What It’s Really Like on a Tropical Expedition Cruise: Raja Ampat to the Philippines
With Charlie Mason 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 […]
Cruising South Africa: A Journey of Wildlife, Culture and Coastline
Why choose a South African cruise? South Africa cruises are one of the most rewarding ways to experience the country’s dramatic coastline, remarkable wildlife and richly layered culture. From sailing into Cape Town beneath Table Mountain to combining your voyage with a safari, cruising South Africa offers far more than a sequence of ports – […]
Svalbard: More Than Polar Bears
By Team Leader, Jane Coy Svalbard has always been synonymous with polar bears. This remote archipelago deep within the Arctic Circle is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to see them in their natural habitat. But after spending time on a Svalbard Expedition Cruise aboard Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions, I can honestly […]