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Marine conservation cruise exploring Darwin’s Galapagos

Tour the Galapagos Islands by boat as Charles Darwin did, taking an exclusive yacht to look for famous, long-lived giant tortoises and marine iguanas.

14 and 28 July 2025

8 days

Sperm whale fluke, near Azores

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Whale watching and marine ecosystems in the Azores Islands: Portugal

Explore the delights of this mid-Atlantic archipelago with marine biologists, study whales and dolphins, and visit basalt vineyards and volcanic lagoons.

13 May 2025

7 days

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Alfred Wallace’s expedition: Cruise Indonesia exploring nature and evolution - 1 place remaining

Explore islands, rainforests and the rare species of the Malay Archipelago on a traditional yet luxurious boat, in the company of nature and history experts.

22 January 2025

13 days

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The science of biodiversity: Costa Rica

Experience the extraordinary biodiversity of Costa Rica on an expedition around several verdant ecosystems.

November 2025

13 days

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Cruise

The science of whisky: Scottish Hebrides Cruise

A whisky lover’s dream island-hopping cruise taking in some of Scotland’s most renowned distilleries accompanied by whisky experts.

1 September 2025

8 days

Bubble net feeding from zodiac, Alaska

Cruise

The science of glaciers and whales: Alaska’s Inside Passage

Set sail and explore Alaska’s Inside Passage. Cruise around remote islands, witness glaciers calving and discover an abundance of wildlife. Learn about the history, glaciology and geology of this stunning region accompanied by award-winning freelance science journalist, Lesley Evans Ogden.

July 2026

9 days

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The science of the Amazon expedition cruise: Brazil

Join an exceptional journey exploring Brazil’s most celebrated ecological region, the Amazon, on an expedition to better understand what make it so incredible.

19 August 2025

9 days

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Featured: Arctic expedition cruise with Richard Dawkins, Svalbard, Norway

Experience the realm of the polar bear and midnight sun, Richard Dawkins and other experts on board a new state-of-the-art polar marine expedition vessel.

22 June 2025

12 days

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Total solar eclipse 2026: Iceland to Greenland polar cruise

Experience an awe-inspiring total solar eclipse in 2026, aboard a boutique polar expedition vessel while exploring the Scoresby Sund in Greenland, the longest fjord system in the world.

7 August 2026

13 days

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Cruise

Total solar eclipse 2027: Nile cruise, Egypt

Experience the longest total solar eclipse of our lifetime in August 2027 and delve into the fascinating connection between astronomy and Egypt's ancient temples on a luxurious Nile cruise.

27 July 2027

10

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Hawaii astronomy and marine cruise: US

Discover the fascinating culture, history and wildlife of Hawaii's islands on our expedition yacht, whilst exploring its land-based observatories and spectacular night skies. 

May 2026

9 days

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

Cruise

Cruise wild, historic and archaeological Scotland

Discover early human civilisations, wildlife and fascinating history amongst the wild isles of Scotland aboard an expedition ship.

26 May 2026

12

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