Small Luxury Ships
Unpack once. Adventure more. Wherever you decide to explore, count on Backroads to select a small luxury ocean or river ship—featuring stylish private staterooms with panoramic views, as well as expansive outdoor decks and inviting areas to relax with fellow guests. Enjoy gourmet meals on ship or try a hidden gem eatery onshore. Plan your next day’s ride or walk, taking in the unfolding story as you wind through the heart of the region. Our small luxury ships offer access to remote ports and landscapes for true immersion in your surroundings.
CRUISE IN STYLE
Wind your way through a region on a deluxe floating hotel featuring stylish private staterooms and expansive outdoor decks.
AmaWaterways
Award-winning AmaWaterways is acclaimed for its luxurious river cruise ships featuring elegant and spacious staterooms, expansive outdoor decks, panoramic windows and attentive personal service. 100-194 passengers.
Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine Rivers
Ponant
For over 30 years, French-owned, award-winning Ponant has delighted travelers with luxurious sailing experiences that make you feel like you’re journeying on your own private yacht. 180-260 passengers.
Go Galapagos by KleinTours
Go Galapagos brings more than 30 years of experience to its expedition cruises in the Galápagos Islands. Sail comfortably from one island to the next with the opportunity to witness marine life up close. 100 passengers.
Silversea
Silversea’s small luxury ships are designed for those who delight in the thrill of discovery while indulging mind and body in the most lavish surroundings imaginable.
OUR SMALL LUXURY SHIPS OFFER...
- Access to remote ports and true immersion in your surroundings
- Impeccable and personalized service from the ship crew and Backroads leaders
- Private cocktail and wine receptions or tastings that spotlight regional favorites
- Delicious onboard dining with wine included
- Full access to all ship amenities
- All onboard and onshore gratuities throughout your trip are taken care of by Backroads (Backroads leader tips not included)
- You get so much more—the full Backroads itinerary plus all ship meals and standard excursions
We have done over 25 active vacations and this was one of the best. We weren’t sure that a river ship was for us as we are not cruise enthusiasts. We loved the ship and our stateroom. The AmaWaterways service was excellent throughout.
Backroads was an amazing experience. Our trip far exceeded our expectations—and was literally, the trip of a lifetime.