Move over bingo night and boring ports of call — adventure cruising is here.
Love the idea of a cruise but don't want to sacrifice flexibility or experience? We've taken all the best parts of traveling by ship (ease of transit, a friendly crew and jaw-dropping views) and made them a little bit more... Intrepid. Think: going where the mega-ships can't to enjoy secluded beaches in the Galapagos or getting paired up with local guides who steer you toward the best fresh seafood in Croatia. With small vessels and less than 50 passengers, bonding with your fellow travelers is never overwhelming. A shared love of travel and a curious spirit is all you need for an adventure cruise, no matter what age you are (or feel).
Small ship cruises by region
Our small ship Adventure Cruising tours
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Travel to the Galapagos Islands and sail around the central eastern islands, witnessing...
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Sail the aquamarine waters of the Galapagos’s central southern islands taking in...
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Join a small ship cruising adventure to Croatia. Voyage along the Dalmatian coast,...
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Spend 10 unforgettable days on board the Grand Daphne, discovering the central islands...
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Take a small-ship cruising adventure in Croatia from Split to Dubrovnik. Voyage along...
Tailor-Made trips
Take four or more on an exclusive trip and tailor your itinerary
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Take an active 10-day adventure cruise though the Galapagos Islands, from Isla Santa...
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Travel to the Galapagos Islands from Quito and embark on a sailing adventure around...
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Explore the best of the otherworldly Galapagos Islands on this 10-day tour that takes...
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Embark on an immersive Adventure Cruise through the Galapagos Islands and experience...
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Discover the treasures of the northern Galapagos Islands on this cruise, including Isla...
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Take to the water and explore the beautiful Galapagos Islands. See huge populations of...
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Explore the beautiful Galapagos Islands. See huge populations of animals and experience...
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Explore the Islands of the Galapagos on this startling adventure that highlights the...
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Explore the central islands of the Galapagos on this startling adventure that...
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This Galapagos adventure cruise is the perfect way to explore the islands of Isabella,...
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Travel to Ecuador and join a 13-day Intrepid journey in the Galapagos’. Visit Isla...
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Hop aboard the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz for a wildlife-filled 8-day adventure around the...
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See the best of the Galapagos Islands on this action-packed adventure cruise, touring...
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Discover the bizarre and the beautiful on this 17-day cruising tour of the Galapagos...
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Come face-to-face with the extraordinary central islands of the Galapagos on an 8-day...
The perks of cruising in your 50s & 60s with Intrepid
FAQs
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
Intrepid adventures are for travelers with a yearning to get off the beaten track. Whether you're traveling solo, with a group of friends, or are aged 18 or 70, there is an Intrepid adventure to suit your interests and comfort level. Each Intrepid adventure has a physical and cultural grading to help you decide if the trip is right for you. No special skills are required for most adventures, just a sense of adventure and a curiosity about the world. Even on our camping adventures, no previous experience is required; our tents are easy to set up, even for first-time campers.
For the majority of our trips the minimum age is 15. An adult must accompany all children under the age of 18. Our Overland Adventures have a minimum age of 18. Younger children can join us on our Family trips and Short Break Adventures, but check each trip for its minimum age, which is located on the trip’s overview page on the website. Most of our trips don’t have a maximum age limit, but a Self-Assessment Form is required for all passengers 70 years and over.
This is the beauty of the Intrepid style of travel: many of our travelers join because they are traveling solo and want to meet and share experiences with like-minded people. If you’re traveling solo, it is possible to share a twin share cabin with another passenger of the same gender, depending on availability. On all of our itineraries operated by Variety Cruises, you will need to pay the single passenger price, but you will get a cabin for your own use.
It’s important to be aware that none of the ships have lifts, and moving between decks will involve climbing fairly steep stairways. To disembark the ship in port, you will need to walk down a narrow gangway lowered to the dock. All ships are small enough that they can usually dock at all ports, but it is sometimes necessary to use a Zodiac boat or dinghy to get to small islets, coves and prime snorkelling spots. You will need to be comfortable climbing in and out of one during wet and dry landings.
The amount of time you spend ashore at each stop will vary depending on the stop and each individual itinerary. It is not always possible to give accurate arrival and departure times from each port. Traveling on a small ship means we are more affected by changes to the winds and tides. If conditions are in our favor we may make excellent time and arrive in port earlier than expected. But if conditions are against us, it may take longer to reach our next stop. One of the charms of small ship cruising is letting nature be part of your journey.
With itineraries operated by Intrepid, we include: a minimum of two meals daily, activities and land excursions (as per the itinerary), Comfortable accommodation on the boat, all port fees, services of local tour leaders, airport arrival transfer, drinking water, 24-hour coffee station with fruit and snacks, and snorkeling equipment. Some trips have kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available for use.
With itineraries operated by Variety Cruises, we include a minimum of two meals daily, comfortable accommodation on the boat, all port fees, services of a cruise coordinator, drinking water, a 24-hour coffee station with fruit and snacks, and snorkeling equipment. Some trips have kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available for use. All onshore activities are optional and are an additional cost that is paid on board.
Whether you’re traveling alone or with a partner, our trips have a set itinerary. But within that, there’s time set aside for your own exploration (if you want to – no pressure). Depending on how you're feeling, you may want to have some downtime, ask your guide for a few tips, then head out alone, or hang out with the group and see where the day takes you.