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Expedition Cruises

Join us for an expediton cruise onboard comfortable vessels plying the waters of some of the world's most intriguing and beautiful places. Designed as voyages of discovery, we mix shore visits by zodiacs with engaging presentations onboard whilst in some of the wildest corners of our planet. The resource staff cover diverse interests providing the opportunity to learn about many aspects of your experience.

Our expedition cruises are an intimate and wonderful way to learn about and experience remote parts of the world. These small ships have the ability to land virtually anywhere using zodiacs, providing excellent opportunities for exploration. Staff onboard typically cover birds and other wildlife, geology, history, local culture, photography, archaeology, and more. We usually have one or two shore landings per day that may visit a wildlife highlight, a local community, a historical site, or just an interesting looking area that we think deserves some exploration. Add in a couple of lectures, fine dining, and some live music in the evening and you have a full day on an unforgettable voyage of discovery. Voyage with us to these seldom visited and remarkable places!

Scotland Slowly (Jun 02, 2013 - Jun 12, 2013)

Scotland’s western and northern isles offer a rich supply of culture, heritage and natural history. In Medieval Times an already archaic society in the Hebrides evolved into the Lordship of the Isles, a sea-kingdom blending Gael and Vikin...
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Queen Charlottes Sailing (Jun 04, 2013 - Jun 13, 2013)

Sailing Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte Islands, and touring the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve are marvelous and unforgettable experiences! The majestic coast, wilderness, people and wildlife of coastal British Columbia are stunning; this...
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Scotland to Greenland (Jun 12, 2013 - Jun 24, 2013)

Join us for a new adventure as we journey from the rolling hills of Scotland, to the remote island shores of the Faroe Islands, the geothermal wonders of Iceland and the dynamic glaciers of Greenland. Our journey takes us from the North Sea, th...
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Russian Far East Voyage: Spoon-billed Sandpiper Quest (Jun 21, 2013 - Jul 04, 2013)

Run as a co-operative venture with BirdLife International, this unique expedition follows in the footsteps of the Danish Explorer Commander Vitus Bering whose instructions from Tsar Peter the Great were to “sail north by north-east ... ch...
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Heart of the Arctic Voyage (Jun 24, 2013 - Jul 06, 2013)

Join us in the land of the Midnight sun! We’ll be arriving in Greenland just after the Summer solstice, providing 24 hours of daylight as we explore some of the richest areas of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Here, as Spring turns to ...
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Arctic Explorer (Jul 27, 2013 - Aug 06, 2013)

An amazing voyage of discovery awaits you on our Arctic Explorer Expedition. We’ll seek out rugged mountains, sweeping tundra, icecaps and glaciers, and be greeted by the warmhearted people who call the Arctic home. After setting sail from...
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Into the Northwest Passage 2013 (Aug 06, 2013 - Aug 20, 2013)

The quest for the Northwest Passage has occupied the minds of Western civilization for half a millennium. The English called the hypothetical route the Northwest Passage, while the Spanish called it the Strait of Anián. The desire to establish...
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Out of the Northwest Passage 2013 (Aug 20, 2013 - Sep 04, 2013)

Starting in Kugluktuk (Coppermine River), we will head west, striking out to touch the waters of the Beaufort Sea. Historical highlights include a visit to Kugluktuk (Coppermine), where in 1771, after trying and failing to prevent a massacre at...
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Greenland & Wild Labrador 2013 (Sep 05, 2013 - Sep 18, 2013)

Join us as we discover the divine landscape and sublime natural wonders of Southwest Greenland and the wild coast of Labrador. Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland we cross the Arctic circle as we journey to the Davis Strait. Heading south, we'...
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation 2013 (Sep 18, 2013 - Sep 27, 2013)

Our Newfoundland Circumnavigation starts in North America’s oldest port, St. John’s, where we will embark on a voyage that will feature coastlines steeped in history, with ancient archaeological sites and UNESCO World Heritage sites...
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Birding the Pacific (Apr 16, 2014 - May 02, 2014)

Melanesia is comprised of thousands of islands, large and small. These islands boast lush tropical rainforest packed with many endemic birds and other wildlife. The seas surrounding the islands are some of the richest in the world in terms of m...
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Galapagos Voyage (Apr 25, 2014 - May 06, 2014)

We once again return to the Galapagos Islands on the lovely MS Islander. We will have a chance to explore the highlands of Ecuador, vist the Otavalo market and the UNESCO world heritage site of old town Quito before we head to the archipelago f...
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Clone of Russian Far East Voyage: Spoon-billed Sandpiper Quest (May 29, 2014 - Jun 10, 2014)

Newfoundland Circumnavigation 2014 (Jun 02, 2014 - Jun 12, 2014)

Towering icebergs drift south on Arctic currents as wild birds soar above bright blue waves where whales cavort in the glory of springtime. Among the brightly painted clapboard houses of tiny outports, smiling faces greet curious travelers. New...
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Sable Island 2014 (Jun 12, 2014 - Jun 19, 2014)

Sable Island has all the makings of a myth: A forty-one kilometre long sandbar, three hundred kilometres southeast of Halifax, known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Now a research and rescue station, the remote and other-worldly island was re...
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Newfoundland & Wild Labrador (Jun 19, 2014 - Jul 02, 2014)

Canada's easternmost province is a living lesson in botany, history, geology, zoology, anthropology, and hospitality. This pre-summer trip is timed to make the most of the bloom of the early season, and we're likelier to see ice and icebergs at...
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Arctic Safari (Jul 13, 2014 - Jul 23, 2014)

Midnight sun, marvelous creatures, and endless landscapes are part of the lure of the North. And then there are the people: For millennia, Arctic dwellers have learned to thrive in this environment. European explorers navigated the icy waters s...
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High Arctic Adventure 2014 (Jul 23, 2014 - Aug 02, 2014)

It's a special kind of adventure trip that begins, and ends, in a town called Resolute! Even in summer, the High Arctic is a remote and challenging environment; we go where the ice lets us go. But aboard the Sea Adventurer, you will travel in c...
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Arctic Explorer 2014 (Aug 02, 2014 - Aug 12, 2014)

Summer north of the Arctic Circle: Endless days among rugged mountains, sweeping tundra, vast glaciers and pristine water. And in every Arctic community, visitors will find a warm welcome! On Beechey Island, the graves of Franklin expedition exp...
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Northwest Passage - East to West (Aug 12, 2014 - Aug 28, 2014)

From the soaring shores of Greenland, to the mouth of the Coppermine River, the legendary Northwest Passage is pure inspiration. Even today, few venture into this remote route through Canada's Arctic. In the Arctic, nature reigns supreme and w...
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Northwest Passage - West to East (Aug 28, 2014 - Sep 11, 2014)

The quest for a northern sea route to Asia obsessed Europeans for centuries. Long after its discovery, the ice-choked waters of the Northwest Passage forbade all but the hardiest navigators. Today the Northwest Passage remains a legendary route...
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Greenland & Wild Labrador 2014 (Sep 11, 2014 - Sep 24, 2014)

For some, Southwest Greenland and the wild coast of Labrador are too remote. Our clients think they're just remote enough! Consider Kangerlussuaq, the gateway to our journey. Located 168km up a spectacular fjord from the Arctic Ocean, it has dr...
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands (Oct 17, 2014 - Nov 06, 2014)

The timing is perfect for our return to Antarctica! This year, we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's famed Endurance Expedition. Join us as we retrace the routes and landings of this epic adventure. From the tip of ...
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