Cruises and Boat Trips
Some of the holidays on this page involve wonderful cruises; the holiday of a lifetime to see Polar Bears or Penguins. Others are more modest, and we have included tours with boat trips to see auk cliffs in Scotland, or pelagics for rarities. All are full of possibility, and exciting birding awaits!
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Exciting winter birding for Steller's Sea Eagle and Scaly-breasted Merganser at a recently-available Asian hotspot
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour
- 13 Jan - 28 Jan '24
- 11 Jan - 26 Jan '25
- 10 Jan - 25 Jan '26
Our ever-popular Costa Rica tour!
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! Costa Rica with Easy Walking
- 03 Feb - 18 Feb '24
- 08 Feb - 23 Feb '25
- 01 Feb - 16 Feb '26
An itinerary designed specifically for those who don't want to walk too far
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! Finland and Norway in winter
- 20 Mar - 25 Mar '24
- 24 Mar - 29 Mar '26
Winter specialities at Europe's northern limit
Prices from £2895 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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Cornwall in Spring
- 18 Apr - 25 Apr '24
- 17 Apr - 24 Apr '25
Migrants and rare breeders on the beautiful Cornish coast
Prices from £1895 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Isles of Scilly in Spring
- 26 Apr - 02 May '24
- 25 Apr - 01 May '25
Birds, wildlife and island culture in stunning surroundings akin to the Mediterranean!
Prices from £2095 pp
Duration: 7 Days
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Mull, Iona and the Treshnish Isles
- 14 May - 18 May '24
- 13 May - 17 May '25
Eagles, Puffins, Otters and more as we explore Mull, Iona, Staffa and Lunga.
Prices from £1745 pp
Duration: 5 Days
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Shetland Island Explorer - May/June
- 18 May - 25 May '24
- 25 May - 01 Jun '24
- 17 May - 24 May '25
- 24 May - 31 May '25
A thorough tour of the Shetland Isles, including visits to Unst, Fetlar, Yell, Noss, Mousa and Mainland.
Prices from £2245 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Islands on the Edge
- 25 May - 01 Jun '24
- 08 Jun - 15 Jun '24
- 24 May - 31 May '25
- 07 Jun - 14 Jun '25
A grand tour of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, from Berneray, North & South Uist, Benbecula, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay to Tiree and Coll!
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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from Aberdeen to the Arctic
- 28 May - 06 Jun '24
A unique combination of Polar Bear, Whales, Pack Ice and British Birding!
Prices from £3095 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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South Wales in Summer
- 01 Jun - 08 Jun '24
- 08 Jun - 15 Jun '25
Great birding on land and sea, in a lesser known region of Wales
Prices from £2095 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! Madeira
- 04 Jun - 09 Jun '24
Endemic seabirds and passerines in a wonderful Atlantic setting
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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North Wales in Summer
- 09 Jun - 16 Jun '24
- 31 May - 07 Jun '25
Anglesey, Bardsey, and Snowdonia National Park.
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Inner Hebrides from Canna to Iona
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '24
- 20 Jun - 27 Jun '25
An island hopping adventure on the west coast of Scotland: visiting Canna, Eigg, Muck, Morvern, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Iona, Lunga and Staffa.
Prices from £2295 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highland Wildlife in early summer
- 22 Jun - 29 Jun '24Special Offer
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '25
- 28 Jun - 05 Jul '25
A celebration of the scarce botany, invertebrates, birds and mammals of the Highlands
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 22 Jun - 29 Jun '24
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Ultimate Outer Hebrides
- 06 Jul - 15 Jul '24
- 05 Jul - 14 Jul '25
A thorough and complete grand tour of the Outer Hebrides: From Lewis to Harris, Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra, Vatersay & Mingulay!
Prices from £2695 pp
Duration: 10 Days
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Coll and Tiree in Summer
- 08 Jul - 13 Jul '24
A leisurely exploration of two contrasting Inner Hebridean islands
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 6 Days
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Iceland in Summer
- 08 Jul - 15 Jul '24
- 14 Jul - 21 Jul '25
- 06 Jul - 13 Jul '26
Birds, cetaceans and geology - 'Complete Iceland'!
Prices from £3995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Shetland Wildlife in Summer
- 13 Jul - 20 Jul '24
A wide-ranging natural history holiday at the height of summer.
Prices from £2395 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highlands and Wester Ross
- 13 Jul - 20 Jul '24Special Offer
- 26 Jul - 02 Aug '25
High Summer wildlife by land and sea
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 13 Jul - 20 Jul '24
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Highland Wildlife in High Summer
- 20 Jul - 27 Jul '24Special Offer
Superb wildlife watching from mountain to sea featuring birds, mammals, insects and plants
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 20 Jul - 27 Jul '24
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Orkney in High Summer - July
- 20 Jul - 27 Jul '24
- 19 Jul - 26 Jul '25
Wildlife, history and culture throughout Orkney - visit Hoy, North Ronaldsay, Westray, Kirkwall, Mainland, Burray and all the key archaeological sites!
Prices from £2145 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Mull and Ardnamurchan Wildlife Spectacular
- 20 Jul - 27 Jul '24
- 19 Jul - 26 Jul '25
Birds, Mammals and more in a West Coast wilderness
Prices from £2245 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Birds and Mammals featuring the islands of Muck and Eigg
- 27 Jul - 03 Aug '24Special Offer
Speciality birds and mammals including an exploration of the west coast by land and sea.
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 27 Jul - 03 Aug '24
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Highlands and the Outer Hebrides
- 27 Jul - 03 Aug '24Special Offer
- 30 Aug - 06 Sep '25
A week long summer holiday to the Highlands and the Southern Outer Hebrides
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 27 Jul - 03 Aug '24
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Highland Birding in Late Summer
- 03 Aug - 10 Aug '24
The best of Highland birding at the end of summer
Prices from £1495 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Highland Migration by land and sea
- 24 Aug - 31 Aug '24Special Offer
With migration at the fore and now with TWO boat trips, we explore birding hotspots on three coastlines.
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 24 Aug - 31 Aug '24
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Ireland for Birders
- 31 Aug - 07 Sep '24
- 30 Aug - 06 Sep '25
Migrant hunting in County Cork and County Wexford
2024 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Highland Autumn Explorer
- 07 Sep - 14 Sep '24
- 30 Aug - 09 Sep '25
Speciality local birds, departing and incoming migrants and an exciting pelagic trip - a new autumn tour with something for everyone!
Prices from £1395 pp
Duration: 11 Days
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The Galapagos Islands & Mainland Ecuador
- 09 Sep - 01 Oct '24
- 07 Sep - 29 Sep '26
A superb land and sea trip to one of the World's foremost ecotourism destinations!
Prices from £9695 pp
Duration: 23 Days
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Isles of Scilly for birders
- 05 Oct - 12 Oct '24
- 11 Oct - 18 Oct '25
An exciting birding tour of the Isles of Scilly - visiting St Mary's, Bryher, Tresco, St Martin's and St Agnes!
Prices from £1995 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Costa Rica Classic Tour - PLUS!
- 02 Nov - 20 Nov '24
- 08 Nov - 26 Nov '25
- 22 Nov - 10 Dec '25
- 07 Nov - 25 Nov '26
Birding and Wildlife during an unforgettable 18-night experience
Prices from £6895 pp
Duration: 19 Days
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Brilliant birding across Panama including the Pacific Slope and Tranquilo Bay
Prices from £6295 pp
Duration: 16 Days
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Iceland Birds, Orcas and Borealis
- 27 Feb - 02 Mar '25
A short-break to Iceland, featuring Birds, marine mammals, geology and the Aurora Borealis.
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 4 Days
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Relaxed Spring birding on an unspoilt Greek Island in the heart of the Aegean Sea
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Birding the Highlands in May
- 04 May - 11 May '24
- 18 May - 25 May '24Special Offer
- 03 May - 10 May '25
- 17 May - 24 May '25
A fantastic week of birding across the Highlands, from the Cairngorm mountains to both coasts
Prices from £1695 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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NEW! South-East Iceland - birding, volcanoes and glaciers
- 24 May - 31 May '25
A gentle tour of geology and birdlife in SE Iceland
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Romania and the Danube Delta
- 04 Jun - 11 Jun '24
- 07 Jun - 14 Jun '25
- 05 Jun - 12 Jun '27
Birding Romania by land and by 'floating hotel'!
Prices from £2895 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Wildlife of Argyll and Inner Hebridean islands
- 08 Jun - 15 Jun '24
- 07 Jun - 14 Jun '25
An exciting new tour for all natural history enthusiasts!
Prices from £2245 pp
Duration: 8 Days
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Northumberland in High Summer
- 21 Jun - 28 Jun '25
Including the Farne Islands, Lindisfarne, Kielder Forest and more
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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St Kilda and the Hebrides
- 07 Jul - 14 Jul '25
The most remote of Scottish islands!
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 8 Days
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Brazil - The Pantanal
- 12 Jul - 24 Jul '25
Superb birding and mammals in the heart of Brazil
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 13 Days
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NEW! British Columbia
- 18 Aug - 02 Sep '25
- 15 Aug - 30 Aug '26
Birds & Bears on the North-western Frontier!
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 16 Days
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NEW! South Africa - a birding tour of the Western and Eastern Cape
- 28 Aug - 14 Sep '25
A great birding and wildlife tour in a wide range of habitats
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 18 Days
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Autumn Migration in the Highlands
- 31 Aug - 07 Sep '24Special Offer
- 06 Sep - 13 Sep '25
Southbound migration and Scottish specialities at an exciting time of year.
Prices from £1595 pp
Duration: 8 Days
- 31 Aug - 07 Sep '24
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Chile
- 13 Oct - 30 Oct '25
An exciting and comprehensive tour concentrating on birds and wildlife
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 18 Days
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Fabulous birding and a visit to the Great Barrier Reef
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 12 Days
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NEW! 'Grand Tour' - Queensland, Tasmania and South-eastern Australia
- 22 Nov - 18 Dec '25
2025 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 27 Days
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Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons
- 22 Jul - 03 Aug '26
Birds and mammals in Yellowstone
2026 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 13 Days
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NEW! Chile - The Atacama Desert
- 26 Nov - 10 Dec '24
- 24 Nov - 08 Dec '26
The spectacular birdlife of the Atacama and Altiplano regions of Northern Chile, plus an exciting extension to Robinson Crusoe Island
Prices from £7695 pp
Duration: 15 Days
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Nova Scotia - Bay of Fundy
- 23 Aug - 31 Aug '27
North American bird migration and whale-watching
2027 Holiday Price TBC
Duration: 9 Days