As we emphasize in the report on our recent anniversary cruise to Spitsbergen (click here), the joy of an exclusive Naturetrek charter is the unity, camaraderie, sense of purpose and quality of achievement shared by like-minded Naturetrek clients during a dedicated wildlife cruise. It is also the small numbers that we take on our charters, generally between 15 and 50. For those of you wishing to join us, we list below further exclusive Naturetrek charters. With space limited, early booking is recommended (expert cruise advice being given by Naturetrek’s Paul Stanbury, on 01962 733051).
Professor Molchanov in Spitsbergen by Paul Stanbury
Spitsbergen – Realm of the Polar Bear!
Cost: from £3,350
Tue 17th Jul – Sat 28th Jul ’07
Tue 15th Jul – Sat 26th Jul ’08 (Exclusive Charter)
We aim to repeat this year's success with a second exclusive charter of the Professor Molchanov in July 2008. We have opted to travel a little earlier than the well-publicised total solar eclipse since there is no guarantee that either the weather conditions or ice conditions on that day will permit the ship to travel far enough north to witness it. Additionally, wildlife sightings are better in July than August!
Kamchatka & The Islands of the Russian Far East
Cost: from £4,995
Fri 25th May – Sun 10th Jun ’07
Fri 23rd May – Sun 8th Jun ’08 (Exclusive Charter)
This is a wonderful opportunity to visit one of the most inaccessible regions on Earth and enjoy the huge concentrations of seabirds, other wildlife, and the spectacular scenery of the Russian Kuril Islands, Kamchatka Peninsula and the Commander Islands. This is likely to be a very popular charter so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Baja California & The Sea of Cortez
Cost: from £2,695
Wed 28th Feb – Mon 12th Mar ’07 (Exclusive Charter)
Wed 27th Feb – Mon 10th Mar ’08 (Exclusive Charter)
The warm clear waters that surround the Baja Peninsula are home to an unrivalled assemblage of whales and dolphins. This popular cruise takes you down the western coastline of the peninsula, stopping off to visit the friendly Grey Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon, and then round into the sheltered waters of the Sea of Cortez, home to Blue Whales, seabirds and a wealth of other marine-life.
Ecuador & The Galápagos Islands
Cost: from £4,295
NB. All of the following are Exclusive Naturetrek Charters:
Mon 10th Dec – Sat 29th Dec ’07
Mon 14th Jan – Sat 2nd Feb ’08
Mon 11th Feb – Sat 1st Mar ’08
Mon 4th Aug – Sat 23rd Aug ’08
Mon 8th Dec – Sat 27th Dec ’08
Mon 9th – Sat 28th Feb ’09 (Darwin’s 200th Anniversary)
Naturetrek have been operating cruises to the Galápagos for 20 years and have unrivalled experience in the islands. Our 2-week cruise is special, for we avoid the large and luxurious motor vessels by chartering our own vessel, an elegant 16-berth topsail schooner. This gives us the freedom and flexibility to explore Darwin's Islands at our leisure and discover the wealth of wildlife to be found there.
As yet we don't have details for the following two tours but if you are interested please contact the office and leave your details and we will be happy to forward you more information as soon as it becomes available.
Scottish Islands Cost: tba
Early Jun ’08 (Exclusive Charter)
Scotland is blessed with some of the most spectacular seabird colonies in the north Atlantic and, in a world where long-haul travel is so easy, we tend to forget the treasures to be found within our own back yard. This exciting cruise includes Fair Isle, the Shetland Islands, St. Kilda and the Hebrides.
Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
Cost: tba
Jan ’09 (Exclusive Charter)
Join us on this ultimate 19-day cruise to the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Sailing from Ushuaia in Argentina, the cruise includes the vast King Penguin rookery of South Georgia, the 100,000 Adélie Penguins at Paulet Island and the Wandering Albatross colony at Prion Island (South Georgia).
NB. Special Offer
Prices listed above are based on 2007 costs. Whilst prices may increase for 2008, we will hold 2007 prices for all bookings on 2008 cruises made before 31st January 2007.