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.
Celtic Island Odyssey
A voyage from Aberdeen to Liverpool aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
Alaska's Inside Passage
An Expedition exploring the Alaskan Coast & Inside Passage aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Vancouver / British Columbia’s Inside Passage / Wrangell / Petersburg / Kupreanof Island / Endicott Arm / Tracy Arm / Chichagof Island / Hubbard Glacier / Tsaa Fjord / Kodiak Island / Homer / Katmai National Park / Seward / Seattle
Svalbard Explorer
An expedition around Svalbard aboard the MV Ocean Explorer
Itinerary at a glance
- Helsinki / Longyearbyen / Spitsbergen
Northwest Passage - 2025 & 2026
An expedition in the Wake of Legendary Explorers aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Seattle / Seward / Alaska Peninsula / Aleutian Islands / Pribilof Islands / Nome / Chukchi / Beaufort Seas / Northwest Passage / West Greenland / Kangerlussuaq
Expedition Svalbard
An Arctic Adventure aboard the 50-passenger MS Quest with Guest Speaker Mattias Klum
Itinerary at a glance
- Longyearbyen / Kongsfjorden / Liefdefjorden / Krossfjorden / Hornsund
Island Life
Discover the Channel Islands & Isles of Scilly aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Herm/ Sark / Guernsey / Tresco / Bryher / St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Portsmouth
Island Life
Discover the Channel Islands & Isles of Scilly aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Herm/ Sark / Guernsey / Tresco / Bryher / St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Portsmouth
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
- Zurich/ 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 Isabela 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 /
Tours at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Celtic Island Odyssey | 1717 JulyJul 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
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| Alaska's Inside Passage | 2727 JulyJul 2025 | Hanseatic Inspiration / Spirit / Nature | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Vancouver / British Columbia’s Inside Passage / Wrangell / Petersburg / Kupreanof Island / Endicott Arm / Tracy Arm / Chichagof Island / Hubbard Glacier / Tsaa Fjord / Kodiak Island / Homer / Katmai National Park / Seward / Seattle
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| Svalbard Explorer | 303 AugustAug 2025 | Ocean Explorer | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Helsinki / Longyearbyen / Spitsbergen
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| Northwest Passage - 2025 & 2026 | 909 AugustAug 2025 | Hanseatic Inspiration / Spirit / Nature | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Seattle / Seward / Alaska Peninsula / Aleutian Islands / Pribilof Islands / Nome / Chukchi / Beaufort Seas / Northwest Passage / West Greenland / Kangerlussuaq
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| Expedition Svalbard | 2121 AugustAug 2025 | Quest | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Longyearbyen / Kongsfjorden / Liefdefjorden / Krossfjorden / Hornsund
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| Island Life | 3030 AugustAug 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Herm/ Sark / Guernsey / Tresco / Bryher / St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Portsmouth
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| Island Life | 606 SeptemberSep 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Herm/ Sark / Guernsey / Tresco / Bryher / St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Portsmouth
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| Greenland & Beyond - 2025 | 707 SeptemberSep 2025 | Hanseatic Inspiration / Spirit / Nature | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Zurich/ 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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