14 days
West Africa Cruise: From Ghana To Angola
Sail from Ghana to Angola and experience West Africa’s colonial treasures, cultural traditions, beaches, rainforests and voodoo ceremonies.
Small Ship Cruising
Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
Some of the world's most remarkable destinations can't be reached any other way. Small ship cruising is the gateway to places larger vessels can't go: the ice shelves of Antarctica, the volcanic waterways of the Galapagos, the fjords of Patagonia and the wild far north of the Arctic.
And that's the enticement. On a small ship expedition cruise, the shopping ports and evening shows are replaced with zodiac landings and naturalist-led excursions. Every day lands you somewhere very few people ever get to see.
Our small-ship cruise holidays span every region we work in. In Latin America, that means the Galapagos Islands, the Peruvian Amazon, Patagonia's remote fjords and the Panama Canal. In Antarctica, voyages around the Peninsula or down to South Georgia and the Falklands combine spectacular wildlife with icebergs and glaciers. In the Arctic, journeys through Svalbard and Greenland put you in polar bear territory. Closer to home, small vessels explore New Zealand's Fiordland and the Sub-Antarctic Islands.
On board, comfortable cabins and excellent food. Off board, the adventure of a lifetime.
Our Destination Specialists have sailed many of these routes themselves and will help you match the right cruise to your preferred travel style.
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12 days
Cruising in Namibia: The Skeleton Coast
Experience Africa’s wild Atlantic edge on a luxury cruise from Cape Town through Namibia’s Skeleton Coast to Luanda.
5 days
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Small Ship Cruising: Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
Fjords of Tierra Del Fuego: Patagonia Cruise
Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, witness huge glaciers up close, visit penguin rookeries walk in remote wilderness, attempt to land at Cape Horn.
4 days
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Small Ship Cruising: Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
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Luxury Tours: We design unique luxury holidays that allow you to experience the most spectacular and remote parts of the world. From the best hotels and lodges to luxury small ship cruises and exclusive heli-tours.
Delfin III - 4 Day Cruise Peru
Have an unforgettable experience discovering the amazing treasures of the Amazon River onboard a luxury river cruise.
11 days
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Small Ship Cruising: Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
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Hosted Journeys : At Viva, we understand the magic that happens when you bring together passionate adventurers with a thirst for exploration. That's why we believe in the power of both extraordinary destinations and the incredible people who journey alongside you.
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Galapagos Cruise with Wendy Petrie
Join Wendy Petrie aboard a privately chartered luxury ship in the Galapagos Islands. With only 7 suites available, early enquiry is essential!
12 days
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Small Ship Cruising: Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
Costa Rica and The Panama Canal Cruise
Cruise from Costa Rica to Panama, explore magical places like Manuel Antonio and Coiba National Parks and cruise the Panama Canal!
8 days
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Small Ship Cruising: Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
The Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific
Explore the Subantarctic Island, the forgotten Islands of the South Pacific on this voyage departing from Invercargill New Zealand.
15 days
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Small Ship Cruising: Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
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Luxury Tours: We design unique luxury holidays that allow you to experience the most spectacular and remote parts of the world. From the best hotels and lodges to luxury small ship cruises and exclusive heli-tours.
New Zealand's Sub Antarctic & Macquarie Island
Visit some of the most unspoiled environments on Earth: New Zealand's Sub Antarctic Islands & Australia's Macquarie Island.
8 days
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Small Ship Cruising: Small cruise vessels range from private yachts carrying as few as 12 guests to expedition ships of around 200. As a rule, the smaller the ship, the closer you get to the landscape and wildlife.
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Luxury Tours: We design unique luxury holidays that allow you to experience the most spectacular and remote parts of the world. From the best hotels and lodges to luxury small ship cruises and exclusive heli-tours.
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Solo Tours: Experience the freedom of solo travel with perfectly designed journeys that are anything but lonely.
Galapagos: Elite | 8 days luxury
From giant tortoises to curious seals, join and discover the wonders of the Galapagos on an unforgettable 8-day luxury cruise.
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Home of unusual wildlife, Galapagos Islands are a bucket-list destination. Learn more about our Galapagos Islands cruising options.
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