Small Ship Cruises
Small Ship Cruises that redefine the very essence of sea-based travel.
Embark on a Small Ship Cruise and experience a medley of culture, traditions, and history as you travel beyond the ordinary, discovering the hidden gems and untold narratives that make each destination unique. Framed by crafted pre- and post-voyage city stays, these journeys offer seamless travel from beginning to end.
Our all-inclusive ‘Your Choice’ excursions allow you to personalize your journey, while our enrichment program makes every day a highlight.
Exclusive to Vantage Explorations, this curated approach to cruising, hosted by an expert storyteller and team of dedicated explorers, appeals to experienced globetrotters eager to share the magic of exploration with like-minded travelers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Discover our most popular Small Ship Cruises
Spain & Morocco: Moor than a Myth
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Moor Than a Myth. Follow the captivating narrative of the Moorish Empire, and the Iberian Christians whose cultures collided to forge the kingdoms of Spain and Morocco....
13 Days
From USD $11,836.00/pp
Ireland: The Luck of the Irish
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Ireland: The Luck of the Irish. Pounded for eternity by its surrounding seas, Ireland’s coastline is best explored by ship. The country’s intimate size affords seafarers an...
11-12 Days
From USD $9,756.00/pp
Traversing ‘The Med’: A Mediterranean Feast
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ A Mediterranean Feast Sailing in the wake of historical trade routes, we cross a sea brimming with traditional fare. In eras where olive oil was liquid gold...
17 Days
From USD $13,276.00/pp
The 'Rivieras': A Mediterranean Masterpiece
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ The ‘Rivieras’: A Mediterranean Masterpiece. The exclusive ‘Rivieras’ have for centuries inspired artists, architects, authors and actors. This voyage entertains us with tales of the famous faces...
13 Days
From USD $11,196.00/pp
Italy, Sicily & Malta - Echoes of the Empire
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Echoes of the Empires.For Italy aficionados, no trip to their favourite country is complete without a visit to its southern shores and time spent on the...
15 Days
From USD $17,095.00/pp
Madrid to Marrakech: An Atlantic Adventure
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ An Atlantic Adventure Embark on an exhilarating voyage from the rugged Atlantic Coast of Northern Spain to the exotic shores of Morocco, tracing the historical routes of...
15 Days
From USD $11,916.00/pp
Lisbon to Amsterdam: A European Spring
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ A European Spring Experience Europe’s favourite season as we celebrate everything spring. From the first shoots on the vines, to tulips in full bloom and poppies in...
17 Days
From USD $13,756.00/pp
Canary Islands to Lisbon: The Sands of Time
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ The Sands of Time This thought-provoking voyage explores the intertwined histories of the Canary Islands, Morocco, Spain and Portugal. From the Moorish conquest of Iberia to the...
14 Days
From USD $11,836.00/pp
Ireland & Scotland: Saints, Saviors and Secrets
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations' Saints, Saviours and Secrets Guinness estimates that on Ireland’s national day, St Patrick’s Day, a staggering 13 million pints of their renowned brew are savoured worldwide. Intriguingly,...
14 Days
From USD $12,316.00/pp
A United Kingdom: The Crown and the Clans
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ The Crown and The Clans Few rivalries are as passionate and enduring as that between the Scottish and the English. From the formidable reigns of Cnut the...
15 Days
From USD $12,556.00/pp
A D-Day Commemoration
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ A D-Day Commemoration In honour of the men and women from across the globe who united in a valiant struggle for freedom in June 1944, we embark...
9 Days
From USD $7,596.00/pp
The Amalfi, Sicily and Malta: The Godfather
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ The Godfather For Italy aficionados, no trip to their favourite country is complete without visiting its southern shores, spending time on the cherished island of Sicily and...
12 Days
From USD $10,476.00/pp
Valletta to Venice: An Adriatic Renaissance
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ An Adriatic Renaissance This unique voyage traces the ebb and flow of time, from the fortified city of Valletta to the island haven of Venice, following the...
12 Days
From USD $9,756.00/pp
Venice to Dubrovnik: Eight Million and One Dalmatians
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Eight Million and One Dalmatians This cultural odyssey uncovers the complex identity of those who call the Adriatic Coast home, as we journey to Slovenia, Istria and...
11 Days
From USD $9,116.00/pp
Dubrovnik to Athens: The Tide of Time
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations' The Tide of Time Explore the dynamic coastlines of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece, where centuries of history unfold amid stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures. From the...
13 Days
From USD $10,156.00/pp
It's all Greek to Me
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ It’s All Greek to Me Famed as the birthplace of democracy, Alexander the Great and Plato, Greece offers a plethora of iconic experiences for all the senses....
12 Days
From USD $11,196.00/pp
Greece & Turkey: Turkish Delight
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Turkish Delight Steeped in the legacy of the Ottoman Empire, the cultural influence of which serves as our guiding light, Turkey and its neighbouring Greek islands beckon...
13 Days
From USD $9,756.00/pp
Sailing the Greek Islands
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Sailing the Greek Islands Set sail on a journey through the Greek islands, where the essence of island living unfolds amid azure waters, whitewashed villages, and waterfront...
12 Days
From USD $11,516.00/pp
Classic Greece: To Antiquity and Beyond
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ To Antiquity and Beyond This classic voyage explores the fabled Peloponnese peninsula, where every step resonates with the echoes of ancient tales and timeless wonders. Here, in...
10 Days
From USD $9,436.00/pp
Athens to Naples: Myths of the Mediterranean
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Myths of The Mediterranean Embark on an epic journey through legendary kingdoms, mythical lands and ancient sites as we explore Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, Croatia, Italy and Sicily....
18 Days
From USD $16,156.00/pp
A Mediterranean Feast
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ A Mediterranean Feast.Sailing in the wake of historical trade routes, we cross a sea brimming with history. In eras where olive oil was liquid gold and...
16 Days
From USD $18,295.00/pp
Spain & Morocco: Moor than a Myth - 2025
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ Moor than a Myth. Follow the captivating narrative of the Moorish Empire, and the Iberian Christians whose cultures collided to forge the kingdoms of Spain and Morocco....
14 Days
From USD $16,195.00/pp
The 'Rivieras': A Mediterranean Masterpiece - 2025
Small Ship Cruise
Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ The ‘Rivieras’: A Mediterranean Masterpiece. The exclusive ‘Rivieras’ have for centuries inspired artists, architects, authors and actors. This voyage entertains us with tales of the famous faces...
13 Days
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