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15 cruise lines · 37 ships · tall ships, small ships, expeditions & yachts







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American Cruise Lines

SMALL SHIP / US RIVERS & COASTLINES / JONES ACT
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American Eagle

American Eagle Class (paddlewheel)
Built 2022

175 pax

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Length
340 ft / 104 m
Tonnage
3,000 GRT
Width
54 ft / 16.5 m
Staterooms
100
Crew
55
Pax:Crew
3.18
Notable Features
US-built and US-flagged; largest US-built cruise ship in decades; modern paddlewheel design
Primary Regions
Mississippi River system, Pacific Coast, New England
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 186 sq ft N/A No
Balcony Stateroom 216 sq ft ~45 sq ft No
Suite 340 sq ft ~65 sq ft No
Owner's Suite 500 sq ft ~100 sq ft No

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American Constellation

American Constellation Class
Built 2017

175 pax

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Length
340 ft / 104 m
Tonnage
2,946 GRT
Width
52 ft / 16 m
Staterooms
88
Crew
55
Pax:Crew
3.18
Notable Features
US-flagged; serves Pacific Coast and Alaska; federally required Jones Act compliance
Primary Regions
Pacific Coast, Alaska, New England, Chesapeake Bay
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 175 sq ft N/A No
Balcony Stateroom 200 sq ft ~40 sq ft No
Suite 320 sq ft ~60 sq ft No

Aqua Expeditions

ULTRA-LUXURY / AMAZON & MEKONG SPECIALIST
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Aqua Nera

Amazon Class
Built 2021

40 pax

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Length
164 ft / 50 m
Tonnage
~600 t
Width
36 ft / 11 m
Staterooms
20
Crew
31
Pax:Crew
1.29
Notable Features
All-suite vessel; near 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio; designed by architect Sebastián Tristán; MICHELIN-recommended dining
Primary Regions
Upper Amazon, Peru (Iquitos — Pacaya Samiria Reserve)
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Suite 269 sq ft ~43 sq ft No
Grand Suite 376 sq ft ~65 sq ft No

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Aria Amazon

Amazon Class
Built 2011
Refurb 2018
32 pax

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Length
131 ft / 40 m
Tonnage
~300 t
Width
30 ft / 9 m
Staterooms
16
Crew
24
Pax:Crew
1.33
Notable Features
Pioneer of ultra-luxury Amazon cruising; designed by architect Jordi Puig; private photography guides
Primary Regions
Upper Amazon, Peru (Iquitos region)
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Suite 226 sq ft ~40 sq ft No
Grand Suite 323 sq ft ~65 sq ft No

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Aqua Mekong

Mekong Class
Built 2014
Refurb 2022
40 pax

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Length
164 ft / 50 m
Tonnage
~400 t
Width
30 ft / 9 m
Staterooms
20
Crew
30
Pax:Crew
1.33
Notable Features
Vietnam/Cambodia luxury river ship; largest windows of any Mekong vessel; fleet of bicycles included
Primary Regions
Mekong River (Vietnam & Cambodia — Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap)
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Suite 269 sq ft ~50 sq ft No
Grand Suite 376 sq ft ~75 sq ft No

Blount Small Ship Adventures

SMALL SHIP / US COASTAL & RIVERS — MINIMALIST ADVENTURE
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Grande Caribe

Grande Class
Built 1997
Refurb 2015
96 pax

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Length
183 ft / 56 m
Tonnage
97 GRT
Width
35 ft / 11 m
Staterooms
48
Crew
17
Pax:Crew
5.65
Notable Features
US-flagged; retractable pilot house allows passage under low bridges; bow ramp for beach landings
Primary Regions
New England coast, Erie Canal, Chesapeake Bay, Caribbean, Panama Canal
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Standard Cabin 72–90 sq ft N/A No
Cabin with Window 80–100 sq ft N/A No

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Grande Mariner

Grande Class
Built 1998
Refurb 2015
96 pax

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Length
183 ft / 56 m
Tonnage
97 GRT
Width
35 ft / 11 m
Staterooms
48
Crew
17
Pax:Crew
5.65
Notable Features
Sister to Grande Caribe; retractable pilot house; BYOB policy; no frills, genuine adventure
Primary Regions
US East Coast, Gulf, Great Lakes, Canada, Caribbean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Standard Cabin 72–90 sq ft N/A No
Cabin with Window 80–100 sq ft N/A No

Coral Expeditions

SMALL SHIP / AUSTRALIA & PACIFIC SPECIALIST
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Coral Adventurer

Coral Adventurer Class
Built 2019

120 pax

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Length
236 ft / 72 m
Tonnage
1,884 GRT
Width
39 ft / 12 m
Staterooms
57
Crew
50
Pax:Crew
2.4
Notable Features
Purpose-built for GBR and Kimberley; onboard submarine for reef exploration; retractable stern marina
Primary Regions
Kimberley, Great Barrier Reef, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait, Arnhem Land
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Standard Cabin 130–150 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 150–172 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Balcony Cabin 183 sq ft ~40 sq ft No
Suite 322 sq ft ~65 sq ft No

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Coral Discoverer

Coral Discoverer Class
Built 1999
Refurb 2015
72 pax

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Length
213 ft / 65 m
Tonnage
1,118 GRT
Width
36 ft / 11 m
Staterooms
38
Crew
30
Pax:Crew
2.4
Notable Features
Classic Kimberley expedition vessel; glass-bottom boat and Zodiacs; one of Australia's most awarded small ships
Primary Regions
Kimberley, Northern Territory, Great Barrier Reef
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Standard Cabin 110–140 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 140–165 sq ft N/A No
Suite 250 sq ft N/A No

Hapag-lloyd Cruises

ULTRA-LUXURY / GERMAN & INTERNATIONAL MARKET
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Europa

Europa Class (unique)
Built 1999
Refurb 2019
408 pax

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Length
651 ft / 198 m
Tonnage
28,890 GRT
Width
79 ft / 24 m
Staterooms
204
Crew
280
Pax:Crew
1.46
Notable Features
5-star+ Berlitz rating; frequently ranked #1 cruise ship in world; 100% balcony suites; 1 Michelin-star dining
Primary Regions
World cruises, Arctic, Antarctica, Asia, Africa, Pacific
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Ocean Suite 258 sq ft ~75 sq ft No
Veranda Suite 312 sq ft ~97 sq ft No
Grand Veranda Suite 430 sq ft ~97 sq ft No
Penthouse Deck Suite 807 sq ft ~215 sq ft Yes
Owner's Suite 1,270 sq ft ~430 sq ft Yes

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Europa 2

Europa 2 Class (unique)
Built 2013
Refurb 2022
516 pax

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Length
784 ft / 239 m
Tonnage
42,830 GRT
Width
95 ft / 29 m
Staterooms
251
Crew
370
Pax:Crew
1.39
Notable Features
5-star+ Berlitz; more contemporary design than Europa; international market focus; multiple specialty restaurants
Primary Regions
Caribbean, Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific, Americas, Africa
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Veranda Suite 388 sq ft ~97 sq ft No
Family Suite 592 sq ft ~97 sq ft No
Grand Penthouse Suite 1,291 sq ft ~430 sq ft Yes
Owner's Suite 1,722 sq ft ~538 sq ft Yes

Hebridean Island Cruises

BOUTIQUE / BRITISH ISLES SPECIALIST
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Hebridean Princess

Hebridean Princess Class (unique)
Built 1964
Refurb 2018
50 pax

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Length
235 ft / 72 m
Tonnage
2,112 GRT
Width
46 ft / 14 m
Staterooms
30
Crew
38
Pax:Crew
1.32
Notable Features
Chartered by Queen Elizabeth II for personal use; ex-Scottish car ferry MV Columba; no two cabins identical; maximum 50 guests
Primary Regions
Scottish Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, St Kilda, Ireland, Norway
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 100–160 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 160–215 sq ft N/A No
Suite 215–300 sq ft N/A No
State Room 300–450 sq ft N/A No

Heritage Expeditions

EXPEDITION / NEW ZEALAND & SUB-ANTARCTIC SPECIALIST
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Heritage Adventurer

Heritage Adventurer Class
Built 1991
Refurb 2020
140 pax

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Length
338 ft / 103 m
Tonnage
5,765 GRT
Width
52 ft / 16 m
Staterooms
64
Crew
79
Pax:Crew
1.77
Notable Features
Ex-Clipper Adventurer; ice-strengthened; specialist in sub-Antarctic islands few others reach
Primary Regions
Sub-Antarctic Islands, New Zealand, Ross Sea, Pacific Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Standard Cabin 100–140 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 140–180 sq ft N/A No
Junior Suite 215 sq ft ~43 sq ft No
Owner's Suite 350 sq ft ~65 sq ft No

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coast

NORWEGIAN COASTAL FERRY / CLASSIC WORKING ROUTE
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Nordlys

Nordkapp Class
Built 1994
Refurb 2012
490 pax

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Length
404 ft / 123 m
Tonnage
11,204 GRT
Width
69 ft / 21 m
Staterooms
239
Crew
76
Pax:Crew
6.45
Notable Features
Works as both passenger ship and freight/mail carrier; Bergen-Kirkenes, 34 ports, 11-day round trip
Primary Regions
Norwegian Coast — Bergen to Kirkenes (year-round)
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Interior Cabin 75–110 sq ft N/A No
Outside Cabin 100–130 sq ft N/A No
Expedition Suite 215–280 sq ft ~40 sq ft No
Commodore Suite 344 sq ft ~50 sq ft No

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Kong Harald

Nordkapp Class
Built 1993
Refurb 2019
490 pax

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Length
404 ft / 123 m
Tonnage
11,204 GRT
Width
69 ft / 21 m
Staterooms
220
Crew
76
Pax:Crew
6.45
Notable Features
Named after King Harald V of Norway; classic coastal route ship; popular for Northern Lights
Primary Regions
Norwegian Coast — Bergen to Kirkenes
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Interior Cabin 75–110 sq ft N/A No
Outside Cabin 100–130 sq ft N/A No
Expedition Suite 215–280 sq ft ~40 sq ft No
Commodore Suite 344 sq ft ~50 sq ft No

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Richard With

Nordkapp Class
Built 1993
Refurb 2018
490 pax

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Length
404 ft / 123 m
Tonnage
11,205 GRT
Width
69 ft / 21 m
Staterooms
222
Crew
76
Pax:Crew
6.45
Notable Features
Named for the Hurtigruten route's 1893 founder; oldest ship still on the classic route
Primary Regions
Norwegian Coast — Bergen to Kirkenes
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Interior Cabin 75–110 sq ft N/A No
Outside Cabin 100–130 sq ft N/A No
Expedition Suite 215–280 sq ft ~40 sq ft No
Commodore Suite 344 sq ft ~50 sq ft No

Paul Gauguin Cruises

REGIONAL / SOUTH PACIFIC SPECIALIST
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Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin Class (unique)
Built 1998
Refurb 2019
332 pax

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Length
513 ft / 156 m
Tonnage
19,170 GRT
Width
72 ft / 22 m
Staterooms
166
Crew
217
Pax:Crew
1.53
Notable Features
Year-round Tahiti & South Pacific deployment; 17-ft shallow draft accesses remote atolls; retractable watersports marina
Primary Regions
French Polynesia, Society Islands, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Fiji, Tonga
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Deluxe Stateroom 200 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Window Stateroom 200 sq ft N/A No
Balcony Stateroom 200 sq ft ~50 sq ft No
Owner's Suite A 285 sq ft ~50 sq ft Yes
Grand Suite 670 sq ft ~100 sq ft Yes

Scenic Luxury Cruises

ULTRA-LUXURY / EXPEDITION CROSSOVER (6-STAR)
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Scenic Eclipse

Scenic Eclipse Class
Built 2019

228 pax

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Length
607 ft / 165 m
Tonnage
17,500 GRT
Width
74 ft / 22.5 m
Staterooms
114
Crew
176
Pax:Crew
1.3
Notable Features
6-star all-inclusive; PC6 Polar Class; onboard submarine & 2 helicopters; butler for all suites
Primary Regions
Antarctica, Arctic, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Pacific
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Deluxe Veranda Suite 269 sq ft ~55 sq ft No
Superior Veranda Suite 323 sq ft ~55 sq ft No
Sky Duplex Suite 900 sq ft ~215 sq ft Yes
Samsara Suite 1,184 sq ft ~323 sq ft Yes
Scenic Eclipse Suite 1,615 sq ft ~538 sq ft Yes
Owner's Penthouse Suite 2,637 sq ft ~807 sq ft Yes

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Scenic Eclipse II

Scenic Eclipse Class
Built 2023

228 pax

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Length
607 ft / 165 m
Tonnage
17,500 GRT
Width
74 ft / 22.5 m
Staterooms
114
Crew
176
Pax:Crew
1.3
Notable Features
Sister ship to Eclipse; same 6-star all-inclusive spec; submarine + 2 helicopters
Primary Regions
Antarctica, Arctic, Greenland, Asia-Pacific, Mediterranean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Deluxe Veranda Suite 269 sq ft ~55 sq ft No
Superior Veranda Suite 323 sq ft ~55 sq ft No
Sky Duplex Suite 900 sq ft ~215 sq ft Yes
Samsara Suite 1,184 sq ft ~323 sq ft Yes
Scenic Eclipse Suite 1,615 sq ft ~538 sq ft Yes
Owner's Penthouse Suite 2,637 sq ft ~807 sq ft Yes

Sea Cloud Cruises

TALL SHIP / SAIL
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Sea Cloud

Sea Cloud Class (4-masted barque)
Built 1931
Refurb 2018
64 pax

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Length
360 ft / 110 m
Tonnage
2,532 GRT
Width
49 ft / 15 m
Staterooms
36
Crew
60
Pax:Crew
1.07
Notable Features
Built 1931 for Marjorie Merriweather Post; world's oldest luxury sailing ship in service; 30 original hand-sewn sails
Primary Regions
Mediterranean, Caribbean, transatlantic, Baltic
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Historic Cabin 97–140 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Cabin 140–200 sq ft N/A No
Marjorie Suite 430 sq ft N/A No
Deck Suite (historic) 538 sq ft N/A No

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Sea Cloud II

Sea Cloud II Class (3-masted barque)
Built 2001

94 pax

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Length
384 ft / 117 m
Tonnage
3,849 GRT
Width
52 ft / 16 m
Staterooms
47
Crew
60
Pax:Crew
1.57
Notable Features
Built new to replicate 1930s sailing ship elegance; open bridge policy; climb the rigging
Primary Regions
Mediterranean, Baltic, Caribbean, West Africa
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 129–172 sq ft N/A No
Junior Suite 236 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Suite 430 sq ft N/A No

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Sea Cloud Spirit

Sea Cloud Spirit Class (3-masted barque)
Built 2021

136 pax

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Length
426 ft / 130 m
Tonnage
5,830 GRT
Width
57 ft / 17.4 m
Staterooms
69
Crew
96
Pax:Crew
1.42
Notable Features
Newest and largest Sea Cloud ship; modern amenities with classic sailing atmosphere
Primary Regions
Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 150–194 sq ft N/A No
Junior Suite 258 sq ft ~50 sq ft No
Owner's Suite 484 sq ft ~75 sq ft No

Star Clippers

TALL SHIP / SAIL
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Royal Clipper

Royal Clipper Class (5-masted full-rigged)
Built 2000
Refurb 2019
227 pax

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Length
439 ft / 134 m
Tonnage
5,000 GRT
Width
54 ft / 16.5 m
Staterooms
114
Crew
106
Pax:Crew
2.14
Notable Features
World's largest sailing ship in regular service; 5 masts, 42 sails, 56,000 sq ft of canvas
Primary Regions
Caribbean, Mediterranean, transatlantic
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Inside Cabin 97–118 sq ft N/A No
Outside Cabin 118–150 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Cabin 150–172 sq ft N/A No
Suite 258 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Cabin 355 sq ft N/A No

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Star Clipper

Star Clipper Class (4-masted barquentine)
Built 1992
Refurb 2017
170 pax

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Length
360 ft / 110 m
Tonnage
2,298 GRT
Width
49 ft / 15 m
Staterooms
85
Crew
72
Pax:Crew
2.36
Notable Features
4-masted barquentine; 16 sails; no motors when under sail; classic tall ship experience
Primary Regions
Caribbean, Mediterranean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Inside Cabin 97–118 sq ft N/A No
Outside Cabin 118–140 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Cabin 140–165 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Cabin 258 sq ft N/A No

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Star Flyer

Star Clipper Class (4-masted barquentine)
Built 1991
Refurb 2017
170 pax

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Length
360 ft / 110 m
Tonnage
2,298 GRT
Width
49 ft / 15 m
Staterooms
85
Crew
72
Pax:Crew
2.36
Notable Features
Sister to Star Clipper; deployed in Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean
Primary Regions
Asia-Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Inside Cabin 97–118 sq ft N/A No
Outside Cabin 118–140 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Cabin 140–165 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Cabin 258 sq ft N/A No

Un-cruise Adventures

SMALL SHIP / ADVENTURE / US-FLAGGED
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Safari Endeavour

Safari Class
Built 1983
Refurb 2010
84 pax

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Length
235 ft / 72 m
Tonnage
2,354 GRT
Width
42 ft / 13 m
Staterooms
36
Crew
40
Pax:Crew
2.1
Notable Features
US-flagged (Jones Act); Alaska specialist; kayaks, skiffs, snorkel gear all included
Primary Regions
Alaska Inside Passage, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Costa Rica, Baja
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 90–130 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 130–160 sq ft N/A No
Suite 200 sq ft N/A No

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Safari Explorer

Safari Class
Built 1998
Refurb 2015
36 pax

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Length
145 ft / 44 m
Tonnage
99 GRT
Width
34 ft / 10 m
Staterooms
18
Crew
21
Pax:Crew
1.71
Notable Features
One of the smallest licensed US cruise vessels; hyper-intimate 36-guest maximum
Primary Regions
Alaska Inside Passage, Pacific Northwest, British Columbia
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 80–120 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Cabin 140 sq ft N/A No

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Safari Voyager

Safari Class
Built 1982
Refurb 2019
66 pax

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Length
175 ft / 53 m
Tonnage
792 GRT
Width
36 ft / 11 m
Staterooms
36
Crew
26
Pax:Crew
2.54
Notable Features
Costa Rica & Panama specialist; snorkel, kayak, Zodiac adventures included in fare
Primary Regions
Costa Rica, Panama, Baja California, Sea of Cortez
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 90–130 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 130–160 sq ft N/A No
Suite 190 sq ft N/A No

Variety Cruises

SMALL YACHT / GREEK ISLANDS & MEDITERRANEAN
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Galileo

Classic Yacht Class
Built 1953
Refurb 2014
49 pax

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Length
246 ft / 75 m
Tonnage
2,397 GRT
Width
39 ft / 12 m
Staterooms
25
Crew
21
Pax:Crew
2.33
Notable Features
Former passenger ferry converted to cruise yacht; one of the oldest operating in Greece
Primary Regions
Greek Isles, Turkey, Adriatic, Black Sea
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 100–140 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 140–172 sq ft ~35 sq ft No
Suite 215 sq ft ~50 sq ft No

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Harmony G

Motor Yacht Class
Built 1993
Refurb 2019
44 pax

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Length
171 ft / 52 m
Tonnage
499 GRT
Width
34 ft / 10.5 m
Staterooms
22
Crew
17
Pax:Crew
2.59
Notable Features
Ultra-intimate 44-passenger motor yacht; casual elegance; private yacht atmosphere
Primary Regions
Greek Isles, Mediterranean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Standard Cabin 97–118 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 118–140 sq ft N/A No
Suite 172 sq ft N/A No

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Variety Voyager

Expedition Yacht Class
Built 1973
Refurb 2013
72 pax

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Length
246 ft / 75 m
Tonnage
1,590 GRT
Width
39 ft / 12 m
Staterooms
45
Crew
40
Pax:Crew
1.8
Notable Features
Shallow draft enables anchoring in remote coves inaccessible to larger vessels
Primary Regions
Greek Isles, West Africa, Indian Ocean, Caribbean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Standard Cabin 100–140 sq ft N/A No
Superior Cabin 140–172 sq ft N/A No
Suite 200 sq ft ~40 sq ft No

Windstar Cruises

SAIL & MOTOR YACHT
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Wind Spirit

Wind Song Class (4-masted motorsailer)
Built 1988
Refurb 2012
148 pax

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Length
440 ft / 134 m
Tonnage
5,736 GRT
Width
52 ft / 16 m
Staterooms
74
Crew
88
Pax:Crew
1.68
Notable Features
Computer-controlled sails; can deviate from itinerary to follow wind; open bridge
Primary Regions
Tahiti & Society Islands, Caribbean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 188 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Suite 220 sq ft N/A No

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Wind Star

Wind Song Class (4-masted motorsailer)
Built 1986
Refurb 2012
148 pax

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Length
440 ft / 134 m
Tonnage
5,736 GRT
Width
52 ft / 16 m
Staterooms
74
Crew
88
Pax:Crew
1.68
Notable Features
Windstar's inaugural ship; retractable masts allow entry to some restricted ports
Primary Regions
Mediterranean, Baltic, Northern Europe
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 188 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Suite 220 sq ft N/A No

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Wind Surf

Wind Surf Class (5-masted motorsailer)
Built 1990
Refurb 2020
312 pax

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Length
617 ft / 188 m
Tonnage
14,745 GRT
Width
66 ft / 20 m
Staterooms
156
Crew
163
Pax:Crew
1.91
Notable Features
World's largest sailing yacht; originally Club Med 1; 5 masts, 26,000 sq ft of sail
Primary Regions
Caribbean, Mediterranean, Canary Islands
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Cabin 188 sq ft N/A No
Bridge Suite 500 sq ft N/A No
Owner's Suite 500 sq ft N/A No

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Star Breeze

Star Class (luxury motor yacht)
Built 1989
Refurb 2021
212 pax

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Length
440 ft / 134 m
Tonnage
9,975 GRT
Width
63 ft / 19 m
Staterooms
106
Crew
140
Pax:Crew
1.51
Notable Features
Ex-Seabourn; 2021 'Star Expansion' stretched hull by 50 ft; all-suite all-balcony
Primary Regions
Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Classic Suite 277 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Suite 277 sq ft ~43 sq ft No
Owner's Suite 575 sq ft ~86 sq ft No

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Star Legend

Star Class (luxury motor yacht)
Built 1992
Refurb 2021
212 pax

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Length
440 ft / 134 m
Tonnage
9,975 GRT
Width
63 ft / 19 m
Staterooms
106
Crew
140
Pax:Crew
1.51
Notable Features
Ex-Seabourn; 2021 hull stretch; all-suite; intimate 212-guest capacity
Primary Regions
Caribbean, Europe, New England & Canada, Panama Canal
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Classic Suite 277 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Suite 277 sq ft ~43 sq ft No
Owner's Suite 575 sq ft ~86 sq ft No

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Star Pride

Star Class (luxury motor yacht)
Built 1988
Refurb 2021
212 pax

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Length
440 ft / 134 m
Tonnage
9,975 GRT
Width
63 ft / 19 m
Staterooms
106
Crew
140
Pax:Crew
1.51
Notable Features
Ex-Seabourn; 2021 hull stretch; deployed to exotic & off-the-beaten-path destinations
Primary Regions
Greek Isles, Black Sea, Japan, Exotic Voyages
Cabin Category Size (sq ft / m2) Balcony Butler Service
Classic Suite 277 sq ft N/A No
Deluxe Suite 277 sq ft ~43 sq ft No
Owner's Suite 575 sq ft ~86 sq ft No

Data Sources & Disclaimer

Ship specifications, cabin categories, and dining information on this page were compiled from cruise line official websites,
CruiseCritic.com,
the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising,
Seatrade Cruise News,
and other publicly available industry sources. All data is provided for general reference only.

Cruise line offerings, ship specifications, pricing, and dining programs change frequently — always verify current information directly with the cruise line before booking.

Food Friends & Travel makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this data.

Last reviewed: March 2026

Expedition Cruise Lines

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