Victory ship sailing past the Portland Light

Victory Cruise Lines

Victory Cruise Lines® is committed to delighting travelers with the joy of all-inclusive, small ship, coastal cruising on The Great Lakes and Canadian Coasts.

Victory Cruise Lines proudly takes you to destinations beyond the horizon aboard our sleek small ships, showcasing the Great Lakes and Canadian Maritimes with captivating insights and intimate perspectives. Sail on Victory I® or Victory II®, each carrying only 190 guests, to explore legendary lakes and coastal ports where vibrant landscapes and rich cultures beckon.

Indulge in top-tier service, cuisine, entertainment, and enrichment. The all-inclusive value of Victory Cruise Lines is unparalleled. Beyond the stellar pre-cruise hotel stay and included shore excursions, enjoy superior accommodations, immersive enrichment, elevated service, and unmatched inclusions throughout your voyage. Each journey immerses you in your destination, featuring exclusive stories from local residents and our own LakeLorians®. Every day is full of hidden gems, rich local cultures, and regional culinary delights that tantalize your taste buds.

Hurtigruten Expeditions ship with zodiac filled with guests

Hurtigruten Expeditions

Hurtigruten Expeditions is the culmination of more than 125 years of exploration history, harnessed into incredible expeditions and momentous experiences that stay with you forever.

Tauck ship in Alaska

Tauck

Tauck is a leader in creating enriching travel experiences that enhance people’s lives by broadening their knowledge and fulfilling their dreams. They are a family company built on a timeless philosophy of integrity, innovation, and respect.

Viking Expedition ship in Antarctica

Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises has become The World’s Leading River Cruise Line, and with the launch of its ocean fleet, it has also become the leader in small ship ocean cruising.

Viking Expeditions begins sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, sailing to Antarctica and the Arctic. Viking’s arrival to the Great Lakes will bring the newest and most modern vessels ever to explore this region of North America and will mark a major commitment to local tourism and economic development for the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario.

Paul Gauguin in Moorea

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the award-winning luxury cruise ship the m/s Paul Gauguin, which provides an exceptional cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, the South Pacific, Fiji and the South Pacific. In September 2019, Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT’s family, the world leader of small-ship cruising.

Pearl Mist

Pearl Seas Cruises

Pearl Seas Cruise is the premier small ship cruise line on the Great Lakes, Canadian Maritimes, St. Lawrence Seaway, New England, and the U.S. Southeast coastline. They offer a selection of carefully curated international itineraries. Guests aboard the Pearl Mist receive a backstage pass to the culture, customs, and cuisine of the most magnificent destinations in the world – many of which are not accessible by larger ships. Pearl Seas Cruises provides highly personalized service in a refined intimate atmosphere, offering guests the small ship cruise experience of a lifetime.

Pearl Seas Cruises has defined a new style of Luxury Adventure Small Ship Cruising. Their exceptionally large and gracefully appointed staterooms surround you with the comforts of home in a casual atmosphere. Private balconies in every stateroom, open sun decks, and lounges – each with a unique feel – make traveling between ports a delight. Cruise into scenic areas inaccessible to larger ships aboard a ship with only slightly more than 200 guests and dock in the heart of small, welcoming towns. Their size lets you travel faster which allows you to perfectly balance time spent cruising with time spent ashore.

Throughout your cruise, take advantage of the opportunity to build lasting friendships with like-minded travelers who share your intellectual curiosity and sense of adventure.

Enter the world of small ship cruising with Pearl Seas Cruises and discover an ultimate cruise experience filled with endless possibilities.

Ponant Cruises cruise ship

Ponant Cruises

Ponant is the world leader in luxury expeditions and the only French-owned cruise line. They are leading the way with a new style of cruising through a unique conception of sea travel which combines exceptional itineraries and luxury hotel services, aboard smaller-scale ships.

The know-how of our French crews, the attentive service, the French gastronomy and art de vivre that are next to none, combined with the expertise of our naturalist guides, crafted itineraries, and private stopovers.

From 5-star Culture and Leisure cruises to Expeditions, Ponant creates unique itineraries that will meet any traveler’s desire for new horizons. Our ships explore every continent, from cultural experience in Northern Europe or a journey of discovery in South America to an idyllic cruise in the Caribbean or a refined adventure among the Antarctic ice flows.

For more than 25 years, Ponant cruises have been offering remarkable experiences to our guests. Sailing aboard one of our ships means enjoying rare encounters with nature in the heart of virgin territories. It means discovering other cultures and traditions, sharing memories with tribes from the other side of the world. It means enjoying the magic of the Ponant Moment.

Silver Muse

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise line industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels, all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance.

Built on generations of maritime and travel experience, Silversea is a family-owned, ultra-luxury travel company that brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the luxury travel segment. Silversea’s fleet of nine – soon to be 12 – all-suite ships offers a cruise program that encompasses all seven continents and over 900 destinations worldwide, as well as the bespoke land program which enables guests to travel deeper to experience the authentic beauty of the world in utmost comfort.

Windstar Cruises Ships

Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates a fleet of small sailing and all-suite ships tat sail boutique, small ship cruises that deliver a casually elegant vacation with visits to smaller harbors, in-port overnights & immersive cultural experiences.

Any ship lets you see the world. Windstar brings it close enough so you can fully live it. See, hear, smell, taste and feel what it’s like to sail on a lovely ship into a small port, explore a hidden beach, see Moroccan goats standing in trees, taste a spicy Norwegian Bacalao stew and altogether lose yourself in a strange and wondrous culture. Their elegant, 148-350-guest ships open up captivating new worlds and leave indelible, lifetime memories.

Windstar’s small ships and personalized approach bring you closer to each destination and every port, so you can see the world from new perspectives. Share intimate moments away from the crowds, and immerse yourself in local, exotic cultures, all on a ship where surprise and delight are constant companions.

And of course, part of the Windstar magic is our incredible personal service. Enjoy undivided attention from a crew who delights in remembering your name and preferences. Both gracious hosts and ambassadors, they delight in surprising you in discrete ways – satisfying your sweet tooth with extra chocolate on your pillow or sharing the location of a favorite seaside café.

This is 180 degrees from ordinary, where all your senses are indulged and your sense of wonder is awakened.

ACL-American Heritage

American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines is the leading small ship cruising company in the United States. With the newest fleet of coastal cruisers and paddlewheel ships, they boast the most modern vessels in the industry with the largest staterooms of any small ship.

Featuring over 35 itineraries in waterways around the country, they have a cruise for everyone. Their fleet features cruises along the Mississippi River, the East Coast, the Pacific Northwest, the Southeast, and Alaska. They also offer a number of popular theme cruises including a Lewis & Clark expedition, a Mark Twain cruise and a Civil War cruise on the Mississippi and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Combining a modern fleet with personalized service and gracious hospitality has made American Cruise Lines the most popular small ship cruise company in the country. They also provide guests with personal, guided shore excursions to many fascinating and intriguing destinations.

Onboard you’ll find the most spacious staterooms of any small ship in the world with modern amenities and superior comfort. They offer onboard entertainment, cuisine sourced locally and prepared by world-class chefs and complimentary wine and beer with your dinner.

Wilderness Legacy and its passengers participating in a Polar Plunge

UnCruise Adventures

Small ships, BIG adventures. With UnCruise Adventures, small group explorations deliver the unexpected. Unbeatable activity and discovery—with Mother Nature leading the way.

Impeccable service and expertise. Awe-inspiring encounters. A fleet of ships and yachts—just 22 to 90 guests—ensures experiences that embody exclusivity. Navigating to places larger ships can’t go and wherever sights, sounds, and opportunities—migrating whales, blooming cacti, calving glaciers, time with locals—are greatest.

Adventure, place, and connection are at the heart of every experience. Aboard an UnCruise, find innovative adventures and discovery, impeccable service and expertise, and awe-inspiring encounters. It’s all about hands-on, unrivaled explorations cruising in Alaska, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Hawaiian Islands, Costa Latin America, Galápagos, the Pacific Northwest, and the Columbia & Snake Rivers. The choice is yours—relax and take in as many or as few of the included activities as you want; kayak, paddleboard, skiff, snorkel, swim, hike, explore.

Whether traveling solo, with a companion, as a family or with a group sharing a common interest, an unimaginable platform uncovers hidden worlds and lets you learn while having fun. The things that best define your experience are all included; off-the-beaten-path explorations; casual onboard atmosphere; top-of-the-line equipment and amenities; fresh, handcrafted cuisine; exceptional, personalized service; and unforgettable camaraderie.

Zodiac filled with passengers sailing from the National Geographic Endeavour II

Lindblad Expeditions

For over 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been turning vacationers into informed and engaged explorers. Together with National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions offer intimate small-ship expedition cruises that, unlike traditional cruises, are your opportunity to encounter the world’s most pristine and inspiring places up close with the seasoned experts who know them best.

Lindblad’s expeditions take their guests to some of the some of the world’s most remote and fascinating destinations. They are places they’ve been going to for decades, yet they continue to surprise and delight.

Lindblad Expeditions offers a variety of expeditions focused on wildlife, nature, and cultural exploration, often in partnership with National Geographic. Whether you’re interested in exploring Alaska, the Galápagos Islands, or other unique destinations, Lindblad Expeditions provides expert-guided small ship cruises aimed at creating enriching and immersive travel experiences.