Nature and Wildlife

Discover the World Unknown

Imagine standing on deck, dwarfed by towering mountains and glaciers. Or hiking through a field of penguins. Many cruises offer you the chance to discover a world you never knew existed! Expert explorers take you on an expedition into the last wildernesses of the world, rich in unspoiled nature and wildlife. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

How often do you have the opportunity to reexamine the way you see the world and your place in it? Discover the dynamic relationships between the plants, animals and habitats. Embark on an expedition and discover a world you never knew existed.

Expert explorers take you on an adventure into the last wildernesses of the world, rich in unspoiled nature and wildlife. Overwhelm your senses with the unending vista of glaciers, wildlife, rare plants and flowers. It is much more than you can even imagine!

Theme cruises like these offer unique opportunities to sail with fellow passengers who share your affinity for a certain activity or interest. Sometimes it is the cruise line itself that offers a specific departure date geared towards a particular cruise theme. Other times, it is UncommonCruises.com that organizes and promotes our very own cruise theme departures. Either way, you can join in the fun with other like-minded passengers who share your particular passion or pursuit – whether your passion is nature and wildlife or any other interest or theme.

From time to time, we showcase specific kinds of nature and wildlife cruises in our Featured Cruise Themes section. If you want to automatically receive a monthly e-postcard that will feature a particular nature and wildlife cruise or for that matter other theme cruises, click on the Cruise Theme of the Month box on the right. Or simply come back to our website to see which cruise theme is being showcased as this month’s pick.

Maybe it is sailing on a polar expedition. Or, perhaps a cruise to warmer climates to discover the unusual wildlife of the Galapagos. Whatever your passion, you are bound to discover a place unscathed, and the adventure of a lifetime!

Close Encounters

Embark on an adventure like no other. Walk among the lumbering Giant tortoises indifferent to you observing them. The skies are filled with a menagerie of birds. Swim with the sea lion pups or penguins. Trek through jungles filled with flowers and plants that are not found anywhere else. The sight of a humpback defying gravity engraves an everlasting image onto your mind. Wherever your expedition takes you will be awed and amazed as you come face to face with nature and its majesty.

Nature is your entertainment for the voyage rather than artificial amusements. You are not just a visitor, but an active participant! Whether you're kayaking off a wilderness island in Mexico, hiking in a rainforest in Alaska, or enjoying a spectacular spring garden in British Columbia, you will enjoy an engaging experience for all your senses.

While magnificent sweeping views are certainly abundant in every destination, it's the glory of the details, viewed close up, that bring you the most rewarding memories - cruising so close to a waterfall you can feel the mist, or seeing the barnacles on a humpback's fin. It will be an experience like no other!

Nature on a Grand Scale

Nothing can prepare you for the majesty and wonder of standing in the middle of unscathed wilderness. Discover pristine wonderlands and the dynamic relationship between each and every organism on this beautiful planet.

Towering mountains and mighty oceans help you realize just how large this planet really is. Giant glaciers calve within seconds right in front of you. Imagine sitting on deck watching a mighty whale leap into the air or sitting within inches of a giant seal in the Galapagos. To explore these extraordinary places is to know firsthand how small the human presence on earth truly is.

Dedicated Explorers

Venturing to the ends of the earth takes experience. Travel with experts and explorers dedicated to the exploration, conservation and scientific understanding of the world. They have forged into unknown and unvisited areas ready to lead you to greater understanding and appreciation. It is that passion that will make this an incredible journey of discovery.

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