124 Wildlife cruises vacations found
Polar bear watching cruise in Svalbard, Norway
Cruise through the ice looking for polar bears
From £4,495 to £7,195 9 days ex flights
Small group travel
Galapagos cruise options, tailor made
The greatest wildlife experiences tailor made
From £4,620 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.
Kuril Islands cruises, bird watching cruise, Russia
Explore wildlife-rich Kamchatka, Commander & Kuril Islands
From US $7,650 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 May
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 £17,090 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, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 9 Nov, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 8 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 17 Jan ...
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, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 9 Nov, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 8 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 17 Jan ...
Early Booking Bonus! Save up to $800 on 28th December 2019 (17 Days), 18th January 2020 (18 Days) and 15th February 2020 (23 Days) Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula Voyages. Kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing photography options available.
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, 16 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 3 Mar
2019: 12 Jan, 22 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 3 Mar
Early Booking Bonus! Save up to $800 on 16 December 2019 (13 Days), 7 January (12 Days), 20 January (13 Days) and 4 February 2020 (12 Days) Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea Voyages. Kayaking, camping, hiking, snowshoeing & photography available.
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
Hebrides cruise, The Sounds of Mull, Luing, Shuna and Jura
Cruise the Sounds of the Hebrides: Mull, Luing, Jura, Shuna
From £480 to £1,350 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 25 Jun, 28 Aug, 30 Sep, 1 Oct
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:
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
2020: 12 Jun, 22 Jun, 2 Jul, 8 Aug
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
Polar bear cruise in Spitsbergen
Expert Led, Polar Bears, Whales, Birdlife, photography
From €3,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun
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
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
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Chukotka and Wrangel Island wildlife cruises, Russia
Explore Russian Arctic - home to Polar Bears, walrus & more
From US $11,025 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug
Galapagos cruises
Sail in a charming red schooner
From US $2,614 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
Iceland cruise, Circumnavigation
An unforgettable journey around the island of fire and ice
From £3,080 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 May, 20 May, 29 May, 16 Jun, 25 Jun, 4 Jul, 13 Jul, 31 Jul, 31 Aug
20% off early bird offer for Iceland cruises in 2019
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
Kamchatka wildlife and bird watching cruise, Russia
Cruise Siberia's Coast on this Wildlife Packed Expedition
From US $8,400 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Jun
Arctic cruise adventure vacation
Sail from Spitsbergen to Greenland on an arctic adventure
From US $6,449 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Sep
Spitsbergen wildlife cruises
Encounters with glaciers, polar bears and icebergs.
From £2,799 to £5,899 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 7 Jul, 24 Jul
Arctic diving & Polar Bear Watching Expedition
Awe-inspiring for divers & non-divers
From €3,790 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Antarctica expedition cruise
Classic 11 Day Expedition Cruise to Antarctica
From £4,680 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Nov, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 12 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 10 Feb, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 26 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar ...
2019: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 10 Feb, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 26 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar ...
Inner Reaches Eastern Coves cruise in Alaska
Awe-inspiring glaciers, wildlife, and rainforests in Alaska
From £2,306 to £3,465 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Sep
2019: 6 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep
2019: 6 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep
Antarctic Peninsula cruises, activity-based
Activity-based small ship expedition of Antarctica
From £7,885 15 days ex flights
Small group travel
Antarctica and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Wildlife Cruise
Travel from New Zealand on the ultimate Antarctic voyage.
From US $23,000 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Jan, 9 Feb
2020: 10 Jan, 8 Feb
2020: 10 Jan, 8 Feb
Ecuador highlands tour & Galapagos cruise
Experience Ecuador's stunning highlands and the Galapagos
From £5,452 to £5,525 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Nov, 6 Dec
2019: 3 Jan, 14 Mar, 9 May, 1 Aug, 26 Sep, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
2019: 3 Jan, 14 Mar, 9 May, 1 Aug, 26 Sep, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
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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: 2 Sep
Northern Lights sailing cruise in Norway
Varanger - the unpolished pearl in Northern Norway
From NKr10,900 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Oct, 8 Oct
Late availability and special offer on our Northern Lights, King Crab and outdoor trips nok 9900
From
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
From
£4,495
excluding flights
From
£4,620
including domestic flights only
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
From
€2,450
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
£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
From
£480
excluding flights
Great. The company Sea Adventures logo is definitely deserved but we always felt safe!
(more)Jo Turner
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
From
£1,970
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 $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
From
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
From
€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
From
£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
From
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
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
€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
From
£2,650
excluding flights
We were very lucky with the weather and had lots of zodiac and shore trips which resulted in an excellent experience...Seeing polar bears and arctic foxes in the wild, also the beautiful Arctic glaciers. (more)Christina Miles
This was a truly wonderful experience! would definitely recommend (more)Cara Hirst
Best part of the trip was traveling through the pack ice and seeing polar bears. (more)Emma Thomas
From
£2,799
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
As highlights, I would say the many many wildlife that we saw (over 30 polar bears! arctic deer, arctic fox, hundreds of walruses, seals and birds) and that we were able to sail all the way almost to the North Pole (just 800 km away!). (more)Maitea Guridi
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
From
US $6,449
excluding flights
The stunning scenery was amazing! (more)West Marshall
All parts were equally memorable special highlights for polar bears and northern lights. (more)Herve Van Loo
The vacation was great throughout but the highlight has to be seeing our first
polar bear with 2 cubs! The scenery was also spectacular. (more)Judith Olsen
From
£1,050
excluding flights
It has been a great joy and a privilege to travel on this beautiful boat with its truly special owners, Christophe, Mike and Colette. We travelled from Holy Loch
to Crinan via the canal. (more)Phillip and Susan Green
Exciting, memorable and a wonderful experience. (more)Martin Jones
A fabulous unique opportunity to enjoy and marvel at nature in all its glory....The most outstanding part of the trip was definitely the experience of being immersed in the stunningly beautiful environment of the lochs of western Scotland. (more)David Ritchie
From
£480
excluding flights
The opportunity to see aspects of the beautiful inner islands from the lochs
was quite special. Fabulous sunsets and misty mornings, seals and dolphins, hikes and a little fun fishing were all memorable. (more)Janis Tratnik
Sitting on the deck watching the wildlife & scenery were the most memorable parts of the vacation
(more)Jane Harvey
This is a great cross-generational vacation because elderly people can participate as much as they are able and there are activities too for younger people (more)Linda Farthing
From
£3,080
excluding flights
We really enjoyed the boat trip and all the many excursions we went on. We
were sad when the trip finished. (more)Karin Nielsen
The landscape of Iceland was the most memorable. (more)Anne Letain
Of course, the scenery were exceptional even after visited Death Valley, the Yellowstone National Park and the Canadian Rockies where there are some familiar environments. We were glad to be able to see the Northern Lights. and toured Iceland while it is still in a less commercialized setting. (more)Paul Hwee
From
£3,037
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Whale watching up close in Magdalena Bay
Tips?
Be prepareed for hiking on un inhabited islands, snorkelling, kayaking etc
Local benefits?
Most produce on the boat locally sourced. Tour guides have environmental care.
Overall rating?
V enjoyable. A lot of elderly Americans on board. Captain over-cautious re wind which meant first two days/nights spent anchored and itinerary suffered as a result. (more)Les Owen
From
US $8,400
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the ribbon seals, the northern right whale and the spoonbill sandpiper.
Tips?
Be prepared for lots of walking on the tundra. Also understand that the ship does not have stabilizers so even a mild swell rocks the ship. Bring a good layering system as temperatures and ice conditions can vary greatly.
Local benefits?
Supported conservation and the spoonbill sandpiper project. I suppose that we provided some income for the people in the towns in which... (more)Marian Herz
From
US $5,100
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing such amazing animals (including sharks whilst snorkelling) so close but in the wild still.
Tips?
Choose a boat that fits your activity levels - I am very active but I appreciate not everyone is! Also beware if you do get seasick - a smaller boat will be a challenge
Local benefits?
My vacation contributed to the local economy and didn't negatively impact the environment
Overall rating?
Fabulous fun - the crew, guide and group were also top quality (more)Fiona Muntz
From
£7,495
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
22 Polar bears! And sadly this was a year when the sea ice melted early so I was afraid we wouldn't see any. Also foxes, walruses and reindeer, all seemingly unconcerned with humans so we were quite close.
Spectacular scenery - glaciers, icebergs, tundra - lovely ship with a great crew and food better than I expected. Also, most importantly, the guides couldn't have been better.
Tips?
Be prepared for ever changing weather conditions.
Local benefits?
Svalbard... (more)Lisa Bromwell
