What we rate and what we don't
372 Small ship cruising vacations found
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From £559 to £805 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From €10,450 to €11,950 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 19 Jan
2020: 19 Jan
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
From £945 to £1,179 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Alaskas Glacier Bay small ship cruise
Get close up to Alaska where the big ships can't go
From £2,849 to £3,149 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Jun, 23 Aug, 6 Sep
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,149 to £1,339 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 6 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct
Melanesia cruise, wildlife cruise
Explore idyllic islands of the South Pacific inc Vanuatu
From US $5,495 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Oct
2020: 22 Oct
2020: 22 Oct
Antarctic cruise and hiking in Chile
Walk in Atacama and Patagonia before cruising Antarctica
From £13,725 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made
Chukotka and Wrangel Island wildlife cruises, Russia
Explore Russian Arctic - home to Polar Bears, walrus & more
From US $11,000 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug
2020: 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug
2020: 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug
Kamchatka and Chukotka wildlife cruises, Russia
Explore Kamchatka's Stunning Coast - volcanoes,fjords &more
From US $7,200 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Aug
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise
From €580 to €790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip can be booked any day of the week from 13 April until 16th October
Arctic sailing voyages, Spitsbergen
Experience sailing in the fjords
From €3,590 to €5,290 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 17 Jul, 23 Jul, 27 Jul, 7 Aug, 22 Aug
2020: 30 May, 9 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 18 Jul, 23 Aug
2020: 30 May, 9 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 18 Jul, 23 Aug
Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea cruise
An inspiring, beautiful & diverse polar wilderness journey
From €6,400 to €10,990 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Nov
2020: 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 3 Mar, 19 Nov
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 3 Mar, 19 Nov
2021: 6 Jan
Sailing vacation in Greece, Mykonos to Santorini
The boat, the beach and inviting Greek villages
From US $1,550US $1,276 to US $1,754 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 10 Aug, 24 Aug
2020: 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
2020: 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jun, 10 Aug, 24 Aug
Galapagos cruise plus Ecuador and Peru
Combine two truly outstanding places in South America
From US $7,299 to US $7,949 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 11 Sep
Wildlife Cruise of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
New Zealand's wildlife rich & remote Subantarctic wilderness
From US $4,600 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 Jan, 23 Dec
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
From £1,259 to £1,649 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 14 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Arctic wildlife vacation, Polar bear explorer
A wildlife focused specialist led Arctic safari in Svalbard.
From £7,195 to £9,495 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 24 Jun, 4 Jul, 10 Aug
2020: 24 Apr, 4 May, 12 May, 20 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 20 Jul, 30 Jul, 8 Aug
2020: 24 Apr, 4 May, 12 May, 20 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 20 Jul, 30 Jul, 8 Aug
New Zealand and islands bird watching cruise
Ultimate wildlife expedition to the Subantarctic Islands
From US $11,250 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Nov
2020: 12 Nov
2020: 12 Nov
Galapagos cruises
Sail in a charming red schooner
From US $2,614 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
China vacation and Yangtze river cruise
A comprehensive China itinerary covering its length and breadth
From US $3,579 to US $3,979 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 22 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2020: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 22 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 09 Aug, 30 Aug, 06 Sep
Venice to Dubrovnik small ship cruise
Cruise on a luxury small schooner between Venice & Dubrovnik
From £2,115 to £2,205 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
25% off Venice to Dubrovnik cruise (or vv) on a beautiful sailing vessel via Croatia's historic coastline.
Skye and the Inner Hebrides cruise, Scotland
A unique cruise to the Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides
From £2,260 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep
Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise
Cruise the idyllic coast around the Scottish Island of Mull
From £2,030 to £2,260 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
Extraordinary wildlife above and below the waves
From £750 to £2,750 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 8 Sep, 13 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 9 Oct, 15 Oct, 16 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 5 May, 6 May, 15 May, 16 May, 23 May, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 14 Jun, 24 Jun, 4 Jul, 14 Jul, 24 Jul, 1 Aug, 9 Aug, 11 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 28 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 5 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 5 May, 6 May, 15 May, 16 May, 23 May, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 14 Jun, 24 Jun, 4 Jul, 14 Jul, 24 Jul, 1 Aug, 9 Aug, 11 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 28 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 5 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct
we are offering a £500 discount per person aboard st hilda for the 7 night isle of mull and small isles explorer which departs on the 16th june 2019. the prices are now £1,075 for the twin en-suite and £620 for the twin cabin
What we rate and what we don't
Sailing skills holiday in Croatia
Super charge your sailing skills in small group in Croatia!
From €680 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Senegal and Gambia river cruise vacation
Discover west Africa's wildlife & Senegal's colonial heritage
From US $1,900 to US $1,960 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Dec
2020: 9 Feb, 5 Apr, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
2020: 9 Feb, 5 Apr, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
Croatia small ship cruising vacation
Croatia cruise on Motor yacht and boutique style villa Combo
From €1,300 to €1,610 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Dubrovnik to Venice luxury cruise
Cruise the Croatian Islands before a bus journey to Venice
From £2,339 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 5 Oct
Central Croatia luxury cruise from Split
Explore the glorious coast of Central Croatia in Luxury
From £1,255 to £1,649 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 14 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 14 Sep
Island hopping cruise in Northern Croatia
Small ship cruise Croatia's to northern islands from Opatija
From £559 to £805 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
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£945
excluding flights
The crew was charming, professional and hard-working ; the service was superb and the cuisine delicious. (more)Bridget Serrurier
The fresh caught fish we had was the best we've had in our memory. The crew was very attentive and the food excellent. (more)patrick jean
Great boat, super food, good company. Fantastic. The tour operator was efficient, professional and friendly. (more)Susan Armstrong
From
£559
excluding flights
The whole experience of this vacation was memorable and thoroughly enjoyable. Split, Dubrovnik and sailing around the islands of Dalmatia was just superb. The scenery was spectacular ! (more)Don Sturgeon
It was a very enjoyable vacation, the crew were amazing and so helpful. Croatia is a beautiful country. (more)Louise North
A delightful way to travel; relaxing in the mornings and exploring wonderful islands from late afternoon. The most memorable were the surprise concerts and events that occurred along the way. (more)Anne Smith
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US $2,614
excluding flights
The most memorable was to visit two locations I have always wanted to visit : the Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. The sacred valley was also exceptional. (more)Morris Glassman
Arriving at Machu Picchu in the mid-morning mist & seeing the site for the first time in this atmospheric way was one of the most memorable part of our vacation (more)Andy Davies
The entire trip was great; exceptionally well planned and organized. Ecuador is an amazing country. (more)Anne Udall
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NKr12,900
excluding flights
Most memorable? - Seeing over 100 orcas swimming freely around the boat. What a truly breath taking experience... Amazing. I can't recommend this trip highly enough. Charles and his crew are fantastic. (more)Stuart Etheridge
Most memorable parts of the vacation were... the frequent encounters with both Humpback and Orca each day. (more)Paul Manning
The trip on the boat Goxheim with Charles Wara was absolutely amazing. The boat, food etc was really great. The scenery and wildlife amazing! Way beyond my expectations (more)Jude Runnals
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US $2,445
excluding flights
This trip was unforgettable. The amazement hasn't worn off and I keep wondering if we'll ever have the opportunity to go back. We will undoubtedly look to Responsible Travel when considering another tour overseas. (more)Craig Shanks
Thanks go to our very knowledgeable skipper Anuncio (we nicknamed him Mr Wiki), our 5*chef Gai (amazing dishes cooked on just two burners), the very attentive local guide Luis and the crew member Anju who was always at hand to help you, and of course our wonderful fellow passengers for making our sailing experience really special.. Highly recommended! (more)Alan Stevenson
Not knowing anything about the Islands off Burma, or knowing anyone who had been, it was all very memorable our week on the catamaran. We had a fantastic skipper, Carlos, who was fun, sociable and very practical in running the boat, with his team. Exceptional, we made the most of it with lots of swimming, snorkelling... (more)Bridget Gladwin
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US $3,579
excluding flights
The food, the Terra Cotta warriors and the pandas were the most memorable parts of our vacation. (more)Jean Thomas
Walking the Great Wall of China was the most memorable part of the vacation (more)Heather Magowan
The time in Yangshuo was the best part of the vacation. That landscape is amazing. (more)Ruth Thompson
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£13,725
excluding flights
One of the best vacations I've had. Well organised, variety of scenery and activities, lots of local information provided, opportunity for peace and reflection as well. (more)Lorna Macann
The entire trip was magical and I loved almost every moment. The landings were
supplemented with presentations that helped me to put my experiences into the
perspective of wider Antarctica issues.
(more)Christine Gordon
Respect where you are and its beauty. (more)Edmund Raczkowski
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€3,590
excluding flights
Spitsbergen itself was without doubt the star, with spectacular scenery, rapidly changing lighting and fascinating history. The birdlife was sparse at the start of autumn as expected, but we saw polar bears, whales, arctic fox, reindeer and walrus.
(more)Mike Bradburn
Absolutely stunning - exceeded expectations (more)Paul Stubbs
Absolutely magical. The boat, crew, food, trips, fellow passengers, weather, everything was amazing. (more)Emily Shields
From
£7,070
excluding flights
This trip was excellent. I can't speak highly enough of the Aurora staff and the Russian crew. (more)Barbara Shore
Awesome, a life changing experience....I have so many wonderful memories, it is difficult to summarise. The combination of the stunningly vast wilderness of Antarctica, the glacial icebergs and the beautiful King Penguins stand out, however so many other things will live in my memory. (more)Nick Russen
I can scarcely tell you how pleased we were with the trip. The ship was a lovely ship, and our cabin was well-appointed and very spacious. Even with all of our polar gear, we had storage space we didn’t use — unheard-of on a cruise ship. (more)Don Shay
From
£3,850
excluding flights
Trip of a lifetime....Day one zodiac outing. We were so lucky, ten minutes after leaving the ship we had three humpbacks surface right next to our zodiac, they stayed for about 10 minutes and put on a great show. (more)Bruce Denwood
Crossing the Drake Passage on our return home in a force 10 Gale. So exciting. Plus all our Zodiac trips. (more)Gillian Mason
From
£2,260
excluding flights
The crew, company and trip were excellent. All of the vacation was memorable. (more)Margaret Kinkead
The beautiful Scottish scenery - it was everything that I hoped for (when the sun came out!) (more)Rosie Litchfield
The crew were marvellous, and nothing was too much trouble, with a number of elderly passengers on our cruise, all was taken in their stride. (more)Gerald Peppiatt
From
£2,849
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing wildlife: Whales, black and brown bears, mountain goat, eagles, otters from the boat; kayaking and bushwhacking
Tips?
Take layered clothing to adapt to changing weather. If you are a photographer, take a 400mm or larger lens.
Local benefits?
To a degree, yes. The cruise hires local staff and our guides educated us on how to minimize environmental impact on hikes.
Overall rating?
It was fantastic - we were extremely lucky with the weather (sunshine... (more)Konrad von Szczepanski
From
£1,149
excluding flights
It was a wonderful cruise along Adriatic Sea. The selection of Islands was perfect. The staff were professional, attentive and kind. The country is beautiful. (more)Liz Harrison
Visiting Dubrovnik and Split was memorable, lots to do and see there! (more)Alida Keogh
Most memorable was the sailing trip on a wonderful ship and high service from the crew...A great trip in a wonderful area. (more)Karsten Ellemann
From
£697
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was the Tavernas...Safe and easy going sailing and diving...Very good. (more)Tomasz Gliniewicz
The most memorable are the beautiful quiet islands we visited during the sailing trip, the 2 dolphins who swam with us the second day, the dive to a German war plane and the sailing itself. (more)Arabella Bosscher
Very nice vacation! Meeting nice people and places, everything was perfect...We saw many different Islands and everyday was different.
(more)Heidi Willi
From
€580
excluding flights
We enjoyed seeing the different style of life on each island. Meeting local people and eating delicious, fresh grilled fish at local restaurants was also a highlight. (more)Sue Johnson
It was so much fun visiting small ports, eating in local restaurants and even one night in someone’s backyard; home-cooked under the bell. Also the paddle boarding, swimming, kayaking and biking were very cool. (more)Lynne Bespfluv
We loved spending time on the catamaran with such a fabulous crew which took us to lovely quiet coves & local restaurants. We cycled, walked, kayaked & sailed. (more)Catherine Mclaren
From
£750
excluding flights
We loved it, quite different from our usual sort of vacation. We were well looked after. (more)Elaine Bowdery
The most memorable part of the vacation was... life aboard an authentic, well-looked after and wonderful small ship! Seeing plenty of wildlife and plotting our navigation routes each evening and morning before traveling throughout the Hebrides. (more)Victoria Hawksworth
Great. The company Sea Adventures logo is definitely deserved but we always felt safe!
(more)Jo Turner
From
£2,030
excluding flights
Absolutely fabulous. The crew went the extra mile...and much more...to ensure that we had a wonderful vacation, despite poor weather. The food was amazingly good and the other passengers were excellent companions. (more)Ann Wilkins
If the weather had been good I would have given it 5 stars (more)Sandra Jones
The whole of our vacation was wonderful. The crew were all great, friendly and so helpful. The food was delicious every meal, and plentiful too! The cruise was the best way to see some of Scotland’s beautiful scenery and wildlife. (more)julie Clease
From
US $1,330
excluding flights
The size of the boat the crew and natural beauty of the Maldives was a win win situation. (more)Linda Moldauer
The snorkeling was great - saw many beautiful fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins, (more)Raelene Shea
Seeing a dolphin chasing a flying fish was extraordinary...and one of so many fantastic sights and experiences on board. (more)Heather Daniel
From
US $13,495
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was the whales swimming really close to my kayak... A fantastic adventure. (more)Caroline Blagg
In a nutshell, the trip could not have been better. It was fantastic. 5 star, 10 out of 10, couldn't have been better. I'm not sure when I'll be able to make another "exotic" trip, Responsible Travel will for sure be top of my list when I do. Thanks all of you. (more)Roger Bilder
From
£1,280
excluding flights
This vacation forces one to totally relax. Bring great books and let the ocean, islands and surroundings fill your day. (more)KATHLEEN MICK
We loved Scotland and the operator. The crew was great and went out of their way to make sure we were happy, well feed and comfortable. (more)David Baker
It was a delight. I was hoping for something unique and it was! (more)Sue Ellen Christensen
From
£4,680
excluding flights
Excellent...The whole trip was amazing and met all our expectations and more. The first view of an iceberg floating past the ship was magical. (more)Catherine Connolly
5 out of 5; 10 out of 10; the best of the best!! (more)D Shumate
The whole vacation was absolutely brilliant. Antarctica is the most astonishing place - incomparable and impossible to describe. A great privilege to stand on
its shores. Humbling to share the penguins' world! (more)Penny Wade
From
£559
excluding flights
Excellent. High quality food. Beautiful boat with excellent facilities. However some of the crew were a bit miserable and probably should not be doing this
job. (more)Kate York
It was fantastic. Crew and other passengers all very friendly. We felt as if we had been away for weeks! (more)Irene Shaw
Swimming in crystal clear seas and visiting historic towns was wonderful. I enjoyed sitting out on deck in picturesque harbours before dinner in one of the local restaurants.
(more)Rebecca Grimshaw
From
US $6,695
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the interplay between the animals, icebergs, glaciers, sea and sky.
Tips?
First: TAKE THE TRIP TO ANTARCTICA. It is unforgettable.
If Miami is not on a direct route to Buenos Aires, fly there directly.Be sure to bring the right clothing. Being out on the water or a hill is COLD with the wrong clothes. Spend as much time on the bridge of the ship as possible. Go to all of the lectures. Meet new people
Local benefits?
No people to benefit in Antarctica.
However,... (more)Stephen Kohn
From
US $1,178
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Weather conditions were ideal for most days of our week of sailing, from fair to rough, but always safe and secure in the hands of our master mariner, Antonio
Tips?
Be prepared for slight changes in your sailing itinerary - the wind blows where it wants to. You'll pack too many clothes - think sun - casual - a woolly for the wind. With time on your hands on board think of what you might do - read, write, converse. You're part of a crew/team not just an individual... (more)Bill McKenzie
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