Kapitan Khlebnikov (Quark Expeditions)
As if the name doesn't suggest exotic enough locations, Kapitan was one of the first vessels to bring nonscientists to Emperor penguin rookeries, circumnavigate Antarctica, and transit the Northeast Passage. Kapitan is truly an icebreaker. You get to places which are otherwise inaccessible, and when the ship can go no further, onboard helicopters and Zodiacs can! The Kapitan also has luxuries which include a heated indoor pool and sauna. Animals seen from the decks include polar bears, musk oxen, and the rare Leptev walrus. All voyages include scientific experts.
MS Hanseatic (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises)
Five star amenities abound onboard the Hanseatic. Solomon Island snorkeling, Papua New Guinea jungle walks, and Komodo dragon visiting are highlights of their 25-day "So Close to the Gods" trip. Their 21-day Japan to Alaska voyage include crested murrelets on Rishiri To, Japan, sea eagles and brown bears on Siberia's Kamchatka peninsula, and rare whiskered auklets in the Aleutian Islands. Also included on your itineraries are necessities such as parkas, bicycles, fishing and snorkeling gear, and microscopes. Note: This is a German Cruise line, so practice up or bring your bilingual dictionary with you.
National Geographic Islander (Lindblad Expeditions)
The smallest of the vessels, carrying only 48 passengers, has exclusive access to National Geographic field sites in the Galapagos Islands. There is no sleeping late, however. You actually have to get up by 7:00 to prepare for a very full day. Kayaks, Zodiacs, snorkeling gear, and wet suits all await your usage during your explorations. On land, you can see tortoises, sea lions, and blue-footed boobies. A pre-dinner discussion in the lounge even gives you a review of the day's exciting events.
Spirit of Endeavor (Cruise West)
Cruise West's smaller vessels are able to get into the Alaskan waters' wilderness or narrow fjords and shallow inlets. Also unlike the larger vessels, Spirit of Endeavor also makes more frequent port stops, giving you much more time to explore the lands. Humpback whales are so frequent and expected that Cruise West will refund you $250 if you don't see a whale in their summering spots. Stops also include national forests and parks, small seaside towns, and other Alaskan, Western Canadian, and Northwest American ports.
When you are ready to book one of these exciting nature-loving cruises, make sure to check out www.kingarthur.myttn.com first!
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