144 Wildlife cruises vacations found
Galapagos cruise options, tailor made
The greatest wildlife experiences tailor made
From £4,160 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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
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
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
2020: 27 May
2020: 27 May
Travel Team
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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: 19 Aug
Arctic sailing voyages, Spitsbergen
Experience sailing in the fjords
From €3,190 to €5,290 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 May, 8 Jun, 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, 16 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 3 Mar, 19 Nov
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 7 Jan, 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 3 Mar, 19 Nov
2021: 6 Jan
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise, including Macquarie
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $7,000 to US $7,750 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Dec
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
2020: 30 Nov, 11 Dec
Hebrides cruise, The Sounds of Mull, Luing, Shuna and Jura
Cruise the Sounds of the Hebrides: Mull, Luing, Jura, Shuna
From £750 to £1,500 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 28 Aug, 30 Sep, 1 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 15 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 19 Apr, 24 Jul, 28 Aug, 15 Sep, 5 Oct
Arctic icebreaker cruise, Spitsbergen
Wildlife-focused, expert-led small ship Arctic cruises
From £2,150 to £9,200 10 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: 20 May, 30 May, 31 May, 3 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 19 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun ...
2020: 20 May, 30 May, 31 May, 3 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 19 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun ...
Save 10% on selected cabins plus free transfer package on 2020 voyages departing 20th and 30th May, 6th, 9th, 11th, 14th and 19th June, 9th and 17th July. Plus save an additional 10% on new bookings paid in full by 15th June 2019.
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
North Spitsbergen cruise, in search of Polar Bears
Expert Led, Polar Bears, Whales, Birdlife, photography
From €3,250 to €3,380 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun
2020: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun
2020: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun
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: 4 Jun, 14 Jun, 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
£1000 per person discount on the 24th June departure
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
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.
Galapagos cruises
Sail in a charming red schooner
From US $2,614 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Daily departures throughout the year.
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:
2019: 5 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
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
Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia small ship cruises
Water, wilderness & wildlife in breath-taking perfection
From £6,800 to £17,450 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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, 18 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 1 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 16 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 10 Feb, 23 Feb ...
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 1 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 16 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 10 Feb, 23 Feb ...
Save up to 10% on new bookings for Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula departing 19th October, 10th November 2020, 6th January, 27th February 2021. Departing Ushuaia or Montevideo. Includes free expedition jacket and 1 pre-voyage hotel.
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
Antarctica cruises
Wildlife expeditions to Antarctica's legendary landscape!
From US $6,695 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
2020: 23 Jun
2020: 23 Jun
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
Galapagos cruise plus Ecuador and Peru
Combine two truly outstanding places in South America
From US $7,595 to US $7,905 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug
Inner Reaches Eastern Coves cruise in Alaska
Awe-inspiring glaciers, wildlife, and rainforests in Alaska
From £2,309 to £3,465 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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 £8,980 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Oct, 2 Dec, 15 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 24 Feb, 6 Mar
2020: 24 Feb, 6 Mar
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:
2020: 8 Jan
2021: 13 Jan, 11 Feb
2021: 13 Jan, 11 Feb
Ecuador highlands tour & Galapagos cruise
Experience Ecuador's stunning highlands and the Galapagos
From £5,525 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Aug, 26 Sep, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
Northern Lights sailing cruise in Norway
Varanger - the unpolished pearl in Northern Norway
From NKr12,900 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 4 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: 1 Jun, 6 Jun, 16 Jun, 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 ...
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 ...
2021 Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands cruise
Delve into this in-depth polar expedition across Antarctica.
From £12,990 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 12 Mar
From
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
From
US $2,614
excluding flights
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
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
From
€3,190
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
£6,800
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
£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
£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
£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
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
€6,400
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
£750
excluding flights
The most memorable were the great views of the islands and the nice walks/ exploration on 'dry land'. The vacation was very enjoyable. (more)Anna Candy
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
From
£2,150
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
Cruising is not my scene but this one was certainly very interesting and informative. The organization, comfort and activity were excellent and I could certainly find no fault with anything. (more)Marcus Durand
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
From
£2,925
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 $7,000
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The wildlife.
Tips?
Don't go on this ship: it is old and uncomfortable.
Booking a mini-suite was expensive and turned out to be most inconvenient. It was certainly good having ones own toilet and shower, however the bed
arrangement was terrible. The bed was enclosed in a box with only a small corner free for getting in or getting out of bed. If one had to get up in the night
one had to wake one's partner to get out of bed and back in again, as one had to climb... (more)Carole-Anne Fooks
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 $3,095
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Snorkelling with a group of feeding manta rays for about 40 minutes. Unforgettable.
Tips?
Take a few days on either side - go to one of the local islands. Actually - take the days beforehand, as it's hard to imagine anything living up to the boat trip (bearing in mind that we'd never been on a snorkelling trip or anything like this, so we can't compare).
Local benefits?
All of the above to some extent. Guide was very aware of environmental impact, we also... (more)David O
From
US $6,099
excluding flights
It was all fantastic. The first visit to a penguin colony was amazing, but the best was probably our visit to Adie Cove. No cruise had been there before and it was named after the lady who ran our cruise. 11 out of 10.... (more)Lawrence Bradley
The whole trip from the time we boarded the ship to disembarkation. The most memorable thing was not getting sea sick the ship is that stable...The best ever.
(more)David Lohan
This was the most incredible vacation - the staff on our ship were so efficient and hospitable, the landings were well managed and offered a diverse range of activities (hiking, sliding down the slopes on our stomachs, seals/penguins/birds - and the occasional whale), fascinating lectures, and a wonderful small ship environment.
(more)Barbara Wilson
From
£5,525
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The Tour of The Galápagos Islands.
Tips?
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Superb. (more)Peter Collins
From
CA $6,496
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the bears - we were quite close to the Black bear. Also the Grizzly Bears
especially the mum with her three young cubs along with this is the boat , the
environment and the peace and quiet - apart from the noise of nature. The
Humpback whales were fantastic. The crew on the boat brilliant - our naturalist so knowledgeable and our chef was amazing - no junk food there.
Tips?
It is a rainforest so you need strong waterproof clothes that do the job As the... (more)Susie Barrett
From
€3,250
excluding flights
From
£2,309
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There were so many highlights. The knowledgeable guides, the fantastic staff on the boat, the food, the scenery and the wildlife.
Tips?
Bring clothes for hot sunshine, wet weather and the cold. Lots of layers.
Local benefits?
The education talks definitely raised awareness of conservation issue.
Overall rating?
Absolutely fantastic (more)Richard Smith
From
£5,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A fantastic trip to Antarctica most memorable for crossing the antarctic circle.
Tips?
Do your research, we booked with the operator via Responsible travel but discovered that the ship is owned and run by another operator with whom you can book directly. The operator we booked with did not add anything extra on the contrary not particularly customer focused or friendly, so the operator of the boat should get all of the credit for Environmental Sustainability etc.... (more)Malcolm Salisbury
From
£6,875
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the Antarctic wildlife up close, the fascinating lectures on board from the very knowledgeable expedition team, the fantastic, friendly staff on board
MS Midnatsol.
Tips?
Don't over pack the thermals! You only really wear them for landings so one set of outers/inners is fine.
Bring a camera with a zoom lens.
Local benefits?
Yes, we were carefully instructed about how to behave on landings. We were guided and monitored carefully to protect the wildlife.
Overall... (more)Katherine Chiu
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