Small Ship Cruise Lines
Links to information on small ship cruise lines whose ships carry less than 500 passengers. Information includes description of the ships, cruise news, cruise reviews, and small ship cruise line contacts.
Abercrombie & Kent International, Inc.
Tour operator with education-oriented cruises to exotic locations on small expedition ships that are geared towards adventurous cruisers.
Tour operator with education-oriented cruises to exotic locations on small expedition ships that are geared towards adventurous cruisers.
African Safari Club - Indian Ocean Cruises
Sail the idyllic and beautiful islands of the Indian Ocean aboard the yacht-like M.S. Royal Star.
Sail the idyllic and beautiful islands of the Indian Ocean aboard the yacht-like M.S. Royal Star.
American Canadian Caribbean Line (ACCL)
ACCL is a small ship line featuring no frills, destination oriented cruises at an unhurried pace. Year-round cruises from the Northern waters of Labrador and Newfoundland, to the southerly tropics of the Caribbean and Central America.
ACCL is a small ship line featuring no frills, destination oriented cruises at an unhurried pace. Year-round cruises from the Northern waters of Labrador and Newfoundland, to the southerly tropics of the Caribbean and Central America.
American Cruise Lines
Small ship cruising the inland waterways from Maine to Florida.
Small ship cruising the inland waterways from Maine to Florida.
American West Steamboat Company
Steamwheeler cruising on the classic rivers of the United States.
Steamwheeler cruising on the classic rivers of the United States.
Antarctic Shipping Corp. - Antarctic Dream Expedition Ship
Cruise Antarctica or Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on the expedition ship Antarctic Dream.
Cruise Antarctica or Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on the expedition ship Antarctic Dream.
Aranui Cruise Freighter - French Polynesia
Looking for a different way to see the South Pacific? Cruise the Marquesa Islands in French Polynesia on the cruise freighter the Aranui.
Looking for a different way to see the South Pacific? Cruise the Marquesa Islands in French Polynesia on the cruise freighter the Aranui.
Canodros, S.A. - Galapagos Explorer
Sail the Galapagos Islands near Ecuador on the all-suite luxury ship the Galapagos Explorer II. The ship has 3, 4 and 7 night soft adventure trips through the Galapagos.
Sail the Galapagos Islands near Ecuador on the all-suite luxury ship the Galapagos Explorer II. The ship has 3, 4 and 7 night soft adventure trips through the Galapagos.
Cruceros Australis Expedition Cruises
Cruise Patagonia, Cape Horn, and Tierra del Fuego in South America on the small expedition ships Mare Australis and Via Australis.
Cruise Patagonia, Cape Horn, and Tierra del Fuego in South America on the small expedition ships Mare Australis and Via Australis.
Elegant Cruises and Tours
Elegant Cruises and Tours sails the rivers and oceans of the world with its small ships. The Andrea and the Monet are small, yacht-like expedition ships. The Sea Cloud is a historic sailing vessel, and Elegant Cruises also has several river ships cruising the rivers or Europe.
Elegant Cruises and Tours sails the rivers and oceans of the world with its small ships. The Andrea and the Monet are small, yacht-like expedition ships. The Sea Cloud is a historic sailing vessel, and Elegant Cruises also has several river ships cruising the rivers or Europe.
Grand Circle Travel - Small Ship Cruises
Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Travel operate small ocean ships and river cruises.
Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Travel operate small ocean ships and river cruises.
Great Lakes Cruises
Cruise the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada on a variety of ships.
Cruise the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada on a variety of ships.
International Expeditions
Enjoy small ship cruising to many of the world's great adventure destinations, including Antarctica, the Amazon River, the Galapagos Islands, Greenland, Africa, the Chilean fjords, and more with International Expeditions.
Enjoy small ship cruising to many of the world's great adventure destinations, including Antarctica, the Amazon River, the Galapagos Islands, Greenland, Africa, the Chilean fjords, and more with International Expeditions.
KD River Cruises of Europe
Small ship river cruising throughout Europe.
Small ship river cruising throughout Europe.
Lindblad Expeditions
Small ship exploring and cruising are Lindblad's forte. They have a "daily expeditions" page at this site where photos and travelogues of current expeditions are sent in via satellite each day. Really interesting reading.
Small ship exploring and cruising are Lindblad's forte. They have a "daily expeditions" page at this site where photos and travelogues of current expeditions are sent in via satellite each day. Really interesting reading.
M/S Jacques-Cartier and M/V Le Draveur
M/S Jacques-Cartier and M/V Le Draveur cruises (Trois-Rivieres) offer you over 30 destinations and cruise themes on some of Quebec's most beautiful waterways. Private charters available.
M/S Jacques-Cartier and M/V Le Draveur cruises (Trois-Rivieres) offer you over 30 destinations and cruise themes on some of Quebec's most beautiful waterways. Private charters available.
Maine Classic Schooners
Take a 3, 4, or 6 day cruise along the Maine coast on the schooner Ellida. Enjoy the spectacular views along this rugged coast on a classic ship with only ten other passengers.
Take a 3, 4, or 6 day cruise along the Maine coast on the schooner Ellida. Enjoy the spectacular views along this rugged coast on a classic ship with only ten other passengers.
Maine Windjammer Cruises
Weekend, 3, 4, or 5 day cruises along the Maine coast. This windjammer line has three ships and has been sailing since 1936.
Weekend, 3, 4, or 5 day cruises along the Maine coast. This windjammer line has three ships and has been sailing since 1936.
Majestic America Line
You can explore the great rivers of America on an authentic steamboat. A different kind of cruise itinerary, and a great way to see parts of the United States.
You can explore the great rivers of America on an authentic steamboat. A different kind of cruise itinerary, and a great way to see parts of the United States.
Pacific Catalyst Expeditions - Alaska and the Pacific Northwest
Small group cruises aboard two historic yachts, bringing passengers far from the everyday world and into the hidden and diverse regions of Southeast Alaska, the Inside Passage, and the Pacific Northwest. Eight to twelve guests on private charters or in individual cabins on scheduled trips.
Small group cruises aboard two historic yachts, bringing passengers far from the everyday world and into the hidden and diverse regions of Southeast Alaska, the Inside Passage, and the Pacific Northwest. Eight to twelve guests on private charters or in individual cabins on scheduled trips.
Peregrine Mariner Adventures
Adventure cruises to Antarctica on the Peregrine Mariner, an ice-rated research vessel. Site includes some wonderful trip logs, maps, and pictures.
Adventure cruises to Antarctica on the Peregrine Mariner, an ice-rated research vessel. Site includes some wonderful trip logs, maps, and pictures.
Peter Deilmann Cruises
German cruise line Peter Deilmann has three types of ships--ocean voyages around the world with its luxury ship the Deutschland, European river cruises with 10 river ships, and luxury under sail with the sailing yacht Lili Marleen.
German cruise line Peter Deilmann has three types of ships--ocean voyages around the world with its luxury ship the Deutschland, European river cruises with 10 river ships, and luxury under sail with the sailing yacht Lili Marleen.
Quasar Nautica - Galapagos Expeditions
Specializes in Galapagos cruises and Ecuadorean land tours. Company has been providing small ship cruises to the Galapagos for over 12 years.
Specializes in Galapagos cruises and Ecuadorean land tours. Company has been providing small ship cruises to the Galapagos for over 12 years.
Sea Cloud Cruises
Sea Cloud operates four luxury vessels--two sailing ships and two river vessels. The sailing yachts cruise the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Atlantic, and the river vessels sail Europe.
Sea Cloud operates four luxury vessels--two sailing ships and two river vessels. The sailing yachts cruise the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Atlantic, and the river vessels sail Europe.
Small Ship Cruises.com
Not a cruise line, but lots of good information here on small ship cruises.
Not a cruise line, but lots of good information here on small ship cruises.
Star Clippers
Star Clippers sailing ships visit Europe in the summer and the Caribbean in the winter.
Star Clippers sailing ships visit Europe in the summer and the Caribbean in the winter.
Students on Ice
Students on Ice organizes unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. They are the only organization in the world offering annual student expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic.
Students on Ice organizes unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. They are the only organization in the world offering annual student expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic.
Tauck World Discovery
All shore excursions are included in Tauck’s collection of intimate, educational small-ship Mediterranean cruises, including the Aegean, Adriatic, and Black Seas.
All shore excursions are included in Tauck’s collection of intimate, educational small-ship Mediterranean cruises, including the Aegean, Adriatic, and Black Seas.
Travel Dynamics International
Formerly known as Classical Cruises, this tour operator has 34 years of experience creating education-oriented cruises world-wide locations on small motor-yachts. The comprehensive site includes program itineraries, ship information, rates and a description of their commitment to educational travel.
Formerly known as Classical Cruises, this tour operator has 34 years of experience creating education-oriented cruises world-wide locations on small motor-yachts. The comprehensive site includes program itineraries, ship information, rates and a description of their commitment to educational travel.
Urania - Cruising the Rivers of Russia
The small ship Dmitry Furmanov will be cruising the rivers Kama, Volga and Moskva-River from the city of Perm in Russia to Moscow. Cruise is scheduled for May 2002.
The small ship Dmitry Furmanov will be cruising the rivers Kama, Volga and Moskva-River from the city of Perm in Russia to Moscow. Cruise is scheduled for May 2002.
Victoria Cruises
Victoria Cruises specializes in small ship river cruising on the Yangtze River in China.
Victoria Cruises specializes in small ship river cruising on the Yangtze River in China.
Viking River Cruises
Offers first-class cruising on the rivers of Europe on 100-250 passenger vessels.
Offers first-class cruising on the rivers of Europe on 100-250 passenger vessels.
Windstar Cruise Company
Fleet includes three luxurious sailing ships. Casual elegance is the style afloat. Good useful information.
Fleet includes three luxurious sailing ships. Casual elegance is the style afloat. Good useful information.