Following on from the huge success of Naturetrek's exclusive charter to Spitsbergen in 2006 we are delighted to announce a new programme of exclusive wildlife voyages for 2008 and 2009. These will include another voyage around the arctic island of Spitsbergen, a cruise around the remote islands of northern Scotland and a 23-day exploration of Antarctica in January 2009. Most exciting of all, however, is the unique opportunity to join Naturetrek on an exclusive charter exploring the rarely visited Kamchatka Peninsula and volcanic Kuril Islands of the Russian Far East. We will be chartering the 'Spirit of Enderby' an ice-strengthen vessel that carries a maximum of 46 guests plus crew. Naturetrek will then have sole occupancy of the ship and operate the 13-night voyage as a dedicated wildlife holiday in search of the abundant mammals, birds and plants that still live in this remote and pristine wilderness. Huge seabird colonies containing such sought after species as Horned and Tufted Puffins, Whiskered and Parakeet Auklets and Ancient Murrelet, crowd precipitous cliffs, whilst the surrounding rich seas are home to cetaceans, including Orca, Sea Otters and Steller's Sea Lions. This wildlife spectacle is backed by some of the world's most breathtaking volcanic scenery over which Brown Bears still roam and the mighty Steller's Sea Eagle soar. As far as we are aware this is the very first time a dedicated wildlife voyage has been offered to this remote and little visited region. Our charters are very popular and fill quickly (our first Spitsbergen voyage filled in less than 2 months!) so please book soon to avoid disappointment. Further details can be found at by clicking here.