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Explore small-ship cruises in the Greek Islands, Croatia, French Polynesia and the Pacific Northwest, with destination-focused itineraries and a more intimate onboard experience.

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Mount Rainier and Tacoma on a Puget Sound small-ship cruise
Moderate Small Ship Cruise

Puget Sound & San Juan Islands by Small Ship

A 9-day Pacific Northwest small-ship cruise through Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands with wildlife, coastal towns and scenic cruising.

9 days Seattle / Tacoma • Puget Sound • Anacortes • Friday Harbor • San Juan Islands • Port Angeles • Victoria • Port Townsend • Bremerton • Poulsbo • Tacoma
Dalmatian Coast in Croatia on a small-ship Adriatic cruise
Luxury Small Ship Cruise

Croatia by Small Ship: Venice, Hvar, Kotor & Dubrovnik

An 8-day luxury small-ship Adriatic cruise from Venice to Dubrovnik with Hvar, Korčula, Kotor and Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.

8 days Venice • Rovinj • Zadar • Primošten • Split • Hvar • Korčula • Mljet • Kotor • Dubrovnik
Greek Islands on a small-ship cruise through the southern Aegean
Luxury Small Ship Cruise

Greek Islands by Small Ship: Santorini, Mykonos & Patmos

An 8-day small-ship Greek Islands cruise with Santorini, Mykonos, Patmos, Milos and more, roundtrip from Athens.

8 days Athens • Patmos • Amorgos • Santorini • Milos • Delos • Mykonos • Nafplion • Athens
Coastal mountains and wilderness scenery in Alaska
Guided / Escorted Luxury

Alaska by Small Ship: Inside Passage & Kenai Fjords

A 10-day premium Alaska journey combining a small-ship Inside Passage cruise with Anchorage, Kenai Fjords and destination-focused shore experiences.

10 days Vancouver • Inside Passage • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Sitka • Hubbard Glacier • Anchorage • Kenai Fjords

Choosing the Right Trip

What matters when comparing options

Small ships can reach ports and coastal areas that do not fit the large-ship cruise model, but the experience varies widely by vessel, destination and level of inclusions. I look at the itinerary, ship size, cabin options, dining, shore experiences and overall pace together.

Who It Works For

Is this style a good fit?

These cruises are a strong fit if the destination matters more to you than big-ship attractions and you prefer a quieter onboard atmosphere with fewer passengers.

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