Expedition cruises to see spectacular wildlife

LOOK BEYOND THE SUN LOUNGER FOR ADVENTURE

Say cruising and most people will think of sunny days lazing on deck, lashes of food and drink, pampering in a spa, on-board entertainment and popping into cities for a brief guided tour.

But for some, the usual Mediterranean or Caribbean ports of call are not exciting enough. They want to go on more of an expedition and see wildlife rather than villagers making crafts. If that appeals to you, click on the images below to learn more about unforgettable journeys to wild locations.

SUB ANTARCTIC ISLANDS

NATURETREK

from £6495

This expedition voyage takes in the rarely-visited Sub-Antarctic islands off Australia and New Zealand that offer an abundance of seabirds and marine life.

The 48-berth expedition vessel is able to make landings and enjoy wildlife viewing in the most inaccessible of areas.

Marvel at the sight of literally millions of penguins, petrels, shearwaters and albatrosses returning to their Southern Ocean summer breeding grounds.

Eleven days of cruising are included in this unforgettable 16-day holiday.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE

ECOVENTURA

POA

The ecologically-important Galapagos Islands off Ecuador offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience to visitors. Ecoventura runs seven-night cruises on three superior 20-passenger motor yachts, with one expert guide for every ten passengers, and for experienced scuba divers, there is a 16-passenger luxury dive-live-aboard, vessel.

ANTARCTICA VOYAGE

HURTIGRUTEN

POA

Follow in the footsteps of explorers like Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton and see a land of truly awesome grandeur, with oceans unimaginably rich in bird and marine life. Antarctica voyages, in the company of experts on this beguiling contintent, can be combined with visits to the Falkland Islands and Argentina.