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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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Monte Cassino Monastery Italy
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The Valley of the Temples Agrigento Sicily
Route map of an Italy and Malta cruise from Civitavecchia and Rome through Sicily to Valletta.
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Discover the new Douglas Mawson ship from Aurora Expeditions while exploring the Italian coast, including pre and post accommodation in Rome and Valletta.

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From$11,798Price per person twin share
12 Days2027 Sailings
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Route map from Buenos Aires by air to Ushuaia, then by sea across the Drake Passage towards the South Shetland Islands.
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Exclusive US$300 Onboard Credit*
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Experience this brand new 14-day Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Antarctica Circle & the Peninsula itinerary with Quark Expeditions.

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14 Days2027/28 Sailings
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Passengers Walking Down from Neptunes Window Deception Island South Shetland Islands Richard Ianson Min 1
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Cruise map from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting King George Island, Deception Island, Port Lockroy, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay and Neko Harbor.
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Exclusive US$400 Onboard Credit*
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Experience an active adventure Antarctica cruise with Aurora Expeditions. Paddling, camping, snowshoeing and snorkelling are included in the activity cost.

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From$25,060Price per person twin share
14 Days2027/28 Sailings
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Malta, Morocco & the Mediterranean Viking cruise
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Viking Mediterranean
Mediterranean cruise map linking Barcelona, Marseille, Corsica (Ajaccio), Rome (Civitavecchia), Valletta, Tunis, Algiers, Granada (Málaga), Casablanca and Seville (Cádiz).
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Exclusive $500 Shipboard Credit*
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Embark on this unforgettable Mediterranean voyage with Viking Cruises where you will trace the routes of centuries-old mariners as you set sail on a roundtrip journey from Barcelona.

Business Class Airfare Credit available*

From$12,895Price per person twin share
16 Days2026/27/28 Sailings
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Island with Benedictine Monastery of Saint Mary at Mljet National Park in Croatia
Dining at Hora Estate, Stari Grad Plain, Hvar
Pebble beach cove with swimmers in turquoise water, umbrellas, and pine trees framing the shore.
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Aerial dusk view of a walled old town with red rooftops, a harbor, and an island in the sea.
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Small harbor with moored white boats in clear turquoise water and a stone bell-tower church behind.
Stone monastery with a tall bell tower and terracotta roofs overlooking a bay with boats and islands.
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.
Croatian Dalmatian coast map with a cruise route from Dubrovnik to Šibenik and stops at Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Hvar, Jelsa, and Biševo.
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$150 Beyond Travel voucher*
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Best of Dalmatia Croatia Cruise

Save $600 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 or versa.

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From$3,990Price per person twin share
8 days2027 departures
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Cadiz Spain
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Seville
Colorful coastal town with red-tiled roofs spilling down toward a calm sea under a bright blue sky.
Golden sandstone cliffs and wave-washed sandy beach in the Algarve, Portugal, under clear blue sky.
Narrow sunlit street in a Mediterranean town, white buildings with decorative balconies, and a church tower with a red dome against a blue sky.
Hillside village of white and yellow houses atop a hill, with a church tower and distant mountains under a blue sky.
Cruise map from Lisbon via Portimao, Cadiz, Seville, Tangier, Gibraltar, Malaga, Almeria, Alicante, Valencia, Palma and Mahon to Barcelona.
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Exclusive $650 Air/Land Credit*
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Intensive Spain Cruise with Azamara

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Discover this Spain cruise exploring Seville, Málaga, Valencia and Mediterranean gems, with vibrant culture, historic ports and unforgettable coastal experiences - something you will never forget.

$650 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$7,389Price per person twin share
14 Nights2028 Sailings
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Thessaloniki
Santorini
Paros
Ancient stone library facade with columns and statues at sunset, among ruins.
Azamara Cruises - Barcelona - Nice
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Turquoise cove with a pebble beach, white rock cliffs, and rugged brown mountains under a blue sky.
Dinning
Chios
Spa Suite
Map showing a sea route between Athens, Syros, Patmos, Marmaris, Rhodes, Santorini, and Crete's Agios Nikolaos (orange markers with dotted arrows).
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Exclusive $250 Air/Land Credit*
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Greece Cruise with Azamara

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Azamara is your boutique hotel at sea offering top-tier dining, amazing entertainment, immersive itineraries plus some unexpected extras.

$250 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$3,689Price per person twin share
7 Nights2027/28 Sailings
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Eidfjord, Norway
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Old town rooftops with an onion-domed cathedral and a white church tower at sunset.
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Medieval stone fortress with brick towers and copper-roofed turrets against a cloudy sky.
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Narrow street of white wooden houses with a Norwegian flag and a bright blue door.
Penthouse Junior Suite
Cruise map between Stockholm and Bergen via Tallinn, Gdańsk, Rønne, Berlin (Warnemünde), Copenhagen, Ålborg, Oslo and Stavanger.
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Exclusive $500 Shipboard Credit*
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Viking Homelands

Save $5,600 per couple*

Sail the waters of Scandinavia and the Baltic on this iconic Viking Homelands ocean voyage. Choose to extend your cruise with optional pre & post extensions!

Business Class Airfare Credit available*

From$12,195Price per person twin share
15 Days2027/28/29 Sailings
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Cruise map from Montreal via Quebec City, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, Corner Brook, Sydney, Halifax and Saint John to New York.
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Exclusive $4,200 Air/Land Credit*
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Montreal to New York with Oceania Cruises

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Experience New England highlights with Oceania Cruises from Montreal to New York. You'll enjoy the small, luxurious ship sailing through these iconic places.

$4,200 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$8,740Price per person twin share
11 Nights2026/27/28 sailings
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Split
Dusk view of a bay with a stone bell tower and lit terracotta-roofed old town below mountains.
Azamara Cruises - Barcelona - Nice
Walled waterfront town with red-roofed houses and a bell tower beside a calm harbor and mountains.
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Dinning
Marina with moored sailboats and fishing boats beside a whitewashed hillside town and palm tree.
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Venice
Cruise map from Venice via Koper, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Kotor and Chania, Crete, to Athens (Piraeus).
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Exclusive $400 Air/Land Credit*
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Azamara Cruise to Croatia & Montenegro

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With ample time to explore and immerse yourself in the beautiful sights along the Dalmatian coast, this Azamara cruise will take your breath away.

$400 Credit* For Flights + Hotels

From$4,759Price per person twin share
9 Nights2026/27 Sailings
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Silversea Silver wind penguin
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Silver Endeavour - Premium Veranda Suite
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Silversea Antarctica Penguin
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Map of Antarctic cruise route from Puerto Williams to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.
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Exclusive US$300 Onboard Credit*
Luxury

Relax with this Silversea Antarctica cruise on this stylish expedition ship, Silver Cloud, as she immerses passengers in the wildlife of the Antarctic Sound and Antarctic Peninsula.

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From$21,378Price 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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