Set sail on an immersive small-ship cruise experience. On Imaginative Traveller’s Adventure Cruises, you’ll be part of a small group (fewer than 50 passengers) exploring ports and islands and experiencing the best of land and sea.
With fewer than 50 passengers on each adventure cruise, our groups are small enough that you can really get to know your fellow travellers, as well as the locals when you drop anchor and go ashore, providing an authentic local experience.
A personal experience
You’ll be joined on board by two passionate local leaders, who will show you around, give you lots of tips, and provide a true insight into the local way of life, while the ship’s friendly crew will make sure you have all the comforts you need to enjoy your time on board.
Reach places bigger ships can’t
Our small ships let you access all the nooks and crannies that bigger cruise ships can’t, whether that’s an abandoned ghost village on the island of Kayakoy, Dalmatia’s little coves and coastal towns, or the medley of laidback islands between Penang and Phuket.
Authentic local dining
Get to grips with the local cuisine as prepared by your onboard local chef, or head ashore and dine with the locals. You’ll have plenty of time to explore at your own leisure, giving you the perfect balance of being with a group and a bit of alone time.
Safe & Hassle Free
Travelling to far-flung places across the globe can be daunting but we're on hand, before and during your trip, to ensure that your holiday with us is smooth and hassle free. For your peace of mind we are fully bonded with ATOL and ABTOT ensuring your deposit and trip payment are secure.
Responsible Travel
The world’s an amazing place and we want to do our bit to keep it that way. That’s why we choose to travel responsibly, giving back to the communities we visit and helping to create a sustainable world for our children.
Our Adventure Cruising trips
GROUP TOUR from £1645 for 8 days
- Whether you want to revel in the atmosphere of Mykonos or relax on own your private paradise at Manganari Beach, there are plenty of opportunities to soak up the sun
- Watch the spectacular colours of Santorini’s famous sunset bathe the caldera as you enjoy an evening picnic with fellow travellers – what could be better!
- Get away of the tourist trail with a stop in Amorgos, where a striking 11th-century monastery built into a cliff offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea
GROUP TOUR from £1228 for 8 days
- Visit the stunning Kornati National Park, the biggest and most incredible collection of islands in the entire Adriatic Sea, once described by playwright George Bernard Shaw as God's special creation of 'tears, stars and breath'
- Experience the Sea Organ in Zadar, an incredible marriage of acoustical engineering and historical art – with a glass of sparkling wine at sunset, no less!
- A nice, easy guided walk in Plitivice Lakes National Park is the ideal way to experience this UNESCO listed World Heritage wonder
GROUP TOUR from £2935 for 8 days
- Only a fraction of visitors to Iceland make it across to the far-flung west, and the lack of tourists make its landscapes and villages a dream to explore
- Learn about the devastating effects of a volcano eruption which rocked the Westman Islands in 1973, leaving large swaths of town buried beneath ash and lava and earning the moniker “Pompeii of the North”
- Visit the home of influential Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson and see the landscapes that inspired his epic poetry
GROUP TOUR from £1211 for 8 days
- Board a traditional vessel and sail up along the spectacular Neretva River, inland from Opuzen.
- The trip includes an excursion to Krka National Park, where you’ll get a chance to swim in secluded pools and beneath waterfalls.
- If you’re worried about long cruise days, this itinerary is a good choice. There are plenty of excursions, short walks and port stops, and the distance between islands is short.
GROUP TOUR from £1628 for 9 days
- See Krabi's wild and wacky limestone karst formations from the comfort of your small cruise ship
- Wake up each morning to the clear azure waters of the Andaman Sea, which you’re free to swim in right off the back of the boat
- Visit the iconic holiday islands of Penang, Langkawi and Phuket, but also enjoy the natural beauty of Turatao National Park and Ko Yao Yai
GROUP TOUR from £1648 for 9 days
- The ocean is your swimming pool on this adventure cruise – and what an ocean it is. The clear warm waters of the Andaman Sea are a dream to wake up to each day.
- Meet the Moken people, a seafaring ethnic group of Austronesian origin who still mostly live a semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer life, despite Thai and Burmese attempts to assimilate them into wider culture.
- Get unrivalled access to snorkelling spots around the Andaman islands from your comfortable small ship.
GROUP TOUR from £1628 for 9 days
- Wake up each morning to the clear azure waters of the Andaman Sea, which you’re free to swim in right off the back of the boat
- Spend an evening at an authentic Thai homestay, enjoying home cooked specialties of the region
- Visit the iconic holiday islands of Penang, Langkawi and Phuket, but also enjoy the natural beauty of Turatao National Park and Koh Yao Yai
GROUP TOUR from £2420 for 9 days
- Look for strange and vulnerable wildlife in the thickets of evergreen forests, from swollen-nosed proboscis monkeys to exploding ants and wild boar.
- See two different sides of Bandar Sei Begawan in Brunei with a visit to the opulent Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque followed by tea with a local in a sleepy water village.
- Learn how to craft Sarawak classic umai (marinated raw fish and shallots) and the best way to cook sago worms during a demonstration from a local cook.
GROUP TOUR from £2005 for 10 days
- Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul with insider knowledge, thanks to your local leader.
- Visit an abandoned ghost village on Gemiler Island.
- Take a Turkish cooking class with a local in Kekova.
