Expedition Cruising
Expedition cruises offer visits to out of the way destinations, which are off the beaten tourist track. Accompanied by an Expedition Team many landings ashore will be made by Zodiac landing craft and will appeal to the more adventurous and those who enjoy the natural world.
There are some experiences which words cannot adequately describe such as standing on a crest of an age old glacier, seeing a whale gracefully breach above the sea’s surface, watching a grizzly hunt for spawning salmon in the gushing Alaskan waters or stepping foot on remote tropical islands which are unscathed by the modern world – all this and much more is achievable during one of our expedition cruises which vary from a ‘usual’ cruise in that the itinerary is less defined. Although we set sail with an itinerary, it is the unscheduled events that often become the highlight of the journey and the places visited and the order in which this is achieved will vary depending on wildlife sightings and diversions such as following a whale that may appear at anytime.
For those who enjoy seeing and learning about the wonders of nature, be it birds, mammals, marine life, geology or botany, these cruises offer the perfect environment. In place of the customary Cruise Director and entertainment staff, our expedition cruises are managed by an Expedition Team; a well qualified team of naturalists who travel ashore with you and also provide informative talks onboard. These hand-picked experts are naturalists, historians and ecologists who will share their knowledge and enthusiasm during forays ashore and whilst onboard. They will supervise the daily programme and hold talks and briefings throughout the cruise. The expedition teams have one aim, to make your trip as enjoyable, relaxing and informative as possible.
Natural Wonders of the Amazon & Galapagos
An extraordinary river cruise through Ecuadorian Amazonia aboard the MV Anakonda combined with an island hopping cruise through the Galapagos aboard the Isabela II
Anakonda & Isabela II
Itinerary at a glance
- Quito / Coca / Yasuni National Park / Galpagos / Santiago Island / Chinese Hat Islet / Genovesa Island / santa Fe ISland / Santa Cruz Island / Baltra
Antarctica – Land of Heroes 2022
An expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Puerto Madryn / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Secret World of Two Oceans
Discover the Natural Wonders of Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica including a transit of the Panama Canal aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Cartagena / San Blas Islands / Panama Canal / Panama City / Bahia Solano / Utria National Park / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfo Dulce / Corcovado / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
Secret World of Two Oceans
Discover the Natural Wonders of Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica including a transit of the Panama Canal aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Cartagena / San Blas Islands / Panama Canal / Panama City / Bahia Solano / Utria National Park / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfo Dulce / Corcovado / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
Ancient & Natural Wonders of Central America
A voyage linking the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean including a transit of the Panama Canal aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Cartagena / San Blas Islands / Panama Canal / Panama City / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfo Dulce / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Playa del Coco / Granada / Leon / La Union / Acajutla / Perto Quetzal / Antigua
Central American Odyssey
A voyage from Guatemala to Costa Rica including El Salvador & Nicaragua aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Guatemala City / Antigua / Acajutla / La Union / Leon / Granada / Playa del Coco / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
Panama Canal, Corals & Cultures
A voyage from Costa Rica including Panama, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala & Belize aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- San Jose / Puerto Caldera / Manuel Antonio National Park / Golfo Dulce / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Panama City / Panama Canal / Bocas de Toro / Puerto Limon/ Isla de Providencia / Isla Guanaja / Livingston / Belize City / Grand Cayman
In the Wake of Shackleton
Discover the Wonders of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / The Southern Ocean / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / The Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Natural Wonders of Antarctica & the Falkland Islands
An expedition to the Great White Continent aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / The Drake Passage / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / Falkland Islands / Buenos Aires
Chilean Fjords & the Falkland Islands
Discover the wonders & wildlife of Chile and the Falkland Islands aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
From Cape to Cape
An epic voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Tristan da Cunha aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Cape Horn / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / Tristan da Cunha / Cape Town & Cape Point
Bird Islands
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Plymouth / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Calf of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Handa / Westray / Papa Westray / Fair Isle / Inverness
Tour at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Natural Wonders of the Amazon & Galapagos | 707 NovemberNov 2022 | Anakonda & Isabela II | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Quito / Coca / Yasuni National Park / Galpagos / Santiago Island / Chinese Hat Islet / Genovesa Island / santa Fe ISland / Santa Cruz Island / Baltra
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| Antarctica – Land of Heroes 2022 | 2929 NovemberNov 2022 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Puerto Madryn / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
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| Secret World of Two Oceans | 303 JanuaryJan 2023 | Serenissima | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Cartagena / San Blas Islands / Panama Canal / Panama City / Bahia Solano / Utria National Park / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfo Dulce / Corcovado / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
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| Secret World of Two Oceans | 1515 JanuaryJan 2023 | Serenissima | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Cartagena / San Blas Islands / Panama Canal / Panama City / Bahia Solano / Utria National Park / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfo Dulce / Corcovado / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
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| Ancient & Natural Wonders of Central America | 2929 JanuaryJan 2023 | Serenissima | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Cartagena / San Blas Islands / Panama Canal / Panama City / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfo Dulce / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Playa del Coco / Granada / Leon / La Union / Acajutla / Perto Quetzal / Antigua
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| Central American Odyssey | 1212 FebruaryFeb 2023 | Serenissima | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Guatemala City / Antigua / Acajutla / La Union / Leon / Granada / Playa del Coco / Manuel Antonio National Park / Curu National Park / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
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| Panama Canal, Corals & Cultures | 2222 FebruaryFeb 2023 | Serenissima | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
San Jose / Puerto Caldera / Manuel Antonio National Park / Golfo Dulce / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Panama City / Panama Canal / Bocas de Toro / Puerto Limon/ Isla de Providencia / Isla Guanaja / Livingston / Belize City / Grand Cayman
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| In the Wake of Shackleton | 2626 FebruaryFeb 2023 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / The Southern Ocean / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / The Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos
Aires
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| Natural Wonders of Antarctica & the Falkland Islands | 2727 FebruaryFeb 2023 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / The Drake Passage / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / Falkland Islands / Buenos Aires
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| Chilean Fjords & the Falkland Islands | 101 MarchMar 2023 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
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| From Cape to Cape | 1616 MarchMar 2023 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Cape Horn / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / Tristan da Cunha / Cape Town & Cape Point
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| Bird Islands | 2828 AprilApr 2023 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Plymouth / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Calf of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Handa / Westray / Papa Westray / Fair Isle / Inverness
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