153 Wildlife cruises vacations found
Galapagos cruise options, tailor made
The greatest wildlife experiences tailor made
From £4,320 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: 23 Aug, 6 Sep
Inside Passage, Seattle to Juneau cruise, Alaska
The classic Inside Passage cruise from Seattle to Juneau
From £5,505 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 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
Travel Team
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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:
2020: 27 May
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:
2020: 31 Aug
Arctic sailing voyages, Spitsbergen
Experience sailing in the fjords
From €3,620 to €5,290 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 30 May, 9 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 18 Jul, 23 Aug
Baffin Island cruising expedition, Canada
Expert Led, Polar Bears Belugas, Narwhals, Inuit Culture
From US $7,200 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Aug
Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea cruise
An inspiring, beautiful & diverse polar wilderness journey
From €6,170 to €12,290 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Nov
2020: 28 Jan, 3 Mar, 19 Nov, 26 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 17 Jan, 26 Feb
2020: 28 Jan, 3 Mar, 19 Nov, 26 Dec
2021: 6 Jan, 17 Jan, 26 Feb
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 £960 to £1,620 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Sep, 1 Oct
2020: 24 Jul, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 2 Oct, 5 Oct
2020: 24 Jul, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 2 Oct, 5 Oct
All guests who book a September or October 2019 cruise will now receive an extraordinary 35% discount! scottish hebridean cruise (5 nights) now from £624 instead of £960. simply quote rt19 when booking.
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: 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, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 3 Aug, 6 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 18 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug
2021: 7 Jul, 18 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, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 3 Aug, 6 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 18 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug
2021: 7 Jul, 18 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:
2020: 3 Jan, 23 Dec
North Spitsbergen cruise, in search of Polar Bears
Expert Led, Polar Bears, Whales, Birdlife, photography
From €3,380 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun
Travel Team
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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:
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.
Chukotka and Wrangel Island wildlife cruises, Russia
Explore Russian Arctic - home to Polar Bears, walrus & more
From US $9,000 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug
Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia small ship cruises
Water, wilderness & wildlife in breath-taking perfection
From £7,070 to £17,450 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 8 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 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, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar ...
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 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, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar ...
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 $7,380 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
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
Galapagos cruise plus Ecuador and Peru
Combine two truly outstanding places in South America
From US $7,449 to US $7,599 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
2020: 25 Mar, 27 May, 17 Jun, 19 Aug, 7 Oct, 4 Nov
2020: 25 Mar, 27 May, 17 Jun, 19 Aug, 7 Oct, 4 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 20 Nov
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 £5,663£5,525 to £5,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Nov, 5 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 12 Mar, 7 May, 30 Jul, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 3 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 12 Mar, 7 May, 30 Jul, 24 Sep, 22 Oct, 3 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 £3,600 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Aug, 16 Sep, 24 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 9 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 6 May, 15 May, 16 May, 23 May, 24 May, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 4 Jul, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Aug, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 2 Oct, 5 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 6 May, 15 May, 16 May, 23 May, 24 May, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 4 Jul, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Aug, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 6 Sep, 10 Sep, 15 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 2 Oct, 5 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 13 Oct
All guests who book a September or October 2019 cruise will now receive an extraordinary 35% discount! mull circumnavigation cruise (6 nights) now from £624 instead of £960. simply quote rt19 when booking.
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
US $2,614
excluding flights
We had a fabulous guide. The Yate Aida Maria and its crew were terrific. Each island stop was so cool. The food was great. (more)Doreen Martin
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
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
€3,620
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
£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
£750
excluding flights
Having a seal follow us whilst out zodiac went ashore was memorable. Watching an otter fishing was also good. So was the whisky tasting. (more)Jill Brasch
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
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
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
£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
€6,170
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
£960
excluding flights
The entire 6 days brilliant. Every aspect whether scenery, wild life, sailing or food was special (more)James Florance
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
From
£2,799
excluding flights
Evacuation from an island when polar bears were sighted approaching was the most memorable part of the vacation.
(more)Yiu Wing Chung
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
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 $7,380
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 $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
US $3,099
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 $3,779
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The early morning, 6:00AM, and night wildlife excursions. We went out in small boats up small rivers to look for birds, monkeys, sloths, reptiles. Even at times when there was no wildlife, the sounds of the jungle were captivating.
Tips?
Manage your expectations. The trip is for good travelers, not tourists. The Motor Yacht Tucano is amazing, but if you expect the luxuries of a modern cruise ship you will be disappointed. You will have the opportunity to make four... (more)Jim Schwarz
From
US $4,103
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
£7,195
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
From
£4,149
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing polar bears, including one mother with cub, and being in Packice, and among icebergs in a zodiac! An emotional roller coaster.
Tips?
Throw yourself into all the activities, follow the advice of the expedition team, relish meeting lovely people , including other travelers and the crew.
Local benefits?
Yes. We spent our pre-embarkation night in a local hostel in Longyearbyen. The expedition took great care to minimise our impact, including recycling,... (more)Val ODwyer
From
£11,931
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Stunning Antarctic views, penguin colonies, whales ... Kayaking, swimming in Antarctic Ocean!
Tips?
As the weather in Antarctica is highly unpredictable, it is advisable to have enough travel insurance. There is always a chance of the trip being cancelled
because of adverse weather conditions. There is no refund even if the trip is cancelled.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
A lifetime experience (more)KK Chan
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