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.
In the Wake of the Bounty
Discover Easter Island, the Pitcairn Islands & French Polynesia on a remarkable expedition aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Santiago / Easter Island / Pitcairn Islands / Henderson Island / Gambier Islands / Tuamotu Islands / Pukapuka / Marquesas Islands / Rangiroa / Tahiti
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
Pearls of Polynesia
Island Hopping in Polynesia aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Los Angeles / Tahiti / Bora Bora / Mataiva / Manihi / Marquesas Islands / Hiva Oa / Tahuata / Fatu Hiva / Napuka Island / Raroia / Motutunga / Tahanea / Fakarava / Tahiti
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
In the Wake of the Bounty
Discover Easter Island, the Pitcairn Islands & French Polynesia on a remarkable expedition aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Santiago / Easter Island / Pitcairn Islands / Henderson Island / Gambier Islands / Tuamotu Islands / Pukapuka / Marquesas Islands / Rangiroa / Tahiti
Islands of the Indian Ocean
A voyage from Mauritius exploring Madagascar, the Seychelles & Tanzania aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe /Diego Suarez / Farqhuar / Aldabra / Kilwa Kisiwani / Zanzibar
Passage from Easter Island to the Chilean Fjords
An Epic Expedition aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Santiago / Easter Island / Islas Salas y Gomez / Juan Fernandez Islands / Valdivia / Puerto Montt / Chiloe Island / Chilean Fjords / Torres del Paine National Park / Cape Horn / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Passage through the Seychelles
Island Hopping through the beautiful Seychelles aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra / Farquhar Islands / Alphonse Islands / Amirante / Aride / Curieuse / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Mahe
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
Splendours of the Seychelles
Discover the beauty of the Seychelles from aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Amirante / Farquhar / Cosmoledo / Aldabra / Alphonse / Aride / Curieuse / Mahe
Under the Northern Lights
An expedition in Norway in search of the Northern Lights aboard the MV Quest
Quest
Itinerary at a glance
- Tromso / Andoy / Sortland / Trollfjord / Henningsvaer / Lofoten Islands / Narvik / Tromso
Patagonian Odyssey
An exploration of Patagonia & the Chilean Fjords from Ushuaia to Valparaiso aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Cape Horn / Chilean Fjords / Punta Arenas / Torres del Paine National Park. / Chiloe Island / Puerto Montt / Valdivia / Valparaiso / Santiago
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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In the Wake of the Bounty | 909 DecemberDec 2023 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Santiago / Easter Island / Pitcairn Islands / Henderson Island / Gambier Islands / Tuamotu Islands / Pukapuka / Marquesas Islands / Rangiroa / Tahiti
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Madagascar - The Eighth Continent | 1818 DecemberDec 2023 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
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Pearls of Polynesia | 2727 DecemberDec 2023 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Los Angeles / Tahiti / Bora Bora / Mataiva / Manihi / Marquesas Islands / Hiva Oa / Tahuata / Fatu Hiva / Napuka Island / Raroia / Motutunga / Tahanea / Fakarava / Tahiti
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Madagascar - The Eighth Continent | 404 JanuaryJan 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
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In the Wake of the Bounty | 808 JanuaryJan 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Santiago / Easter Island / Pitcairn Islands / Henderson Island / Gambier Islands / Tuamotu Islands / Pukapuka / Marquesas Islands / Rangiroa / Tahiti
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Islands of the Indian Ocean | 2121 JanuaryJan 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe /Diego Suarez / Farqhuar / Aldabra / Kilwa Kisiwani / Zanzibar
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Passage from Easter Island to the Chilean Fjords | 2525 JanuaryJan 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Santiago / Easter Island / Islas Salas y Gomez / Juan Fernandez Islands / Valdivia / Puerto Montt / Chiloe Island / Chilean Fjords / Torres del Paine National Park / Cape Horn / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
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Passage through the Seychelles | 404 FebruaryFeb 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra / Farquhar Islands / Alphonse Islands / Amirante / Aride / Curieuse / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Mahe
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In the Wake of Shackleton | 1515 FebruaryFeb 2024 | 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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Splendours of the Seychelles | 1616 FebruaryFeb 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mahe / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Amirante / Farquhar / Cosmoledo / Aldabra / Alphonse / Aride / Curieuse / Mahe
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Under the Northern Lights | 2121 FebruaryFeb 2024 | Quest | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Tromso / Andoy / Sortland / Trollfjord / Henningsvaer / Lofoten Islands / Narvik / Tromso
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Patagonian Odyssey | 404 MarchMar 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Cape Horn / Chilean Fjords / Punta Arenas / Torres del Paine National Park. / Chiloe Island / Puerto Montt / Valdivia / Valparaiso / Santiago
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