Small Cruise Ship Collection Reviews 134

This was a very well organised cruise, with all of the excursions included.
Nathan, the cruise director went out of his way to make sure that everything went smoothly.
The rest of the team also made sure that we were fully informed and took great care of us.

MALDIVES SNORKELING CRUISE – VERY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE. The cruise itinerary was reduced by half of the one described in the brochure while the weather has been nice and sunny during the full cruise. Small Cruise Ship reminded that it is clearly mentioned in their brochure that the itinerary is subject to change.

We did not go to Ari Atoll which was the highlight of this snorkeling tour for the whale sharks and manta rays which are commonly found in this atoll. At the same time, all excursion centers in Male island and other inhabited islands kept on sending tourists to Ari Atoll to this atoll for daily snorkeling cruise tours for about 100 USD.

Instead, We have spent 5 days (out of the 6 days cruise) in the same place (Vaavu atoll – 50 km south of Male) repeating a similar snorkeling program on similar reefs every day. The snorkeling highlights of this reduced cruise were the Sting rays point and Nurse sharks point where the fishes are attracted by baits to entertain a crowd of tourists in the middle of numerous boats. This snorkeling program could have been done in a one day tour with any excursion center from Male island for another 100 USD.

The Small Cruise Ship Collection arranged an Antarctic Cruise for me. It was a spectacularly good trip. They arranged the cruise, the flights, the hotels, even the transfers to and from the airport. Everything was absolutely to my brief and they came in under the budget I had given the, The service was excellent. They are a pleasure to contact and I would thoroughly recommend them.

nice Discovery but moving from the boat to the zodiacal is with big well not easy
also 2 excursions had to be paid an extra 170 euros !!!

Very responsive to any requests and help us put together a fantastic trip to Antarctica with address ons to either end of the trip.

It was really good. We were pampered -- with superb food and other services ... We swam in crystal-clear waters ... We walked throughout beautiful towns ... We learned a great deal.

I can thoroughly recommend this company who have put together a first class small cruise experience which would be suitable for anyone and everyone. We sailed from the beautiful port of Split, island hopping down to Dubrovnic through stunning scenery and in total luxury - what is not to enjoy and we absolutely loved it!

I have just returned from the most fabulous trip to the remoter areas of Indonesia on Heritage Adventurer. WOW, what a very special trip - snorkelling with whale sharks, walking with Komodo Dragons, Birds of Paradise and mingling with Tribes. The kayaking was fabulous too, as was Heritage Adventurer, The Ship, which was run with great efficiency, precision and concern for customer enjoyment.

Caroline and Powell, whom I was dealing with at The Small Cruise Ship Collection, couldn't have been more helpful and responsive offering the best customer service, a rare treat these days.

I cannot recommend this Company or this trip enough. Thank you so much. I am already looking forward to my next Expedition Cruise which I will be booking through The Small Cruise Ship Collection.

Very easy to deal with travel agent and very helpful. The trip was wonderful and the small cruise was a great way to see Croatia. Transfers all sorted would recommend to others

The size of the ship was perfect for our group. We had 35 people and we had a ship with 18 cabins cruising through South Croatia. The staff was absolutely amazing. From our cruise director, Katarina to our bartenders, Ela and Marino. The chefs that made such delicious meals and the crew that took us to the most amazing locations. Everyone was so informative.We had so much fun.

What a fantastic holiday! From the moment we were greeted at the ship we were made to feel so welcome. The other guests were great and we made some friends for life. The crew are great - everyone is so helpful. Tony, the guest manager, is helpful (and very funny although not sure he realises it :) ) The ship is great - cabins not a bad size, lots of storage. Nice little touches such as providing sun cream, sickness tablets and snorkels. We had a couple of windy days and one re-route due to the weather but the islands are gorgeous. Lots of swim stops included. Food is lovely on the ship and Greek dancers were onboard one evening. We will definitely do another - loved every minute!

Our 3rd holiday on the Fortuna gullet and as excellent as the past 2. The gullet was beautiful.
Outstanding crew, Captain Levant was a great leader, the food was wonderful and varied. The tour circuit was interesting and the inlets and bays visited were stunningly beautiful. Accommodation comfortable and well appointed.

The staff and crew made the cruise great. Only negative comment was the air conditioning could not keep up with the heat of the week

We enjoyed the experience of cruising around Svalbard. The landscape is beautiful in a stark, sculptural way and the wildlife is sparse but unique. The Serenissima ship was rather tired and not really big enough to accommodate 100 people. Mealtimes were a scramble and facilities on board were limited. However, the guides were great, well organised and able to manage the challenges of poor weather and guest safety with grace and common sense.

Katarina Lines ship MV Majestic was spacious, comfortable and provided an excellent mode of transport for the 34 guests on board cruising around several scenic Croatian islands for 7 days. The cabin was more than adequate for our needs with twin beds and a fairly roomy EnSuite washroom, toilet & shower facility. The catering on board was excellent and the daily 3 course lunch was more than sufficient. The daily opportunity(s) to swim and snorkel in secluded bays was a highlight and very refreshing with plenty of time devoted to leisure followed by a different town or village to visit each evening. Overall a very enjoyable trip such that we have already booked again for next year.

The cruise was great!!!
The team was incredibly accommodating.
I'd like to single Ivan Rodic as outstanding. He insured we were well taken care of. He gave great insight into our destinations and paid particular attention to our comfort. His suggestions and knowledge of the restaurants and sites in towns was fantastic.
Again it was a great voyage.

I shared this trip with my sister; we had an amazing vacation. I strongly recommend the Company: they are serious, professional, and the customer service is excellent. I was booking from Argentina, my card was consistently rejected, so Beth called me on my mobile and helped me solve this issue. The cruise offered a perfect balance of relaxation, cultural exploration, and social interaction. Everything was excellent: from the quality and variety of food (they cater for vegetarians), the cleanliness of the ship and cabin, the well-organized itineraries, the chosen towns to visit, to the spots to stop for a swim.
The Captain, the Cruise Manager, and the crew were friendly and helpful.

This company made our get-a-way EXCEPTIONAL! I knew this trip would be special, but these guys took it to next level. We chartered the MS Swallow and cruised with 34 good friends from Dubrovnik to Split. The staff worked so hard yet always had a smile on their faces. so friendly! Food was delicious. And the swim stops - man do I miss them! Book with this company and expect the adventure of a lifetime... you will not be sorry!

We had an amazing holiday, largely thanks to the crew of the Donna Marisa who were helpful and friendly at all times. We felt in very capable hands.

At home now and wishing we were still away!

Excellent experience with booking our 8 day trip on the Donna Marisa