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North America
Baja California's Whales & Sealife

Explore the Sea of Cortez, a World Heritage Site, for 8 days aboard the 66-guest Safari Voyager. Experience Baja's warm crystalline waters and cactus-clad rims while watching for birds, whales, dolphins, mobula rays, whale sharks and other marine life.

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South America
Endemic Galapagos Cruises

Galapagos cruises aboard the 16-guest catamaran Endemic are an unforgettable experience. Visit remote islands with top bilingual naturalist guides while enjoying a ship purpose-built for cruising with stability, speed, panoramic views and supreme comfort.

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Central America
Kontiki Pura Vida Expedition Cruises

Come aboard the 18-guest Kontiki Wayra boutique yacht to experience Costa Rica's kaleidoscope of biodiversity in an exclusive way that most travelers miss. An attentive crew, two naturalist guides and a menagerie of activity gear provides the base for both rejuvenation and daily active and cultural excursions.

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Polar Regions
Antarctic Explorer

Cruise the Antarctic Peninsula in style aboard a selection of premier expedition ships. Antarctica cruises combine wildlife viewing, shore landings, visits to scientific bases, breathtaking waterways, glaciers and icebergs.

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Asia / Pacific
Sailing Indonesia: Jewels of Raja Ampat

Experience the best of Indonesia travel aboard the 24-guest Ombak Putih or the 12-guest Katharina sailing vessels. This 10-day round-trip cruise from Sorong, West Papua, explores the natural splendor of Raja Ampat, home to the world's most biodiverse coral reefs.

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Central America
The Panama Canal, Pearl Islands & Darién Jungle

Travel round-trip from Panama City aboard 100-guest National Geographic Quest for a Panama-focused small ship exploration. Spend 2 days transiting the canal, plus soak in indigenous and colonial history, local communities and UNESCO World Heritage sites, with daily off-ship activities above and below the water.

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Polar Regions
Southern Ocean Odyssey: Ross Sea & East Antarctica

Experience one of the most historic sectors of the deep polar South in comfort on this exploratory expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson. Sail from Hobart to Dunedin with visits along the Subantarctic Islands plus remote Western or Eastern Antarctica.

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South America
Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruises

The 90-guest Santa Cruz II is an expedition vessel in the Galapagos Islands with itineraries designed to capitalize on wildlife viewing. Enjoy hikes, snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat, alongside talented naturalist guides and a stellar crew, all of which set this trip apart.

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Polar Regions
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

On this 10-day adventure aboard 199-guest Ultramarine or 138-guest Ocean Explorer, cruise Spitsbergen's coastline and discover fjords, sea cliffs, polar bears and walrus.

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We personally handpick all the trips, cruises, ships and lodges we work with. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Start your trip search by region and destination, or consult our experts who can help you explore the options to suit your travel style, activity interests, budget and timing.

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Travel Guides, Tips & Inspiration
Latest Articles
Oct 14th 2024 • Small Ship Cruising
Expert Aboard: MV Evolution Galapagos Review

Our longtime travel specialist Leslie reviews the iconic Evolution yacht in her second trip to the Galapagos. Read her insights, then find even more MV Evolution Galapagos reviews from our travelers who’ve been aboard.

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Oct 7th 2024 • Small Ship Cruising
Best Antarctica Cruises & Cruise Lines

In this list of the best Antarctica cruises, our experts outline their top itineraries, traveler favorites and the best Antarctica cruise lines. Learn why each shines & tips for choosing between them.

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Sep 23rd 2024 • Small Ship Cruising
This Year's Best Winter Cruises

Where can you cruise in the winter? Lots of places! Many of which offer perfect weather and wildlife opportunities during the North American winter. Read on for all your winter cruise inspiration.

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