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.
Bird Quest
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Birds of the Scottish Isles
An in-depth exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
British Isles Odyssey
A circumnavigation of the United Kingdom aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Agnes / Peel / Rathlin Island / Giant’s Causeway / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Scrabster / Unst / Fetlar / Lerwick / Montrose / Newcastle Upon Tyne / Alnwick / Whitby / Ipswich / Portsmouth
Birds of the Scottish Isles
An in-depth exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
Islands on the Edge
An island hopping voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2024
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Scotland to Spitsbergen
A passage from Aberdeen to the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Lofoten Islands & Spitsbergen aboard the Greg Mortimer
Greg Mortimer
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Orkney Islands / Shetland Islands / Norwegian Coast / Bear Island / Svalbard
In the Realm of the Polar Bear
An Expedition exploring the Svalbard Archipelago aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2024
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Scottish Island Odyssey - 2024
An expedition through the Shetland, Orkney & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / North Ronaldson / Papa Westray / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / Inverewe / Handa / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Lunga / Iona / Colonsay / Oban
Iceland, Faroes & the Shetland Islands
An exploration of the legendary northern isles aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Reykjavik / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Seydisfjordur / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Vestmanna / Saksun /Elduvik / Runavik / Foula / Papa Stour / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
In the Realm of the Polar Bear
An Expedition exploring the Svalbard Archipelago aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Bird Quest | 2828 AprilApr 2024 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Birds of the Scottish Isles | 909 MayMay 2024 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
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British Isles Odyssey | 1111 MayMay 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Agnes / Peel / Rathlin Island / Giant’s Causeway / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Scrabster / Unst / Fetlar / Lerwick / Montrose / Newcastle Upon Tyne / Alnwick / Whitby / Ipswich / Portsmouth
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Birds of the Scottish Isles | 1818 MayMay 2024 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
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Islands on the Edge | 2323 MayMay 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2024 | 303 JuneJun 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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Scotland to Spitsbergen | 606 JuneJun 2024 | Greg Mortimer | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Orkney Islands / Shetland Islands / Norwegian Coast / Bear Island / Svalbard
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In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 1414 JuneJun 2024 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
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Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2024 | 1515 JuneJun 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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Scottish Island Odyssey - 2024 | 2727 JuneJun 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / North Ronaldson / Papa Westray / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / Inverewe / Handa / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Lunga / Iona / Colonsay / Oban
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Iceland, Faroes & the Shetland Islands | 404 JulyJul 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Reykjavik / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Seydisfjordur / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Vestmanna / Saksun /Elduvik / Runavik / Foula / Papa Stour / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 404 JulyJul 2024 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
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