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Author: Charlie Mason

Charlie’s passion for extreme and remote environments have seen him travel to both Antarctica and Svalbard, experiencing some of the planet’s most untouched polar landscapes. From witnessing vast colonies of penguins and navigating iceberg-strewn waters in Antarctica to photographing polar bears and Arctic wildlife under the midnight sun in Svalbard, these journeys have deepened his appreciation for conservation and truly wild places – experiences he loves to share with clients looking for something extraordinary.

What It’s Really Like on a Tropical Expedition Cruise: Raja Ampat to the Philippines

Charlie Mason standing on a beach in Raja Ampat holding a coconut

When people think of expedition cruising, Antarctica often comes to mind. But expedition ships are just as much at home in warm waters, reaching remote islands, hidden anchorages and communities that larger vessels simply can’t. After joining Swan Hellenic’s voyage on their Raja Ampat & Philippines expedition cruise, our Cruise Consultant Charlie came back with […]