Luxury Small Ship Cruises Deals & Offers

Small ships cruises are all about personalised service, a cosy atmosphere and itineraries which focus on discovering new destinations rather than flashy facilities. Whilst you may not have climbing walls, zip wires and trampoline parks on-board your small ship, you will be able to enjoy gourmet meals, free-flowing wine and excellent enrichment programmes.

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Mediterranean Enchantment

11 May 2024

7 Nights

Emerald Azzurra

Mediterranean

Save up to 30% PLUS FREE Drinks onboard

Fly Cruise From

Now: £4411 pp

REF: EMERALDE01D110524-2

Castles along the Rhine

11 May 2024

7 Nights

S.S. Antoinette

Rhine

Save up to £3000 per couple PLUS 15% deposit*

Cruise Only From

Now: £4849 pp

REF: UNIWORLD3247845

Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland

11 May 2024

10 Nights

River Queen

Rhine

Save up to £3000 per couple PLUS 15% deposit*

Cruise Only From

Now: £4655 pp

REF: UNIWORLD2551700

7 Night Galapagos Northern Loop Cruise

11 May 2024

7 Nights

Celebrity Xpedition

Pacific

Cruise Only From

~~was: £7741pp~~
Now: £6798 pp

REF: CELEBXP07G048-110524

7 Night Galapagos Southern Loop Cruise

11 May 2024

7 Nights

Celebrity Xploration

Pacific

Cruise Only From

Now: £6553 pp

REF: CELEBXO07G050-110524

Bordeaux Affair

12 May 2024

7 Nights

Scenic Diamond

Garonne,Gironde

Save up to 35% PLUS FREE Private Chauffeur Door to Door Transfers*

Cruise Only From

Now: £3387 pp

REF: SCENICBORD120524-1

Normandy & Gems of the Seine

12 May 2024

10 Nights

Scenic Gem

Seine

Save up to 35% PLUS FREE Private Chauffeur Door to Door Transfers*

Cruise Only From

Now: £4674 pp

REF: SCENICSEI120524-1

Spectacular South of France

12 May 2024

10 Nights

Scenic Sapphire

Rhone,Saone

Save up to 35% PLUS FREE Private Chauffeur Door to Door Transfers*

Cruise Only From

Now: £5308 pp

REF: SCENICFRAC120524-1

Wondrous Europe

12 May 2024

24 Nights

Scenic Sapphire

Rhine

Cruise Only From

Now: £13680 pp

REF: SCENICABFC120524-2

Europe's Heartland

12 May 2024

24 Nights

Scenic Gem

Rhine

Cruise Only From

Now: £11568 pp

REF: SCENICSEAM120524-3

Gems of the Seine & South of France

12 May 2024

20 Nights

Scenic Gem

Rhone,Saone

Cruise Only From

Now: £10728 pp

REF: SCENICSEFR120524-1

South of France & Gems of the Seine

12 May 2024

20 Nights

Scenic Sapphire

Rhone,Saone

Cruise Only From

Now: £13017 pp

REF: SCENICSEFR120524-2

A Portrait of Majestic France

12 May 2024

14 Nights

S.S. Bon Voyage

Seine

Save up to £3000 per couple PLUS 15% deposit*

Cruise Only From

~~was: £7999pp~~
Now: £7759 pp

REF: UNIWORLD5448366

Brilliant Bordeaux

12 May 2024

7 Nights

S.S. Bon Voyage

Garonne,Gironde

Save up to £3000 per couple PLUS 15% deposit*

Cruise Only From

~~was: £3999pp~~
Now: £3879 pp

REF: UNIWORLD5448132

Enchanting Danube

12 May 2024

7 Nights

S.S. Maria Theresa

Danube

Save up to £3000 per couple PLUS 15% deposit*

Cruise Only From

~~was: £4399pp~~
Now: £2715 pp

REF: UNIWORLD4647786

Castles along the Rhine

12 May 2024

7 Nights

S.S. Victoria

Rhine

Save up to £3000 per couple PLUS 15% deposit*

Cruise Only From

Now: £5140 pp

REF: UNIWORLD8151710

Prices are subject to change and availability. Prices may vary depending on airport selected. Promotions are only applicable to select cabins grades, please call for details

Small cruise ships are perfect for those who long to explore the world by sea but baulk at the thought of bustling atriums, buffet queues and booming nightclubs. If you’d rather head off the beaten track and discover less-visited hidden gems rather than the congested overcrowded ports frequented on a daily basis by larger cruise ships, then a luxury cruise on a small ship could be just what you’re looking for.

Small cruise ships sailing from the UK

There are plenty of small ships across luxury cruise fleets, including Silversea and Seabourn. Many of these also depart from the UK, meaning they are a great choice for cruisers looking for their next getaway. Take a look at our luxury cruises from the UK for a chance to set sail on your next incredible holiday.

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Small luxury cruise ships

These small luxury cruise ships each have fewer than 500 passengers:

Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Seven Seas Navigator
Seabourn – Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Venture
Scenic – Scenic Eclipse, Scenic Eclipse II
Silversea - Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Wind, Silver Origin
Emerald Yacht Cruises - Emerald Azzurra

Where can you sail on a small ship cruise?

One advantage of smaller cruise ships is that due to their size, they are able to slip into some of the most remote ports of call. On-board the world's best small luxury cruise ships, you can expect to experience some of the world’s most remote islands, hidden harbours and secluded coves. You’ll have access to many of the more elite destinations too, including the treasures of the Mediterranean, Asia and elsewhere, offering you the chance to delve into fascinating cultures or simply enjoy the spectacular unspoiled scenery. Alternatively, small ship cruises from Southampton offer a convenient way to start your luxury cruise holiday.

Expedition cruises

Many small cruise ships are expedition ships, with reinforced hulls to slice through ice and the ability to sail close to shore and dock in the smallest of ports. The aim of expedition cruising is to head off the beaten track and experience the culture, landscape and wildlife of rarely-explored regions. Destinations include the Galapagos, Australia, the South Pacific, the Arctic and the Antarctic. If you’d like to embark on the voyage of a lifetime, discovering some of the planet’s most remote destinations, take a look at our selection of expedition cruises and their small ships:

Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Xpedition, Celebrity Xploration
Seabourn – Seabourn Venture
Silversea – Silver Galapagos, Silver Explorer, Silver Cloud, Silver Origin

When it comes to small, luxury cruises, we are the experts. No matter where you want to go in the world, we will help create the perfect holiday, tailor-made for you. So, call your personal expert Cruise Concierge on 0808 274 9579 today, and secure your ideal small ship cruise escape.