South East Asia

Small Ship Cruises & Expeditions

South East Asia

Experience One of the Most Varied & Exciting Adventures in the World

Immerse yourself in the unique charm of South East Asia by embarking on a small ship cruise. Experience 2,000 years of history, bustling local markets, and exquisite cuisine. Highlights include a Mekong River expedition through Vietnam and Cambodia, or the Upper Mekong through Laos and China. Visit Yangon with its colonial architecture and glittering pagodas, Phuket’s idyllic beaches and dramatic limestone karsts, and Koh Samui’s serene beaches and wellness spas. Discover Nha Trang’s diving spots, Chan May’s imperial past and beautiful landscapes, and Ha Long Bay’s stunning limestone islands, best explored by junk boat or sea kayak.

South East Asia Highlights

Benefits of Booking with Wild Earth Travel

Wild Earth Travel is owned and operated by expedition leaders with over 30 years' experience voyaging, leading and creating expeditions all over the globe.

• We Are Travellers. Our team of small ship cruise specialists is very well travelled. We have led small ship cruises all over the world and experienced the most unique and fascinating corners of the planet, and we love sharing our experiences with you!

• Unbiased Advice. Our team are all passionate expedition and small cruise ship travellers, and our knowledge and stories come from our own personal experiences, which we then use to match you with the best small ship options for you.

• Largest Choice Providers. Our collection of small ship cruises is constantly growing, we now feature over 1200 cruises aboard more than 80 small ships. Our insider knowledge of the industry means there is barely a ship or a destination worldwide that we haven't experienced.

• Convenience Matters. We offer you the ability to pay in the original currency of the ship operator, meaning that you won't pay more in currency buffers. You can be assured that you are in safe hands as our team of specialists guide you through the entire booking process.

• Personalised Service. As you prepare for your cruise, we will be in touch to ensure you have everything you need, from packing lists and suggested reading lists to pre- and post- transfers and accommodation. For some cruises, there may be the option to add on extra activities.

• We know this region! Our knowledge and stories of South East Asia come from our own personal experiences, which we use to connect you with the cruise to best suit your travel desires.

Featured South East Asia Cruises

Below is a selection of the expedition cruises we offer in South East Asia. Our collection ranges from 7 to 21 days, and from adventure and expedition to luxury-style ships.

Asia / Southeast Asia

Passage through the Philippines - A Voyage from Taiwan to Malaysia

16 days from
£625 GBP per day
  • Southeast Asia Luxury Small Ship CruiseLuxury Small Ship Cruise
  • Passage through the Philippines - A Voyage from Taiwan to Malaysia in Southeast Asia: ship
  • Next departure on June 16, 2026
Asia / Southeast Asia

Classic Mekong River Cruise

8 days from
$753 AUD per day
Asia / Southeast Asia

Island Trails of the Philippines - A Cruise From Keelung to Manila

19 days from
$774 AUD per day
Asia / Southeast Asia

From Singapore to Hong Kong - Luxury Adventure in Vietnam and Thailand

16 days from
$1,082 AUD per day
  • Southeast Asia Luxury Small Ship CruiseLuxury Small Ship Cruise
  • From Singapore to Hong Kong - Luxury Adventure in Vietnam and Thailand in Southeast Asia: ship
  • Next departure on Feb. 22, 2026
Asia / Southeast Asia

Best of Laos and Northern Thailand - River and Land Tour

17 days from
$850 AUD per day
Asia / Southeast Asia

The Laos Mekong - Southeast Asia River Cruise

11 days from
$739 AUD per day

If you'd like to learn about some of our other South East Asia itineraries, please contact us. You may also be interested other Asia cruising destinations including Japan, Indonesia or India.

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