From wildlife viewing in the remote polar regions to magical sunsets in the South Pacific, these ships offer unforgettable voyages.

I used to think cruising wasn’t for me. The thought of towering mega-ships and endless crowds made me hesitant to give it a try. But all that changed with one life-altering trip around the Adriatic.

A small ship changes the geometry of a cruise. Where a large vessel turns an itinerary into a series of port stops between days at sea, a small ship makes the journey itself part of the destination.

As interest in small-ship expedition cruise travel continues to grow—particularly in polar and warmer weather destinations—AdventureSmith Explorations reports there are new ships, trips and ...