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Browse all cruise lines and operators featured on Cruise Smaller — from boutique Adriatic fleets to polar expedition specialists.

Adriatic Cruises

Premium small-ship cruising along the Dalmatian Coast

Adriatic Cruises operates a fleet of deluxe small ships sailing the stunning Croatian coastline and islands. With vessels carrying just 36–39 guests, every voyage offers an intimate, personalised experience exploring the medieval towns, hidden coves, and pristine national parks of the Adriatic. From the UNESCO-listed Old Towns of Dubrovnik, Split, and Trogir to the Blue Cave of Biševo and the salt lakes of Mljet, each itinerary is thoughtfully crafted for authentic cultural immersion and unforgettable scenery.

9 ships8 cruises

Aladar Sail

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Aladar Sail operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

73 ships

Ambassador Cruises

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Ambassador Cruises operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

9 ships6 cruises

Croatia Yachting

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Croatia Yachting operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

185 ships

CroisiEurope Cruises

European river and coastal cruising

CroisiEurope is Europe’s leading river and coastal cruise line, offering a wide range of itineraries across the continent’s most beautiful waterways. With a fleet of modern, intimate vessels, CroisiEurope combines French elegance with exceptional value and authentic regional experiences.

68 ships36 cruises

Elixir Cruises

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Elixir Cruises operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

2 ships9 cruises

FX Yachting

Small-ship cruising at its finest

FX Yachting operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

1 ship

Galaxy Cruises

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Galaxy Cruises operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

8 ships20 cruises

Island Windjammers

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Island Windjammers operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

4 ships

Katarina Line

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Katarina Line operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

41 ships39 cruises

Oceanwide Expeditions

Polar expedition pioneers of Antarctica & the Arctic

Oceanwide Expeditions is a Dutch-owned polar expedition specialist with over 30 years of experience crafting immersive voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, and beyond. Operating a fleet of purpose-built expedition vessels — the Polar Class 6 m/v Hondius, the ice-strengthened m/v Ortelius and m/v Plancius, and the sailing ship s/v Rembrandt van Rijn — Oceanwide delivers authentic, activity-rich polar experiences with expert guides, onboard helicopters, kayaking, camping, diving, and photography workshops. Their hands-on, flexible approach means itineraries adapt to wildlife sightings and ice conditions, ensuring every voyage is a true expedition rather than a cruise.

4 ships106 cruises

Quasar Expeditions

Safari-style Galapagos cruises aboard iconic yachts

Quasar Expeditions is a family-owned expedition cruise line with 40 years of experience crafting unforgettable safari-style voyages in the Galapagos Islands. Aboard their iconic vessels — the 32-guest M/V Evolution and the 16-guest M/Y Grace, once Princess Grace Kelly’s honeymoon yacht — Quasar delivers intimate, up-close wildlife encounters with industry-low guest-to-guide ratios, expert naturalist guides, and a commitment to sustainable travel. Voted #1 Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise Line by Travel + Leisure nine times (2018–2026).

2 ships6 cruises

Riverside Luxury Cruises

Europe’s finest all-inclusive luxury river cruises

Riverside Luxury Cruises operates a fleet of ultra-luxury river yachts ships on Europe’s most beautiful waterways — the Danube, Rhine, Main, Rhône and Saône. Formerly part of Crystal River Cruises, the fleet includes the Riverside Mozart, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Debussy, each offering all-inclusive luxury with spacious suites, multiple restaurants, butler service, spa facilities, and indoor pools. With a high crew-to-guest 1-2 ratio and uncompromising attention to detail, Riverside delivers a five-star floating luxury boutique hotel experience, in a relaxed "come-as-you-are" atmosphere focused on accessible elegance rather than stuffy formality.

3 ships8 cruises

Royal Galapagos

Ecuador’s premier fleet of luxury Galapagos yachts

Royal Galapagos is Ecuador’s premier cruise operator, featuring the largest fleet of private yachts in the Galapagos Islands. With seven vessels ranging from luxury to first-class, Royal Galapagos offers intimate, expertly guided voyages exploring the Enchanted Islands’ extraordinary wildlife and landscapes. Each yacht carries just 16–20 guests, ensuring a deeply personal experience led by certified bilingual naturalist guides. Family-owned and operated, Royal Galapagos combines refined comfort, authentic Ecuadorian hospitality, and a strong commitment to conservation, offering 4, 5, and 8-day itineraries that showcase the very best of the Galapagos.

7 ships6 cruises

Running on Waves

A private sailing yacht for those who seek something extraordinary

Running on Waves is one of the world’s largest sailing yachts — a 64-metre three-mast barquentine offering a rare combination of authentic sailing and five-star comfort. With just 42 guests served by 21 crew members, she delivers true exclusivity with personalised service, access to hidden harbours and small marinas, and a real sailing experience under majestic sails. All cabins feature outside views, marble bathrooms, air conditioning, TV, safe, and minibar, with Mediterranean-inspired interiors across her Sun, Main, and Tween decks.

1 ship12 cruises

Say Sail

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Say Sail operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

16 ships

Variety Cruises

Life is better on a small ship

Variety Cruises is a family-owned small-ship cruise line renowned for its fleet of intimate motor yachts and mega yachts. With a maximum of 50–70 guests per vessel, Variety Cruises delivers a highly personalised cruising experience to some of the world’s most enchanting destinations — from the Greek Islands and the Adriatic to the Seychelles, West Africa, and French Polynesia. Every voyage blends authentic cultural immersion, expert-led excursions, and warm Greek hospitality.

8 ships20 cruises

Vernicos Yachts

Greece’s premier yacht charter fleet

Vernicos Yachts is one of Greece’s most established yacht charter companies, offering bareboat, skippered, and fully crewed charters across the Greek Islands. With a modern fleet of sailing yachts, catamarans, and motor yachts, Vernicos combines decades of local expertise with a passion for delivering unforgettable sailing holidays in the Aegean and Ionian Seas.

41 ships

Zantium

Small-ship cruising at its finest

Zantium operates a fleet of intimate small ships designed for travellers who seek authentic, up-close experiences. Each vessel combines comfortable accommodations with personalised service, taking you to destinations larger ships cannot reach.

11 ships2 cruises

Cruise Lines

Adriatic Cruises

Aladar Sail

Ambassador Cruises

Croatia Yachting

CroisiEurope Cruises

Elixir Cruises

FX Yachting

Galaxy Cruises

Island Windjammers

Katarina Line

Oceanwide Expeditions

Quasar Expeditions

Riverside Luxury Cruises

Royal Galapagos

Running on Waves

Say Sail

Variety Cruises

Vernicos Yachts

Zantium

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