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.
Gardens by the Sea
A summer voyage from Oban to Portsmouth aboard the MS Hebridean Sky in association with Botanica World Discoveries
Itinerary at a glance
- Oban / Gigha / Jura / Belfast / Peel / Barrow-in-Furness / Llandudno / Lundy Island / Tresco / St Martin’s / Guernsey / Sark / Cowes / Portsmouth
Indonesian Island Odyssey
An exploration of Indonesia’s natural wonders including a call in East Timor aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Bali / Nusa Tenggara Islands / East Timor / Maluku Islands / Sulawesi / Bunaken National Park / Likupang / Singapore
Passage to Borobudur & Beyond
A voyage from Bali to Kuala Lumpur aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Bali / Celukan Bawang / Mount Bromo / Bawean Island / Semarang / Borobudur / Yogyakarta / Cirebon / Pulau / Ujung Kolon National Park / Thousand Islands / Belitung Islands / Malacca / Kuala Lumpur
Sri Lanka to the Seychelles
A voyage from Colombo to Mahe including the Maldives aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Colombo / Hambantota / Galle / Maldives/ Seychelles
Islands & Atolls of the Seychelles
Discover the beauty of the Seychelles aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Praslin / Curieuse / Alphonse Islands / Farquhar Islands / Aldabra Islands / Amirante Islands / Aride / Cousin
Wonders of Madagascar & the Seychelles
An expedition from Mauritius to Mahe aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Vohemar / Diego Suarez / Aldabra Islands / Amirante Islands / Aride / Curieuse / Mahe
Madagascar & Beyond
Discover the wonders of the Seychelles & Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Curieuse / Aride / Amirante Islands / Alphonse Islands / Aldabra islands / Nosy Hara / Nosy Tanikely/ Mahajanga / Morondava / Tulear / Taolagnaro / Port Est / Mauritius
Islands of the Indian Ocean
An expedition from Mauritius to Zanzibar exploring Madagascar, the Seychelles & Tanzania aboard the MS ISland Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Diego Suarez / Aldabra Islands / Kilwa Kisiwani /Zanzibar
Passage through the Seychelles
An island hopping adventure from Zanzibar to Mahe aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Zanzibar / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra Islands / Farqhuar Islands / Alphonse Islands / Amirante Islands / Aride / Curieuse /Mahe
Expedition to South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula
Aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / South Georgia / South Orkney Islands / South Shetland Islands / Weddell Sea / Antarctic Peninsula / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Islands of West Africa & Cape Verde
An island hopping expedition from Sengal to Cape Verde including the Bijagos Archipelago aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dakar / Ile de Goree / Banjul / Santiago / Fogo / Santo Antao / Sao Vicente / Sal
Bird Islands
An exploration of the seabird islands of the western British Isles aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
Tours at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Gardens by the Sea | 2626 AugustAug 2027 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oban / Gigha / Jura / Belfast / Peel / Barrow-in-Furness / Llandudno / Lundy Island / Tresco / St Martin’s / Guernsey / Sark / Cowes / Portsmouth
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| Indonesian Island Odyssey | 2929 AugustAug 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Bali / Nusa Tenggara Islands / East Timor / Maluku Islands / Sulawesi / Bunaken National Park / Likupang / Singapore
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| Passage to Borobudur & Beyond | 1111 SeptemberSep 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Bali / Celukan Bawang / Mount Bromo / Bawean Island / Semarang / Borobudur / Yogyakarta / Cirebon / Pulau / Ujung Kolon National Park / Thousand Islands / Belitung Islands / Malacca / Kuala Lumpur
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| Sri Lanka to the Seychelles | 3030 SeptemberSep 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Colombo / Hambantota / Galle / Maldives/ Seychelles
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| Islands & Atolls of the Seychelles | 1414 OctoberOct 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mahe / Praslin / Curieuse / Alphonse Islands / Farquhar Islands / Aldabra Islands / Amirante Islands / Aride / Cousin
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| Wonders of Madagascar & the Seychelles | 1616 NovemberNov 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Vohemar / Diego Suarez / Aldabra Islands / Amirante Islands / Aride / Curieuse / Mahe
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| Madagascar & Beyond | 2929 NovemberNov 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mahe / Curieuse / Aride / Amirante Islands / Alphonse Islands / Aldabra islands / Nosy Hara / Nosy Tanikely/ Mahajanga / Morondava / Tulear / Taolagnaro / Port Est / Mauritius
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| Islands of the Indian Ocean | 1818 DecemberDec 2027 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Diego Suarez / Aldabra Islands / Kilwa Kisiwani /Zanzibar
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| Passage through the Seychelles | 202 JanuaryJan 2028 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Zanzibar / Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra Islands / Farqhuar Islands / Alphonse Islands / Amirante Islands / Aride / Curieuse /Mahe
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| Expedition to South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula | 505 JanuaryJan 2028 | Hanseatic Inspiration / Spirit / Nature | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / South Georgia / South Orkney Islands / South Shetland Islands / Weddell Sea / Antarctic Peninsula / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
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| Islands of West Africa & Cape Verde | 1010 FebruaryFeb 2028 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dakar / Ile de Goree / Banjul / Santiago / Fogo / Santo Antao / Sao Vicente / Sal
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| Bird Islands | 505 MayMay 2028 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
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