Cruise Collection

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The Gauguin on the coast of France.

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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, and 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.

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What Makes Our Small Ship Cruises Special?

  • Small-ship cruises allow you to experience far-flung destinations that are otherwise unreachable—from ice-draped polar coasts to remote Pacific atolls
  • When exploring the world by ship, smaller truly is better. Small expedition ships can travel to more remote and uncrowded ports and places that the larger ships can’t reach
  • We have hand-selected each cruise company for our collection, and while these voyages are neither operated by nor exclusive to Wilderness Travel, your participation in these cruises does count toward your Toucan Club discounts.

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.

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Our 2024-2025 Cruise Collection brochure is here! Get inspired for your next journey by downloading our online digital brochure.

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.

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

This was without a doubt one of the best trips I’ve taken in my entire life. The professionalism and thoughtfulness that was demonstrated time and time again by the crew and the staff was superlative. An outstanding experience for me and my kids!

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

The Antarctica cruise was fantastic and the quality of the ship and staff exceeded my expectation. I was especially impressed by the experience and friendliness of the expedition staff.

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

This trip is unique—there is nothing comparable. The expedition director was superb, and the procedures for getting ashore were well organized. There was a rich variety of lectures that expanded the experience and our knowledge.

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

This trip is an adventure of a lifetime. The crew really knows what they are doing; their passion and dedication to the environment makes the experience fabulous. Everyone on the ship loves what they do and it shows—they really do care about your experience and want you to have the best trip possible. I would recommend this trip to anyone as my words and pictures can’t convey what a truly amazing experience I had. Every time I think of Antarctica, I smile!

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

Fantastic trip! From the moment we landed, the journey was seamless. Excellent attention to detail and warm, enthusiastic communication. The naturalist was best-in-class and really made the trip extra special!

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

This is the trip of a lifetime! For most of us, it is the only opportunity to be part of an expedition to one of the most remote places on the planet. The lectures were excellent and certainly enhanced the whole experience.

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

This was a fantastic experience for us and for the rest of the family. The crew was exemplary, and they made it a trip of a lifetime for all. We look forward to another similar trip, and we also look forward to several upcoming Wilderness Travel adventures.

REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS

Thank you, Wilderness Travel, for putting together this wonderful experience. Our Trip Leaders made every minute count. We appreciated all the planning it took to juggle the tides, the winds, and the calendar to make sure we immersed in as many habitats as possible.

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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!