Small Ship Expedition Cruising
Small ship expedition cruising is all about venturing further, seeing more, and doing more, but also enjoying great food, wine and a little pampering along the way. You’ll stay close to the coastline, which means there will be no long days spent at sea and more time spent exploring. Rise each morning to a new adventure – a remote island to explore or a sprawling reef to discover. In the evening, kick back on board with your favourite drink and a long, decadent meal.
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Your APT Expedition Team
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Zodiacs – Your Avenue to Adventure
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Access the Inaccessible
Destinations
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The Kimberley
APT knows the Kimberley better than anyone else, and our small ships give unique access to its coast and offshore islands that are full of Indigenous history, wildlife and other-worldly scenery. Experience the mind-bending Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef, see ancient rock art, and visit secluded beaches, all the while accompanied by an APT expedition team.
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Europe
Small ships take you on big adventures. Venture along the rugged coastlines of some of the most remote locations in Northern Europe. Set off across the North Atlantic Ocean to the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and the Faroe Islands where you will discover phenomenal scenery, ancient cultures and unique wildlife. Cross the Arctic Circle to witness Iceland's surreal wilderness and visit quaint yet vibrant communities in Greenland.
![Tourists in inflatable zodiac watching a whale surfacing](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/south-and-central-america/general-image-16-9/antarctica-16-9/gi-a-ant-antarctica-zodiac-tourists-whale-dsc-9036-graham-werner-apt-16-9.jpg?useCustomFunctions=1&rw=1014&w=760&h=570&cropX=127&cropY=0)
Antarctica
Discover the inimitable and untouched wilderness of Antarctica on a luxury expedition cruise. Days are spent enjoying Zodiac cruises to penguin rookeries, seal colonies or through a labyrinth of icebergs. Dramatic landscapes abound everywhere, with massive glaciers calving into the waters and mountains soaring above your ship as you pass through spectacular narrow channels.
![Coral Discoverer expedition ship](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/ships/coral-discoverer-australia/coral-discoverer-16-9/gi-a-ship-coral-discoverer-supplied-dji-0011edit-ile-des-phoques-web-16-9.jpg?useCustomFunctions=1&rw=1014&w=760&h=570&cropX=127&cropY=0)
Tasmania
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New Zealand
Enjoy 10 nights aboard Le Soleal exploring New Zealand’s highlights including wine tasting in Marlborough, Rotorua’s geothermal park, native wildlife, and movie sets from The Lord Of The Rings.
Best-in-Class Fleet
![Coral Discoverer with passengers on kayaks, Schouten Island, Tasmania](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/ships/coral-discoverer-australia/coral-discoverer-12-5/hc-a-ship-coral-discoverer-tasmania-schouten-island-passengers-on-a-kayak-supplied-web-12-5.jpg?w=555)
Coral Discoverer
![L'austral cruising through Kimberley region in Australia](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/ships/l-austral-antarctica/l-austral-12-5/hc-a-ship-l-austral-cruising-out-to-sea-filippo-vinardil-australhdpanoramic2010-v2-12-5.jpg?w=555)
L'Austral
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Le Jacques Cartier
![La Laperouse Ship Cruising the Kimberley](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/ships/le-laperouse-europe/le-laperouse-12-5/hc-a-ship-le-laperouse-au-dji-0050-r120719-darwin-kimberley-emblematiqueponant-nick-rains-12x5.jpg?w=555)
Le Laperouse
![La Pinta Ship External View](/-/media/travelmarvel-responsive-website/ships/la-pinta/hc-t-ship-yacht-la-pinta-galapagos-1-supplied-12-5.jpg?w=555)
La Pinta
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Le Soleal
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Seabourn Venture
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Seabourn Pursuit
Explore More
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Land Journeys
![APT Solara Ostara cruising down the Danube River with parliament building in the background](/-/media/apt-responsive-website/ships/solara-ostara/solara-ostara-12-5/hc-a-eu-new-ship-render-studiopiper_apt_rivership_europe_ext_hungarianparliament-v3.jpg?w=555)
River Cruise
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Air Tours
Aboard a privately chartered aircraft, take to the skies to experience bird's-eye views of iconic natural wonders, and have more time to explore on the ground.