A quick side-by-side look at the ships in our collection, to help you shortlist before reading each ship in full. Cabin styles and itinerary lengths are drawn from current Palace Tours listings; confirm the exact details for your dates with Palace Tours.
| Ship | Where it sails | Style | Cabins | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Douro Cruiser | Douro, Portugal | River ship | Categories A–D; Main Deck panorama window, Upper Deck step-out balcony | 5–7 nights (Porto round trip) |
| Spirit of Chartwell | Douro, Portugal | Smaller, intimate river ship | A smaller vessel for shorter escapes | Short escapes (a few nights) |
| Endemic | Galápagos, Ecuador | Expedition catamaran | King cabins and a King Suite | 4–8 days |
| Elite | Galápagos, Ecuador | Expedition catamaran | Suites with panoramic windows and a private balcony | |
| Eminence | Galápagos, Ecuador (from April 2027) | Expedition catamaran with elevator and spa | Golden Suites with balconies; Panorama Suites with private jacuzzi; Lofts | |
| Grand Ocean Spray | Galápagos, Ecuador (from October 2026) | Expedition catamaran | Eight identical balcony suites | |
| Monique | Galápagos, Ecuador | Hybrid expedition catamaran | Eight Golden Staterooms with picture windows | |
| MS Cruce Rio | Moselle; Netherlands & Belgium | River ship | Categories A–C; Lower Deck fixed window, Middle Deck opening panorama, Upper Deck French balcony | 7 nights (Düsseldorf round trip) |
How to read the table
Start with where it sails — the destination shapes the whole trip. Then look at style: a river ship is about cities and scenery along the water, while a Galápagos catamaran is about wildlife and daily landings. Finally compare cabins and length against how you like to travel.
Ready to go deeper? Read each ship in full, then use our guide to choosing your ship. When you have a shortlist, Palace Tours can confirm availability and pricing for your dates.