Small Ship Cruises in Northern Europe

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Find authentically small Northern Europe river cruises and expeditions to Scandinavia, Scotland and beyond. Describe your dream cruise, then let our U.S.-based experts handle the planning and logistics.
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Northern Europe River Cruises & Expeditions

Discover Northern Europe off the beaten path on a small ship cruise. From the rugged fjords of Iceland and Norway to the historic rivers of England, Ireland and Scotland, AdventureSmith Explorations offers a curated selection of Northern Europe river cruises and expeditions tailored to your interests. Expert guides and intimate vessels ensure a truly immersive experience. Explore ancient ruins, vibrant cultures, charming towpath towns, local cuisine and breathtaking landscapes in unparalleled comfort and style.

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Journey along fjords on a Nordic cruise. Visit vibrant medieval cities and coastal towns on Scandinavian cruises. Or gently explore the arts, foods and traditions of England, Ireland and Scotland on Northern Europe river cruises. Why book with AdventureSmith Explorations?

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One-on-One Service

Work with a dedicated Northern Europe small ship cruises specialist to find, confirm & plan for your cruise.

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Best Cruise Selection

Choose between Nordic cruises, Scandinavian cruises and European river cruises on a diversity of ships.

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Trusted Expertise

We act as your greatest ally, both while booking small ship cruises in Northern Europe & while traveling.

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Added Value

Our breadth of small ship cruises in Europe translates into more opportunities to match you with savings.

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Where to Cruise in Europe?

Our small ship cruises in Northern Europe come in a wide range, including luxury cruises in Scandinavia, Norway small ship cruises, British Isle cruises and small ship adventures to the North Sea.

Consider your goals. Do you want to maximize wildlife or historic places? Do you prefer active or more passive exploration? Is your focus on one country or a few? Interested in northern lights cruises? Let our experts help you select and book the best small cruise ships in Europe for your interests and timeline.

Northern Europe River Cruises

Our Europe barge cruises offer gentle exploration from ships of 8-12 guests. Cruise Ireland and Scotland aboard these elegant small cruise ships in Europe, which are popular for charter cruises with themes such as family cruises, golf, fishing, horse-riding, whiskey, theater, antiques, spa treatments, or customize your own itinerary.

Long days provide ample time to explore castles, highlands, UNESCO World Heritage sites and classic rivers such as Ireland’s River Shannon and England’s River Thames.

Stone path lined by bright green shrubs & purple & yellow flowers with vines growing overhead leads to a castle on a European river cruise.

Scandinavia & Norway Small Ship Cruises

The best small ship cruises in Norway’s fjords are those that take their time and allow for off-ship exploration. Scandinavia and Norway small ship cruises offer opportunities for hiking, kayaking and skiff excursions, included in the flow of each day from your ship that acts as a basecamp.

Some Scandinavian cruises focus just on northern Norway, while others add time also exploring Svalbard or Iceland.

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