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.
Greenland & Beyond - 2025
An expedition along the Western Coast of Greenland to Labrador, Newfoundland & the St Lawrence River aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Germany / Kangerlussuaq / Western coast of Greenland / Southern Coast of Greenland / Newfoundland / Tadoussac / Baie Eternite / Cruising on the Saguenay / Quebec / Seven Locks of St Lawrence River / Passage through the Thousand Islands / Cruising on Lake Ontario / Toronto
South Africa, Madagascar & the Seychelles
An epic voyage from Durban to Mahe aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Durban / Richards Bay / Tulear / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Aldabra Islands / Alphonse Islands / Aride / Curieuse / Mahe
Natural Wonders of the Amazon & Galapagos
An extraordinary river cruise through the Ecuadorian Amazonia aboard the MV Anakonda combined with an island hopping cruise through the Galapagos aboard the Isabella II
Itinerary at a glance
- Quito / Coca / Yasuni National Park / Santiago Island / Chinese Hat Islet / Genovesa Island / Santa Fe Island / South Plaza Island / Baltra
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
An exploration by land & sea aboard the National Geographic Quest
Itinerary at a glance
- San Jose / Arenal / Monteverde / Puerto Caldera / Zapotal Beach / Bahia Huevos / Santa Rosa National Park / Guanacaste Conservation Area / Rincon de la Vieja National Park / Hacienda Guachipelin / Curu National Wildlife Refuge / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
Madagascar Coastal Odyssey
Discover the wildlife & wonders of Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
Madagascar Coastal Odyssey
Discover the wildlife & wonders of Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
Islands & Atolls of the Indian Ocean
A voyage from Mauritius exploring Madagascar, Aldabra & Tanzania aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangira / Diego Suarez / Nosy Hara / Aldabra Islands / Kilwa Kisiwani / Latham Island / Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands
An expedition to the Great White Continent aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / South Orkney Islands / South Shetland Islands / Antarctic Peninsula / Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Passage to the Seychelles
Island Hopping through Tanzania & the beautiful Seychelles aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar / Latham Island / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra Islands / Farquahar group / Alphonse Islands / Amirante Islands / Inner Seychelles / Mahe
East & West of Panama
Discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia including a transit of the Panama Canal aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- San Jose / Puerto Limon / Bocas del Toro / Panama Canal Transit / Panama City / Bahia Solano / Utria National Park / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfito / Puerto Jimenez / Playa Herradura / Curu National Park / Tortuga Island / Puerto Caldera
Passage from Mahe to Mumbai
A voyage from the Seychelles to India’s Malabar Coast including the Maldives & Lakshadweep Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Inner Seychelles / Maldives / Cochin / Lakshadweep Islands / Goa / Mumbai
Ancient & Natural Wonders of Central America
A voyage from Costa Rica to Guatemala including Nicaragua & El Salvador aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- San Jose / Puerto Caldera / Curu National Park / Tortuga Island / Palo Verde National Park / Granada / Leon / La Union / Acajutla / Puerto Quetzal / Antigua / Lake Atitlan
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Greenland & Beyond - 2025 | 707 SeptemberSep 2025 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Germany / Kangerlussuaq / Western coast of Greenland / Southern Coast of Greenland / Newfoundland / Tadoussac / Baie Eternite / Cruising on the Saguenay / Quebec / Seven Locks of St Lawrence River / Passage through the Thousand Islands / Cruising on Lake Ontario / Toronto
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South Africa, Madagascar & the Seychelles | 2424 OctoberOct 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Durban / Richards Bay / Tulear / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Aldabra Islands / Alphonse Islands / Aride / Curieuse / Mahe
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Natural Wonders of the Amazon & Galapagos | 202 NovemberNov 2025 | Anakonda & Isabela II | Expedition Cruising River Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Quito / Coca / Yasuni National Park / Santiago Island / Chinese Hat Islet / Genovesa Island / Santa Fe Island / South Plaza Island / Baltra
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Natural Wonders of Costa Rica | 1414 NovemberNov 2025 | National Geographic Quest | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
San Jose / Arenal / Monteverde / Puerto Caldera / Zapotal Beach / Bahia Huevos / Santa Rosa National Park / Guanacaste Conservation Area / Rincon de la Vieja National Park / Hacienda Guachipelin / Curu National Wildlife Refuge / Isla Tortuga / Puerto Caldera
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Madagascar Coastal Odyssey | 202 DecemberDec 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
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Madagascar Coastal Odyssey | 1616 DecemberDec 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
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Islands & Atolls of the Indian Ocean | 202 JanuaryJan 2026 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangira / Diego Suarez / Nosy Hara / Aldabra Islands / Kilwa Kisiwani / Latham Island / Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands | 707 JanuaryJan 2026 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / South Orkney Islands / South Shetland Islands / Antarctic Peninsula / Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
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Passage to the Seychelles | 1616 JanuaryJan 2026 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar / Latham Island / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra Islands / Farquahar group / Alphonse Islands / Amirante Islands / Inner Seychelles / Mahe
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East & West of Panama | 2626 JanuaryJan 2026 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
San Jose / Puerto Limon / Bocas del Toro / Panama Canal Transit / Panama City / Bahia Solano / Utria National Park / Chiriqui Gulf Marine Park / Golfito / Puerto Jimenez / Playa Herradura / Curu National Park / Tortuga Island / Puerto Caldera
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Passage from Mahe to Mumbai | 2929 JanuaryJan 2026 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mahe / Inner Seychelles / Maldives / Cochin / Lakshadweep Islands / Goa / Mumbai
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Ancient & Natural Wonders of Central America | 707 FebruaryFeb 2026 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
San Jose / Puerto Caldera / Curu National Park / Tortuga Island / Palo Verde National Park / Granada / Leon / La Union / Acajutla / Puerto Quetzal / Antigua / Lake Atitlan
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