Luxury Travel Small Ship Cruise Tours & Trip Packages

Luxury Travel Small Ship Cruise Tours & Trips

983 Luxury Travel trips. Tours from 488 tour companies. 1,710 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

70 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:
Small Ship Cruise
Vancouver, Canada to Seward (Anchorage)
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Juneau, Kenai Fjords National Park, Ketchikan, Seward, Sitka, Vancouver, Yukon

Highlights

  • Explore Vancouver and its natural beauty
  • Discover Ketchikan
  • Explore the historical sites of Sitka
  • Visit to the beautiful Seward

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Silversea on our Alaska cruise was just perfect. The sites, service, and overall feel were great. I will say, the food was somewhat lacking in my opinion, but the overall experience was spectacular."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Baltra, Galapagos
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

  • Visit “Bird Island” home to over 30 bird species
  • Climb Prince Philip’s Steps through a thriving seabird colony
  • Observe sea lion families and the famed giant tortoises
  • Search for the Galápagos Short-eared Owl.
  • Admire the antics of Red-footed and Blue-footed Boobies
Show more

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Silversea on our Alaska cruise was just perfect. The sites, service, and overall feel were great. I will say, the food was somewhat lacking in my opinion, but the overall experience was spectacular."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Arctic Voyage to the North Pole
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
By ElderTreks
preferred
4.4/5 Great
14 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Witness the frozen sea and immense polar landscapes from the air on board a helicopter
  • Stand at the top of the world the Geographic North Pole
  • All meals on board included

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Our family booked a tour Nov 2018 and paid the balance in full Jan 2020. Mar 2020 rec'd an email saying that the tour is cancelled-COVID. ONLY choice is a 50% refund or 100% credit towards a NEW booking until Oct 31/2022. Credit can NOT be put towards our already booked tour in Jan 2021. VERY unhappy and unsatisfied traveller."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Dewi Nusantara – Total Solar Eclipse
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Themes

High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"We’re from Australia and both experienced divers in our mid 60′s. We first dove with Jen in January 2009 in Raja Ampat and were very impressed with her ability to perceive and attend to both the safety and comfort of each person while diving and back on board. She has the ability to organize the best deals on the safest liveaboards, keep tabs on all the extraneous details and remain in close contact with all of her clients. These personal skills plus her vast experience and knowledge within the diving industry have assured that all our trips to various destinations have been both memorable and rewarding. We have booked trips well into the future with Jen and recommend her company to all divers."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Forgotten Islands
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Relax with professional massage and spa treatment
  • Enjoy the view from the fabulous skydeck
  • Sailing around remote islands
  • Diving in the best dive sites

Themes

High Adventure, Sailing, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"We’re from Australia and both experienced divers in our mid 60′s. We first dove with Jen in January 2009 in Raja Ampat and were very impressed with her ability to perceive and attend to both the safety and comfort of each person while diving and back on board. She has the ability to organize the best deals on the safest liveaboards, keep tabs on all the extraneous details and remain in close contact with all of her clients. These personal skills plus her vast experience and knowledge within the diving industry have assured that all our trips to various destinations have been both memorable and rewarding. We have booked trips well into the future with Jen and recommend her company to all divers."

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Society Islands, Cook Islands, Tonga & Fiji
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • View manta rays gliding effortlessly through the underwater world when you take a diving excursion during your cruise—it’s the best time of year to see them.
  • Explore Tonga, the last remaining Polynesian monarchy and only South Pacific nation never colonized by Europeans.
  • Call upon two beautiful Fijian ports—the bustling capital city of Suva, which effortlessly combines Polynesian flair with European sophistication, and Savusavu, called the “Hidden Paradise of Fiji.”

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More

Unlock Community Benefits

Travel better together

  • Save favorite trips and itineraries
  • Get insider insights
  • Receive personalized recommendations
  • ... and much more
Join community
Galapagos Luxury Travel Origin Of Species
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Quito, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

  • Explore Santa Cruz highlands to view endemic Galapagos plant species
  • Visit lava tubes and sinkholes
  • Explore Quito and Puerto Ayora
  • Discover Galapagos Islands and Santa Cruz Island
  • Cruise through your luxury yacht for a week, spending as much time ashore as the Park rules permit.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Turkey Luxury Travel Turkish Adventure
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Antalya, Blue Mosque, Ephesus, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace

Highlights

  • Visit Myra and see impressive rock tombs
  • Explore enormous Temple of Apollo at Didyma
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus, and visit Taksim Square—one of the highest points in Istanbul
  • Explore Ephesus, the largest Greco-Roman site
  • Discover Istanbul
Show more

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Sailing

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip
70 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:
Small Ship Cruise

Luxury Travel Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
1,710  Reviews
See all Luxury Travel tour reviews
Excellent
1,069
Great
214
Average
2
Disappointing
1
Terrible
1
L

Lisa

Oct 2022

Written on

It was perfect!

What can I say about my trip to New Zealand? It was perfect! There were so many interesting activities, all of which were included in the price. CharlieTheTraveler p...

N

Natalie

Oct 2022

Written on

Trip was so much fun!

I never thought of New Zealand as a place I would want to visit. However, as I was exploring highly rated tours, I read the tour provided by CharlieTheTraveler and i...

G

Gloria

Oct 2022

Written on

It was evident the company did everything it

CharlieTheTraveler’s tour of New Zealand was remarkable! It was evident the company did everything it could to keep their price low for me without compromising on an...

M

Miro

Oct 2022

Written on

I was impressed

CharlieTheTraveler has a great price for the amount of amenities included for the New Zealand trip. I was impressed with the meals that were provided as they were au...

T

Teddy

Oct 2022

Written on

I enjoyed walking around Christchurch and learning the history of the city

There was such a perfect balance of adventurous activities and educational tours that I felt immersed in all that New Zealand has to offer. CharlieTheTraveler picked...

Write a Review

Luxury Travel Tour Selection Trips

  • Luxury travel doesn’t have to mean lounging travel. Many luxury trips include active elements, such as skiing. 
  • A ‘label’ doesn’t always equate to a good experience. In fact going on a luxury tour usually means you’re staying in hidden treasures, rather than large luxury chains.
  • Be aware of what’s included. Many luxury tours, and especially cruises, are all inclusive, but not all.

Additional details

Luxury tours help travelers see the world in great comfort, often in private groups and with a dedicated guide. Luxury travel experiences are sometimes the preferred style for visiting more far flung destinations, where the contrast is extreme.

Yet having guaranteed luxury accommodations, and guides to help with getting around, actually make discovering the nuances of exotic cultures more accessible to a wider range of travelers.

5 Top Luxury Travel Experiences

1. Safari - A luxury safari is one of the most quintessential travel experiences. This is one kind of experience where the price tag really does dictate the kind of Africa you see. On a luxury safari, you’ll be treated to private game drives with experienced guides dedicated to making sure you see as much wildlife as possible.

Enjoy spectacular dining - like a white tablecloth lunch on the savannah, and veranda dinners. Accommodations that provide unique views of the African landscape as you enjoy a cocktail on your private balcony.

2. Rainforest Lodge - The rainforest offers experiences for travelers of all stripes, including luxury minded travelers. Imagine staying in an eco-lodge surrounded by lush jungle greenery - the bright colors of tropical birds peeking out within arms length.

Their calls and chirps acting as the only alarm clock you’ll need, and providing a soundtrack for your day. Or perhaps you’ll visit a floating tree house for a night or two, enjoying life above the canopy - watching monkeys dash about the branches.

3. Digital Detox / Wellness retreat - Wellness travel and digital detoxing are becoming very popular themes for travelers, particularly millennials. The digital world is getting harder and harder to break away from so the hefty price tag of these trips seems every more worth it.

They are an investment in one's mental health after all - a way to plug back in to nature and slow down with mediation, focus on health and nutrition, and exercise. If you are the type of person to lament that your yoga mat can’t travel with you, then these kinds of getaways are for you.

4. Ski Lodge - A very popular luxury travel experience for families, ski lodges often have an all inclusive approach that is perfect for a winter vacation. Active young ones can take lessons and hit the slopes with minimal supervision. The best ski lodges are set up to limit the amount of walking time needed to schlep your ski gear everywhere. And after a busy day, you can settle in for some fine dining by the fire!

5. River Cruise - River cruising is the fastest growing segment in luxury travel, and extremely popular among baby boomer and senior travelers. The great appeal of river cruising is the opportunity to visit smaller ports than are accessible to larger ships, unpacking only once, and enjoying panoramic views from the viewing deck as you savor a glass of wine. River cruises can be a great way to see multiple countries, as you take in the changing scenery, landscape, and architecture.

Always Find the Best

On Travelstride you can find 983 trips to Luxury Travel and more than 20,000 trips worldwide ranging from budget to luxury and private guided to group tours and everything in between. Only on Stride can you find and compare expert-planned trips from 1,000+ tour operators, cruise lines and local experts. Read traveler and professional reviews so you can confidently find your perfect trip.

Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!