Naturetrek is delighted to announce the following range of exclusive (full boat) wildlife cruises. By exclusively chartering a series of small comfortable cruise vessels we can run dedicated wildlife holidays that focus exclusively on the region's unique natural history. On a Naturetrek wildlife charter there is no need to compromise by joining a 'please all' vessel trying to satisfy a range of differing interests. You can be assured that fauna and flora will be focus and that your fellow passengers will have the same passion for wildlife as you. Each cruise will be accompanied by a Naturetrek birder and/or botanist - usually both.
Baja California and the Sea of Cortez
27th Feb - 11th Mar '08 Cost: £2,895
26th Feb - 10th Mar '09 Cost: £2,895
The ultimate whale watching cruise around Mexico's Baja Peninsula in search of Blue, Humpback, Grey, Sperm and Fin Whales, thousands of dolphins and an abundance of other marine life.
Scottish Islands
31st May - 7th Jun '08 Cost: from £1,595
30th May - 6th Jun '09 Cost: from £1,595
A rare opportunity to visit the most remote and inaccessible seabird colonies of northern Scotland including St Kilda, North Rhona and Sula Sgeir.
Spitsbergen - Realm of the Polar Bear
2008 - exclusive charters fuuly booked. Possibility of a late June tour to western Spitsbegen - please contact Paul Stanbury (01962 733051)
14th Jul - 25th Jul '09 Cost: from £3,350
A wildlife expedition to the high arctic island of Spitsbergen, including the exciting opportunity to venture deep into the pack ice in search of Polar Bears, Walrus, Ivory Gulls and other polar wildlife.
Antarctica, The Falklands and South Georgia
1st - 22nd Jan '09 Cost: from £7,495
This is the ultimate trip 'down under' a 22-day holiday incorporating a 19-day cruise to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica.
Kamchatka - A Voyage Around the Ring of Fire
3rd - 19th Jun '09 Cost: from £4,495
A 17-day holiday to the Russian Far East, including a 12-night voyage to the spectacular volcanic landscapes of Kamchatka and the Kurils, home to millions of seabirds, Sea Otters, whales and Brown Bears.
Ecuador & The Galapagos
3rd - 22nd Mar '08 Cost: £4,295
18th Aug - 6th Sep '08 Cost: £4,395
8th - 27th Dec '08 Cost: £4,395
9th - 28th Feb '09 Cost: £4,495
Our 20-day holiday includes a unique 2-week cruise around Darwin's enchanted islands aboard our elegant two-masted topsail schooner.
Greenland - Glaciers, Icebergs and Musk Ox
15th - 25th Sep '08 *
A new 11-day holiday along the magnificent east coast of Greenland. Highlights include Musk Ox, Gyr Falcon, huge glaciers and icebergs and the beautiful Northern Lights.
Additional wildlife charters for 2009 include the 'Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand' and the 'Canadian Arctic'. Details to be announced soon.
* the 2008 Greenland holiday not an exclusive charter (please contact the Naturetrek office for further information)
2009 dates and prices subject to confirmation