Living in Lyttelton, I see a lot of cruise ships arriving and departing each summer, but Ponant’s luxury icebreaker the ‘Commandant Charcot’ is unique, so when I was offered the opportunity to enjoy a overnight aboard in the harbour, I jumped at the chance. The Charcot had just voyaged from…
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A few years ago, I wrote a short piece about how much I enjoyed my 2 day ‘digital detox’ aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train in the wilds of British Colombia. Disconnected from phone and internet does provide an increasingly rare opportunity to focus entirely on your surroundings and so a… Learn more
Expedition (small ship cruising to ‘adventure’ destinations) is growing rapidly – in these places, it’s all about the destinations that are ‘hard to get to except by ship’!
Expedition ships essentially used to be a floating expedition base for shore excursions by zodiac, but a great ship will certainly enhance…
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Cruising is the fastest growing sector of the travel industry, and while Canterbury has perhaps been a little slow to embrace the cruising revolution over the last few decades, we’re catching up very fast now! Discover Travel is a leading cruise specialist in Canterbury with 3 accredited Cruise Specialists and…
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Arriving in Ushuaia with the anticipation of boarding The Greg Mortimer Ship the following day, I was buzzing with excitement. With a morning to spare before meeting my fellow passengers, I decided to explore on foot. It became obvious very quickly around the shore who my fellow passengers were. Everyone… Learn more
Keflavik Airport in Iceland has come a long way since I first passed through it twenty years ago. It’s certainly a lot bigger and grander than I had remembered, which is perhaps explained by the recent incredible increase in popularity of this tiny island nation for overseas visitors. Iceland is… Learn more
65 DAYS | 9 COUNTRIES
Embark on a grand voyage across the Americas as you sail from “the end of the world” to the Great Lakes. Experience epic wildlife encounters and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. Immerse yourself in nature through the scenic Chilean fjords and hail the wonders…
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71 DAYS | 9 COUNTRIES
Famous waters to frozen landscapes
Join Viking on a grand voyage spanning the waterways and oceans of the New World and Antarctica. Admire the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, Canadian Maritimes and the glaciers and fjords of Chile. Transit engineering marvels such as the…
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70 DAYS | 10 COUNTRIES
From the Great Lakes to Antarctica
Discover North America’s wilderness while sailing the striking waterways of the Great Lakes. Explore ancient civilizations and gaze upon the Chilean fjords’ towering ice shelves. Witness the wildlife of the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica’s majestic glaciers and immense icebergs.…
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Departure Dates
11 departures between Nov 2023 and Jan 2025
Special offers
Expedition exclusive cost savings and rare opportunities.
* Certain offers may not be combinable, up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise
Solo travellers: Pay no single supplement on select expedition cruises in 2023
Early Bird Sale:…
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Escorted by our friends at Wild Earth Travel
Due to popular demand, Wild Earth Travel is escorting an expedition to Scotland…
Set sail with Wild Earth Travel to discover the historic isles and abundant wildlife that feature throughout Scotland, the British Isles and Faroe Islands.
We have lead many expeditions…
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Sail into a world few will ever experience where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome us into their world as we as we explore the rich history, iconic WWII sites, cultures and wildlife of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on this 17- day authentic expedition…
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