier expeditions. However, the rewards are great on this frozen continent. Baby seals flop across the ice, while comical penguins waddle and dive. Giant albatross launch themselves off cliffs, while the sight of the long-anticipated Antarctic sunrise reflected in still waters will melt your heart.Expedition cruising
River cruising
Ideal for those who love water as an element and who want to see landscapes from a fresh and, often refreshing perspective, but who are prone to sea sickness. River cruise vacations often take you into remote spots, allowing you to moor alongside fishing villages in Kerala, for example, temples along the Nile, ancient fortresses along the Yangtze or for rainforest treks along the Amazon. They are also often on traditional houseboats, such as the dahabiya on the Nile, or the famous kettuvallam (or rice barge) in Kerala, India. Rivers have long been the arteries of countries around the world and, as you cruise along them, you get to learn about the life that has grown around them, the people who live off them, and the wildlife habitats that we strive to protect there.Sailing cruises
It’s all clichés on board with sailing vacations, because they really do put the wind in your sails, and will definitely give you that ‘wind running through your hair’ feeling. Life on the ocean waves can take you to some of the most unforgettable locations too. Sail the Aegean in Turkey on board a traditional Turkish gulet or explore a whole other side of Burma on board a yacht sailing around the stunning Mergui Archipelago. Avoid the giant cruise monsters in places like Norway by sailing around the smaller, quieter fjords. Island hopping with only wind power in the likes of Croatia and Greece are must dos for any sailor, with snorkelling and swimming all part of the Mediterranean mix. And with a skipper and cook to take care of all your fundamentals, you need focus only on the frolics. You will need a few more layers on a Scottish sailing vacation, but watching whales, dolphins and a bevy of birdlife along the Kyles of Bute, for example, are the finest rewards. That and a fine malt whisky with the skipper at the end of the day.Tall ships


Our top Small ship cruising vacation Vacation
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
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Traditional boat cruising
The marinas around the world that are packed with glossy, glitterati filled yachts are gobsmacking to most of us. However, if the sheer craftsmanship of a traditional boat is what really makes you stop, stare and want to climb on board, then traditional boat cruises are for you. You might not find Champagne and caviar on board a Turkish gulet or an Egyptian dahabiya (houseboat), but you will find a wealth of local culture, history and pride in having you on board. Traditional boats are usually skippered by people for whom the water is their life and greatest love, and this passion is infectious when you travel with them. Such as the beautifully crafted wooden hulled fishing trawlers, now tourist vessels, that take you round the Scottish Islands, or a traditional windjammer tall ship which will take you back in time and around the Caribbean. All in all, a bit more ‘me hearties’ than glitzy parties."I was on a Turkish gullet once, moored in Marmaris at the end of our amazing trip, and one of those giant cruise liners pulled up beside us, and I just thought, I couldn't think of anything worse than being on one of those right now."
Last minute cruise vacations
Last minute spaces do come up on small cruise vacations, because it is in the interest of the tour operator to fill the boat. So, if someone drops out, grab a space, especially on some of the ‘trip of a lifetime’ expeditions, such as to Antarctica, which often fill up far in advance. Being spontaneous and heading off to go whale watching around the Hebrides, or practise yoga on board a traditional Turkish gulet boat, instead of another weekend tucked up with a box set, is when you realise that life is for living.More about Small ship cruising vacation
