Small Ship & Expedition Cruises Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025
883 trips to Small Ship & Expedition Cruises tours from 287 tour companies. 4,145 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Travelers Age
Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Countries Visited
Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
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Cruising the Seine 2021
10 days
$ 679 / day
$ 6,790
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- By way of Paris
- a River Seine cruise aboard ms Sapphire filled with Tauck exclusive experiences... Private tasting tours
- from wine to cheese to chocolate... discover treasured Parisian landmarks
- steeped in history
- culture and art... and return home with tales of adventures that become more exciting with each retelling.
Wind through fishing ports and medieval towns
- tasting Normandy cuisine
- visiting the D-Day invasion beaches of Normandy
- finding the deep essence of calvados
- pausing in ancient abbeys and the picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters
- dining at a chateau in Rouen
- exploring cobblestone lanes
- walking in Monet’s garden at Giverny
- visiting Van Gogh’s muse in Aubers-sur-Oise
- a visit to a private castle
- and incomparable Paris... well
- riverboating seems like the only way to go!
London, Paris, Rouen, England, France
The Black Sea to Budapest - Westbound 2023
13 days
$ 461 / day
$ 5,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the romantic lower Danube through the heart of Central Europe
- where East and West meet and intertwine in fascinating cultures and turbulent history... Glide past medieval monasteries
- citadels and villages... Discover resort towns along Romania’s Black Sea Coast
- explore an ancient Christian necropolis in Pecs
- and visit 'Dracula’s' castle in Transylvania... dine in a palace in Bucharest... Share homemade refreshments in the home of a Croatian family rebuilding their lives in postwar Vukovar
- and listen to Béla Bartók’s piano music at a recital in his Budapest home. Experience authentic local cuisine
- music and dance
- and a wealth of architectural wonders as your river cruise winds its way through Hungary
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bulgaria and Romania
- with nights on land at luxury hotels in the popular cities of Bucharest and Budapest (the Paris of Eastern Europe).
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
Belgium & Holland in Spring - Northbound 2023
8 days
$ 499 / day
$ 3,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- In the Netherlands
- flowers are a way of life... You’ll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
- paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... and our cruise includes a once-in-a-decade visit to Floriade
- the “world’s fair” of horticultural exhibitions... Everywhere you look
- a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
- daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam’s tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Belgium, Netherlands
St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea - Southbound 2023
12 days
$ 899 / day
$ 10,790
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Take in the sweep of history from Scandinavian and Baltic capitals to glorious St. Petersburg aboard your Explorer-Series yacht... walk down the cobblestone streets in ancient Tallinn... gaze at the treasures museums
- royal summer retreats and a palatial venue for ballet and opera... Enjoy a guided visit to The State Hermitage Museum; a choice between a tour of the Peterhof in St. Petersburg or Catherine Palace (the Summer Palace) in Pushkin; walking tours of Helsinki and Tallinn; and guided sightseeing during two-night stays at top hotels in Copenhagen and Stockholm!
Copenhagen, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Denmark, Russia, Sweden
Budapest to the Black Sea - Eastbound 2023
13 days
$ 461 / day
$ 5,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the romantic lower Danube through the heart of Central Europe
- where East and West meet and intertwine in fascinating cultures and turbulent history... Glide past medieval monasteries
- citadels and villages... Discover resort towns along Romania’s Black Sea Coast
- explore an ancient Christian necropolis in Pecs
- and visit 'Dracula’s' castle in Transylvania... dine in the Soviet-style People’s Palace in Bucharest... Share homemade refreshments in the home of a Croatian family rebuilding their lives in postwar Vukovar
- and listen to Béla Bartók’s piano music at a recital in his Budapest home. Experience authentic local cuisine
- music and dance
- and a wealth of architectural wonders as your river cruise winds its way through Hungary
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bulgaria and Romania
- with nights on land at luxury hotels in the popular cities of Bucharest and Budapest (the Paris of Eastern Europe).
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
Belgium & Holland in Spring - Northbound 2022
8 days
$ 499 / day
$ 3,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- In the Netherlands
- flowers are a way of life... You’ll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
- paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... and our cruise includes a once-in-a-decade visit to Floriade
- the “world’s fair” of horticultural exhibitions... Everywhere you look
- a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
- daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam’s tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Belgium, Netherlands
The Blue Danube featuring Oberammergau - Eastbound 2022
13 days
$ 607 / day
$ 7,890
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Along the 'river of kings'... medieval castles and Gothic cathedrals... charming riverside villages... the Imperial treasures of the Habsburgs... lush Wachau valley vineyards... the music of Mozart... It happens once
- every ten years… when
- as they have for nearly four centuries
- the citizens of a little village in the Bavarian Alps come together to create a unique and moving performance event that travelers the world over come to see… On this cruise
- you become part of the experience when you witness the power and pageantry of the Oberammergau Passion Play! Attend a private Imperial evening with dinner and music at a palace in Vienna... a wine tasting in Dürnstein... spend a day in Mozart's Salzburg or medieval Cesky Krumlov... discuss contemporary issues and historic events in Slovakia with a resident expert... and enjoy evenings of cultural entertainment on and off your riverboat. In Vienna
- see the Imperial apartments at the Hofburg or tour opulent Schönbrunn Palace. Admire frescoes
- stained glass windows
- and stunning architecture as you spend a night in Munich and two nights in Budapest in city-center hotels
- checking out remarkable bridges
- cathedrals
- museums
- and grand Habsburg palaces... it's a Blue Danube River cruise to remember!
Bratislava, Budapest, Munich, Vienna, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Holland & Belgium in Spring - Southbound 2021
8 days
$ 486 / day
$ 3,890
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- In the Netherlands
- flowers are a way of life... You’ll see flower boxes abloom with tulips and an array of colorful potted plants in villages and towns all over Holland. Gardens grace the landscapes everywhere you look
- paying homage to an economy which is largely horticultural based... Everywhere you look
- a kaleidoscope of colorful images... on walking tours and bicycle rides... in the seasonal pageantry of tulips
- daffodils and hyacinths abloom in Keukenhof Gardens... in Kinderdijk windmills and coastal villages steeped in cultural treasures... at a Tauck Exclusive dinner in a palace museum rich with Old Dutch art masterpieces... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam’s tree-lined canals... on walking tours of cobblestoned Ghent and the fairy tale streets of Bruges... during discoveries about immigrant voyages and local brew in Antwerp and sculpted monuments and chocolate in Belgium...
Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Belgium, Netherlands
The Black Sea to Budapest - Westbound 2021
13 days
$ 461 / day
$ 5,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the romantic lower Danube through the heart of Central Europe
- where East and West meet and intertwine in fascinating cultures and turbulent history... Glide past medieval monasteries
- citadels and villages... Discover resort towns along Romania’s Black Sea Coast
- explore an ancient Christian necropolis in Pecs
- and visit 'Dracula’s' castle in Transylvania... dine in the Soviet-style People’s Palace in Bucharest... Share homemade refreshments in the home of a Croatian family rebuilding their lives in postwar Vukovar
- and listen to Béla Bartók’s piano music at a recital in his Budapest home. Experience authentic local cuisine
- music and dance
- and a wealth of architectural wonders as your river cruise winds its way through Hungary
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bulgaria and Romania
- with nights on land at luxury hotels in the popular cities of Bucharest and Budapest (the Paris of Eastern Europe).
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
The Black Sea to Budapest - Westbound 2022
13 days
$ 461 / day
$ 5,990
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the romantic lower Danube through the heart of Central Europe
- where East and West meet and intertwine in fascinating cultures and turbulent history... Glide past medieval monasteries
- citadels and villages... Discover resort towns along Romania’s Black Sea Coast
- explore an ancient Christian necropolis in Pecs
- and visit 'Dracula’s' castle in Transylvania... dine in a palace in Bucharest... Share homemade refreshments in the home of a Croatian family rebuilding their lives in postwar Vukovar
- and listen to Béla Bartók’s piano music at a recital in his Budapest home. Experience authentic local cuisine
- music and dance
- and a wealth of architectural wonders as your river cruise winds its way through Hungary
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Bulgaria and Romania
- with nights on land at luxury hotels in the popular cities of Bucharest and Budapest (the Paris of Eastern Europe).
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
Denali National Park & Wild Alaska
12 days
Check price
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- The diverse wildlife of Denali National Park
- Massive Mount McKinley rising out of the taiga
- Gold rush history in Juneau and Skagway
- Dramatic glacial scenery at every turn
- Whale sightings—practically guaranteed
- Vancouver’s multicultural vibe
Alaska, Anchorage, Denali National Park, Juneau, Vancouver, United States
Amazon Voyage
10 days
$ 535 / day
$ 5,348
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- View wildlife on hikes, excursion boat rides & even while kayaking in three different habitats
- Enjoy Sample local culture with cooking demonstrations, village & school visits, stops at riverside markets & Shaman blessing ceremony.
- Learn during guided tours, lectures & field interpretation by experienced native naturalists
- Dance to traditional music during nightly Happy Hour receptions.
Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Iquitos, Lima, Peru
The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 2 ...
13 days
$ 404 / day
$ 5,248
From :
$ 7,355
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Very Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Welcome to Bucharest
- Visit Peles Castle
- Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
- Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
- Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting
- Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or walk in the park with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or walk with your Adventure Host
- Cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress
- Choice of guided sightseeing or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
- Choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of honey and wine tasting or hike to the Petrovaradin Fortress
- Ilok guided tour with wine tasting; Vukovar guided tour
- Guided tour and organ concert in Pécs or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill
- Sail from the Danube Delta of the Black Sea to Hungary’s capital of Budapest to experience river views like no other
- Begin your Danube River vacation your way before your cruise with an overnight stay and sightseeing in Bucharest
Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia
Mekong Discovery (Southbound)
8 days
$ 554 / day
$ 4,429
From :
$ 5,871
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Very Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Onboard welcome reception
- Visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit
- Ox cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, or visit the lively central market
- Sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; show by children from local orphanage
- Visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc
- Walking tour of Long Khanh A with cotton-weaving demonstration; interact with sampan-making and conical hat making families in Cu Lao Gieng
- Visit a local garden and a local workshop to see how rice wine and traditional candy are made
- On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in interesting places along the mighty Mekong River
- In the enchanting Cambodian countryside, go on an ox cart ride amongst rice paddy fields and witness the daily lives of farmers
Cai Be, Chau Doc, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Cu Chi Tunnels, Cambodia, Vietnam
Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)
15 days
$ 487 / day
$ 7,298
From :
$ 9,717
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Very Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
- Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill
- Chardonnay excursion with tasting; Cheese tasting on board
- Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; transfer to Basel; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
- Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
- Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous European river cruise vacation along the Rhône and Rhine Rivers
- The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey
Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Basel, Heidelberg, Lyon, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienne, Burgundy, Koblenz, Heidelberg Castle, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
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