Cruises offer a blend of relaxed comfort and accessibility to stunning natural areas and amazing wildlife. Cruising in Alaska or the Galapagos Islands aboard smaller boats provides a more intimate natural experience. Large, powerful icebreakers and ice-strengthened vessels allow our remote Arctic and Antarctic explorations.
Travel to Antarctica and hike its extreme landscapes of icebergs and frozen desert or simply hang out with the penguins. Be among the rare few to sail the icy latitudes aboard an ice strengthened research vessel or a polar-class icebreaker designed for Antarctica exploration. REI Adventures Antarctica experts can get you there.
Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing
Sail into spectacular fjords surrounded by towering mountains and glaciers illuminated by 24-hour sunlight; thrill at the experience of a powerful icebreaker tackling the pressure ridges and ice floes of the great Arctic; discover historic sites of polar exploration; view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their natural surroundings; and call at land rarely visited before. Our Arctic trip specialists can assist you in determining which Arctic cruise is best for you.
Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing
Where on Earth can you go blue whale watching, hiking up a desert wash, snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking in pristine waters, walking for miles on an uninhabited beach and bird watching as throngs of seabirds cloud the sky?
Activity: Cruising, Kayaking, Hiking
The Pacific coasts of Panama and Costa Rica are surely among the world's most beautiful and diverse. Here, you find high mountains, tropical rain forest and dozens of idyllic, offshore islands. Join us to explore the coastal regions of neighboring countries for an intriguing blend of nature — plus a transit of the legendary Panama Canal — aboard our intimate vessel.
Activity: Cruising, Kayaking, Hiking
Egyptian culture has flourished for millennia along the banks of the Nile and its Delta. On our 10-day or 15-day voyages to Egypt we travel from Cairo along the Nile with distinguished Egyptologists who will reveal the complexities of Ancient Egyptian beliefs and rites. View Slideshow
Activity: Cruising
This majestic region is ideally suited for small ship cruising that enables up close and personal exploration from Seattle, Washington to Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park, including the San Juan Islands. Join us for an unforgettable Alaskan journey.
Activity: Cruising, Kayaking, Hiking
The waters off Alaska's coast are among the best for whale watching, with good chances of finding humpback and orca whales. Kayak, beachcomb and explore forest trails under the guidance of expert Naturalists. You may also join an optional land extension to Denali National Park.
Activity: Cruising, Kayaking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Journey by small ship up the mighty Columbia River from the Pacific to Idaho. Join naturalist guides for frequent trips ashore on Zodiac rafts or try out one of the available kayaks for further exploration of this beautiful and historic area.
Activity: Cruising, Kayaking, Hiking
Join us for an exploration of British Columbia's stunning Queen Charlotte Islands. Experienced biologists, educators, and professional crew ensure an informative, safe and ecologically sensitive trip. Yachts have large inflatable boats for shore excursions, and stable sea kayaks for exploring protected bays and along the shore.
Activity: Sea Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing
Join us this holiday for an amazing exploration of the Galapagos Islands. We'll explore the islands by day while living aboard a comfortable yacht by night. This exceptional experience is only possible in small groups. We invite you to become one of the few. View Slideshow
Activity: Cruising, Walking, Swimming
The stupendous eco-paradise of the Galapagos Islands offers exotic animal species including giant tortoise, penguin, flamingo and marine iguana, all enjoying full protection on this volcanic island chain off Ecuador's coast. View Slideshow
Activity: Boating, Walking, Swimming
Treat the clan to close-up views of exotic animal species including giant tortoise, penguin, flamingo and marine iguana in the amazing Galapagos! Geared towards families who prefer to travel with other families, this cruise features age-appropriate activities, kid-friendly meals and discounts for children under 12.
Activity: Cruising, Walking, Swimming
Board an expedition river boat and venture far up the Rio Negro, the least-inhabited river in the Amazon Basin. Join naturalist guides for an exploration of pristine rainforest areas rarely visited by outsiders.
Activity: Cruising, Walking, Wildlife Viewing
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