Some of the world’s most unique natural environments are only accessible by boat, so we have handpicked a collection of expeditionary cruises to take you there. Experience the strange world of the Galapagos where animals are in ascendency, sail through the iodine waters and lush rainforest of the magnificent Amazon, or voyage deep into the incredible white-blue world of Antarctica. Board a houseboat and meander your way through the tropical Keralan backwaters or sail a traditional dhow through Mozambique’s sugar-white Quirimbas archipelago. Travel on vessels renowned for their comfort and stability, with expert guides who will enhance your understanding of these extraordinary places as you sail to the ends of the earth on our epic adventures.
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Skip the infamous Drake Passage and FLY to Antarctica to make the most of your Antarctica holidays! Once onboard your ice-strengthened vessel explore the scenically unrivalled, hypnotically beautiful and remotest continent on Earth, in the company of naturalists, historians and scientists....Read More
For those pressed for time, here is the flagship Kimberley Ultimate Itinerary condensed into a single week voyage! This Snapshot itinerary features several Kimberley icons including the King George Falls, the Hunter River, the Prince Regent River, Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Waterfalls - all aboard one of the finest boats Australian expedition cruising has to offer....Read More
A voyage through Antarctica is one of the most exhilarating adventures on Earth. Remote, unpopulated, and spectacular, it is a wildlife paradise that lures adventurers to its vast wilderness of ice and snow – Antarctica holidays are a unique opportunity for the discerning traveller who appreciates a different experience. Lindblad Expeditions brought the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, and they remain one of the most highly respected polar outfitters best Antarctica tours that you can experience....Read More
The 16-day 'South Georgia and Antarctica: Penguin Safari' itinerary is the fastest way to visit the seldom reached South Georgia Island while also setting foot on the great white continent. Soaring mountain peaks, a staggering expanse of ice, ethereal beauty and astonishing wildlife await as you navigate this immense wilderness....Read More
A True North cruise blends adventure, exquisite luxury and expert guiding covering thousands of nautical miles aboard one of the world’s finest expedition vessels. This is not cruising in the traditional sense but rather a curated activity-based itinerary, with non-sea days planned in, offering unparalleled access to the stunning coastal environment....Read More
Join a voyage to the top of the world! Poseidon are the leading operators of North Pole expedition cruising and the only operator to reach the North Pole at 90 degrees north since no other vessel ventures this far. Their ice-breaker ship, the nuclear-powered ‘50 Years of Victory’, is the only one of its kind in the world....Read More
A superior first-class yacht with a maximum of 20 guests, and 10 guests per guide on excursion, head out to explore the Galápagos Islands onboard the M/Y Letty. All cabins offer outside views, snorkel and kayak gear is included and throughout the journey get up and close wildlife encounters and enjoy activities such as kayaking, nature walks, snorkelling, whale watching (seasonal), stargazing and more....Read More
Experiencing the Galápagos Islands on a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic expedition is an unrivalled ocean adventure. Your journey is crafted to showcase the panoramic Galapagos Archipelago and its abundant wildlife. Each day will deliver an exciting new island to discover and explore....Read More
Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life. While on your bespoke Antarctica holidays you will experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake Passage to Antarctica. Venturing below the Antarctic Circle is about more than just earning bragging rights. These are some of the best Antarctica tours as they offer a rare, precious chance to enter a unique and rarely seen world, one more isolated and colder than further north, with great swathes of pack-ice and surreal icebergs. Thread through narrow channels where scenes of ice-clad mountains, feeding whales and lively penguin colonies become lasting memories....Read More
Follow in the footsteps of the early Antarctic explorers. Antarctica holidays allow you to experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying at least one way across the Drake Passage. By undertaking of the best Antarctica tours that we offer you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unimaginable beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, where vast glaciers tumble into the sea, penguins are dwarfed by soaring peaks and humpback and minke whales feast on abundant krill....Read More
This epic voyage is one of the most iconic and popular Antarctica holidays, taking you on an incomparable journey, visiting enigmatic Sub Antarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Similar to our South Georgia and Antarctic Odyssey, this journey offers additional time offered in the Falklands~Malvinas to discover the fascinating history of the islands and to encounter the spectacular birdlife found there. Feel awed in the presence of South Georgia's king penguin colonies, some of the largest on earth. Immerse yourself in the serene grandeur of the Antarctic Peninsula as you embrace the true spirit of exploration and adventure....Read More
An Amazon River cruise is possibly the most rewarding nature expedition in the world. Journeying into the cradle of Mother Nature, enjoy endless amazing discoveries in the most biodiverse rainforest and river system on Earth, all in supreme comfort and style....Read More
Discover Svalbard and the east coast of Greenland, before concluding your voyage in Iceland. Zodiac-cruise among spectacular icebergs, spotting seabirds and keeping watch for walrus and polar bears on the ice. Visit fascinating Palaeolithic sites, and Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the remotest settlements on Earth....Read More
Embrace the spirit of expeditionary cruising on this classic polar exploration to the coveted white continent. Sail across the famed Drake Passage, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did: by sea. With a chance to Zodiac cruise through pack ice, set foot on the continent, choose from a range of adventure options and even perhaps camp under pastel polar skies, this is the quintessential Antarctic voyage for adventure lovers looking to undertake Antarctica tours from Australia....Read More
Famed for its tremendous tabular icebergs, year-round sea ice, fascinating fossils and the pivotal role in Shackleton’s Endurance expedition, the Weddell Sea offers unsurpassed opportunities for exploration. Embark on a true Antarctic expedition with these incredible Antarctica tours from Australia as we not only explore the west Antarctic Peninsula, but also attempt to venture east towards the icy perimeter of the Weddell Sea, often guarded by impenetrable pack ice and home to awe-inspiring tabular icebergs. While on your Antarctica holidays you will experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake to Antarctica....Read More
This journey showcases a world of near-endless summer daylight of Svalbard, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, arctic foxes play among wildflowers, and beluga whales rise from the sea. With extra time for exploration you’ll have time to linger longer at wildlife encounters and reach remote locations....Read More
The Amazon comprises half of the planet’s remaining rainforest and the Amazon River is the life force of this amazing ecosystem. Amazon Cruises aboard a luxury Anakonda Amazon vessel allow you to experience it in comfort and style. The five-day itinerary gives you the opportunity to get up and close to pink dolphins, giant otters, manatees, anacondas, river turtles, birds and various primate species....Read More
This Antarctic odyssey encompasses the best of the continental peninsula and South Georgia. Discover historic Stanley in the Falklands~Malvinas and stand in awe before the world’s largest king penguin colonies in South Georgia. In Antarctica, experience the serenity and grandeur of the most remote place on Earth, where penguins are moulting, whales fatten up before winter and playful seals frolic along the shoreline. These are the best Antarctica tours, commencing in South America first, and offering the opportunity for additional bespoke cultural experiences while on the journey....Read More
Shorter days in the high latitudes means darkening evening skies, so this voyage stays close to the coastlines of the Arctic Circle, skirting around the Norwegian and Greenland seas, and exploring remote islands and villages of the region. As night falls, look skywards to catch the magical northern lights....Read More
The M/Y Grace is an authentic classic adventure yacht for those seeking to explore the Galapagos in true style. M/Y Grace’s stellar past includes ownership by millionaire tycoons, royalty and stint in the British Navy. Set aboard the yacht to explore the Galapagos Islands on 7 night journeys with a maximum of 16 guests onboard....Read More
Experience unparalleled adventure and discovery on your ultimate Antarctic voyage. If you want to see it all, this is the trip for you. Be transported to enthralling subantarctic islands rich with human history and unique wildlife. Then venture into the deep south of the Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the coveted Antarctic Circle on these rare Antarctica tours from Australia. Cruise by Zodiac through vast ice-covered landscapes, visit lively penguin colonies, watch for whales and discover the rich history of this fascinating region....Read More
Until now, the Congo basin has remained off limits due to inaccessibility and a lack of infrastructure, but this brand new four-star boat changes everything! A cruise through the Congo is an exploration into a fragile world, where nature can be observed in all its immense glory, and these respectful and small group journeys are a key factor in preserving the region’s fauna, flora and indigenous cultures....Read More
In the Chilean Patagonia sail between massive blue-hued glaciers and the sharp peaks of the Andes mountains. This untamed terrain is home to fjords, channels, and islets with beaches teeming with marine wildlife, birds, and stunning natural landscapes best accessed by ship or Zodiac....Read More
Sail across shimmering seas aboard the Aqua Lares and explore the most secluded reaches of the Indian Ocean. From the granite peaks of the Seychelles to Tanzania's historic spice islands, this expedition reveals pristine coral atolls, wild marine sanctuaries, and ancient Swahili heritage. With expert naturalists, world-class dive sites, and barefoot island luxury, this is an ocean odyssey for curious travellers, snorkellers, and divers alike....Read More
Sail through Indonesia’s fabled Coral Triangle aboard Aqua Blu, tracing karst-studded bays, manta cleaning stations and lagoon-laced isles from Sorong to Wayag and back. You will snorkel and dive riotously rich reefs, kayak hidden lagoons, and wander small island villages, returning each day to refined comfort and exceptional cuisine. Dawn birding for birds of paradise and sunset beach club moments crown a journey that balances discovery, ease and style in one of the planet’s most biodiverse seas....Read More
In a week aboard Aqua Mare, you trace a volcanic necklace of crimson shores, mangrove estuaries and jet-black lava flows. You will drift past blue-footed boobies and sea-lion colonies, snorkel with sea turtles, and stand where pirates once stocked casks and stories. Impeccable service and expert guiding keep the pace effortless, so the islands’ curious wildlife, star-washed skies and Pacific horizons take centre stage....Read More
A boutique expedition aboard Aqua Lares carries you deep into Svalbard’s realm of ice, light and far-flung history. You’ll embark in Longyearbyen, tracing sheer bird cliffs, glittering fjords and drifting pack ice where polar bears hunt and walrus doze. Expert guides set the pace, tendering ashore for tundra walks and heritage sites one day, then skimming along glacier faces the next. Flexibility is the luxury, wildlife the reward, and every horizon feels newly discovered....Read More
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