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.
Wildlife & Wonders of the Indian Ocean
An expedition from Tanzania to Mauritius including the Outer Seychelles & Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dar es Salaam/ Zanzibar / Aldabra / Farquhar Islands / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Reunion Island /Mauritius
Antarctica & the Total Solar Eclipse
Discover the wonders of Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands & experience the Total Solar Eclipse aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Santiago / Falkland / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / Antarctic Pensinsula / South Shetland Islands / Ushuaia/ Buenos Aires
Madagascar: The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Taomasina
Madagascar: The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Taomasina
Indian Ocean Stepping Stones
An island hopping adventure from Mahe to Madagascar aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands
An expedition to the Great White Continent aboard the five-star Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Falkland Islands / South Georgia / South Orkney Islands / South Shetland Islands / Antarctic Peninsula / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
Islands of the Indian Ocean
A voyage from Mauritius exploring Madagascar, the Seychelles & Tanzania aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Toamasina / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Diego Suarez / Farqhuar Group / Aldabra / Kilwa Kisiwani / Zanzibar- Dar es Salaam
Wildlife & Wonders of Madagascar
Explore the marvels of Madagascar aboard the MS Serenisssima with Guest Speaker Daniel Austin
Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Johannesburg / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Reunion Island / Mauritius
Highlights of Antarctica
Fly the Drake & Discover the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Antarctica21
Hebridean Sky with Antarctica21
Hebridean Sky with Antarctica21
Itinerary at a glance
- Santiago / Punta Arenas / King George Island / Antarctica
Passage through the Seychelles
Island Hopping in the beautiful Seychelles aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar - Kilwa Kisiwani / Aldabra / Farquhar / Alphonse / Amirante / Aride / Curieuse / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Mahe
Circumnavigation of Madagascar
Discover the marvels of the ‘eighth continent’ aboard the MS Serenissima with Guest Speaker Daniel Austin
Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Taomasina / Mauritius
In the Wake of Shackleton
Discover the wonders of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falklands / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland islands / Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires