Cruising is cool again and currently enjoying a renaissance. No longer strictly the preserve of the mature traveller, many of us have now cottoned onto the obvious advantages of accessing remote, pristine areas of the world by boat, while being accommodated in comfortable surroundings.
Building upon increasing demand for classic cruise grounds, such as The Galápagos and Antarctica, we’ve established a dedicated ‘Voyages’ department charged with unearthing the world’s most interesting and exciting sea journeys. Not, we hasten to add, the large impersonal liners that disgorge waves of pallid tourists, but smaller, more sophisticated vessels, offering a much more intimate, personalised and expeditionary experience of the world’s quieter backwaters.
Please find below an introduction to our expanding Voyages repertoire:
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THE ARCTIC - REALM OF THE ICE BEAR
A vast, awesome wilderness on the roof of the world offering extraordinary wildlife opportunities, gigantic icebergs and The Northern Lights. Yet surprisingly, despite being far easier to access, the High Arctic receives fewer annual visitors than Antarctica....
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WILD ALASKA
Unlock the wild, untrodden backwaters of Alaska’s Panhandle aboard a small luxury motor yacht, exploring some of the best whale and bear spotting territory The Americas has to offer. Family friendly departures and Private Charters also available....
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THE NILE IN STYLE
Sail down the Nile from Luxor to Aswan by traditional dahabiya in the company of a renowned author and Egyptologist. A unique, leisurely journey down one of the world’s great rivers, putting the style back into Nile cruising....
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PIONEERING PAPUA NEW GUINEA
We are hugely excited about offering this extraordinary destination for the first time! Exploring the eastern New Guinea coastline and remoter Bismarck archipelago, including the colourful Trobriand Islands and mystic Sepik River, this is true expeditionary cruising at its finest...
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ANTARCTICA - BEYOND EXPECTATION
“I was intending to let you know how it went but I've been busy trying to relive it through my photos. It was utterly amazing. The entire thing went like a dream. There's really just too much to list, the whole thing far exceeded my expectations and I can't believe it's over...”
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BAJA AND SEA OF CORTES - 'AQUARIUM OF THE WORLD'
Described by Jacques Cousteau as the ‘Aquarium of the World’, Baja’s sparkling crystal clear waters offer some of the best whale watching in the world, including a rare chance of sighting the Blue Whale...
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DARWIN'S GALAPAGOS - UNIQUE 10 DAY CHARTER
Experience the magical Galápagos archipelago aboard yacht The Beagle on this unique 10-day extended private charter arranged by our sister company, Discovery Initiatives. This perennial favourite includes a VIP behind-the-scenes tour at the Charles Darwin Research Station on the island of Santa Cruz...
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PRIVATE CHARTERS
The dream of chartering your own boat has universal appeal and is one shared by many. Perfectly suited to extended families or groups of friends...
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TO BOLDLY GO
Hopefully you’ll agree that this is a pretty exciting list of cruising grounds, but which destinations would you like to see us add?
Please do let us know as we are constantly looking at new potential areas and we will do our utmost to find a suitable trip, anywhere in the world. Either email us: voyages@steppestravel.co.uk or call on 01285 880981.
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WHERE IN THE WORLD?
If you are able to tell us what animal this is, and on which of our voyages you are likely to see it, you could win £250 worth of Steppes Travel vouchers to spend on your next holiday.
The answer to February's 'Where in the World' was a Tikal, Guatemala and the winner of the £250 voucher was Sarah Nolleth.
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