The Ultimate Marine Safari

Just north of the Antarctic Peninsula, this island is located within the wildlife rich Shetland Islands and here you will have time to explore Russia’s Bellingshausen Station, and Chile’s Frei Station, before enjoying a zodiac ride to your home for the next few days, the Ocean Nova. This flight means you avoid the infamous Drake Passage and the rough seas it is renowned for. 

The next four days are spent exploring the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, cruising spectacular fjords and past magnificent icebergs. The aim is to make landings each day on your zodiacs, searching for sea birds, seals, whales and penguins. Your journey will be unique and flexible, taking advantage of the opportunities provided by the nature and wildlife and getting you as close as possible to the marine-life of the seventh continent. Possible landing sites include Paradise Bay, the Lemaire Channel, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy and much, much more. 

An intimate expedition ship with space for up to 73 guests, the Ocean Nova is the perfect size to take on Antarctica. You wont be travelling the Drake Passage, so your trip will be in complete comfort around the south.

You have 8 days in the Galapagos exploring some of our favourite islands, including Chinese Hat, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovese, Fernandia, Isabel, Santa Cruz and Espanola. These islands provide the best experiences in the archipelago; from snorkelling with sea lions, white-tipped sharks, marine iguanas and turtles, to panga rides along the cliffs, and visiting the famous Galapagos tortoises. 

Explore volcanoes and sandy beaches, and some of the closest wildlife encounters possible with animals that have no fear of humans. Your last stop is the small Mosquera Island where if you keep your eyes peeled, you might spot dolphins and orcas. 

This intimate ship has room for 18 guests ,explore the Galapagos Islands in luxury on this boutique-style yacht. 

A stunning underwater spectacle as you delve between two vertical rocky walls, which at the moment you can touch at the same time, in water that is so clean you could drink it then and there. After this, you travel to the Western Fjord to spot orca and, hopefully, the northern lights. Spend a couple of days out in the Orca Research boat, tracking this magnificent marine animals. 

During your time in Iceland you will also see incredible waterfalls, bursting geysers and bubbling mud pools, hike to one of the biggest waterfalls in Europe and enjoy some amazing panoramas, including that of Blue Lagoon.  

Your accommodation throughout Iceland will vary, between homestays, research vessels, and even a small house.

You have 7 days here where, pending the weather conditions, you head out each day with a researcher and expert photographer and watch out for the whales. The aim is to swim with them and be photographed with them, and with the perfect weather conditions this time of year, you are likely to have several unbeatable encounters. 

Although the aim is to swim with blue whales, you can also encounter and swim with dolphins, turtles and pilot whales, and even sperm whales which grow to over 16 metres. In your spare time, explore the local town of Galle, relax on the beach and explore the lighthouse at Dondra. 

On a secluded beach in a quiet cove, this hotel is right on the Southern tip of Sri Lanka in the perfect place for seeing the marine-life, especially whales and dolphins.

Staying at the intrepid Arctic Safari Camp, your itinerary is dictated by your preferences, the wildlife and the weather. Snorkel with the magnificent narwhal, track polar bears on foot or paddle out to sea in search of walrus. 

A comfortable mobile camp set up in the prime location for spotting the excellent marine-life in Arctic Bay, one of the world’s most astoundingly beautiful locations.

Dolphins create huge bait balls from the fish near the surface, then swoop in for mouthfuls and other predators such as whales and sharks get in on the action. Each day the microlight goes out looking for the huge shoals, which stick relatively close to the surface.

Once located, you head out to experience it, you can dive beneath the surface and snorkel or dive, or watch the bubbling waters from South Africa’s wild coast and by boat, and see everything from sharks and dolphins to humpback whales and gannets, as well as Cape fur seals, sail fish and even African Jack-ass penguins.

In a majestic location on the banks of the Umzimvubu River, this intimate lodge is in the prime position for observing the sardine run and has its very own 18 seater catamaran. There are just 18 thatched cottages, as well as a pool and access to excellent facilities.

Exploring the narrow waterways, we make landings every day in different spots, with the aim of seeing as much wildlife as possible. Here in the Arctic wilderness, there is no set itinerary as you traverse to the best places to see as much as possible on your northern journey. Explore with zodiacs and walk on land, watch for whales and polar bears, as well as walrus and seals, and land based mammals such as Arctic fox and hare. 

Sister ship to the well-known M/S Stockholm, the Malmo has room for just 12 guests and is the perfect size to navigate the far reaches of Arctic Svalbard.