Wildlife cruising holidays
Cruising through sensitive habitats, teeming with wildlife, feels like nature opening her doors to lets us glide through for glimpses of gorgeousness. Small ship wildlife cruising holidays take you into the places that the big cruisers can’t access, to admire sights such as Galapagos sea lions, Spitsbergen polar bears, Antarctic penguins, dolphins around the Scottish islands, and a wild, wondrous world of walruses and whales and bears in Kamchatka, Russia.
134 Wildlife cruising holidays found
Greenland voyage cruise and northern lights
The world's longest fjord & spectacular Aurora Borealis
From €3,950 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 31 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing cruise in Norway
Far North. Far East. Whales and Northern lights.
From NKr13,900 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 24 Nov, 29 Nov
2024: 12 Jan, 17 Jan
2024: 12 Jan, 17 Jan
Arctic icebreaker cruise, Spitsbergen
Wildlife-focused, expert-led small ship Arctic cruises
From £2,880 to £10,230 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 3 May, 8 May, 10 May, 18 May, 27 May, 30 May, 1 Jun, 4 Jun, 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 8 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 4 Jul, 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 15 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 2 Aug, 4 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Aug, 22 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Experience all that this remarkable area has to offer!
From US $7,590 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Oct, 19 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 14 Dec, 26 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 31 Jan, 9 Feb, 28 Feb, 29 Feb, 18 Mar
2024: 4 Jan, 31 Jan, 9 Feb, 28 Feb, 29 Feb, 18 Mar
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Alaska Glacier Bay small ship cruise
Get close up to Alaska where the big ships can't go
From £4,272 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep
Galapagos cruise options, tailor made
The greatest wildlife experiences tailor made
From £4,800 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This tailor made trip has a variety of options and can be arranged on a budget and at a time to suit you and adapted to your requirements as necessary.
Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines small ship cruise
Cruising the islands of Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines
From US $9,475 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 Jun
Iceland circumnavigation cruise
A thrilling, complete Iceland experience!
From £2,195 to £3,250 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 May, 5 Jun, 14 Jun, 23 Jun, 2 Jul, 11 Jul, 20 Jul, 29 Jul
Galapagos Islands cruise, 10 days
A fantastic, in-depth Galapagos experience
From £4,999 to £7,199 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Galapagos cruise plus Ecuador and Peru
Combine two truly outstanding places in South America
From £8,699 to £9,699 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 22 Mar, 26 Apr, 14 Jun, 19 Jul, 4 Oct, 15 Nov
2024: 20 Mar, 24 Apr, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 2 Oct, 13 Nov
2024: 20 Mar, 24 Apr, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 2 Oct, 13 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 22 Mar, 26 Apr, 14 Jun
Scottish Hebrides guided wildlife tour
On this cruise you will be accompanied by a wildlife guide
From £1,860 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 22 Apr
Wildlife Cruise of New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
New Zealand's wildlife rich & remote Subantarctic wilderness
From US $5,475 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 20 Dec
Inside Passage, Seattle to Juneau cruise, Alaska
The classic Inside Passage cruise from Seattle to Juneau
From £5,278 to £7,919 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 9 Sep, 30 Sep
2024: 15 Apr, 11 Sep, 28 Sep
2024: 15 Apr, 11 Sep, 28 Sep
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
From US $9,250 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 25 Nov, 30 Dec
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
Extraordinary wildlife above and below the waves
From £950 to £2,480 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 13 Apr, 14 Apr, 22 Apr, 30 Apr, 18 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jun, 1 Jul, 18 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 7 Aug, 19 Aug, 23 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct
two spaces available for the 8th May 2023 departure onboard small ship St Hilda. cruise is 8 nights long. twin cabin with washbasin is £1520 per person.
Baffin Island cruising expedition, Canada
Expert Led, Polar Bears Belugas, Narwhals, Inuit Culture
From £12,195 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Jul
South Argyll wildlife cruises in Scotland
Idyllic wildlife cruise to the West Coast of Scotland
From £2,225 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Apr, 13 May, 23 Sep, 14 Oct
Hebrides cruise, Mull, Islay, Luing, Shuna and Jura
Sail by the spectacular islands of the Southern Hebrides.
From £1,140 to £1,860 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2024: 27 Jun, 1 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep
2024: 27 Jun, 1 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep
Arctic sailing voyages, North Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen tall-ship wildlife and natural history sailing
From €2,790 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 8 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 8 Jul
2024: 8 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 8 Jul
2024: 8 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 8 Jul
Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica and South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From £7,390 to £11,910 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec, 17 Dec, 23 Dec
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb, 5 Mar
2024: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 2 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb, 5 Mar
Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea cruise
Antarctica & Weddell Sea Emperor Penguins by ship/helicopter
From US $9,210 to US $12,390 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 10 Nov, 20 Nov, 10 Dec
2024: 7 Mar
2024: 7 Mar
Ecuador highlands tour & Galapagos cruise
Experience Ecuador's stunning highlands and the Galapagos
From £7,634 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Jul, 21 Sep, 2 Nov
2024: 11 Jan, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Jul, 19 Sep, 31 Oct
2024: 11 Jan, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Jul, 19 Sep, 31 Oct
Galapagos luxury nature cruise
Boutique expedition cruise around the Galapagos Islands
From £3,750 to £4,750 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Up to £1000 pp discount for selected last minute departures
Antarctic Circle cruises
Remote polar wilderness & incredible landscapes
From £7,950 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 21 Dec
2024: 8 Feb, 20 Feb
2024: 8 Feb, 20 Feb
Isle of Mull and Small Isles explorer
An extraordinary voyage exploring Mull & the Small Isles.
From £1,330 to £2,170 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 7 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 22 Sep
2024: 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 1 May, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep
2024: 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 1 May, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep
Scotland West Coast cruise, Skye and the small isles
Scottish holiday to Skye and the Small Isles cruise
From £2,335 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 8 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug
Maldives holidays, wildlife cruise
Awake to the sun rising over the azure ocean
From £3,549 to £4,149 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 11 Nov, 16 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
Antarctic cruise with the World Wildlife Fund
An Antarctic cruise with the World Wildlife Fund Australia
From £5,800 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 9 Mar
Up to 25% off selected cabins across these trips.
Antarctica fly cruise
Experience Antarctica without having to cruise the Drake!
From £10,796 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec
2024: 14 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar
2024: 14 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar
Spitsbergen cruise, 6 days
A 6 day 'taster voyage' to explore Spitsbergen's highlights
From £1,311 to £1,705 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 May, 17 May, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 31 May, 4 Jun, 7 Jun, 11 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Jun, 28 Jun, 2 Jul, 5 Jul, 9 Jul, 12 Jul, 16 Jul, 19 Jul, 23 Jul, 26 Jul, 30 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug
