What is included?

Edited

Group travel arrangements vary by destination and ship but generally include: 

  • All accommodations aboard our ships or in hotels as per itinerary 

  • All meals and non-alcoholic beverages aboard ship and as indicated on land (per itinerary)   

  • All shore excursions (as indicated in the itinerary) and activities such as Front excursions, hiking, kayaking, tide-pooling, beach walks, and snorkeling* 

  • The services and expertise of an Expedition Leader, our natural history staff, an Undersea Specialist,* and a ship’s  physician*    

  • An extensive undersea program including nightly recap presentations incorporating onboard video microscopes, hydrophones and under water cameras      

  • A fleet of kayaks* and the use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits*

  • Presentation capabilities with state-of-the-art equipment including Plasma TVs, DVD players, power point and digital slide shows      

  • Port charges and service charges    

  • Gratuities to local guides 

  • Air transportation where indicated as included in the itinerary 

  • The personal guidance of an experienced in-house team to help create a seamless, “once-in-a-lifetime” expedition   

* Depending on ship/destination