The Small Cruise Ship Collection - Hereford

Maria Mezes

We've put a review on Katarina Lines website stating how fantastic the cruise, type of ship, places visited, amount of guests, staff & crew etc were. There's not much more to add.
This was the most enjoyable week of our 2 month European trip.

Jamie Kennedy

This was our third cruise, and the best. The crew were awesome and made our trip very memorable. Our chef was excellent ! 3 meals a day of Turkish cuisine, that nobody wanted to miss. Lots of fruit, vegetables and protein. With swimming and shore excursions everyday , we actually lost some weight. Our ship, the Fortuna, was great and comfortable.
We will be returning for another Turkish Gulet cruise in the future.

Flora McCallum

The whole experience was magical. The coordination of the transport to and from the Heritage Explorer was smoothly done and the helicopter ride was a real treat. The crew were very welcoming and managed to make us feel as if we were the only passengers they’d come across for months. There were plenty of opportunities to land and walk and learn so much about the Fjordland from the incredibly knowledgeable Lyn and Tamsin. The skipperJamie, was approachable and the food, prepared by Juanita, was delicious. Maya took good care of us too. We were very fortunate with the weather with lots of sunshine. I feel it was a real privilege to have had the opportunity to do the trip.

Philip Von Ruden

Wonderful accommodations and ship's staff. Everyone was very friendly. Though we didn't sail on the scheduled itinerary the alternate itinerary was very enjoyable and the excursions were fun and enlightening.

Colin Hockley

Immensely enjoyed our first ever cruise from Dubrovnik to Split, exploring some of the many islands on the way. MS Lastavica was a lovely ship, only a couple of years old with a crew who were friendly and helpful. Sleeping just 36 passengers we were lucky to share and make friends with some great people, mostly from Australia and USA. Our cruise manager Nicos, could not have been more helpful even to the extent of going out of his way to buy English breakfast tea when my partner said she was having withdrawal symptoms! The walking tours of Dubrovnik and Split were fascinating even though my partner & I were obviously the only people in the world not to have seen Game of Thrones! If we ever decide to cruise again, forget sharing with 5000 people you may never see twice, this is the way to go. A small ship with the opportunity of making great friends and great memories.

Gwen Cleave

We had the most enjoyable time on the cruise. Our tour person, Irena, and the crew were magnificent. They went out of their way to make sure all of the passengers were well taken care of. I am not sure I can express my gratitude enough. Thank you.

Gail Hickman

Our cruise on the yacht Futura was just amazing. The staff demonstrated exemplary service, and the food was delicious. We visited many beautiful Croatian villages, with onshore tours, and had lots of opportunity to swim in protected little coves. Our cruise director was knowledgeable and attentive to each individual's needs. Importantly, everything about the Futura is Croatian, and they are keen to help the local economies of the small villages they visit. One of the highlights of this wonderful holiday was swimming in the clear, warm water of the Adriatic Sea.

Mark Ambridge

We had a wonderful time in Quito and the Rainforest on the Manatee, and overall, the experience was truly memorable. The guides, from taxi drivers to rainforest and Manatee staff, were outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and instrumental in making our Amazon adventure both exciting and educational.

That said, I wanted to provide some feedback on the description of the trip as a "cruise." Due to low water levels, much of the time was spent in motorized canoes rather than cruising on the Manatee itself. While we understand this is beyond anyone's control, the long journeys in the canoes—such as the 5-hour round trip to see Peru/Pink Dolphins—made it difficult to relax or enjoy conversations during these transfers.

The low water levels also meant the Manatee itself often couldn't navigate the Napo River as described, which impacted the onboard experience. Knowing these conditions have persisted for several years, I feel the reliance on canoe trips should be emphasized more clearly in the trip description for future travelers.

On a positive note, the service throughout was exceptional, and the people we encountered were a real highlight of the journey. Despite the challenges, we appreciated the effort and dedication of everyone involved.

Regarding accommodation, while the Patio Andaluz hotel was serviceable, I wouldn’t recommend it due to its layout and dated facilities. In contrast, the Plaza Grande was exceptional and a much better choice for comfort and quality.

Thank you for organising this adventure. Please do pass on my thanks to your team and the guides for making our Amazon experience unforgettable.