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One family's experience in Norway with Havila Voyages.

The Family Adventure

Organising a voyage for eleven members of a three-generational family living in two different countries, while ensuring…

Island-hopping, adventure, and luxury aboard Ponant’s Le Jacques Cartier

From Auckland to Cairns: A South Pacific Voyage

After 16 days at sea, we arrive in Cairns, marking the completion of an incredible voyage from Auckland via Waiheke Isl…

An excerpt from The Antarctic Environments Portal

Antarctica: Basic Tourism Facts

The seven-month Antarctic tourism season, from October to April, coincides with the austral summer and, from an ecologi…

By Neil Saunders

My Journey to Antarctica: A Dream Realised

I’ve always been fascinated by remote, untouched places, and Antarctica has held a unique allure for me. When the…

Cruising Fiordland, New Zealand

Dusky Sound

I often get asked about my favourite travel destination or the most beautiful country I’ve visited. In the past, …

Where and when to see this amazing spectacle...

Best places to see the Northern Lights

With the Northern Lights being up there on our travellers' bucket lists, one of the most common questions we get at Wil…

By Polar Expert Sarah Porter (as seen in the New Zealand Herald)

Greenland Adventures: Always Expect the Unexpected

There’s an Inuit proverb: ‘Only the ice and weather will decide’, and this could not have been more a…

By Reservation Specialist Ellen

Scotland, British Isles and the Faroe Islands: An…

I finally had the opportunity to visit remote Scotland! Growing up in England, my only experience with Scotland had bee…

Sarah reports from Greenland

It’s All About the Destination… And This Ship

Having worked for Wild Earth Travel for ten years, I have a few ‘one-liners’ when it comes to selling small…

By Polar Expert Sarah Porter

My Selfie with 68 Polar Bears

I never imagined that my journey would lead me to such an extraordinary and surreal encounter with nature. It was a day…

When is the Best Time to Go?

Expeditioning Antarctica

The best (only) time to experience the White Continent is from October to March when visitors receive warmer weather an…

Why timing matters

Polar Bears in Svalbard

For many, the allure of small ship cruising in the Arctic lies in the prospect of encountering polar bears in their nat…

Galapagos Islands

Hola Amigos! Ahh the Galapagos Islands, where do I start… They truly are a wonder of nature, with their unique b…

Types of Single Travel + Q&A with a Solo Traveller

Solo Cruising Explained

Travelling solo holds different meanings for different individuals. For many of our travellers, it could mean finally v…

Why you should choose canal cruising

Canal vs River Cruising Europe

Why might you consider canal cruising over river cruising through Euope? Luxury canal or barge cruising through …

by Reservation Specialist Karon

Heritage Adventurer Famil Report

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of being one of the fortunate few to embark on the Heritage Adventurer for part…

Luxury Polar Expedition at its Best

Le Commandant Charcot Ship Inspection

Are you looking for a luxury polar experience? Le Commandant Charcot will not disappoint. Karon and I were lucky enoug…

What you need to know about family cruising

Expedition Cruising with Kids

Along with stilettos and loose-fitting hats, are kids best left at home when it comes to expedition cruising? Nyssa Ers…

Sarah visits the Subantarctic Islands

New Zealand's Lesser Known Islands

What is it like to travel to a place so exclusive that less than 1,000 people are allowed there each year? Wild Earth T…

Timing is everything when it comes to exploring this ancient wonderland

When Should I visit the Kimberley?

Part of the Kimberley charm is the way it is able to magically transform from wet to dry throughout the year, so timing…

Kimberley Must Dos

Top 5 Reasons to see the Kimberley

Enticing in its remoteness, raw beauty and sense of real adventure, the Kimberley is nothing you’ve experienced b…

Written by Gordon Collier

Chatham Islands forget-me-nots

It’s a safe bet that many of us at some time or another have tried to grow in our gardens the fabled Chatham Isla…

An amazing trip to the Arctic

Lisa visits Svalbard!

Lisa visits Svalbard! A once in a lifetime experience made even more magical with 24 hour sunlight! The landscapes and…

Excerpts from Aaron's Journal

Sailing the Scottish Isles

Aaron Russ grew up with small cruise ships on the deck of his family’s expedition travel business. As a result of…

Off to Antarctica and wondering what to pack? Read on to find out more...

Sarah's ultimate packing list for Antarctica!

Our BDM, Sarah Porter, is a wealth of polar knowledge after recently coming back from her expedition to Antarctica... h…

Sarah Porter, Wild Earth’s BDM, recently visited Antarctica on board Le Soleal

Sarah has a surprising love affair with the Ice

Usually holidaying in sunshine & sand, Sarah discovers the beauty of Antarctica... I have a confession: Antarctica…

Amy travels to Norway to board new Le Champlain

Wild Earth Travel experiences new EXPLORER ship i…

On a typical drizzly October day in the portside city of Bergen I boarded the brand new PONANT Explorer: Le Champlain. …

'Behind the scenes' of French ship L'Austral

Amy visits L'Austral

Wild Earth Travel’s new Communications Specialist, Amy, recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the French cruis…

Fair Isle is the setting for a dramatic episode of the series Shetland

A Mystery on Fair Isles

Blue Lightning Walking down the road towards the crofts Dougie saw nothing but a couple of meadow pipits being blow…

Europe's most important Seabird Colony

Flying Penguins of the North

Remote and battered by Atlantic seas and with the highest sea cliffs in Britain, St Kilda is a near mystical island and…

The Water of Life

Scotland's Gigha and Islay

The southern-most isle of the Southern Hebrides, Gigha (population 160) is one of the smallest populated Islands in the…

Learn more about Wild Earth's GM & Seasoned Expedition Leader Aaron Russ

Aaron Russ: Son of the Sea

Aaron Russ: Son of the Sea Aaron Russ's expedition career began at the age of six. For 30 years his family has o…

Ellen's top reasons for taking an Alaskan cruise by small ship

Why cruise by Small Ship through Alaska

Why cruise by Small Ship through Alaska? Wild Earth Travel’s Ellen Batchelor recently returned from cruising the …

Whales, Dolphins, Swimming with Manta Rays & Snorkelling Vibrant Coral Reefs

Cassia Enjoys Hawaii's Marine Life

Hawaii certainly is a hot destination for travellers from New Zealand and Australia at the moment. There's so much more…

Aboard the Chichagof Dream

Ellen's Alaskan Adventure

Follow Wild Earth Travel's Ellen as she explores Alaska's Inside Passage aboard the Chichagof Dream. She'll be taking u…

Learn more about our most popular Alaskan cruises and specials

Wild Earth Newsletter: The Alaskan Edition

Alaska's soaring peaks, spectacular glaciers, wildlife filled waters and jaw dropping fiords provide the perfect backg…

Explore the remote islands of the South Pacific

Paradise awaits at little known Bipi Island

Have you ever wondered what Paradise looks and sounds like? A group of lucky travelers found out recently when they vis…

Best time of year to visit the Galápagos and more

Galápagos Islands FAQ

What's the best time of the year to visit the Galápagos? This is the question prospective passengers ask us the most. …

Keep up to date with Wild Earth's GM Aaron as he leads a South Pacific cruise

Aaron's Stories from the Sea

Join Wild Earth Travel's General Manager, Aaron Russ as he leads a 50 berth expedition cruise around the remote islands…

Diary from an Antarctic adventure in late summer

Whales and an Antarctic Circle Crossing

A recap of an Antarctic cruise in late summer - by Wild Earth GM Aaron Russ What better way to understand a ship an…

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