About us

Aaron spent a childhood like no other travelling on small ships every holiday to the Subantarctic Islands, New Zealand and Antarctica. Since that time, he has led expeditions on over 100 small ship cruises to the world’s most interesting regions. With a degree in zoology, a passion for photography and a desire to showcase the world’s premier destinations, he is the perfect person to lead the Wild Earth Travel team. Antarctica still remains one of his favourite destinations, however he recently lead a number of cruises around the Scottish Isles which he really enjoyed. Spending time recently with the great pacific navigator Mau Piailug in Micronesia is one of Aaron’s most recent highlights.

Recently Aaron spent time exploring and leading small ship cruises in the following destinations -

• Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
• The Antarctic Peninsula
• Spitsbergen & Greenland
• The Canadian Arctic
• Japan

Ellen's passion for travel began when she started backpacking with friends which lead her to the industry with an eagerness to make some money in order to keep travelling! Ellen's been in the industry for 15+ years, and has been with Wild Earth Travel for more than half of that time. Her previous experience includes hotel reservations in York (UK), flight attendant around NZ & the Pacific Islands and working in Whistler (Canada). Ellen enjoys walking, netball, swimming and weekends at home with her young family. 

Small Ship Cruise Destinations Visited:

• Alaska
• British Isles
• Galapagos Islands
• Greece
• New Zealand (Fiordland)
• Turkey
• Subantarctic Islands

Vessels Experienced:

• Beluga 
• Caledonian Sky
• Heritage Adventurer
• L'Austral
• Le Commandant Charcot
• Le Jacques Cartier
• Sea Spirit
• Serenissima

Partners Travelled with:

• Enchanted Expeditions ( Galapagos )
• Poseidon Expeditions
• Heritage Expeditions
• Noble Caledonia
• Ponant

Favourite Destination/s:

Greece and Turkey to visit and Galapagos Islands to cruise.

Where to Next?

Norway, Croatia or Greece...stay tuned!

With over 10 years’ experience at Wild Earth Travel, Kylie has matched many a traveller with their dream small ship cruise, “I’m passionate about helping travellers find the experience they are looking for,” explains Kylie, who lists India and Sri Lanka as two of her all-time favourite destinations.

Small Ship Destinations Experienced:

• Alaska
• Antarctica
• Falkland Islands
• India
• New Zealand (Fiordland)
• South Georgia

Tomasa has always loved travelling and figured out pretty quickly that if you're not on holiday yourself, the next best thing is spending time planning travel for others! Tomasa has been in the industry for over 20 years. Her previous experience includes working at Flight Centre, working with United Travel, and then teaching at the New Zealand School of Tourism for 5 years before joining Wild Earth in 2017. Outside of work Tomasa enjoys going on holiday and (when she's not overseas), she enjoys reading and dining out.

Small Ship Cruise Destinations Visited:

• Antarctica
• Arctic (Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland)
• Cambodia
• French Polynesia
• Greece
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Vietnam

Vessels Experienced:

• Heritage Adventurer
• Heritage Explorer
• Le Commandant Charcot
• Le Jacques Cartier
• Le Paul Gauguin
• Ocean Explorer
• Pandaw Mekong

Partners Travelled with:

• Heritage Expeditions
• Hurtigruten
• Pandaw
• Paul Gauguin Cruises
• Ponant
• Quark

Favourite Small Ship Cruise Destination/s:

Greek Islands

Where to Next?

Next I will be going back to New York and Milan

With over 30 years of travel industry experience and expertise spanning Adventure Travel, Luxury Travel, Family Holidays, and Small Ship Luxury and Expedition Cruising, Neil leads our business development through Australia’s extensive travel agency network.

Based in Adelaide—home to some of Australia’s finest wine regions—he enjoys nothing more than a good chat over a glass or two, especially about the incredible destinations best explored by small ship or on an expedition cruise.

Neil’s background includes selling tours and managing tour operators in the UK, Europe, and Australia. His own travels have taken him extensively across the UK, USA, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe, as well as on unforgettable expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic.

To contact Neil:

Tel ph: +61 405 042 032

Email: [email protected]

Small Ship Cruise Destinations Visited:

• Alaska
• Antarctica
• Arctic – Norwegian and Russian
• Australia
• Borneo and Indonesia
• Iceland
• Kimberley
• New Zealand
• Norway
• PNG
• Sweden

Vessels Experienced:

• Heritage Adventurer
• Le Boreal
• Le Soleal
• Pasperley Pearl
• Silversea Discoverer
• Sylvia Earle
• Wilderness Adventurer

Partners Travelled with:

• Aurora Expeditions
• Heritage Expeditions
• Noble Caledonia
• Pearl Expeditions
• Ponant
• Silversea
• UnCruise

Favourite Destination/s:

The Kimberley - It is a  pristine wilderness and wildife mecca, with some of the most fascinating and ancient indigenous art to be found anywhere. 

Where to Next?

Remote parts of Indonesia, including Raja Ampat and Micronesia in the not too distant future. 

Sarah has had a passion for travel from a young age, and is fortunate to have ticked off every continent... "but there's always room for more adventures" she says! She joined Wild Earth Travel in July 2014, bringing a diverse background that includes a decade in the media industry, a Communications degree, and even running a supermarket on the remote Pacific island of Niue. Her wide-ranging experience and deep industry knowledge make her a trusted advisor for those seeking unforgettable small ship journeys.

Small Ship Cruise Destinations Visited:

• Antarctica 
• Arctic (Greenland)
• Australia (Great Barrier Reef)
• French Polynesia
• New Zealand (Marlborough Sounds, East Coast NZ and Fiordland)
• Subantarctic Islands

Read about Sarah's polar experiences here>>> 

Vessels Experienced:

• Coral Adventurer
• Heritage Adventurer
• Heritage Explorer
• L'Austral
• Le Commandant Charcot
• Le Soleil
• Paul Gauguin

Partners Travelled with:

• Coral Expeditions
• Heritage Expeditions
• Paul Gauguin Cruises
• Ponant Explorations

Favourite Destination/s:

"The Sub Antarctic Islands of New Zealand remain a highlight... such an untouched and unique destination." The Poles! 

Where to Next?

With two teenage boys both now scuba divers, Sarah would love to explore more of the tropics with them both above and below the water... and before they fly the nest! But her 'bucket list' is made up of animals she wants to see in the wild... she's ticked off a few, but whale sharks, dugongs and sloths are still to come! Sarah's planning an epic adventure for her 50th birthday year... visiting remote whisky distilleries in Scotland's outer isles... bring on 2028!

Noreen is an experienced finance manager with a passion for turning numbers into meaningful insights. With experience across a diverse range of industries—including manufacturing, event management and education — Noreen loves diving into the financial details that drive growth and performance. She believes that making sense of the figures is not just about balancing the books; it's about uncovering opportunities that help the company thrive. When she is not crunching numbers, you can find her enjoying the outdoors or charting her next travel adventure.

Tonia has been part of the Wild Earth team since 2013, thriving in our adventurous community. Travel has always fascinated her, and she has long been drawn to the industry, bringing her passion to Wild Earth Travel team. Based in Alexandra, she enjoys photographing the scenic landscapes and natural beauty of Central Otago. Recently, she earned her certification as a fitness instructor, adding to her diverse skill set.

Her travels have taken her to destinations like Russia, Georgia, Turkey, and various Southeast Asian countries. Tonia’s cruising highlights with Heritage Expeditions include the stunning Fiordland and the remote Subantarctic Islands. Looking forward, she is eager to explore Scandinavia and journey through North and South America.

As a former magazine editor, Nyssa loves a good travel story whether it’s making her own or hearing the adventures of others. Having kicked off her career interning at Lonely Planet in Melbourne, Nyssa soon caught the travel bug, and has backpacked through Europe and Asia, “but there are many places still on the bucket list,” she says…

For now Nyssa, who recently relocated from Australia, is happily discovering the sights of New Zealand by way of road trips, camping expeditions (thankfully without the snakes, spiders or crocs! and tramps into the hills.

Small Ship Cruise Destinations Visited:

• New Zealand (Fiordland)
• Norfolk Island
• Vanuatu

Vessels Experienced:

• Heritage Adventurer
• Heritage Explorer
• Le Commandant Charcot
• Le Jacques Cartier

Partners Travelled with:

• Heritage Expeditions
• Ponant

Favourite Destination/s:

Vanuatu - we visited remoted villages where we were greeted by the most welcoming people you'll ever meet, went island (and volcano) hopping and snorkelled colourful reefs - it was amazing!

Where to Next?

I'd love to cruise the islands of French Polynesia