WILDLIFE CRUISESNot only do our oceans offer one of the last great wilderness areas left on our planet, but theygive us access to others such as the Arctic, Antarctic and Kamchatka, and the wonderfulwildlife that they support. Indeed, travelling by sea, on an expedition voyage, allows us to get wellaway from people, roads and cities, and hence access some of the very best of the world's wildlifespectacles. But, if your image of cruising is sun-loungers, swimming pools and bingo, think again! Thegoal of a Naturetrek cruise is to take you to enjoy wildlife in the wilderness, in the company ofadventurous like-minded companions, guided by our expert naturalists and expedition leaders.We have been running wildlife cruises for over 20 years now, and offer a range of wildlife cruisingexperiences across five continents, from exclusively chartered 50 to 80-berth ships to smaller motoryachts and schooners. Spectacular scenery, magnificent icebergs and glaciers, vast seabird colonies andthe icy realm of the penguin or Polar Bear await us in Antarctica and Spitsbergen. In the Galápagoswe offer a magical 2-week cruise, ideal for photographing the confiding birds, marine mammals andreptiles of this unique archipelago, whilst devotees of whale-watching will find our cruises around BajaCalifornia and the Maldives the realisation of their dreams. We also travel to the heart of rural Indiato voyage down the mighty Brahmaputra River, whilst other Naturetrek cruises offer you the chanceto enjoy the spectacular landscapes of Kamchatka, and some of the greatest seabird colonies on Earthamongst the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia."We had a wonderful holiday which far exceeded our expectations, especially seeing so many Polar Bears soclose in such beautiful surroundings."L.K., Leicestershire - Spitsbergen."The boat was immaculately clean, had a friendly and helpful crew, and the food was beyond all expectations.The itinerary was brilliant and the whales also beyond our expectations. It was a privilege to be able to touchGrey Whales and swim with Sea Lions, to name but two of the highlights."R.D., Cumbria - Baja, California."One of the most amazing experiences of my life."P.H., Yorkshire - The Galápagos Islands.264

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