Unforgettable small ship cruising adventures in the Unforgettable small ship cruising adventures in the British Isles, Faroe Islands, Scandinavia and the Baltic British Isles, Faroe Islands, Scandinavia and the Baltic 2024/25 2024/25
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150+differentNorthernEuropeitinerariesrangingfrom 6to22days.Choosefrom40+NorthernEuropesmall shipsrangingfrom6to250+passengersfromintimate expeditionvessels,toluxuriousships.
Wild Earth Travel in NORTHERNEUROPE
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ST KILDA, British isles
“StKildaisoneplaceinparticularthatwecomebackto timeandtimeagain.It’scertainlygotafascinatingstory totellwithitsrichhistory.Theuntouchedbeautyofits dramaticcliffsandisolationonlyaddtotheallurealong withitsdeepconnectiontoScotland’swildheritage. ”
NOrway
“Norwayinwinterisafrozenfairytale-a wonderlandofsnowcappedmountains,soft twilightsofpinkandblues,adeeporangesunthat doesn’trisepastthehorizonandChristmas markets.NottomentiontheNorthernLightswith itsmagicalshapesandcolours.”
FAIR ISLE, British Isles
“IabsolutelylovedFairIsle-it’sahiddengemwith incrediblebirdwatching,friendlylocals,and breathtakingscenery.It’stheperfectplaceto unwind,spotrarewildlife,andenjoyanescapefrom theeveryday.”
FAROE ISLANDS
“IwascaptivatedbytheFaroeIslandsfortheir toweringcliffs,vibrantNordiccultureand unspoiledwilderness.Theserenevillagesand dramaticlandscapesofferedapeacefulretreat thatfeltlikesteppingintoanotherworld. ”
WildEarthTravelisownedandoperatedbyexpeditionleaders withover20years’experiencevoyaging,leadingandcreating expeditionsallovertheglobe.WhilebasedinChristchurch, NewZealand,wehaveledexpeditions,travelledextensively withinandsentmanyhappytravellerstoNorthernEurope whereweworkwitharangeofoperators,includingmany locallyownedsuppliers,tobringyouthebestoftheregion.
Ifyouenjoyamorepersonal styleoftravelwhereyou interactwithsmallergroups, discovermoreandengage withyourfellowtravellers,then ourjourneysandprograms couldbejusttheticketfor you!BytravellingwithWild EarthTravelweguarantee thatyouwillspendlesstime inqueuesandmoretime experiencingtheunique destinationsontheitinerary
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NORTHERNEUROPE SHIPS
WildEarthTravelworkswithsmallshipoperatorswhocan accesstheremoteareasandnarrowpassagesthat largershipscannotreach.Thisallowsforamoreintimate explorationofNorthernEurope,includingsecludedcoves, fjords,andwildlifehabitats.Thesesmallshipsprovide betteropportunitiesforwildlifeviewingastheycan manoeuverclosertoshore,offeringexcellentviewsof marinemammals,birds,andotherwildlifewithout disturbingtheirnaturalhabitat Oursmallshipsarealso abletoofferflexibleitineraries,allowingforspontaneous stopstoobservewildlifeorexploreinterestingsights alongthecoast Wehaveaccesstoover40shipsfrom smallpassengerexpeditionvesselstolarger,more luxuriousships-pleaseseerightforafulllistofour vesselsandlinkstoourwebsiteformoreinformation.
Theseshipshaveanemphasison adventureandreachinghard-toreachplaces,soaregenerally smallerinsize: Diana FridtjofNansen
GeminiExplorer
GregMortimer Havila HebrideanSky Hondius
HurtigrutenShips IslandSky
LaNouvelleEtoile
LordOfTheHighlands
LordoftheGlens Maud NationalGeographic Endurance/Explorer/Resolution OceanAlbatros
OceanEndeavour OceanNova Plancius
ScottishHighlander
SeaCloudSpirit
SeaSpirit
ShannonPrincess Speideren SpiritofScotland
Spitsbergen
StHilda Stockholm
Trollfjord Ultramarine
LuxuryExpeditionFleet
Theseshipsaregenerallybigger (200+passengers)to accommodateluxuryamenities includingpools,barsandgyms: LeBellot LeBoreal LeChamplain
LeDumontd'Urville LeLaperouse
LeLyrial
SilverEndeavour
SilverWind ExpeditionFleet
TheBritishIsles
Embarkonasmallshipcruisethroughthestunning landscapesandrichhistoryoftheBritishIsleswithWild EarthTravel.ExploretheremoteShetlandIslands,Orkney Islands,andHebrides,whereruggedcoastlines,ancient castles,andvibrantwildlifeawait.Discoverhiddengems liketheIsleofMullandStKildaArchipelago,andimmerse yourselfinthefascinatinghistoryofOrkneyIslandand Dublin.
Withourexpertguidesandintimateships,you'llhavethe opportunitytoexperiencethebeautyandcultureofthese islandsupclose,awayfromthecrowds,andcreate memoriestolastalifetime.Whetheryou'reseeking adventure,history,orsimplybreathtakingscenery,our smallshipcruisesoffertheperfectwaytoexplorethe BritishIsles'hiddentreasures
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MullOdysseyCruise
7days|FROM£1,365*pp
AboardGeminiExplorer,StHilda&Speiderden|DeparturesAprtoJuleachyear
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Oban WeshalldepartfromOban,thegatewayt Hebrides,afterabriefintroductiontolifeonboard ship
Tobermory ExplorepicturesqueTobermory,visit distillery,orspoteaglesonMull,thebestplacein eaglesightings
SoribayBay,LochTuath SailpastCaliachPointt withdistantviewsofBenMoreandthepicturesq waterfall.
Lunga,TreshnishIsles.DiscoverLunga,aSpecial Interestsite,knownforitsclose-approachingpuffincolonies andotherseabirdbreedingcolonies. CollandTiree.ExploreTiree’sworld-renownedsandybeaches andColl’sruggedlandscape,withchancestospotdolphins, Minkewhales,andbaskingsharks
Fingal’sCave,Staffa.SailclosetoStaffatoviewFingal’sCave, thenanchornearBunessantoexplorethecavewithsea kayaks
ClassicScottishLuxuryHotelBargesCruise
7days|FROM€5,790*pp
AboardEuropeanHotelBarges,ScottishHighlanderorSpiritofScotland DeparturesMartoOcteachyear Moreinformationhere
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DAY1:Banavie MeetinInverness,boardyourvesse champagne,andperhapsastrollbeforedinner
DAY2:Laggan CruisethroughMoyBridgeandLoch VisitDalwhinnieDistilleryforatasting ExploreOldInv Castle
DAY3:Kytra CruiseLochOich,withoptionalfishing DonanCastle Marvelatscenicdrivesandhistoricv onboard
DAY4:FortAugustus TourtheHighlandClub Enjoy demonstration ExploreFortAugustus Cruisetomoo theBenedictineAbbey
DAY5:Dochgarroch.CruiseLochNess,passingUrq Castle.VisitCawdorCastleanditsrenownedgarde historicaltapestriesandart.
DAY6:Muirtown.Optionalbicyclerideorstroll.Visit MoorandClavaCairns.Captain’sFarewellDinneron DAY7:Muirtown.Afterbreakfast,guestsaretransfe privatechauffeuredminibustotheirchoiceoflocat Inverness
Scotland’sHighland&Islands
8days|FROMAU$15,151*pp
AboardLordoftheGlens|DeparturesJuntoSepeachyear
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DAY1:Inverness,Scotland Arrive,boardtheship,enjoya reception,andScottishdanceperformance
DAY2:Culloden/ClavaCairns/LochNess/FortAugustus Visit historicbattlesite,ancienttombs,LochNess,andhikeinFort Augustus
DAY3:LagganLocks/Corpach/Glenfinnan Navigatecanal locks,visitGlenfinnanviaduct,andpaddleonLochLinnhe
DAY4:LochLinnhe/Oban SailtoOban,visitdistilleryor McCaig'sFolly,andenjoywhiskytasting
DAY5:IsleofMull/Iona/Tobermory ExploreIonaandDuart Castle WeovernightinTobermorywithwildlifeinsights
DAY6:Tobermory/IsleofEiggorIsleofRum/Inverie Visit wildlife-richislands,hikeortourKinlochCastle,andInverie's remotepub
DAY7:Armadale,IsleofSkye/KyleofLochalsh VisitClan MacDonaldmuseum,ArmadaleCastle,orEileanDonanCastle.
DAY8:KyleofLochalsh/Inverness.Disembark,scenicHighlands drive,andtransfertoInvernessairport.
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ScottishIslands&Faroes
10days|FROMAU$12,670*pp
AboardLeBellot |Departures12&21May2025
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DAY1:Glasgow,Scotland ExploreGlasgow'sartisticheritage, architecture,andvibrantstreetatmosphere
DAY2:FortWilliam VisitFortWilliam,the‘OutdoorCapitalofthe UK’nearBenNevis
DAY3:LochEwe&HandaIsland SeeInvereweGarden,WWII history,andHandaIsland'sseabirdcolonies
DAY4:Stromness,Orkney DiscoverStromness'sVikinghistory, charmingstreets,andlivingculture
DAY5:Scalloway&Foula,ShetlandIslands ExploreScalloway's castle,archaeologicalsites,andFoula'sremoteislandlife
DAY6:SuduroyIsland,FaroeIslands ExperienceSuduroy's seabirdcolonies,blackchurches,andhikingtrails.
DAY7:StreymoyIsland,FaroeIslands.VisitStreymoy'sgreen landscapes,Saksunvillage,andbirdcliffsinVestmanna.
DAY8:StKilda,Hebrides.ExploreStKilda'sUNESCOsite,historic blackhouses,andwildSoaysheep.
DAY9:Tobermory,IsleofMull.AdmireTobermory'scolorful houses,localhistorymuseum,andartgallery.
DAY10:Glasgow,Scotland.RevisitGlasgow'slandmarks, museums,andlivelypedestrianthoroughfares
ScotlandSlowly
11days|FROMUS$9,695pp*
AboardOceanEndeavour|Departures3&13Jun2025
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DAY1:Glasgow/Greenock,Scotland DepartfromGlasgowvia coachtoGreenock,ahistoricshipbuildingandimportcentre Embarkonyourjourneyfromhere
DAY2:Islay ExploretheLochFinlagganHistoricSite,theancient seatoftheLordoftheIslesandClanDonald
DAY3:IonaandStaffa VisitIonaAbbey,theburialplaceof kings,andtakeaZodiaccruiseatStaffatoseeFingal’sCave
DAY4:Skye Enjoybirdwatching,photography,andhiking amongtheCuillinHills
DAY5:StKilda ExplorethisUNESCOWorldHeritageSitewith fascinatingruinsandabundantseabirdsontheislandofHirta
DAY6:Stornoway,Lewis VisittheCallanishstandingstones, GearrannanBlackhouseVillage,andDunCarlowayBroch BrowseshopsinStornowayfortheisland’sfamoustweed
DAYS7&8:PapaStour&Foula TakeaZodiaccruisealong PapaStour’sruggedcoastlineandexploreFoula,knownfor traditionalagricultureandbirdspecies.
DAY9:FairIsle.VisitFairIsleforbirdwatchingandexplorethe localmuseumdedicatedtotheisland'sheritage.
AtlanticIslandOdyssey
13days|FROM£6,995*pp
DAY10:Kirkwall,Orkney VisittheRingof Brodgar,HallofClestrain,St Magnus Cathedral,andtheNeolithicvillageofSkara Brae.ExploreKirkwall'spubs,musicscene,and artisanshops.
DAY11:Aberdeen,Scotland.Disembark.
AboardIslandSky|Departures27May&25Jun2025
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DAY1:Aberdeen,Scotland Embarkthisafternoon
DAY2:NorthRonaldsay,OrkneyIslands Explorebirdlife,seals, lighthouse,andwoolmillonNorthRonaldsay
DAY3:FairIsle&NossHead,ShetlandIslands VisitFairIslefor puffinsandknitwear;cruisearoundNossHead
DAY4:Lerwick Discoveranarchaeologicalsiteandfreetime
DAY5:Fetlar&Unst Explorewildlifeandheritagesites
DAY6:Torshavn,FaroeIslands TourTorshavn’sculturalsitesor hikethesurroundinghills
DAY7:Vestmanna Explorecliffsandseabirdsbyboat,visit Saksunanditsmuseum
DAY8:Tvoroyri,Suduroy Choosebetweenscenicislandtouror hiketobeautifulHvaanhagi
DAY9:Stornoway&ShiantIslands VisitCallanishStones,Dun CarlowayBroch,andGearrannanBlackhouseVillage
DAY10:StKilda GuidedwalksonStKilda,visitseabirdcolonies atStacLeeandBerneray
DAY11:Canna&LochScavaig ExploreCanna'sarchaeology, LochScavaig'sscenery,andwildlife
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DAY12:Staffa&Iona SeeFingal’sCaveon StaffaandvisitIonaAbbey
DAY13:Oban Disembarkandtransferto GlasgowInternationalAirportandCentral RailwayStation
WildIslands&LandsofLegends
12days|FROMAU$11,895*pp AboardSeaSpirit|Departure17May2025
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DAY1:Edinburgh,Scotland WelcometoEdinburgh,thehistoric capitalofScotland!Enjoyaleisurelyeveningexploringthecity's medievaland18th-centuryarchitecture RelaxinyourprecruisehotelandsavourtheviewoftheiconicEdinburghCastle
DAY2:WelcomeAboard!Spendyourmorningexploring Edinburgh’scharmingstreetsandstunningviews Inthe afternoon,transfertotheshipatPortofLeith Settleinandget toknowtheSeaSpirit,yourcomfortablehomeforthejourney ahead
DAY3:Kirkwall ExploreKirkwall,theheartoftheOrkneyIslands DiscoverthemajesticStMagnusCathedralandvisittheancient sitesofSkaraBraeandtheRingofBrodgaronaguidedtour throughOrkney'srichhistory
DAY4:FairIsle,ShetlandIslands FairIsleenchantswithits picturesquelighthousesandabundantbirdlife,includingpuffins Strollalongruggedcoastlinesandenjoythelocal craftsmanshipofhand-knittedFairIslesweaters.It’saperfect blendofnatureandculture.
DAY5:Lerwick.WearriveinShetland’slivelycapitalandvisitthe ShetlandMuseumandexplorethehistoricSumburghHead lighthouse.DiscoverthearchaeologicaltreasuresofJarlshof, withitsimpressiveremnantsofancientsettlementsspanning 5,000years
DAY6:PapaStour&Foula.ExperiencethewildbeautyofFoula, hometovastseabirdcoloniesandrichfolklore Explorethe dramaticcliffsandcavesofPapaStour,wheretheseahas sculptedincrediblelandscapes,offeringaparadisefornature enthusiasts
DAYS7-10:FaroeIslands.Journeythroughthebreathtaking FaroeIslands,knownfortheirvibrantlandscapesandrichViking heritage VisitTórshavn,explorethemedievalsiteofKirkjubøur, andmarvelattheruggedbeautyofremotebirdcliffsand naturalwonders
DAY11:AtSea Enjoyadayatseafilledwithinformativelectures abouttheuniquewildlifeandcultureoftheBritishIsles Relax andprepareforthefinallegofyourjourney,becomingwellversedintheregion’snaturalandhistoricaltreasures
DAY12:Edinburgh DisembarkinEdinburgh’svibrantLeith district Weoffertransferstotheairportorcitycentre
“Ihostedasmallgrouponthisvoyagein2024and canthoroughlyrecommendittoanyonelookingfor anin-depthexperienceoftheBritishIsleswhilegoing offthebeatentrack,”ReservationSpecialist,Ellen.
BestofBritish-UKCircumnavigation
15days|FROM£8,295*pp
AboardHebrideanSky|Departure22Aug2025
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DAY1:Portsmouth,England.EmbarktheHebrideanSky.
DAY2:Guernsey,ChannelIslands.ExploreStPeterPort, includingCastleCornet,ordrivetoseetheLittleChapel. DAY3:Tresco&StAgnes,IslesofScilly.VisitTrescoAbbey Gardens.ExploreStAgnesandseetheOldManofGugh. DAY4:Fishguard&StDavids,Wales.TakeascenicdrivetoSt DavidstoexplorethecathedralandBishop’sPalace
DAY5:Peel,IsleofMan.VisitTynwaldHillandenjoyasteam trainridefromCastletowntoDouglas ExplorePeel
DAY6:Derry,NorthernIreland.VisittheGiant’sCauseway
DAY7:StKilda,Scotland.Takeanislandcruiseandguidedwalk DAY8:Scrabster.Visitlocalcastlesandgardens
DAY 9:Unst,ShetlandIslands.VisitUnstHeritageCentre,Boat Haven,andHermanessNationalNatureReserve
DAY10:Lerwick Visitanarchaeologicalsiteandfreetime
DAY11:Montrose VisitGlamisCastleorfreetime
DAY12:Eyemouth,England VisitLindisfarneandHolyIsland
DAY13:Whitby VisittheAbbey,StMary’sChurch,andoldtown
DAY14:Ipswich VisitHelminghamHallorSuttonHoo
DAY15:Portsmouth Concludeyourjourney
RemoteBritishIsles&IcelandExpedition
15days|FROMAU$15,600*pp
AboardSilverWind |Departures18Jun,2Jul,3&17Aug2025 Moreinformationhere
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DAY1:Dublin Explorelivelystreets,historicsites,andpubs
DAY2:Lunga Seepuffins,blackhouses,andrareplantlife
DAY3:StKilda&BorerayIsland Remoteislands,puffins, gannets,andrichculturalandnaturalheritage
DAY4:AtSea Relax,readorsimplyenjoytheoceanviews
DAY5:Djupivogur Leisurelytownwithfjords,artisticsculptures, andvibrantlocalculture
DAY6:Tumavik&Raufarhofn Volcanicbeaches,birdlife,Arctic Henge,andrichIcelandicfolklore
DAY7:Hofsos,MalmeyIsland&DrangeyIsland Seefjords, historicalsites,puffinsandnaturalbeauty
DAY8:Djupavik&Veidileysufjordur Isolatedfjords,abandoned herringfactory,waterfalls,andserenelandscapes.
DAY9:Husavik.Whale-watchingcapital,scenicfjords, charmingtown,andrichmarinelife.
DAY10:Eskifjordur.Peacefulfishingvillagewithdramatic mountains,fjords,andbirdlife.
DAY11:DayatSea.Relax,rejuvenate,enjoythesea.
DAY12:Stromness&OrkneyIslands.Neolithicsites,SkaraBrae, andtherichancientheritageofOrkney
DAY13:Duart,IsleofMull,Hebrides&Iona Seeacastle,wildlifeandstunningbeaches DAY14:Belfast.Titanicheritage,historic murals,modernculture,andvibrantcitylife. DAY15:Dublin.Cobbledstreets,vibrant pubs,historicsites,andrichliteraryheritage.
Scandinavia
SmallshipcruisingthroughScandinaviaoffersan intimate,immersiveexperiencethroughbreathtaking landscapes.Sailclosetomajesticfjords,explorehidden coves,andvisitquaintcoastaltowns.Witnessthe stunningnaturalbeautyofNorway'stoweringcliffsand cascadingwaterfalls,andenjoytheserenityofSweden's archipelagos
Oursmallshipsallowfordeeperexploration,navigating narrowpassagesanddockinginquaintandcharming portswhereyoumayexperiencelocalculturethrough activities,suchastraditionalNordiccuisineandfolklore info@wildearth-travel.com www.wildearth-travel.com/scandinavia-cruises
NorwayCoastalRoundtripVoyage
12days|FROM€1,580pp*
AboardHavila|DeparturesMartoJaneachseason
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12days|FROMAU$2,440pp*
AboardHurtigrutenShips
DeparturesYearRound
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DAY1:Bergen.StartinBergen,avibrantcityknownforits UNESCO-listedBryggenwarehouses.Enjoyarideonthe Fløibanenfunicular,samplefreshseafoodatthefishmarket,or explorethebustlingharbourandnarrowstreets.
DAY2:FjordExploration MarvelatÅlesund’sArtNouveau architecture ExplorethedramaticlandscapesofGeiranger Fjord,aUNESCOWorldHeritageSitewithstunningwaterfalls
DAY3:Trondheim.DiscoverTrondheim’s1000-yearhistoryand visittheiconicNidarosCathedral,Norway’snationalshrine Continueyourvoyagenorththroughthericharchipelago
DAY4:ArcticCircleCrossing.Witnessthemidnightsunin summerortheNorthernLightsinwinter Experiencetherugged beautyofLofoten’sfishingvillagesandVikingheritage
DAY5:IntotheArctic SailthroughnarrowfjordstoTromsø EncountertheindigenousSamipeopleandtheirreindeer
DAY6:NorthCape ReachthenorthernmostpointofNorway,a highlightformanytravellers Experiencetheharsh,desolate beautyofthepolarlandscapeandtastelocaldelicacies
DAY7:EasternEdge JourneytoKirkenes,neartheRussian border,whereroadsignsareinbothNorwegianandRussian Consideranexcursiontotheborderorvisittheunique Snowhotel,builtentirelyoficeandsnow
DAY8:AChangingPolarLandscape Asyousailwestand south,watchthevastpolarexpansesgivewaytosteeppeaks DAY9:Lofoten ReturntothewildbeautyoftheLofotenIslands, wherechalkywhitebeachesandvibrantfishingvillageslie beneathjaggedmountains
DAY10:ArcticCircleCrossing Sailsouth,crossingtheArctic Circle PassbytheuniqueTorghattenmountainwithitscentral hole,afascinatingnaturalformation
DAY11:TrondheimfjordandKristiansund Sailthroughthe Trondheimfjordwithitslushfarmland InKristiansund,youcan takeascenicdrivealongtheAtlanticOceanRoad,renownedfor itsbeauty,andrejointheshipinMolde.
DAY12:Bergen.Thefinaldayoffersadiversecoastallandscape ofrockymountainsandwaterwaysasyouapproachBergen.
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ShortonTime?TrytheHalfVoyage
Experiencingtheone-wayoptionofthisitineraryistheperfectwaytoseemanyofNorway’smostpopular coastalattractionsforthosewithlesstime HeadnorthfromBergentoKirkenes(7days)orsouthfromKirkenes toBergen(6days) Voyagesrunyearroundandwehaveseveralvesselsoperatingthisroute,sogetintouchat info@wildearth-travelcomtolearnyouroptions
AboardTrollfjord|DeparturesSep2025toApr2026
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DAY1:Oslo.ExploreOslo’slandmarksbeforeembarkation
DAY2:CoastalJourneyBegins.Settleintoshiplife
DAY3:Lysefjord.MarvelatPreikestolen,exploreStavange
DAY4:Ålesund.AdmireÅlesund'sArtNouveauarchitecture
DAY5:Rørvik.ExploreRørvik'smuseums,sailthroughVikna
DAY6:Lofoten.DiscoverSvolvær,visittheHurtigrutenMuseum
DAY7:Tromsø.ExperienceTromsø'svibrantculture
DAY8:Honningsvåg.OptionalNorthCapeexcursion
DAY9:Alta ExperienceAlta’sNorthernLights
DAY10:Narvik ExploreWWIIheritage,scenicrailwayjourney
DAY11:CoastalScenicRoute Cruisepastbreathtaking landscapesandwildlife
DAY12:Åndalsnes Explorethepicturesquecoastaltown
DAY13:Bergen DiscoverBryggen,BergenFishMarket,Mount Fløyen
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DAY14:Kristiansand.LearnofKristiansand’s sustainabilityeffortsandmilitaryhistory.
DAY15:Oslo.Reflectonyourvoyageasyou returntoOsloforyourjourney'send
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SvalbardLine-FullVoyage
16days|FROMAU$6,508*pp
AboardTrollfjord|DeparturesMay2024toSep2025
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DAYS1&2:Bergen Explorethiscityofsevenmountains,Board yourshipforvoyagetoSvalbard
DAY3:Åndalsnes HikeRampestrekenorrideRomsdalGondola
DAY4:Træna Visitthisislandarchipelagowithancienthistory
DAY5:Reine Visitatraditionalfishingvillage
DAY6:Tromsø ExploreArctichistory,visitArcticCathedral
DAY7:Honningsvåg VisittheNorthCapeandexplorekingcrab fishing,Sámiculture
DAY8:Bjørnøya Birdwatchfromship,learnisland’shistory
DAY9:Longyearbyen Explorethetown,visitGlobalSeedVault
DAY10:Ny-Ålesund SeeglaciersandArcticwildlife
DAY11:DepartSvalbard.Relaxonboard.
DAY12:Senja.Experiencediverselandscapes.
DAY13:Stokmarknes&Svolvær.Visitahistorictown,explore LofotenfromSvolvær.
DAY14:HelgelandCoast.ExploreBrønnøysund. DAY15:Ålesund.ExploreHjørundfjord,enjoyafarewelldinner onboard.
DAY16:Bergen.Disembarkwherewebegan
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HistoricCitiesoftheBaltic
10days|FROMAU$15,580*pp
AboardLeChamplain|Departure15-24Apr2025
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DAY1:Stockholm ExploremedievalGamlastan,visittheRoyal Palace,andenjoytheVasaandABBAmuseumsonDjurgården island
DAY2:Helsinki.Discoverthecity’sneoclassicalbuildings, modernarchitecture,andtastelocaldisheslikegraavilohiinthe Kalliodistrict
DAY3:Tallinn.WanderthroughtheUNESCO-listedoldtown,visit gothiclandmarks,andexploreitscharmingmedievalstreets
DAY4:Riga Discovertheoldtown,whichoffersmedieval architecture,cathedrals,andablendofhistoricandmodern influencesalongnarrowstreets
DAYS5&6:Visby ExploreVisby’smedievalfortifications, charminghouses,andtastelocalsaffronpancakesinroseadornedcafés
DAY7:Karlskrona VisitKarlskrona’sUNESCO-listednaval dockyard,colourfulhouses,andexperienceitsrichmaritime heritage
DAY8:Gdansk AdmireHanseaticarchitecture,strollalongthe VistulaQuays,andexploreLongMarketsquare
DAY9:Gudhjem.Experiencepicturesque streets,herringsmokehouses,andnatural beautywithcliffs,forests,andbeaches DAY10:Copenhagen.Discover Copenhagen’shistoricdistricts,palaces,and enjoytraditionalDanishsmørrebrødalong sceniccanalnetworks
Norway - NOrth Cape
TomasafromWildEarthTraveltellsusabout herrecentsmallshipcruisealongthe NorwegianCoast.FindoutabouttheNorthern Lights,NorthCapeandmore!
Norway - Coastal
WechattolocaloperatorHurtigruten aboutthehighlightsoftheNorwegian coastline,whichtheyhavebeensailing formorethan130years
DestinationGuides
Fromwheretogotowhentobook,onthefollowing coupleofpagesyouwillfindquick-referenceguidesto someofourmostpopularNorthernEuropedestinations
Price Guide:
AU$4K to AU$20K. Expedition to luxury.
When to Travel:
British Isles cruises typically operate from late spring to early autumn, roughly between May and September. This period offers favourable weather conditions for sailing and exploring the diverse destinations within the region In May you will experience mild weather and spring flowers, with temperatures warming up in July and August and long days.
Duration:
5 to 20 days depending on how many destinations you’d like to fit into your trip
When to book:
At least a year in advance for more popular itineraries, which tend to sell out
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options:
Oban is a popular starting and ending point for our cruises Many travellers spend a few days before or after their cruise exploring Scottish cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow
Other starting points include Inverness, Aberdeen, and Troon, often with a hotel night in Edinburgh or other cities before traveling to the embarkation point.
Some itineraries journey from Scotland to other parts of the UK or even to Iceland, while others focus on exploring smaller regions of the British Isles
Other handy tips?
The British Isles include a variety of islands, and each area offers different sights, history and experiences It is a good idea to choose a voyage depending on the area of interest.
BRITISH ISLES
Small ship cruising through the British Isles offers an intimate exploration of diverse landscapes and rich history
Sail close to the rugged cliffs of Scotland, visit ancient castles, and dock in charming coastal villages. Discover Ireland’s lush greenery and folklore, and explore the remote isles like Orkney and Shetland The small ship navigates narrow channels, allowing access to lesser-known ports and secluded bays. Experience local culture with onboard lectures and cuisine, from Scottish whisky to Irish seafood The relaxed atmosphere and fewer passengers foster a deeper connection with the unique heritage and natural beauty of the British Isles
BRITISH ISLES HIGHLIGHTS
Scotland
Visit majestic castles, rugged highlands, and vibrant cities Explore historic Edinburgh, scenic lochs, and rich cultural traditions in this land of stunning natural beauty and heritage.
The Shetland Islands
Explore rich Viking heritage, and diverse wildlife. Discover ancient archaeological sites, scenic cliffs, and charming villages, all amid the breathtaking natural beauty of this remote Scottish archipelago
Orkney Islands
Known for its ancient Neolithic sites, dramatic coastal cliffs, and rich Viking history Experience unique wildlife and vibrant cultural heritage on these scenic islands.
The Hebrides
See feature stunning islands with pristine beaches, ancient ruins, and Gaelic culture. Discover wildlife, rugged landscapes, and traditional music in this tranquil Scottish archipelago
Isle of Skye
Famous for its dramatic landscapes, including the Old Man of Storr and the Fairy Pools, the Isle of Skye offers a blend of natural beauty and rich Gaelic culture.
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Price Guide:
AU$5K to AU$20K Expedition to luxury
When to Travel:
Cruises are available all year round; however, your experience will differ depending on the season Summer: the most popular time to travel when the weather is milder, and the daylight hours are at their longest; Autumn: provides excellent photo opportunities and wildlife sightings amongst the fall landscape; Winter: view stunning snow-covered landscapes, opportunities to witness the Northern Lights; Spring: the coastline awakens with blooming flowers, flowing waterfalls, and active wildlife as temperatures rise and daylight increases
Duration:
5 to 20 days from a short few days coastal voyage to a longer itinerary that includes a land component Coastal voyages will generally have the same itinerary in reverse depending on the direction of the trip.
When to book:
From a year in advance for more popular itineraries, which tend to sell out. Closer to departure for the regular coastal voyages.
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options:
Norway in a Nutshell - a compact train tour showcasing Norway’s fjords, mountains, and picturesque villages
Ice hotel stay
Iceland and Spitsbergen are all on Norway’s doorstep and offer a range of attractions
Other handy tips?
Check if it’s best to pre-book excursions, as many are booked out even before sailing Some are only available to book while onboard
Local Currency: Have Norwegian krone for souvenir purchases and shore excursions Credit cards are widely accepted
NORWAY
Cruising coastal Norway on a small ship offers an intimate and immersive experience amidst the breathtaking fjords and remote landscapes Unlike larger vessels, small ships can access narrow fjords and hidden coves, unveiling hidden gems inaccessible to larger vessels. With fewer passengers, enjoy personalised service, intimate encounters with nature, and a relaxed atmosphere onboard. Explore charming coastal villages, encounter wildlife up close, and witness the magic of the Northern Lights in secluded settings
Here are many options when it comes to choosing your Norway adventure, but we’re here to talk you through your options Having travelled there ourselves, we are confident in helping you find the right fit!
NORWAY HIGHLIGHTS
Bergen
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Norway's secondlargest city, known for its colourful wooden houses and historic wharf.
Geirangerfjord
This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, dramatic cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Lofoten Islands
Explore picturesque fishing villages, rugged peaks, and pristine beaches in this remote archipelago
North Cape
Take the tour from Honningsvåg to stand at the northernmost point of Europe Enjoy panoramic views of the Arctic Ocean and the midnight sun in summer
Oslo
Experience stunning fjord views, rich Viking history, vibrant arts scene, green spaces and a unique blend of modern architecture and traditional Norwegian culture.
Tromsø
One of the best vantage points to witness Northern Lights. It is a lively town with rich Sami culture and polar history surrounded by majestic fjords and mountains.
Let us know if there’s something specific you would like to see on your trip so we can ensure it’s on your itinerary.