Cruise guides, tips and news
Cruise guides, destination tips and news from the Seafarer team. Read up on the Greek islands, Croatia, the Nile, the Seychelles and our other destinations before you go, find out what life is like on board a small ship, and catch up on what’s new. When you’re ready to plan, browse our destinations, sail on a mega yacht or a tall ship, explore the Nile on a river cruise, or take the whole vessel with a private charter.
More about our cruise guides
Our cruise guides draw on our team’s first-hand knowledge of the ships and destinations we offer. We have been arranging small ship cruises since 1995, and as the UK General Sales Agent for Variety Cruises we know every vessel in the fleet. If your question isn’t answered here, call our cruise team on 020 8324 3117.
![Granite rock formations and clear water at Anse Source d’Argent, a top stop on Seychelles small ship cruising routes.]()
Seychelles Cruise Guide: Islands, Wildlife and the Best Time to Visit
Plan a Seychelles cruise: the islands, from Mahé to La Digue, the wildlife you’ll meet, the best time to visit Seychelles, and life on board M/Y Pegasos.
![M/S Panorama at anchor, seen from the air]()
Quiet Greek Islands: Hidden Greece by Small Ship
Discover the quiet Greek islands large ships can’t reach, from Amorgos and Iraklia to Patmos and Koufonisia, on our Hidden Greece small ship cruise.
![Agave plants on a rocky headland above the sea, with the mountains of a Cape Verde island beyond]()
Cape Verde Islands: A Guide to All Ten Islands
How many Cape Verde islands are there, and which should you visit? A guide to all ten, from mountainous Santo Antão to the beaches of Sal and Fogo’s volcano.
![Volcanic peak rising above green vineyards on a Cape Verde island]()
Cape Verde Cruise: Island Hopping by Small Ship
Island hop around Cape Verde on a 49-guest yacht: the route, life on board M/Y Harmony V, the best time to go, and what to sort out before you fly.
![Smiling crew member holding a tray of cannoli, and a crew member with two guests on the sunny deck of a small ship cruise]()
Are Small Ship Cruises Worth It?
Are small ship cruises worth it? See what the fare includes, the quiet islands small ships reach, and how small and large ships compare on value.
![Greece cruise destination with a woman overlooking the Santorini caldera and Aegean Sea at sunset]()
Cruise Destinations: Ideas for Your Next Small Ship Holiday
Cruise destinations for every season: Greece, Croatia and Italy for summer, Cape Verde for winter sun and French Polynesia for a once-in-a-lifetime escape.
![Greek island cruises to a turquoise cove framed by a rocky sea cave on Milos, Greece]()
Variety Cruises Panorama: Life Aboard in Hidden Greece
Travel writer Marion Ainge spends seven nights on Variety Cruises Panorama in Hidden Greece, from Ikaria’s long-lived locals to a Shirley Valentine moment on Milos.
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Greece EES: What British Travellers Need to Know
Do British travellers give fingerprints under the EU’s Entry/Exit System in Greece? What Greece announced, what the EU says, and how to be ready at passport control.
![Star Flyer tall ship under full sail in the Mediterranean during a Star Flyer Cruise.]()
Star Flyer Cruise: Life Under Sail on a Tall Ship
A first-hand Star Flyer cruise review: boarding in Nice, six-course dinners, climbing to the crow’s nest, and life under full sail on a Star Clippers tall ship.
![Seychelles island hopping at Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue—granite boulders, white sand and turquoise water.]()
Seychelles Island Hopping: Best Done by Small Ship
Seychelles island hopping by small ship: Curieuse’s giant tortoises, Aride’s seabirds, La Digue and Praslin, with no ferries or hotel changes between islands.
![Nellie on the quay looking toward MS Galileo’s bow at sunset in Marina Zea during a Greek coastal cruise.]()
Greek coastal cruise: Honest Review of MS Galileo
Our guest Nellie reviews a week on MS Galileo, when strong winds turned Jewels of the Cyclades into a Peloponnese cruise: the crew, cabins, food and swim stops.
![Panoramic sunset view of Mykonos with a traditional white windmill overlooking the town and harbour]()
Variety Cruises Galileo: Small Boat Sailing in the Cyclades
Travel writer Marion Ainge falls head over heels for small boat sailing on a Variety Cruises Galileo cruise around the Cyclades, from Santorini to Syros.
