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The ocean covers 71% of the earth's surface and offers a wealth of opportunities for exploration and species engagement.

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Darwin’s Galapagos with Jo Ruxton MBE - 1 cabin remaining on 12 August departure

Tour the Galapagos Islands by boat as Charles Darwin did, taking an exclusive yacht to look for famous, long-lived giant tortoises and marine iguanas. 

12 & 26 August 2024

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Expedition

Whale watching and marine ecosystems in the Azorean Islands: Portugal

Explore the delights of this mid-Atlantic archipelago with marine biologists, study whales and dolphins, and visit basalt vineyards and volcanic lagoons.

7 May 2024

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In the wake of Alfred Wallace cruise: Indonesia - 1 berth remaining

Explore islands, rainforests and the rare species of the Malay Archipelago on a traditional yet luxurious boat, in the company of nature and history experts.

22 January 2024

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Science of the Arctic expedition cruise: Svalbard, Norway

Experience the realm of the polar bear and midnight sun with experts onboard a new state-of-the-art polar marine expedition vessel.

18 June 2024

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Tour

The science of biodiversity: Costa Rica

Experience the extraordinary biodiversity of Costa Rica on an expedition around several verdant ecosystems.

6 November 2023

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Cruise

The science of whisky: Scottish Hebrides Cruise

A whisky lover’s dream island-hopping cruise taking in some of Scotland’s most renowned distilleries accompanied by whisky experts.

22 & 29 September 2024

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The science of the deep Antarctic: Shackleton’s expedition and the Weddell Sea

Sail in Shackleton’s footsteps, marvel at huge icebergs and discover the science of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea.

23 March 2024

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Weekender

New Weekender: Science of the Jurassic Coast, Dorset and Devon, England

Unearth the science of one of England’s most stunning geological coastlines, the Jurassic Coast. Explore it by land and sea, while accompanying experts offer talks and insights on its evolution through time.

17 May 2024

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Bubble net feeding from zodiac, Alaska

Cruise

The science of glaciers and whales: Alaska’s Inside Passage

Set sail and explore Alaska’s Inside Passage. Cruise around remote islands, witness glaciers calving and discover an abundance of wildlife. Learn about the history, glaciology and geology of this stunning region accompanied by award-winning freelance science journalist, Lesley Evans Ogden.

31 July 2025

9 days

Tucano river boat on the river in the Brazilian Amazon, Brazil

Expedition

Ecology expedition through the Amazon and Pantanal: Brazil

Join an exceptional journey exploring two of Brazil’s most celebrated ecological regions, the Amazon and the Pantanal, on an expedition to better understand what makes them so incredible and, primarily, what differentiates them.

26 September 2024

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Conference

Ice in a greenhouse world: What deep-time geology tells us about the future of Antarctica

Join Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey, for this fascinating talk online for free or at the Geological Society in London.

6 November 2023

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