Small Ship Cruises
Best small ship experiences from the best boutique cruise lines
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1618 cruises
Best of Cherry Blossoms Inclusive
Cruise with Flight, Hotel
From Yokohama (Tokyo) To Tokyo
Celebrity Millennium
Wi-Fi
Drinks
10 Mar 2027
17 nights
No Alternative Dates
Best Price Guarantee
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Mediterranean Melody - Barcelona to Rome
Cruise with Flight, Hotel
From Barcelona To Civitavecchia (Rome)
Celebrity Equinox
Wi-Fi
Drinks
14 Sep 2027
18 nights
No Alternative Dates
New Zealand from Auckland, New Zealand with the Celebrity Edge
Cruise Only
From Auckland To Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Edge
from A$105 – A$462 off when you book online
10 Feb 2028
10 nights
Polynesia from Honolulu, Hawaii, USA with the Celebrity Edge
Cruise Only
From Honolulu To Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Edge
from A$124 – A$544 off when you book online
28 Sep 2026
19 nights
No Alternative Dates
Australia from Sydney, Australia with the Celebrity Edge
Cruise Only
From / To Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Edge
from A$107 – A$210 off when you book online
12 Dec 2026
9 nights
New Zealand from Sydney, Australia with the Celebrity Edge
Cruise Only
From / To Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Edge
from A$86 – A$279 off when you book online
28 Oct 2026
12 nights
Australia from Singapore, Singapore with the Celebrity Solstice
Cruise Only
From Singapore To Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Solstice
from A$142 – A$385 off when you book online
27 Mar 2027
13 nights
No Alternative Dates
South East Asia from Singapore, Singapore with the Celebrity Millennium
Cruise Only
From / To Singapore
Celebrity Millennium
from A$74 – A$394 off when you book online
11 Nov 2027
9 nights
New Zealand from Sydney, Australia with the Celebrity Edge
Cruise Only
From / To Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Edge
from A$171 – A$1,073 off when you book online
6 Feb 2027
12 nights
No Alternative Dates
Mediterranean Sea from Ravenna, Italy with the Celebrity Constellation
Cruise Only
From Ravenna To Civitavecchia (Rome)
Celebrity Constellation
from A$72 – A$455 off when you book online
23 Oct 2026
10 nights
Small ship cruises boast a whole range of advantages:
- Intimate atmosphere
- Personalized service
- Destination-focused itineraries
So, if you are longing for the ocean but prefer to avoid crowds in dining rooms and all-night discos, consider one of the following cruise lines.
Top Cruise Lines
Ponant
Ponant is all about the French way of life:
- Delicious food
- Good wine
- Enjoying the moment
The cruise line’s yachts vary in size, ranging from mega to very small capacity, but they share key qualities like elegant interior design and an intimate atmosphere. The all-inclusive fares may not be the cheapest, but they offer excellent value for money and are highly competitive.
Silversea
Silversea’s expedition ships are the ones to watch:
- Silver Cloud
- Silver Explorer
- Silver Galapagos
- Silver Discoverer
What makes Silversea’s expedition ships so special is the wealth of experts and professionals on board. Notable figures like Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas deliver lectures on wildlife, while performers from the Russian Bolshoi Theatre stage spectacular shows.
Celebrity
Celebrity’s Galapagos Islands ships offer an intimate setting perfect for exploring the region. The largest of these ships features just 100 Suites:
- Celebrity Flora
- Celebrity Xpedition
- Celebrity Xploration
These ships are equipped with environmentally friendly features like in-room water filtration systems, making them ideal for cruising in fragile environments such as the Galapagos.
Top Destinations
Cruising on a small ship allows you to visit destinations that lie off the beaten track, so no matter where you choose to go, you’re bound to discover something new in the region.
Small Ship Cruises
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