Small Ship Cruises

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Small Ship
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Discover small ship cruises, yacht-style voyages, river journeys and tall-ship sailings in the Mediterranean · Greece · Croatia · Africa · Caribbean · Seychelles and beyond.

Small ship cruises
Tailor-made holidays
Personal service
ATOL protection
Mon–Fri 09:00–19:00  ·  Sat 09:30–17:00
Mediterranean · Greece · Croatia · Africa · Caribbean · Seychelles

Small Ship Cruise Specialists

Small Ship Cruises
with Character

Seafarer Cruises specialises in small ship cruises designed for travellers looking for something more distinctive than mainstream cruising.

Our collection includes yacht-style cruises, coastal voyages, river journeys and tall-ship sailings across a wide range of destinations. Smaller vessels create a relaxed onboard atmosphere and allow itineraries that include smaller ports and harbours that larger cruise ships cannot easily reach.

With fewer guests on board, small ship cruises can also offer a more considered way to explore destinations, bringing a gentler presence to the ports and communities visited.

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Avg. passengers per vessel

30+

Years of specialist expertise

98%

Would book with us again

140

Max. passengers on any ship

Destinations

Explore Small Ship Cruises
Around the World

From the Greek Islands, Croatia and Italy to the Nile, West Africa, Cape Verde, the Seychelles, the Caribbean and French Polynesia — small ship cruises across some of the world’s most rewarding coastlines and waterways.

Your Holiday, Your Way

A Personal Approach
to Planning your Holiday

Rather than simply booking online, you can speak to an experienced team who can help arrange the right cruise and travel arrangements for you.

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Tailor-Made Packages

Cruise holidays shaped entirely around your plans, dates and preferences.

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Full Travel Arrangements

Flights, hotels and transfers arranged where required, all under one roof.

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Charter Options

Private charters available for couples, families, friends and groups.

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Specialist Advice

Personal guidance from an experienced small ship cruise team.

Why Choose Seafarer

Why Choose Seafarer Cruises?

Specialists in small ship cruising since 1995, we combine personal service with carefully curated itineraries and full financial protection.

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Specialists Since 1995

A more personal and authentic style of cruising, built on over thirty years of specialist knowledge.

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Private Charter Options

Exclusive charters for couples, families, friends and private groups.

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Tailor-Made Holidays

Every holiday shaped around your plans — not a generic package.

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UK Agent for Variety Cruises

Official UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises boutique yacht adventures.

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Access to Smaller Ports

Smaller vessels reach destinations often beyond the reach of large cruise ships.

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ATOL-Protected Holidays

Full financial protection on flight-inclusive holidays. Your booking is secure.

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Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays

Our sister brand Seafarer Sailing

Seafarer Cruises is the small ship cruise brand of Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays.

For sailing yacht charter. flotilla holidays, fully crewed sailing charters, sailing courses and other sailing experiences, please visit our sister brand Seafarer Sailing.

Visit Seafarer Sailing →

What We Offer

Flotilla Sailing

The widest choice of Mediterranean flotilla destinations

Bareboat & Crewed Charter

Greece, Croatia, Caribbean, Seychelles and beyond

RYA Sailing Schools

Greece, Croatia and the Solent — all levels welcome

By-the-Cabin Sailing

Join a sailing adventure without chartering the whole yacht