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Cruise Collection

A sailing cruise ship on the French polynesia.

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Explore the World by Boutique Small Ship Cruises

Some of the most spectacular places in the world can only be reached by small ships—from ice-draped polar coasts to remote Pacific atolls. We’re thrilled to offer you this curated collection of the most intriguing cruising itineraries aboard the finest ships. These are real voyages for real travelers—perfect for Wilderness Travel’s style of adventuring.

A sailing cruise boat at sunset.

What Makes Our Small Ship Cruise Collection Special?

  • Wide Selection of the Best Vessels and Itineraries  — We have hand-selected the finest small ship operators so we can offer the widest range of options without compromising quality. When exploring the world by ship, smaller truly is better—our vessels include an 8-guest yacht cruising the San Juan Islands to an ice-strengthened 116-guest expedition ship plying Antarctic waters.
  • Same Price as the Cruise Operator, Plus Our Expert Advice — Because we don’t directly own or operate any of these boats, we can provide impartial and honest advice about which journey is the best for you based on your interests, budget, and appetite for adventure. Our cruise experts have traveled on these ships themselves and are happy to explain the differences between each expedition.
  • World-Class On-Board Lecturers and Guides — Travel in the company of gifted educators and naturalists chosen for their expertise and enthusiasm. They enhance your experience every day as they share their knowledge, passion, and insights during lectures, presentations, chats on deck, and exciting shore excursions.

Choose Your Cruise Type

Browse our cruises based on your specific interests. Whether you are looking for river cruises, polar cruises, rail journeys, or more, we have the trip for you.

Download Digital Brochure

Our 2025-2026 Cruise Collection brochure is here! Get inspired for your next journey by downloading our online digital brochure.

NEW TRIP

Cruise Collection

Kenya to Cape Town Expedition Cruise

Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Madagascar

Level 1+

18 Days

From $23,180

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

The cruise was fantastic, and the boat, crew, and staff were absolutely great! Can’t imagine how it could have been better. We loved every minute of the adventure.

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Talk to an Expert

Our Small Ship Cruise Specialists know every detail about our Cruise Collection. They will be happy to answer any questions and help you choose the journey that’s right for you. Contact us to learn more or book your trip today!