Small Ship Cruise Lines

Small-ship cruising spans sailing yachts, small luxury and expedition. Here’s who suits whom — and we’ll match the right one to you.

Windstar

Masted sailing yachts and small all-suite ships — casual-luxe cruising with marina watersports in the Med, Caribbean and Tahiti. The best-known name in small-ship sailing.

Star Clippers

True tall ships under sail — clipper-style vessels for a hands-on, romantic sailing experience in the Med and Caribbean.

Seabourn & SeaDream

Yacht-style luxury — small all-suite ships, marina platforms, superb service and a sociable, sophisticated feel.

Silversea

Intimate, elegant all-suite ships plus a strong expedition fleet — refined and destination-focused, from the Med to the poles.

Atlas, Ponant & Lindblad

Expedition yachts for Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galápagos and remote coasts — small, capable and rich in guiding and adventure.

Choosing your small ship

Want sails and watersports? Windstar or Star Clippers. All-suite luxury? Seabourn, Silversea or SeaDream. True expedition? Atlas, Ponant or Lindblad. Tell us your destination and style, and we’ll match the line, ship and voyage — and get you the best cruise price free from a true cruise specialist.