Luxury Small Ship Cruises

It’s safe to say Unforgettable Travel knows a thing or two about small ship cruising. We’ve been operating our own award-winning luxury small ship cruises in Croatia for more than ten years, with most of our team having worked in the industry far longer. We’ve gathered the very finest cruise line partners for this curated collection of fascinating ocean and river cruising itineraries, elegant hotel extensions and bespoke cruise and tour combinations that showcases the very best in small ship cruising.

For those looking for a more authentic experience, away from the well-worn travel routes in an intimate atmosphere with fewer passengers, small ship cruising will fit the bill. Cruising the Unforgettable Travel way involves identifying the perfect type of ship for you, be it a stylish river cruise ship meandering past riverside towns, a boutique yacht that can access fabulous uninhabited islands or a majestic sailing ship, discovering those true hidden gems.

Most of our cruises typically accommodate between 100 and 300 guests, allowing the crew to provide a more personal experience.

While these ships may be small, there is plenty to do while onboard, from relaxing on a comfy lounger surrounded by the scenery to taking advantage of luxurious amenities. Your evenings can be spent socializing with your fellow passengers and you’ll be accessing award winning dining, often influenced by each new port and serving the local fare.

All our hand-picked cruises can be fully tailored with bespoke land-based trips, featuring your choice of luxury hotels, private transfers, unique experiences and tours with hand-chosen local guides, while we personally look after all your logistics.

Cruise & Land Tours

Below is a selection of our beautifully curated cruise and land tour itineraries. Each journey can be completely customized with personalized land excursions, your choice of luxury accommodations, private transfers, and unforgettable experiences led by carefully selected local experts.

Ocean Cruising

Ocean cruising invites you to embark on a journey of adventure and relaxation, exploring breathtaking coastlines and vibrant ports of call. Wake up each morning to stunning ocean views, ready to discover new destinations just beyond your cabin door. An ocean cruise is the perfect choice if you’re seeking a travel experience that beautifully blends luxury with discovery.

Ocean Cruise Itineraries

Below, you’ll find a few samples of our excellently hand-crafted ocean cruise itineraries. For more, check out our cruise line partners or your chosen destination for our full range.

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River Cruising

River cruising is one of the most delightful ways to explore the world’s hidden treasures. If you’re seeking an immersive travel experience combining comfort and adventure, you’ll find it on a river cruise. Imagine gently gliding along serene waterways overlooking picturesque landscapes and charming villages unfolding before your eyes. Each day presents a new destination, inviting you to step off the ship and dive into local culture and history.

River Cruise Itineraries

Below, you’ll find a few samples of our excellently hand-crafted river cruise itineraries. For more, check out our cruise line partners or your chosen destination for our full range.

Ready to plan your trip?

What ever you want from your dream trip, our team of
experts are ready to help.

Cruise Guides

  • The Ultimate Guide To AmaWaterways

    The Ultimate Guide To AmaWaterways

    AmaWaterways is the complete package. It offers curated cruise experiences on luxurious contemporary ships, daily included excursions tailored to guests’ needs, fine dining, and enriching entertainment. Its ships have a relaxed atmosphere with more spacious staterooms than most other lines,...
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  • The Ultimate Guide To Windstar Cruises

    The Ultimate Guide To Windstar Cruises

    Immersive escapades and authentic life adventures are right at the heart of Windstar Cruises’ ethos. Bucket list experiences curated by its partner upscale travel company, Xanterra Travel Collection, range from spiritual excursions visiting sacred marae sites in French Polynesia to...
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  • The Best River Cruises In Europe

    The Best River Cruises In Europe

    Snaking through Paris, the Seine River flows alongside the imposing Eiffel Tower, past the majestic Arc de Triomphe, near the grand Champs Élysées Boulevard and the exceptional Louvre Museum. It glides under the Pont-Neuf bridge, which crosses to the Île...
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  • The World’s Best First-Time Cruise Tips

    The World’s Best First-Time Cruise Tips

    Frequent cruisers often plan their cruises way in advance, much further out than other vacations. For those with specific itineraries and dates in mind, holiday sailings you’re interested in, celebratory dates or anniversaries you’re planning a cruise around, or favorite...
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  • The World’s Best Tall Sailing Ships

    The World’s Best Tall Sailing Ships

    Star Clippers’ flagship, Royal Clipper, holds the Guinness World Record as the biggest square-rigged ship built since the German cargo ship Preussen (launched in 1902). Carrying 277 passengers, it’s the most retro-designed ship in our guide, with interiors of rich...
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  • The Ultimate Guide To Small Ship Greek Island Cruises

    The Ultimate Guide To Small Ship Greek Island Cruises

    It’s a little-known fact that glorious Greece, stretching from the fortress-topped town of Kavala to the wilder landscapes of the five-fingered Peloponnese, has the Mediterranean’s longest coastline. If that’s not enough reason to get on the water here, this country...
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Why book with Unforgettable Travel

  • 100% Financial Protection

    100% Financial Protection

    We are a licensed and fully bonded tour operator financially protected by both the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL) and the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust (ABTOT). All clients that travel with us are fully financially protected.

  • Destination Experts

    Destination Experts

    Our travel experts live and breathe the destinations they specialise in. This shows in their passionate to create hand crafted trips for our clients. We don’t offer cookie cutter trips, just truly unforgettable journeys unlike any other.

  • The Best Guides

    The Best Guides

    What makes our trips extraordinary is the unique immersive experiences we include. We pride ourselves in our black book of sought after expert guides, game rangers and local contacts who believe in our philosophy, unforgettable.

  • We Care

    We Care

    From the moment you book your trip, we are on hand 24/7 to assist you throughout your journey. With regional offices around the world, we have ground logistics teams on hand to help you every step of the way.