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Small Ship Cruising

After a low-key cruise? Small ship cruises carry just a few hundred passengers, making for a more intimate and luxurious experience. If you’re after a focus on your destination, rather than non-stop action and entertainment onboard, small ship cruising is a must. With options from Antarctica cruises to river cruises in Europe, there are cruise and tour options to suit every traveller.

Our team of experts here at Flat Beds Tour + Cruises is available to package your small cruising experience with return airfares. This allows you to unlock exclusive discounts you won’t find anywhere online.
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Ruins of the Roman Forum with tall ancient columns, a domed church nearby, and historical buildings in the background.
Croatia, Malta and Italy with Seabourn
Croatia, Malta and Italy with Seabourn
Croatia, Malta and Italy with Seabourn
Woman in a blue bikini walking down steps to a round teak-edged hot tub on a ship deck.
A female tourist takes pictures of the Erechtheion Temple at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, during her summer vacations
Couple toasting with champagne in a modern hotel lounge by a large window overlooking blue sky, sofa with yellow cushions, and a glass coffee table.
A harborside scene at sunset with many small boats docked along tranquil water near a red building and stone walls.
Elegant hotel suite living area with glass dining table, upholstered chairs, a sofa, and a glass divider to the bedroom.
Elegant hotel lounge with round tables, green and red upholstered chairs, candle-lit decor, and a geometric blue carpet.
Croatia, Malta and Italy with Seabourn
Sunlit cityscape with a large domed cathedral and a tall spire among warm stone buildings along the waterfront.
Cruise map from Civitavecchia (Rome) via Sorrento, Taormina, Valletta, Kotor and Zadar to Fusina (Venice).
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Exclusive $4,800 Air/Land Credit*
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Croatia, Malta and Italy with Seabourn

Sail the Adriatic and Mediterranean in ultra-luxury aboard Seabourn Ovation, from Rome to Venice with stunning ports and all-inclusive elegance.

$4,800 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$10,798Price per person twin share
7 Days2027 Sailings
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Two brown horses standing in a snow-covered field with pale sky and a wintry landscape in the background.
Rugged coastal cliffs with green grass atop, waves crashing against jagged rocks along a blue sea.
Rainbow-painted stepping stones lead to a blue church in a small town, overcast sky above mountains.
Coastal town with pastel houses along a winding road, green hills behind and the sea to the right.
Wide waterfall flowing over a rocky cliff into a turquoise river, with mossy rocks in the foreground and a green hillside in the distance.
White cruise ship sailing on deep blue sea with wake trailing behind the bow area visible beneath a clear sky, left horizon shows a rocky island nearby
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rocky shoreline in the foreground leads to a calm sea and a grassy, cliff-sided island under a blue sky
Map of Iceland highlighting major towns: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Seydisfjordur, Grundarfjordur, and Heimaey Island off the south coast.
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Complimentary Inclusive Package*
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Iceland Cruise with Windstar

Explore Iceland with Windstar Cruises. Sail Reykjavik’s volcanic landscapes, glaciers, lagoons and wildlife, with immersive excursions, viking history and local culture.

Package With Airfares For Exclusive Savings

From$7,783Price per person twin share
7 Nights2027/28 Sailings
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Ponant Philippines
Wooden outrigger boat with a white canopy anchored in clear turquoise water beside forested islands.
Cascading turquoise river rapids running through green jungle beside a wooden lookout railing.
Woman in a white swimsuit and sun hat holds an orange cocktail beside a ship pool.
Symmetrical path lined with stone lanterns leading to a torii gate in a wooded shrine area.
Aerial view of a curved sandy peninsula jutting into the blue sea, with a town along the shore and forested hills in the background.
Deer resting on a sandy beach in front of a bright red torii gate by the water, with stone lanterns and distant mountains.
Hotel bedroom with a large bed, neutral bedding, and a balcony door opening to an ocean view.
Three-story red pagoda with blue-tiled roofs in a traditional temple garden, surrounded by trimmed trees under a clear blue sky
Cruise map from Osaka via Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Beppu, Hagi, Sakaiminato, Tottori and Miyazu across the Japan Sea to Busan in South Korea.
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Exclusive €400 Spa Voucher*
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Luxury

Philippine Cruise with Ponant

Save up to 30%*

Exploration of the Visayas, a pristine Filipino archipelago featuring little-known islands, distant fishing villages, traditional arts and crafts, and unforgettable encounters.

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From$9,300Price per person twin share
9 Days2027/28 Sailings
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The Sicilian with Malta
Explora Ship Pool
Santorini
Stateroom balcony with a cushioned lounger, round table, and glass railing overlooking open sea.
Sicily
Wellness studio with yoga mats, singing bowls, and dumbbells beside floor-to-ceiling ocean windows.
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Hennessy Paradis Partnerships
Athens
Ship suite bedroom with a large bed, sliding doors to a balcony and an ocean view beyond.
Cruise map from Piraeus (Athens) via Santorini, La Valletta, Messina, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno (Florence) and Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice) to Barcelona.
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Exclusive €500 Onboard Credit*
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Luxury

Mediterranean Dream with Explora Journeys

Exclusive $1,200 Airfare/Hotel Credit*

Discover the Mediterranean in style with Explora Journeys from Athens to Barcelona, visiting Santorini, Sicily, Rome, Florence and the Riviera.

$1,200 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$6,930Price per person twin share
10 Nights2026/27 Sailings
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Japan Cruise with Viking – Save $5,600 per couple*
Food Sushi Tokyo Japan 2
Viking Ocean Ship Explorers Lounge
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Cc Restaurant Window Views
Tokyo skyline
Bundle and Save on Asia tours, cruises and flights
Cc Star Penthouse Junior Suite
Sensoji temple
Cruise map from Hong Kong via Taipei (Keelung), Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Beppu, Hiroshima, Osaka and Shimizu to Tokyo.
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Exclusive $500 Shipboard Credit*
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Japan Cruise with Viking

Save $5,600 per couple*

Unravel the mysteries of one of the most captivating corners of Asia on this Viking 15-day Japan cruise.

Business Class Airfare Credit available*

From$15,495Price per person twin share
15 Days2027/28/29 Sailings
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Northern lights with Havila
Aerial view of a snowy fishing village on a rocky island with mountains and turquoise water at dusk.
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Pink dusk sky over snow-dusted jagged peaks, with rocks and a tidal pool reflecting the mountains.
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Five bronze statues of polar explorers in heavy parkas on stone plinths in front of a museum building.
Aerial night view of a glowing city along a fjord and bridge, with snowy mountains in the distance.
Group of snowshoers hiking across a snowy field below snow-covered hills.
Two people warm themselves by a beach campfire with northern lights – aurora borealis in the sky above, Flakstadøy, Lofoten
Dog-sled ride in sunrise
Map of Norway, Sweden, and Finland showing travel routes: blue ship/ferry line, red train line, and a dotted flight path between coastal cities like Tromsø, Kirkenes, Oslo, and Helsinki (Nordic route).
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Experience the Northern Lights

Small group tour from Norway’s iconic fjords and coastal voyage to Finnish Lapland, designed with comfort and character throughout.

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From$13,104Price per person twin share
15 Days2026/27/28 Sailings
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Large white luxury yacht seen from above, with sun loungers and seating on the open upper deck over calm blue water. 1st-option for an informative image.
Pebble beach cove with swimmers in turquoise water, umbrellas, and pine trees framing the shore.
Stone monastery with a tall bell tower and terracotta roofs overlooking a bay with boats and islands.
Ship sun deck with lounge chairs, armchairs, shaded canopy and a bottle of champagne on a table.
Small harbor with moored white boats in clear turquoise water and a stone bell-tower church behind.
Walled old city with red-roofed buildings and stone fortresses on a sea bay under a clear blue sky.
Luxurious outdoor cruise deck with a circular white spa, curved beige seating, wood decking, and string lights above.
Aerial view of forested islands framing turquoise bays under a blue sky.
Dusk view of a harbor with luxury motor yachts moored in front of a hillside waterfront city.
Map of Croatia's Dalmatian coast showing a sailing route with stops at Trogir, Split, Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Mljet, Slano, Dubrovnik, Vis and Bisevo.
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Escape on a Croatia Cruise

Save $1,580 per couple*

Cruise for 8 days along the Dalmatia coast on this Croatia cruise and experience most beautiful sights from iconic Split to Dubrovnik or visa versa.

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From$3,210Price per person twin share
8 Days2027 departures
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Windstar
Large white cruise ship named Wind Surf at sea, with passengers on the upper deck and small support boats nearby as windsurfers ride nearby wake in bright blue water.
Couple in snorkel gear smiles on a boat deck while a crew member helps them prepare.
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Two tropical orange cocktails in stemmed glasses with pineapple wedges and straws, set against a sunset backdrop.
Snorkelers swim in turquoise sea near a tropical shoreline with green hills and a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds behind them
Relax Ship Deck
Onboard Bbq
Close-up of opened oyster shells with small gray pearls resting on the soft inner flesh.
Silhouetted rowers in a multi-person canoe gliding across calm water at sunset, with mountains in the background and a golden sky.
Cruise map of the Society Islands from Papeete, Tahiti, via Moorea, Huahine, Bora Bora, Motu Mahaea and Raiatea, returning to Papeete.
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Luxury

Dreams of Tahiti with Windstar

Discover French Polynesia with Windstar Cruises. Sail Tahiti’s stunning islands, from Bora Bora to Moorea, with immersive excursions, local culture and unforgettable experiences.

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From$4,105Price per person twin share
7 Nights2026/27/28 Sailings
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Sunset over Budapest with the Fisherman's Bastion in the foreground and the Danube River stretching across the cityscape.
Castle on a hill overlooking a riverside town with pastel houses and vineyard terraces, reflected in the calm river.
Cozy hotel lounge with beige sofas, round tables, and small vases of white flowers in a bright, glass-walled space.
A riverboat with an outdoor dining deck on a greenish river, wicker tables, white umbrellas, and a GRÜNER sign on the side.
Wurzberg
Lounge area aboard a yacht with wicker sofas, round tables, and warm pendant lights.
Formal European palace garden with symmetrical parterres, gravel paths, and a central fountain, facing a large neoclassical building.
Hotel room with a large window overlooking a river and city skyline; bed in the foreground and a round table with a vase beside two chairs.
Circular outdoor lounge on a yacht at dusk, beige sofas around a glowing central table with plants, by the river.
Sunlit view of Salzburg: the Salzach River curves through, with a church steeple on the left and the hilltop fortress on the right.
Magnificent Europe
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Magnificent Europe with APT

Save $6,000 per couple*

Experience one of APT's brand new, luxury river ships APT Solara or APT Ostara on this Magnificent Europe river cruise when travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

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From$6,695Price per person twin share
15 Days2026/27/28 Sailings
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Sunset over an Amsterdam canal with white and pink bicycles on a bridge railing, framed by hanging pink flower baskets.
River cruise map from Amsterdam along the Rhine, Main and Danube via Cologne, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg and Vienna to Budapest.
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Jewels of Europe with Scenic

Save up to $5,600 per couple*

Cruise the canals of Amsterdam and the magnificent Rhine Gorge. Walk the WWII sites of Nuremberg and taste your way around Budapest’s famed Central Market.

Business Class Airfare Credit*

From$6,345Price per person twin share
15 Days2026/27/28 Sailings
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Stone monastery with a tall bell tower and terracotta roofs overlooking a bay with boats and islands.
Emerald Kaia luxury Super yacht
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Venice Grand Canal with gondolas moored in front of a domed basilica at dusk.
Emerald Kaia
Twin-spired Gothic cathedral towering over a city of red rooftops at sunset.
Coastal map of Italy and Croatia showing a blue cruise route from Venice to Dubrovnik via Rovinj, Šibenik, Trogir, Vis, Korčula and Hvar along the Adriatic Sea.
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Super Earlybird Offer!
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Luxury

Croatia and the Adriatic with Emerald Cruises

Exclusive Savings of $4,500 per couple*

Sail Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast on an 8-day luxury yacht cruise from Venice to Dubrovnik, visiting Hvar, Korcula and Vis in the stunning Adriatic on the new Emerald Kaia!

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From$8,395Price per person twin share
8 Days2028/29 Sailings
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Sea Kayaking in Svalbard Arctic
Arctic Fox Kits at Hornsund Gnalodden Svalbard Karen Povey
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Kongsbreen Ossian Sarsfjellet Svalbard Matt Horspool
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Kayaking in Spitsbergen Svalbard
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Skansbukta Svalbard Adrian Wlodarczyk
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Polar Bear on Pack Ice Spitsbergen
Sylvia Earle Library Benjamin Tan and Masano Kawana 1
Cruise map of Svalbard from Longyearbyen, with a charter flight to and from Oslo, visiting Hornsund, Bellsund, Lilliehöökbreen, Moffen Island, Alkefjellet, Rijpfjord and Kapp Lee.
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Exclusive US$400 Onboard Credit*
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Svalbard Arctic Cruise with Aurora Expeditions

Save up to 25%*

The Arctic is a land of dramatic contrasts, where icy seas meet rugged coastlines and wildlife thrives in one of the planet’s most extreme environments. Discover the remarkable creatures that call the Arctic home with Aurora Expeditions.

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From$23,321Price per person twin share
11 Days2026/27 Sailings
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What Makes it so Popular?

Small ship cruising has many advantages, perfect for travellers seeking a unique and immersive travel experience. The personalised service is one of the biggest drawcards for small ship cruising. With a lower passenger count, the crew can get to know each guest, allowing you to feel valued and cared for throughout your journey. Additional benefits include unique location visits, authentic experiences and docking closer to your destinations.

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What Are The Benefits?

Small ships typically carry fewer passengers, creating an intimate and cozy atmosphere

Higher staff-to-guest ratio that allows personalised service and attention

Access to smaller, less crowded ports that larger vessels can't reach

A range of unique destinations and experiences from islands to cities

Cultural immersion offering onboard lectures, workshops and excursions with local guides

Spacious cabins or suites designed to accommodate a wide range or preferences

High-quality, gourmet dining experiences that focus on local and fresh ingredients

Focus on the destination rather than non-stop entertainment you receive on large ships

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