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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $18,595
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Voyaging Beyond the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Discover rare polar sights
  • Learn from expert guides
  • Witness stunning glaciers
  • Uncover Shackleton’s Historic Sites
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Venture on a 14-day Antarctica cruise that starts in Buenos Aires and sails from Ushuaia aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the famous Drake Passage, take daily Zodiac trips, see penguins and whales up close, and explore Antarctica with A&K’s expert guide, plus a chance to cross the Antarctic Circle.
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Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
from $4,056
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Amazon Journey via Marañon River- Low Water Season

Nauta to Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
  • Meet and visit with locals
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day cruise aboard Zafiro exploring the wonderful Amazon and its tributaries towards the Sapote River, a buffered zone of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Naturalist guides use their eagle eyes to help you spot extraordinary wildlife and act as interpreters so that you may learn from Amazonian communities.
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View the abundant wildlife of the Amazon
from $3,743
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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Learn about the Amazon's diversity
  • Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
  • Navigate pristine water sections
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Coca / Yasuni National Park
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. This luxury small-ship vessel takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to see the pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, monkeys, and hoatzins in the river.
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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $20,999
$500 OBC
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Grand Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Antarctica
  • Visit King George Island
  • Enjoy South Georgia
  • Explore Ushuaia
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 20-day expedition cruise aboard the World Navigator from Ushuaia to explore Antarctica and its surrounding islands. Encounter diverse landscapes and wildlife beyond the Peninsula, including towering icebergs and rugged cliffs.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Corals
from $9,534
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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
from $12,000
Save $5000
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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Explore beaches of the Galapagos
  • Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
  • Experience wonders of Española
  • Discover Galapagos Wildlife
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 
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Canoeing down the Amazon
from $7,980
NO SS
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Luxury Amazon Expedition - Low Water

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Visit the town of Nauta
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
  • Sail on Dorado and Maranon Rivers
  • Photograph Amazon dolphins
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
An 8-day river cruise on the awe-inspiring Amazon awaits you aboard the Aria Amazon. Get up and personal with wildlife like Amazon dolphins and monkeys, interact with local indigenous people, eat fantastic food, and learn from naturalist guides while exploring Pacaya-Samiria Reserve in the company of just 32 passengers.
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Sea lions resting on the beach.
from $5,995
from $2995
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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Enjoy Fernandina's landscapes
  • Explore Espinosa Point
  • Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato
  • Discover Post Office Bay
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the shores of Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago Rabida, and Santa Cruz on this 7-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise on the Solaris. Walk along unique and colorful beaches, observe a large variety of extraordinary animals and plant species, and admire amazing geological formations. A wonderful way to experience the Galapagos!
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Traditional Maracas in Colombia
from $3,839
EBD $2500
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Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla - Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMelodia
  • Experience Carnaval of Barranquilla
  • Visit Nueva Venecia
  • Discover the picturesque Cienega
Starts / Ends
Cartagena / Cartagena
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Barranquilla to Cartagena aboard the AmaMelodia and experience the allure of Colombia. Discover the rich culture and traditions of San Agustin, Mompox, and La Dorada, and indulge in Colombia's famous coffee. Encounter the country's unique flora and fauna as you journey through this diverse and captivating land.
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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $4,800
NO SS
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Venture to Peru to enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aria Amazon. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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Sally light-foot crab crawling on the beach
from $4,050
from $2995
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Snorkel across Gardner Bay
  • Visit Punta Cormorant
  • Observe Galapagos penguins
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.
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A monkey in the Amazon
from $3,600
NO SS
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
  • Discover the town of Nauta
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
From the Amazon port town of Iquitos, Peru, embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aria Amazon, hosting your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Get to know the local cultures and incredible biodiversity of this dense jungle.
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Sierra Negra, Isabela Island, Galapagos
from $12,163
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II
  • Swim and snorkel at Sullivan Bay
  • Observe Darwin Bay's wildlife
  • Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.
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Mountains by the ocean in St Lucia
from $8,490
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon to Fort-de-France - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Sail through the Central America.
  • See San Blas, Bonaire & Grenadines
  • Experience swim and snorkel.
  • Learn traditions of the Kuna people
  • Dive with an experienced instructor
Starts / Ends
Colon / Fort de France
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join Le Bellot for an exceptional 13-day cruise sailing from Colón to Fort-de-France. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to appreciate the richness and diversity of Afro-Caribbean cultures, an azure blue sky, and white-sand beaches. Visit stunning ports, including Portobelo, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Mayreau Island, and Soufriére.
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $137,000
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Private Charter - Darwin's Odyssey Aboard Tribute

7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Explore Santa Cruz
  • Visit Punta Moreno
  • Hike Sierra Negra's volcanic rim
  • See flightless cormorants
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling, Hiking, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 7-day private Darwin's Odyssey cruise aboard Tribute through the Central and West Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz for giant tortoises, snorkel with playful sea creatures, hike Sierra Negra volcano, and witness unique wildlife like flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.
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Ray swimming in the Galapagos
from $130,610
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Private Charter - Southwestern Islands Aboard Anahi

11 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi
  • Visit the Interpretation Center
  • Experience the letter exchange
  • Explore Punta Espinoza
  • Snorkel in Tagus Cove
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day private cruise aboard Anahi for a Southwestern Galápagos Islands adventure. From scenic walks and sea lion encounters in San Cristobal to snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, exploring volcanoes on Isabela, and marveling at unique landscapes on Rábida and Bartolomé, this journey unveils a variety of wildlife and breathtaking vistas.
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Giant tortoises in the Galapagos
from $96,440
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Private Charter - Enchanted Escape Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Explore Santa Cruz El Chato Reserve
  • Witness playful Galapagos sea lions
  • See yellow-crowned night herons
  • Visit Post Office Bay
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the exciting 5-day private South & East Enchanted Escape Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter giant tortoises in Santa Cruz, sea lions at Mosquera, and 'Galapagos dragons' at South Plaza. Visit Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, and El Soplador. Conclude with the Interpretation Center visit before departure.
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