Small-Ship Sailing & Cruise Tours

Small-ship sailing and cruise tours exist as a unique hybrid between a traditional cruise vacation and your typical guided tour adventure. The more intimate-sized vessel translates to more intimate ports, visiting places a larger ship could never dream of docking. Likewise, the comfort and charm of traveling by ship instills an extra air of adventure compared to conventional tours. When it comes to real-world examples, G Adventure’s marine tours are at the top of the list.

Not Your Traditional Cruise

G Adventures’ Marine tours stand out because they’re built around small ships, deeper access and real connection — not traditional cruising. These trips utilize intimate yachts, catamarans and riverboats instead of large cruise liners, translating to a score of benefits.

Why You Should Choose G Adventures Marine Tours:

• Small Ships, Small Groups – Sharing the ship with fewer travellers translates to a much more personal experience.
• Go Where the Big Ships Can’t – Smaller vessels dock at remote islands, hidden coves and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• Closer-to-Nature Experiences – Whether it’s the wildlife of the Galápagos, remote shore banks of the Amazon or pristine coastlines scattered throughout the Greek Isles, the focus is on getting up close to environments you couldn’t experience from land.
• More Flexibility & Freedom – Itineraries are less rigid than big cruises, allowing for spontaneous stops, local exploration and a more relaxed pace.
• “Unpack Once” Travel – Your ship moves with you, so you explore multiple destinations without having to constantly pack and unpack at new hotels.
• Connection to Local Culture – Shore excursions and small-group travel make it easier to engage with local communities in a meaningful way.

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Those aren’t the only benefits in the mix: For a limited time, when you book through our travel agency, you can save 15% on select small-ship sailing & cruise tours. Pair that with the wealth of tips and recommendations that our travel agents can provide — not to mention the peace of mind from having a pro handle all the planning and logistics — and you’re all set for an especially rewarding journey.

Our travel professionals agree:

“G Adventures Marine tours thread the needle between cruise and guided tour perfectly; you really are getting the best of both worlds with their itineraries. It’s hard to overstate how the intimacy of their ships elevates your travels. It means sunrise from open decks, local flavours in hidden harbours and stories shared with a tight-knit group of fellow travellers who quickly feel like friends.”

Featured Sailings:

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9-Night Galápagos — Central, South & East Islands

Yolita
October 10-19, 2026, with additional departures available

Quito, Ecuador; North Seymour Island, Galápagos Islands; San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos Islands; Española Island, Galápagos Islands; Santa Fe Island, Galápagos Islands; South Plaza Island, Galápagos Islands; Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands; Floreana Island, Galápagos Islands; Baltra / Black Turtle Cove, Galápagos Islands; Quito, Ecuador

Starting from $8,193 per person  

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8-Night Amazon Riverboat Adventure in Depth

Amatista (Amazon Riverboat)
December 5-13, 2026, with additional departures available

Lima, Peru; Iquitos, Peru; Amazon River / Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru; Nauta, Peru; Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru; Iquitos, Peru; Lima, Peru

Starting from $4,207 per person

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9-Night Sailing Greece – Santorini to Santorini

Intimate 57-ft Sailing Yacht
August 10-19, 2026

Santorini, Greece; Ios, Greece; Small Cyclades, Greece; Naxos, Greece; Mykonos, Greece; Syros, Greece; Paros, Greece; Sifnos, Greece; Folegandros, Greece; Santorini, Greece

Starting from $2,617 per person

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6-Night Maldives Dhoni Explorer

Sea Farer (a traditional dhoni boat)
December 27, 2026 - January 2, 2027

Malé, Maldives; South Malé Atoll, Maldives; Felidhu Atoll, Maldives; Fulidhoo Island, Maldives; Bodu Mora Island, Maldives; South Malé Atoll, Maldives; Malé, Maldives

Starting from $3,034 per person

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