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Darwin’s Galapagos with Jo Ruxton MBE

Tour the Galapagos Islands by boat as Charles Darwin did, taking an exclusive yacht to look for famous, long-lived giant tortoises and marine iguanas. 

12 and 26 August 2024

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Sperm whale fluke, near Azores

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Whale watching and marine ecosystems in the Azores Islands: Portugal

Explore the delights of this mid-Atlantic archipelago with marine biologists, study whales and dolphins, and visit basalt vineyards and volcanic lagoons.

7 May 2024

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In the wake of Alfred Wallace cruise: Indonesia

Explore islands, rainforests and the rare species of the Malay Archipelago on a traditional yet luxurious boat, in the company of nature and history experts.

22 January 2025

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The science of biodiversity: Costa Rica

Experience the extraordinary biodiversity of Costa Rica on an expedition around several verdant ecosystems.

6 November 2024

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The science of whisky: Scottish Hebrides Cruise

A whisky lover’s dream island-hopping cruise taking in some of Scotland’s most renowned distilleries accompanied by whisky experts.

29 September 2024

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Bubble net feeding from zodiac, Alaska

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The science of glaciers and whales: Alaska’s Inside Passage

Set sail and explore Alaska’s Inside Passage. Cruise around remote islands, witness glaciers calving and discover an abundance of wildlife. Learn about the history, glaciology and geology of this stunning region accompanied by award-winning freelance science journalist, Lesley Evans Ogden.

July 2026

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Tucano river boat on the river in the Brazilian Amazon, Brazil

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The science of the Amazon and Pantanal expedition: Brazil

Join an exceptional journey exploring two of Brazil’s most celebrated ecological regions, the Amazon and the Pantanal, on an expedition to better understand what makes them so incredible and, primarily, what differentiates them.

September 2025

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The science of Antarctica: South Georgia, Falklands and Antarctic expedition cruise

Experience the majesty of the Antarctic Peninsula and the enchanting wildlife haven of South Georgia on this expedition cruise to the southernmost region of the world.

18 November 2024

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Just launched: Arctic expedition cruise with Richard Dawkins

Experience the realm of the polar bear and midnight sun Richard Dawkins and experts onboard a new state-of-the-art polar marine expedition vessel.

22 June 2025

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