277 Small ship cruising vacations found
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:
2018: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 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 $10,500 to US $11,025 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Aug
2019: 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug
2019: 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug
Arctic sailing voyages, Spitsbergen
Experience sailing in the fjords
From €2,450 to €5,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 8 Jun, 17 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 7 Jul, 17 Jul, 23 Jul, 27 Jul, 7 Aug, 22 Aug
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Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia small ship cruises
Water, wilderness & wildlife in breath-taking perfection
From £6,590 to £13,070 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 3 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 3 Dec, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb, 20 Mar, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 16 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 11 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 14 Mar
2019: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb, 20 Mar, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 16 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 11 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 14 Mar
Save 20% on Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula Voyage 3rd - 23rd November 2019 on luxurious Polar Class 6 Ice strengthened vessel, with a maximum of 174 passengers. Cabins Are spacious, some with balconies.
Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea cruise
An inspiring, beautiful & diverse polar wilderness journey
From €6,220 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Nov
2019: 12 Jan, 22 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Nov
2020: 28 Jan, 3 Mar
2019: 12 Jan, 22 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Nov
2020: 28 Jan, 3 Mar
Sailing vacation in Greece, Mykonos to Santorini
The boat, the beach and inviting Greek villages
From US $1,567US $1,462 to US $1,602 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Sep
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 25 Aug, 08 Sep, 22 Sep
Spitsbergen wildlife cruises
Encounters with glaciers, polar bears and icebergs.
From £2,649 to £4,999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
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:
2019: 4 Jan
2020: 3 Jan
2020: 3 Jan
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
From £1,075 to £1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Sep, 6 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Arctic wildlife vacation, Polar bear explorer
A wildlife focused specialist led Arctic safari in Svalbard
From £7,495 11 days ex flights
Small group travel
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:
2018: 11 Nov
2019: 13 Nov
2019: 13 Nov
China vacation and Yangtze river cruise
A comprehensive China itinerary covering its length and breadth
From US $3,405 to US $3,565 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 31 Aug, 12 Oct
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2019: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 12 Oct
Galapagos cruise options, tailor made
The greatest wildlife experiences tailor made
From £3,250 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This tailor made trip has a variety of options and can be arranged on a budget and at a time to suit you and adapted to your requirements as necessary.
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Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise
Cruise the idyllic coast around the Scottish Island of Mull
From £1,970 to £2,190 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Apr, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct
Wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
Extraordinary wildlife above and below the waves
From £480 to £2,475 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Aug, 5 Sep, 13 Sep, 15 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 29 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
2019: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 28 Apr, 4 May, 6 May, 11 May, 14 May, 19 May, 22 May, 27 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jun, 16 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 13 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 10 Aug, 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
2019: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 28 Apr, 4 May, 6 May, 11 May, 14 May, 19 May, 22 May, 27 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jun, 16 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 13 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 10 Aug, 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
last minute special offer for 2018!
for the few remaining spaces left on our Scottish cruises departing in Sept and Oct we are now offering an extraordinary last minute special offer of 50% discount per cruise.
Galapagos cruises
Sail in a charming red schooner
From US $2,614 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
Croatia 8 day sailing holiday
Exploring Croatia by sail with international friendly people
From €690 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Baja & the Sea of Cortes adventure cruises, Mexico
Small ship cruise to see the whales and wilderness of Baja
From £3,037 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May
Croatian Islands yacht cruise
Sail the Croatian islands on a beautiful luxury motor yacht
From £1,149 to £1,339 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
2019: 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 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
2019: 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 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
Iceland cruise, Circumnavigation
An unforgettable journey around the island of fire and ice
From £3,080 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Sep
Argyll Sea Lochs & Crinan canal cruise, Scotland
Unique wildlife cruise: sea lochs of Argyll and Crinan Canal
From £1,050 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
South Argyll wildlife cruises in Scotland
Idyllic wildlife cruise to the West Coast of Scotland Isles
From £1,530 to £1,685 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Apr, 4 May, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
Antarctica expedition cruise, 11 days
Experience an adventure tour of Antarctica
From US $5,995 to US $15,195 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 Nov, 8 Dec, 9 Dec
2019: 3 Jan, 12 Jan, 30 Jan
2019: 3 Jan, 12 Jan, 30 Jan
Antarctica cruises
Wildlife expeditions to Antarctica's legendary landscape!
From US $4,995 to US $35,000 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We have a range of departures dates available - please enquire for more information
Caledonian Canal cruise in Scotland, via Loch Ness
Scottish Cruise taking in the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness
From £1,970 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise, including Macquarie
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $7,000 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Nov, 22 Dec
2019: 1 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 1 Dec, 22 Dec
Arctic cruise adventure vacation
Sail from Spitsbergen to Greenland on an arctic adventure
From US $5,999 to US $6,449 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Sep
2019: 1 Sep
2019: 1 Sep
Arctic icebreaker cruise, Spitsbergen
Wildlife-focused, expert-led small ship Arctic cruises
From £2,650 to £9,200 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Aug
2019: 27 May, 1 Jun, 3 Jun, 6 Jun, 8 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 5 Jul, 7 Jul, 12 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Aug, 30 Aug
2020: 12 Jun, 22 Jun, 2 Jul, 8 Aug
2019: 27 May, 1 Jun, 3 Jun, 6 Jun, 8 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 5 Jul, 7 Jul, 12 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 28 Aug, 30 Aug
2020: 12 Jun, 22 Jun, 2 Jul, 8 Aug
Antarctica vacation, spirit of Shackleton
Visit the historical sites of past Antarctic explorers
From US $12,999 to US $16,299 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Nov
2019: 11 Jan
2020: 11 Jan, 11 Feb
2019: 11 Jan
2020: 11 Jan, 11 Feb
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NKr10,900
excluding flights
Excellent food and excellent company. Charles really knew his stuff. (more)Kevin Sheil
The scenery was breath taking. Sun rises and moon-sets which I have never seen before. The sunlight, being at 69 or 70N was special and almost spectral and the colours were incomparable. (more)Catherine Morrow
The spectacular scenery. The peacefulness once moored up for the night. In the morning going up on deck and seeing clear blue skies, beautiful colours of the sunrise across the still waters. (more)Barbarat Mallia
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£4,495
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£3,250
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There was no one part that stood out as it was a high all through. A good group of 11 who all got on well together. (more)Michael Walker-Smith
Excellent. The guides, accommodation, food, wildlife was better than I had expected...our guides were all local and very good at their job. (more)Sam Taylor
The wildlife was just awesome! Even more amazing than we'd expected! The crew were fantastic - really friendly and welcoming and the guides were exceptional. (more)Christine Ennew
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US $3,405
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£13,725
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£2,190
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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
We were a small and delightful group. The boat was cozy and comfortable, the landscapes and cloudscapes, sublime; and the day trips and hikes, especially our visit to Iona and its sacred and ancient abbey were vitamin C for the spirit. (more)Patricia Knowles
From
£3,750
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Crossing the Drake Passage on our return home in a force 10 Gale. So exciting. Plus all our Zodiac trips.
Tips?
You need to be reasonably agile to walk up and down the steps to board the Zodiacs and to climb in. Take along a sense of humour and adventure.
Local benefits?
Everyone was advised to make as little impact as possible when we landed. To leave no trace on land or animals.
Overall rating?
My trip was one of the best trips I've had. The organisation,... (more)Gillian Mason
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£1,970
excluding flights
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
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£480
excluding flights
Our encounter with a big group of white-beaked dolphins jumping playfully and the beautiful beaches and peaks of the islands. Barra and Canna were amazing and the red sunset in Muck was unforgettable. (more)Maria Frantzi
The whole experience was wonderful, particularly enjoyed the dinghy trip round the Burnt Islands reserve where we were treated with great views of the
Common Seal colony. Also enjoyed discovering another world through the microscope investigating plankton samples. (more)Andrew Swales
No light pollution and clear skies allowed for spectacular stargazing. As an added bonus we got to collect and view plankton under the microscope, a truly unique experience. (more)Catherine Egginton
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£697
excluding flights
Very nice vacation! Meeting nice people and places, everything was perfect...We saw many different Islands and everyday was different.
(more)Heidi Willi
Fantastic!! We (our family of 5) would definitely recommend. (more)Lisa Sanders
Great vacation for those who want personalised experience with local knowledge (more)Helen Burke
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£6,590
excluding flights
This trip will forever stay in my heart. Incredible. I would go again tomorrow if I got the chance.
(more)Helen Connolly
Fantastic - it's more than a vacation and is so different to anything else I have ever done. South Georgia is an amazing place. The beaches were packed with tens of thousands of penguins and they weren't afraid to come right up to us. The scenery in Antarctica is beautiful. (more)rebecca allcock
Every part of the vacation was memorable including animals, birds, scenery, the ship (Polar Pioneer), fellow travelers and expedition team. (more)Christine Brignoni
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€580
excluding flights
The tour leader Daniel was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, he clearly enjoyed his job and as a result so did everyone on the trip. As a family we liked
the Rock climbing and the SUP best of all. The vacation was seamless.
(more)Una Parks
The most memorable part of the vacation was finding out that it was everything we hoped for and more!
(more)Jenny Fehr
It was a fantastic experience, the catamaran was more modern, spacious and comfortable than we expected. The skipper and guide were always gracious,
helpful and full on interesting stories and anecdotes about the history - ancient and recent - of Croatia. (more)Brendan O
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£1,149
excluding flights
The whole experience was fantastic. (more)Geoff Underwood
We are a couple in our 40s and travelled on the Olimp from Dubrovnik to Split. I can't recommend this journey highly enough - the ship is luxurious, the crew
thoroughly professional and friendly and the rep (Antonio) could not have been more accommodating. (more)Paul Weaver
The most memorable part of the vacation were the people on the trip - very diverse, the tour leader, the staff on the boat and of course the great sites we were able to visit. The local guide in Korcula was terrific!!
(more)Anonymous
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US $2,614
excluding flights
The Galapagos cruise itinerary was a once in a lifetime experience. The islands we visited were each very unique so we really were able to get an appreciation for the biodiversity of the region. Ending our trip in the cloud forest was spectacular... (more)Daria Flores
Snorkelling with turtles, sealions and penguins was the most memorable. Getting so close to and seeing so many different animals and birds. The crew on the Angelito really looked after us. Galapagos is a special place to visit...I'll never be able to go wildlife watching get ever again, now I've been spoilt! (more)Anna Hodson
We had a fantastic group of people on board so I had a great time although traveling solo. I was very pleased with the itinerary of the cruise which really made the most of the days. During the week we got to see practically everything which honestly made it feel well worth the investment.
(more)Sari Sironen
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US $14,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The highlight of the trip for me was always going to be South Georgia, which has fascinated me for years and entirely lived up to my very high expectations. What a stunningly beautiful place! We were extremely fortunate as we approached the island because there was no cloud cover and we could see the full magnificence of the snowy peaks in all their glory - a rare occurrence apparently. During three whole days around this incredible island, we made a numerous landings and... (more)Roger Bilder
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£2,649
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of the trip were...The polar bears that we saw close up from the zodiac, the large group of walruses with some playing in the water, the bird cliff at Alkefjellet and the polar bear that came looking for tea, the glacier calving at Monacobreen with the pod of around 12 Belugas that turned up to watch, being able to swim in the Arctic, and, my personal favourite, sailing through the pack ice to 82 degrees north and being surrounded by ice.
(more)Andy Sykes
Seeing a mother polar bear and her two cubs walking on the ice floes walking along them then diving in and swimming to the next one. The cubs following on behind her. Fabulous! (more)Susie Barrett
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US $1,462
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Being with family, making new friends and seeing the beautiful islands.
Tips?
It's a very slow relaxing trip.
Local benefits?
Helped local people
Overall rating?
The vacation was amazing, trust your skipper was great at sailing the boat but not very good with information about the islands. We would ask him a question
and 90% of the time it was i hate that island, just sit and have a coffee. We had a lot of wasted time waiting. (more)Debra Klein
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€3,790
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of it! The extremes of weather, the diversity of animals, the quality of the accommodation and facilities, and something you can't plan for - new found friends!
Tips?
Don't set your heart on seeing anything specific. Be prepared for the changes in weather. It's not as challenging as I expected - to take account of the huge spectrum of ages and abilities. But most of all HAVE FUN!
Local benefits?
Not so much the local people, though we did buy a lot... (more)Lisa Thomas
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£4,680
excluding flights
The whole trip was amazing, but I loved the whales and penguins the most! Go for it! Antarctica is truly special place! Be prepared for the high possibility of rough sea while passing through the Drake! That was really rough on our way back but it was worthy!! (more)Eva Pekarova
There are so many highlights that it is impossible to sensibly list them all. I would say the sheer majesty of the Antarctic landscape stands out along with the
opportunity to be really close to wildlife such as penguins, seabirds and seals. (more)Nigel Wingate
The highlight was the vegan meals. (more)Emma Smith-Bodie
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£1,200
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
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US $4,995
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
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US $1,512
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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€6,220
excluding flights
So many highlights - Kayaking among glaciers and around icebergs with humpback whales, penguins and seals. (more)Arlene Weingart
The entire expedition and crew were amazing, but I'd have to say our wedding was the most memorable, although the polar plunge comes in a close second
place, lol! (more)Danny Whiting
Best bits: The close sighting of a pod of Orca attacking a Humpbacked Whale and penguins; The ideal size of the ship and friendliness of the other passengers and crew. (more)Roger Labbatt
