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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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Top Small Ship Cruises

Antarctica Cruise with Seabourn
Gentoo penguins standing on a floating iceberg in front of a glacier.
Suite bedroom with wall TV, a window seat and sea views through floor-to-ceiling glass.
Aerial view of an expedition ship cutting through floating ice chunks in dark water.
Humpback whale tail raised above calm water beside snow-covered mountains and glacier.
Passengers in yellow parkas ride a black zodiac boat in front of a glacier ice wall.
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Gentoo penguins on a rocky shore with an expedition ship in the distance.
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Expedition ship beside a snowy shoreline, with a laurel badge naming it a Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Hot List cruise.
Antarctica cruise map from Ushuaia, with flights to and from Buenos Aires, across the Drake Passage to Bransfield Strait, Gerlache Strait, Lemaire Channel and Antarctic Sound.
Ocean
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Luxury

Experience ultra-luxury with Seabourn with an all-inclusive Antarctica cruise that will take you to this awe-inspiring continent.

$11,000 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$25,798Price per person twin share
12 Days2026/27 Sailings
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Polar bear swan
Snow-covered mountains above a frozen fjord with ice sheets on dark blue water.
Two arctic foxes on rocky tundra beside a large boulder.
Diners seated around a round table in a restaurant with windows and pendant lights.
Swans Nest SH Vega
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Aerial view of a glacier calving meltwater into teal water beside snowy ice cliffs.
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Luxury

Experience this Svalbard cruise with Swan Hellenic. Discover Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and expert-led expeditions on an unforgettable polar adventure cruise.

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From$13,950Price per person twin share
8 Days2027 Sailing
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Alaska Cruise with Viking – Save $5,600 per couple*
Glacier and snowy peaks above a green meadow of wildflowers under a blue sky.
Two sea otters resting on a floating ice floe in icy blue water.
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Snow-capped mountain reflected in a still lake at dawn, with evergreen trees along the shore.
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Icy Strait Point
Waterfront town at the foot of forested mountains, with historic buildings and harbor boats.
Deluxe Verandah
Green vintage passenger train winding along a forested mountainside with peaks behind.
Hubbard Glacier
Cruise map from Vancouver through the Inside Passage via Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier and Valdez to Seward.
Ocean
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Alaska Cruise with Viking

Save $5,600 per couple*

Be captivated by the wilds of a great frontier with Viking on this 11-day Alaska cruise. Sail a pristine wilderness of misty fjords, hike through lush forests and see towering walls of gleaming ice.

Business Class Airfare Credit available*

From$8,195Price per person twin share
11 Days2027/28 Sailings
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Lounge suite with a cream sofa, lamps and arched windows overlooking the sea.
Woman in a white swimsuit and sun hat holds an orange cocktail beside a ship pool.
Small boat carrying passengers on calm water beside tall orange sandstone gorge cliffs.
Smiling couple seated with colorful cocktails in a bright lounge.
Cruise map of the Kimberley coast from Broome via the Lacepede Islands, Collier Bay, Careening Bay, Swift Bay and King George River to Darwin.
Small Ship
Exclusive €400 Spa Voucher*
Luxury

Join Ponant on this ultra luxury expedition Kimberley cruise through one of Australia's wildest and most pristine regions.

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From$14,510Price per person twin share
11 Days2027/28 Sailings
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Paul Gauguin water
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Dolphin leaping out of turquoise water with spray trailing behind it.
Paul Gauguin Deck Plans
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Suite living area with sofa, dining table and balcony doors opening to sea and island views.
Map of French Polynesia showing a cruise route through Papeete, Moorea, Huahine, Taha'a and Bora Bora.
Small Ship
Exclusive US$1,400 Onboard Credit*
Luxury

Explore the South Pacific aboard the Paul Gauguin and enjoy small ship cruising around Tahiti and the Society archipelago with discovery of its emblematic islands: Bora Bora, Moorea, Aitutaki and other paradisical sites.

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From$5,940Price per person twin share
8 Days2027/28 Sailings
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Italy Cruise with Azamara – Air/Hotel Credit Offer*
Sorrento
Narrow stone street with a baroque church facade, wrought-iron balconies, and stone bollards.
Rome Sculpture
Sunset
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Venice's Grand Canal at sunset with colorful façades and the Santa Maria della Salute domes reflecting in the water.
Dinning
Spa Suite
Cruise map from Rome (Civitavecchia) via Sorrento, Amalfi, Catania, Siracusa, Crotone, Taranto and Kotor, Montenegro, to Venice.
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Italy Cruise with Azamara

Exclusive Airfare / Hotel Credit*

With ample time to explore and immerse yourself in the beautiful sights this Italy cruise has to offer, you will be amazed at the Azamara inclusions.

$400 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$4,789Price per person twin share
10 Night2028 Sailings
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M/Y Gemaya
Yacht lounge with cream sofas, round coffee tables, wood flooring and window blinds.
Sunny taverna courtyard with yellow walls, a flowering tree, wooden chairs and a chalkboard menu.
Sandstone sea fortress on a small island with a Greek flag, backed by hazy mountains at sunset.
Bow Deck Jacuzzi Lounge
Yacht sun deck with striped seating, a round table and a gangway down to the calm sea.
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Sunset harbour with a wooden sailing boat moored beside a row of waterfront buildings.
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Cruise map of the Saronic Gulf near Athens, linking Lavrion, Cape Sounion, Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Porto Cheli and Nafplio.
Ocean
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Set sail on the Saronic Gems cruise through Greece and Turkey. Discover iconic islands, crystal waters, ancient sites and boutique experiences in the Aegean!

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From$7,670Price per person twin share
8 Days2027 departures
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Young Brown Bear
Oceania
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White cruise ship named Riviera sailing on turquoise water under a cloudy sky.
Sawyer Glacier
Sitka
Glacier View on Alaska cruise looking down the Matanuska River
Cruise map from Seattle and Vancouver through the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway and the Holkham Bay glacier fjords in Alaska.
Ocean
Exclusive $1,400 Air/Land Credit*
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Alaska Cruise with Oceania

Exclusive Airfare / Hotel Credit*

Exclusive savings when you book any Oceania Cruise through our experts at Flat Beds Tour + Cruise! Experience the magic of this Alaska Cruise with Oceania Cruises.

$1,400 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$4,688Price per person twin share
10 Days2026/27 Sailings
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Copenhagen
Wooden pier beside red waterfront sheds with a lifebuoy and a moored boat.
Our Ships Journey
Stockholm
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Club Veranda Stateroom (Balcony)
Gilded onion-domed Orthodox cathedral framed by green trees.
Helsinki
Onboard Aqualina
Onboard Dining Windows
Medieval towers with conical red roofs and a tall church spire in an old town at dusk.
Life Onboard
Veranda Bedroom
Map of Baltic Sea cruise route through Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Gdansk, Copenhagen and Berlin.
Ocean
Exclusive $500 Air/Land Credit*
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Baltic Cruise with Azamara

Exclusive Airfare / Hotel Credit*

Enjoy Azamara’s signature small-ship experience, longer stays in port, and attentive service on this Baltic cruise on Azamara Journey.

$500 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$6,049Price per person twin share
11 Nights2028 Sailings
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Greek Islands on Silver Nova – Save up to $7,000 per suite*
Medieval stone fortress with crenellated round towers and a courtyard under a blue sky.
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Rhodes Greece
Santorini village with blue-domed white churches on a clifftop above the caldera sea.
Silver Nova Classic Veranda
Silversea silver nova pool
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Santorini
Panorama Lounge Silver Nova Ship
Map of Aegean cruise route from Athens to Santorini, Patmos, Bodrum, Rhodes and Nafplion.
Ocean
Exclusive US$300 Onboard Credit*
LuxuryFeatured

Enjoy Silversea's seamless all-inclusive experience from ship to shore, including exceptional cuisine, fine wines and spirits, gratuities and butler service in every suite.

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From$9,525Price per person twin share
7 Days2027/28 Sailings
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Cruise ship top deck at sunset with a glass dome, lounge chairs and a pool below.
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Woman in a blue bikini walking down steps to a round teak-edged hot tub on a ship deck.
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Keelung Taipei Taiwan
Flock of scarlet ibises flying over green treetops under a clear blue sky.
Cruise map from Hong Kong via Keelung, Ishigaki, Kagoshima, Aburatsu, Kochi, Osaka, Toba and Shimizu to Tokyo.
Ocean
Exclusive $5,600 Air/Land Credit*
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Jewels of Taiwan & Japan cruise with Seabourn

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Discover a fascinating blend of ancient traditions, vibrant culture and breathtaking coastal scenery as you explore enchanting destinations across East Asia.

$5,600 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$13,598Price per person twin share
15 Days2027/28 Sailings
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Round wooden hot tub on a deck at sunset with the sea and horizon beyond.
Grand atrium with a tiered chandelier, curved windows overlooking a harbor and a wooden staircase.
Cruise map of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, from Longyearbyen via Smeerenburg, Monaco Glacier, 14th Julibukta, Bellsund, Recherche Fjord and Gnalodden.
Small Ship
Exclusive US$300 Onboard Credit*
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Arctic Cruise with Quark Expeditions

Save up to $6,058 per couple*

For a limited time receive incredible benefits on this classic Arctic Cruise with Quark Expeditions. Journey into the Arctic Wilderness in this 11-day Spitsbergen cruise.

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From$16,096Price per person twin share
11 Days2027/28 Sailings
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^Terms and Conditions: Package savings are available on business class flights only and savings are dependent on your dates and destinations. Based on year round fares with sale fares excluded. Please enquire with our team for the latest offers and pricing available.

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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How Are We Different?

We’re About The Journey

Most travel advisors focus on selling the destination, but we focus on your journey. How you reach your destination is the most important part of your trip (this being why we’re experts in the product!)

Offer Personalised Value

One of our main goals for booking your travel is to deliver personalised value. This is through a combination of service, time leverage, price and product quality.

Product Experts

We are constantly investing in our team’s knowledge of cruise and tour products so they know the latest ship releases, the best suites to book and what inclusions and benefits are offered by tour providers.

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We love to deliver personalised and exceptional value not only with your itinerary, but also our service. We know you’re excited about your trip, and we are too!

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