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ADVENTURE CRUISING

SMALL GROUPS

LOCAL LEADERS

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

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Intrepid

Every Intrepid adventure starts with curiosity.

A desire to understand, to learn something new, to challenge beliefs and push boundaries. To switch on our out-of-office alerts, to say farewell to daily routines, to have fun.

For some, being Intrepid means trying a dish they can’t pronounce, or learning the salsa in a Cuban bar. It’s climbing a mountain, or an encounter with a silverback gorilla.

For others, it’s packing for a solo adventure, getting out of that bubble of familiarity, and making new friends in all corners of the globe.

Whether you’ve been travelling for years or you’ve never left home, we want to lead you to those moments of discovery, to satisfy that curiosity, to be Intrepid.

Because now, more than ever, the world needs more Intrepid people.

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Why

We run thousands of trips in a range of styles and visit every continent on earth. And we do it all with our signature attention to detail and passion for real life experiences. Our destination experts are constantly scouring the globe for sights and experiences to share – so you can discover your new favourite place, or explore a guidebook staple from a new perspective.

Luxor, Egypt

choose Intrepid

more destinations, more ways to travel

Legendary local leaders

The ultimate itineraries

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Get ready to go beyond the main streets and into the heart of a destination. Travelling with our expert local leaders means you can focus on being in the moment instead of worrying about missing the last train out of town or where you can safely stroll. It’s adventure travel with all the boring details taken care of, guided by a local who wants to bring you into their world.

We know this is your trip of a lifetime, and we’re committed to making it unforgettable. Our itineraries strike the perfect balance between the structured and the spontaneous, with a focus on experiences only made possible when you’re travelling with a local leader. We know you want freedom and flexibility as well as the highlights – that’s why we craft tours that give you both.

Balcon de Europa, Spain

Santorini, Greece

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Travel for good

Smaller groups

We know our travellers care about the world as much as we do. From a meal made with produce grown on a family-run farm to learning how to basket-weave in a small village that’s home to a communitybased tourism project, when you travel with us you know that your journey is giving back. Don’t just take our word for it – as the world’s biggest travel B Corp, we follow strict ethical standards on sustainability, supply chains and social responsibility.

Our groups are perfectly sized to let you feel like you’re exploring a destination independently, but big enough to create a good social vibe. Whether it’s swapping stories at a local homestay, sharing a table at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, or enjoying a drink on the upper deck of your ship, our small group size opens up big opportunities the larger groups can only dream of.

Syros, Greece

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Myaing, Myanmar

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HOW WEe

Cruis

Forget shuffleboard, cabaret and quoits – Adventure Cruising is about exploring remote

SMALL SHIP, SMALL GROUP

islands in the Andaman Sea and taking in Montenegro’s surprising fjordic landscape. It’s

With fewer than 50 passengers on every Adventure Cruise, our groups are the perfect size for mingling at happy hour and really getting to know your fellow travellers. Smaller groups means more personalised service, like one-on-one chats with your leader about history, culture and food, or your favourite ice-cold beer handed to you by the bar manager at the end of a day of exploring.

about discovering hidden jungle waterfalls and wandering through little Croatian laneways with your leader. It’s about travelling with a small group, so when we pull into port, or drop anchor at the islands, you’ll get to know the locals, rather than outnumber them.

specialised service We’re right there with you to ensure your adventure is memorable for all the right reasons. Our expert local leaders facilitate incredible land experiences, while the ship’s friendly crew make sure you have everything you need – from a room that’s sparkling clean to a glass of sparkling wine – to enjoy your time on board.

Main deck double suite, Peregrine Dalmatia

A Floating BOUTIQUE HOTEL Our ships combine all the comforts and personality of a boutique hotel with the freedom of the open water. Relax in your well-appointed cabin and wake to a different outlook each morning. Enjoy panoramic views from the sun deck, spend time in comfortable lounges and spacious dining rooms, or dine al fresco underneath a sea of stars.

Swimming off the Peregrine Dalmatia, Croatia

DINING WITH A LOCAL TWIST

Charles Darwin Research Center, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands

Whether it’s a barbecue on a deserted beach, the catch-of-theday cooked up by your onboard chef or the gourmet breakfast that’s served each morning, our culinary experiences are designed to complement your journey and help you create memories you’ll savour forever – on and off the boat.

CRUISE THE sea less travelled Our small ships give you access to those out-of-theway spots the big ships can’t reach. We’ll show you the guidebook favourites from a new perspective, then cruise away from the crowds so you can stroll through seaside villages, swim in hidden coves and get a real insight into local living.

Service aboard the Harmony G, Spain

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Dining aboard the Panorama II, Greece

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Every day is a chance for discovery.

That’s why our cruising trips have more

Taste the flavours

inclusions – daily real life experiences

Your local leader knows all the best backstreet bars and where to find the tastiest regional flavours – like sampling wine and cheese at a lavender farm in Hvar, Croatia.

that immerse you in local life. We split into smaller groups so that you can concentrate on soaking everything up, not jostling for space, while your local leader enriches your journey with their knowledge and passion.

Look out for these symbols Each of our trips has a rating, so you can tell how physically exerting a trip is and how fit you’ll need to be to enjoy it.

As a guide: Easy and relaxing Bring your walking shoes An average level of fitness required

Meet the locals A local leader is more than just a guide – they can connect you with the locals, like the friendly weavers of Ko Yao Yai, Thailand.

Action-packed, physically demanding Full-on active adventure for the more agile traveller

A perfect balance The beauty of travelling on a small ship is that we dock at small ports, often right in the centre of town. With one step, you’re off the ship via a secure gangplank.

See the sights The best people to share the stories and sights of a place are those from there – and that’s just who our leaders are. In Matera, they’ll take you beyond the surface history and deep into the prehistoric sassi caves below.

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powered by peregrine

Discover the secrets Knowing a destination’s secrets is second nature to our leaders – like avoiding the Komodo crowds by heading to Rinca Island instead.

Intrepid’s Adventure Cruises are run

by Peregrine Adventures, our sister company, because we like to keep things in the family. Peregrine runs trips in more than 80 countries across all seven continents, and one thing has stayed constant over 40 years of operating: a desire for authentic adventure.

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MEET yOUR s r e d a Le

Our award-winning leaders are a diverse bunch with one thing in common: a passion for their part of the world. Here are just some you might meet on your travels.

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THAILAND

SOON THAILAND

Born and bred in the regions we visit, our leaders do so much more than simply show you the sights.

They know the history of a place, as well as its shortcuts, and are full of insider info that you’d struggle to find in a guidebook. They can lead you to cool, tucked-away bars and give you tips on the best way to make the most of your free time. They bridge language barriers, can point you in the direction of a working ATM (and help you use it – we’ve all been there!) and generally make your journey as seamless as possible. With our local leaders, you don’t just see a destination, you experience it.

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MILAN CROATIA

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INDONESIA

MARCO SPAIN

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We’re the

world’s biggest travel B Corp

In 2018, we made our commitment to doing good official when we became the world’s largest certified travel B Corp. Being a B Corp means we no longer merely strive to make a positive difference in the world, we are legally bound to it. Companies attain B Corp certification and a score based on how they look after their staff, maintain a clean supply chain and take corporate social responsibility seriously. That means when you choose Intrepid Travel, you can rest assured you’re travelling to improve the planet.

OUR SCORE

Animal welfare

Gender equality

In 2014, we became the first global tour operator to ban elephant rides on our trips after we funded eye-opening research by World Animal Protection.

In 2017, we committed to doubling our number of female leaders by 2020; since then, we’ve grown from 150 to over 300 female leaders globally.

Ending modern slavery

Community-based tourism

Last year, we campaigned for laws that recognised orphanage tourism as a form of modern slavery. In 2016 we removed orphanage visits from all of our itineraries.

Responsible, community-based tourism is good for travellers and locals alike. That’s why we work with organisations like ActionAid to develop projects that empower communities.

82.7 OUR MISSION

Be the best travel company for the world

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travel with impact

Wind farm, Turkey

BE THE CHANGE

We don’t think travel should cost the earth, and we see it as our responsibility to help protect the planet we love to explore. We’ve been carbon neutral since 2010, and we offset the carbon emissions from our global business offices and our trips by supporting various projects all over the world. national Friends-Inter

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Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has been offering travellers a tangible, transparent way to give back to the communities we visit. It’s simple: you donate, we double your contribution, and then we give 100% of that money to a community-based project. Thanks to you, we’ve donated over AU $7 million to more than 130 local organisations around the world, helping to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable individuals and communities through sustainable travel experiences.

Find out more at theintrepidfoundation.org

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Stories

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We all need a little destination inspiration, which is why your next stop should be

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The Journal, Intrepid Travel’s awardwinning blog. Written by travellers, for

from the sea

TRAVEL TALES FROM THE JOURNAL

travellers, The Journal is filled with travel advice, inspiration, stories, city guides and more. Want to know what to pack for

We’re always eager to hear from

your Adventure Cruise, or what it’s really

travellers who are interested in sharing

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their travel tales, insider info and city

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tips. Whether it’s an inspiring long-form

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essay, a beautiful photo journal, or a top ten list, we want to hear from you!

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FEATURE STORY

Panorama II

WHAT IT’S LIKE CRUISING THE CYCLADES ON AN ADVENTURE CRUISE One thing I discovered before the trip even began: there is no phrase more guaranteed to induce jealousy in your loved ones than ‘I’m sailing the Greek Islands’.

Even dear friends and trusted colleagues will frost over with envy, especially when you insist on showing them pictures of your ship at every possible opportunity and saying things like, ‘that’ll be me next week. Isn’t it marvellous?’. And especially when your ship is the sleek Panorama II, which looks like it’s sailed straight out of a luxury Monaco marina.

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WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR ADVENTURE CRUISE Your flights are booked, your visas are sorted, and your cabin’s been secured – all that’s left to do before you set off is pack.

Unlike conventional cruises, our Adventure Cruises don’t have a strict dress code. We’d rather you felt at home while on board and so suggest opting for casual attire (although you might like to bring along something a little dressier for the captain’s dinner – but no pressure).

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TRAVELLER TALE

WHAT TO EXPECT ON AN ADVENTURE CRUISE I wasn’t sure what to expect from an Adventure Cruise.

The word ‘cruise’ conjured up images of vast banquet halls on huge vessels, and yet the word ‘adventure’ denoted exciting exploits into previously unexplored parts of the world.

It sounded like an oxymoron, but then it was explained to me: small ships that can dock where the big ships can’t, a sustainable style of travel, like-minded travel mates and local leaders to guide you along the way Search ‘cruise’ at intrepidtravel.com/adventures to read more

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Whether it’s discovering ghost towns on the coast of

Istanbul Ephesus

Turkey or hopping between South East Asia’s islands,

there’s an Adventure Cruising trip for everyone – and

Split Krk Kotor

these are the ones we’re most excited about in 2020.

Plunge into the glittering Adriatic, watch the evening light warm Croatia’s terracotta rooftops, discover the delights of Italy’s Bari or explore the mountain-enclosed

Lisbon

Malaga

Fethiye Athens Santorini

fjords of Montenegro – all in the name of adventure.

Chefchaouen

Ko Surin Tai Phuket Langkawi Penang

Kuching Komodo National Park Lombok Satonda Island

La Digue Silhouette Island

Kota Kinabalu

St Anne Island

CROATIA’S NORTHERN COAST

ISLANDS OF TURKEY

THE ADRIATIC COAST

WILD BORNEO

SOUTH EAST ASIA COASTS

ISLANDS OF INDONESIA

The pristine blue waters of the Adriatic sea await. From the beaches of Krk to the cobblestone streets of Split.

Explore a ghost town, pick up some local cooking tips, and dive into blue waters from the side of the ship.

Head from Montenegro all the way to Greece, dropping into Italy and Albania along the way.

One of the last truly untamed places on earth, explore the wilderness of Borneo.

Get a true taste of Thailand and Malaysia, from the food to the beaches, on this trip down the Andaman Sea.

Head east of Bali in search of Komodo dragons and deserted beaches.

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Cruising the Thai Islands from Phuket DESTINATION

Gulf of Thailand Ko Surin Tai

Mu Ko Kam Baan Talay Nok Village Khao Lak

Thailand

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Ko Phayam

THAILAND

Phuket

PHYSICAL

THAILAND

Andaman Sea

Escape the tourists on an Adventure Cruise that takes in some of the most spectacular little islands off Thailand’s west coast. Ko Surin Tai, Ko Phayam and Khao Lak offer all

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

START Phuket, Thailand

limestone oddities – without the glitz and bustle of mainland Phuket. Dine and share stories with locals in small villages, explore jungle and boulder-studded shorelines, and swim and snorkel the afternoons away.

WHY you’ll love it

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Khao Lak

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Mu Ko Kam

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Ko Phayam

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Ko Surin Tai FINISH Phuket, Thailand

Dip into the clear warm waters of the Andaman Sea each day Get unrivalled access to the renowned snorkelling spots around the Andaman Islands

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Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

Enjoy the laidback nightlife of Khao Lak

Hear firsthand stories of tsunami survival in Baan Talay Nok Village

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Want to carry on cruising? Extend your adventure with our Phuket to Penang voyage.

INCLUSIONS

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Overnight stop

ITINERARY

green Andaman Sea, blinding white sands and marvellous

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Start/Finish

KEY:

the hallmarks of Thailand’s idyllic south – the warm blue-

MEALS 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners

Cruising Thailand & Malaysia Southbound: Phuket to Penang – 16 days (TTKIC)

TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, bus

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ACCOMMODATION M/S Panorama II (7 nts), hotel (1 nt)

3 1. Enjoy the complimentary use of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards as you bask in the beautiful surrounds of Ko Surin Tai 2. Savour the fresh flavours of Thai cuisine during an onboard cooking class 3. Cruise in style aboard the Panorama II in Ko Surin Tai 4. Escape the crowds and indulge in a sumptuous beach barbecue on the sands of Ko Phayam

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DESTINATIONS

Ko Yao Yai Phuket

THAILAND

Andaman Sea Ko Rok Noi

Ko Tarutao Langkawi

Thailand, Malaysia

TRIP CODE TTMM SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II MAX GROUP SIZE 48

Malacca Strait

PHYSICAL

Discover the pristine islands, hidden waterfalls and laidback

Start/Finish

KEY:

villages of the Andaman Sea between Penang and Phuket.

Overnight stop

Penang

M A L AY S I A

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

ITINERARY

Live it up in idyllic Langkawi, choose from leisure and

START Penang, Malaysia

adventure activities around Ao Nang, join in local life in

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Gulf of Thailand

Ao Nang

THAILAND, MALAYSIA

Cruising Thailand & Malaysia: Penang to Phuket

laidback Ko Yao Yai, visit waterfalls tucked away in the jungle,

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Penang, Malaysia (hotel, small cruise ship)

and use the Andaman Sea as your swimming pool. With

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Langkawi, Malaysia

comfortable accommodation on board, snorkelling and

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Ko Tarutao, Thailand – Ko Tarutao National Marine Park

kayaking equipment, and knowledgeable local guides at your

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Ko Rok Noi, Thailand

service, this is South East Asian paradise done in style.

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Ao Nang, Thailand

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Ko Yao Yai, Thailand FINISH Phuket, Thailand

WHY you’ll love it Discover pristine islands, hidden waterfalls and laidback villages Enjoy the natural beauty of Turatao National Park and Ko Yao Yi

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Swim off the back off the boat into the Andaman Sea’s azure waters Taste the home-cooked specialities of the region during an authentic Thai homestay

Get your land legs back and continue your adventure through the south of Thailand with this 8-day journey.

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Explore Southern Thailand – 8 days (TTSP)

MEALS 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

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TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, songtheaw, rickshaw, bus ACCOMMODATION M/S Panorama II (7 nts), hotel (1 nt)

3 1. Unwind on the pristine beaches of Ao Nang, Thailand 2. Sail though the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea on the state-of-the-art Panorama II 3. Witness a sublime sunset in Thailand and take an optional longtail boat to the beautiful Railay Beach, Ao Nang 4. Pandan weaving, Ko Yao Yai, Thailand

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DESTINATIONS

Ko Surin Tai

Andaman Sea

Phuket

Ko Rok Noi Ko Tarutao

TRIP CODE TTKIC SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II

Malacca Strait

Start/Finish

KEY:

extended journey across the Andaman Sea. Head north to

Overnight stop

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

ITINERARY

explore the mesmerising beauty of islands like Ko Surin Tai

START Phuket, Thailand

before turning tail to experience local life around Phang Nga Bay, visit the tropical paradise islands of Ko Tarutao National

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Phuket, Thailand (hotel, small cruise ship)

Marine Park and taste the changing flavours on the way to

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Khao Lak, Thailand

the food heaven of Penang.

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Mu Ko Kam, Thailand

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Ko Phayam, Thailand

2

Ko Surin Tai, Thailand

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Phuket – Ko Yao Yai, Thailand

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Ao Nang, Thailand

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Ko Tarutao, Thailand – Ko Rok Noi

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Langkawi, Malaysia

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Penang, Malaysia

WHY you’ll love it Sample the street food delights of Penang Enjoy the legendary limestone karst landscape of Krabi Meet the locals preserving their culture on the island of Ko Yao Yai Spend an evening with a local Thai family, enjoying the home-cooked speciailities of the region

FINISH Penang, Malaysia

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MEALS 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

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TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, songtheaw, rickshaw, bus 2

MALAYSIA

Penang

PHYSICAL

Get the best of the islands of Thailand and Malaysia with this

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T HAILAND

Langkawi

Thailand, Malaysia

MAX GROUP SIZE 48

Ko Phayam Mu Ko Kam Baan Talay Nok Village Khao Lak Gulf of Thailand Ko Yao Yai Ao Nang THAILAND, MALAYSIA

Cruising Thailand & Malaysia Southbound: Phuket to Penang

ACCOMMODATION Hotel (1 nt), M/S Panorama II (15 nts)

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Short on time but still keen to explore the Thai islands? Why not check out one of our sailing trips.

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Phuket Sailing Adventure – 7 days (TSSZC) 1. Make the most of a relaxing day in the idyllic surrounds of Ko Tarutao National Marine Park 2. Take a tour around the paradisiacal island of Langkawi, Malaysia 3. It’s a hard life aboard the stylish Panorama II in Thailand 4. Enjoy the complimentary use of snorkelling equipment in Krabi, Thailand

Sail Ko Phi Phi to Phuket – 4 days (TSSY) Visit intrepidtravel.com/thailand for more options.

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Borneo Coastal Cruising DESTINATION

Pulau Tiga

Bandar Seri Begawan Miri

Borneo

Mukah

TRIP CODE TTBC SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II MAX GROUP SIZE 48

Kota Kinabalu

PHYSICAL

B OR N E O (MA LAY S IA )

Kuching MALAYSIA

One of the last truly wild places on earth, Borneo offers up lush forests filled with unique flora and fauna, untouched coastlines and labyrinth-like caves. Uncover the cultural

Overnight stop

discover human history in the Niah Caves and taste local

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Kuching (small cruise ship)

delicacies prepared with fresh seafood and produce along

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Mukah

the way.

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Miri

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Bandar Seri Begawan

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Pulau Tiga

WHY you’ll love it Learn how to craft Sarawak classic umai and the best way to cook sago worms during a demonstration by a local cook

Route/Transport type

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birds, butterflies and beasts in four different national parks,

Look out for proboscis monkeys and exploding ants in wild forests

Place of interest

ITINERARY

the Malaysian and Bruneian sections of the island. Spot

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Start/Finish

KEY:

and natural treasures of rugged Borneo, skipping between

FINISH Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia 1

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

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See two different sides of Bandar Seri Begawan – at the opulent Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, and at tea in a sleepy water village See Ulu Temburong National Park from above on a canopy walk

INCLUSIONS

Feeling like getting active after your Adventure Cruise? Why not tackle Mt Kinabalu on an extended Borneo trip.

MEALS 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

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Classic Borneo – 10 days (TMKB) Visit intrepidtravel.com/malaysia for more options.

TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, bus ACCOMMODATION M/S Panorama II (8 nts)

3 1. An aerial view of the untouched, rugged coastline that surrounds the island of Borneo 2. Enjoy beautiful sunsets on the Panorama’s deck 3. Spot the rare proboscis monkey among the lush canopies of Ulu Temburong National Park 4. Witness the sublime white sand beaches of Borneo

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Indonesian Island Cruise DESTINATION

Lombok Bali

Indonesia

TRIP CODE TTMI SHIP NAME M/S Panorama II MAX GROUP SIZE 48

Satonda Moyo Island Island

Bedil Island Kenawa Island

Banta Rinca Island Island

PHYSICAL

INDONESIA

INDO NE S IA

There’s no question that Bali’s a beauty, but just beyond Indonesia’s popular holiday island there’s a vast new world to explore. Uncover the most enchanting isles of the Indonesian

await. Stop on Lombok proper for a taste of traditional life on the mainland around gorgeous Senggigi Beach. This Adventure Cruise is Indonesian island-hopping at its finest.

WHY you’ll love it Unwind with a dip in Satonda Island’s incredible crater lake – just one of many superb natural wonders to be found here

Escape the tourists of Komodo Island by visiting Rinca Island, where Komodo dragon-spotting is a much more natural experience

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Kenawa Island – Bedil Island

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Satonda Island – Banta Island

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Banta Island – Rinca Island

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Rinca Island – Moyo Island

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Moyo Island – Bangsal

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Bangsal – Lombok

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MEALS 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners

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Beautiful Bali – 9 days (TISA) See a different side to Indonesia and conquer Mt Batur.

TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, Zodiac, bus 2

Place of interest

START Bali, Indonesia

dragon-filled Rinca, and quiet Moyo – where hidden cascades

Make the most of magnificent snorkelling opportunities, keeping your eyes peeled for tropical fish and Indonesia’s famous sea turtles

Overnight stop

ITINERARY

incredible crater lake of Satonda, unspoiled Banta, Komodo

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Start/Finish

KEY:

archipelago: the paradises of Kenawa and Bedil, the

Cycle Bali – 8 days (TIXC) Work up a sweat after all that relaxing with this active trip.

ACCOMMODATION Hotel (1 nt), M/S Panorama II (7 nts)

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3 1. Explore Satonda Island, one of many naturally stunning destinations to be found in Indonesia’s quiet east 2. Visit Kura Batu Bolong, a Hindu temple that overlooks the coast of Lombok, Indonesia 3. Sail some of the most enchanting isles of the Indonesian archipelago aboard the Panorama II 4. Head out in search of the famous Komodo dragon on Rinca Island

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Cruising the Islands of Greece & Turkey DESTINATIONS

GREECE

TURKEY

Athens

Samos Sounion

Kusadasi

Mykonos Delos

Greece, Turkey

Poliegos Folegandros

PHYSICAL

GREECE, TURKEY

Ios

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Ephesus

Amorgos Santorini

The collection of islands that makes up the Cyclades is ripe with less-travelled gems. Cruise the Aegean Sea on a small ship and take in favourites like Santorini and Mykonos,

and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Add a healthy helping of delicious Greek cuisine for an adventure you won’t soon forget.

WHY you’ll love it Get off the tourist trail in Amorgos, where a striking 11th-century monastery built into a cliff offers breathtaking Aegean Sea views

Revel in the atmosphere of Mykonos or relax on your own private paradise at Manganari Beach

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Athens – Sounion, Greece (hotel, small cruise ship)

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Poliegos – Folegandros, Greece

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Ios – Santorini, Greece

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Amorgos, Greece

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Delos – Mykonos, Greece

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Mykonos, Greece FINISH Athens, Greece

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2

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START Athens, Greece

the country’s rich history. Tour Turkey’s ruins of Ephesus

Brush up on your history and mythology by touring the important archaeological site of Delos with a local guide

Overnight stop

ITINERARY

unusual rock-hewn monastery. Dive into the sea as well as

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as well as charming hill villages, secluded beaches and an

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MEALS 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

Got a hankering for more Greek flavours after your cruise?

Get an in-depth experience on this food-focused tour.

TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, bus

Greece Real Food Adventure – 9 days (ZMZG)

ACCOMMODATION M/Y Harmony G (7 nts), hotel (1 nt)

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3 1. The picturesque town of Oia in Santorini, Greece, dazzles with its brilliant whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches 2. Explore the impressive ancient ruins of Ephesus in Selcuk, Turkey 3. Cruise through the islands in style aboard the lavish Harmony G 4. Watch the sun set over the quaint town of Hora, on the island of Folegandros, Greece –It’s one of the oldest traditional towns in the Cyclades

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Cruising the Adriatic Coast: Dubrovnik to Athens DESTINATIONS

Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro

TRIP CODE

ZSDA

MAX GROUP SIZE 34

C R OAT I A Dubrovnik

MONTENEGRO Kotor

ALBANIA

Bari

Alberobello Dhermi Matera Saranda Brindisi Butrint Corfu

GREECE

Itea

Ithaca/Ithaki

Corinth

Sami

Delphi Athens Aegina

SHIP NAME M/Y Callisto PHYSICAL

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KEY:

Overnight stop

Place of interest

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ITINERARY

Navigate the coastlines of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy and Greece, from the fortified walls of Dubrovnik and Kotor

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ALBANIA, CROATIA, GREECE, ITALY, MONTENEGRO

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START Dubrovnik, Croatia

to the unique Italian dwellings nestled in the hills outside

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Dubrovnik, Croatia (small cruise ship)

Bari. Spend some nights in port and some sailing overnight

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Kotor, Montenegro – Bari, Italy

to maximise time spent swimming off little-known Albanian

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Bari, Italy – Saranda, Albania

beaches and delving into the myth-filled Greek islands. Visit

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Saranda, Albania – Corfu, Greece

the Delphic Oracle and explore Odysseus’s homeland, you’ll

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Corfu, Greece – Ithaki, Greece

soon find out that though these places’ stories are epic by

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Ithaki, Greece – Itea, Greece

definition, reality is even better.

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Itea, Greece – Aegina, Greece FINISH Athens, Greece

WHY you’ll love it

1

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

Take a local ferry out to Perast’s distinctive church island Head inland to the World Heritage-listed towns of Matera and Alberobello, known for their historical dwellings

Cruise through the Corinth Canal by daylight then explore the much-adored Greek islands

Keep the Greek island exploration going by continuing to the Cyclades Islands of Syros, Mykonos, and Santorini.

INCLUSIONS 2

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Athens to Santorini – 8 days (ZMSE)

MEALS 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners

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TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, bus

3

ACCOMMODATION M/Y Callisto (7 nts)

1. Cruise the Greek coastline aboard the elegant Callisto 2. Venture out to the striking ‘church islands’ in Kotor, Montenegro, and witness the beautiful 12th-century monastery 3. Enjoy the complimentary use of snorkel equipment and splash around in the turquoise waters surrounding Corfu, Greece 4. Embark on your cruising adventure in the magnificent coastal city of Dubrovnik, Croatia

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10 DAYS Istanbul

Cruising the Turkish Coast DESTINATION

Flights to/from Istanbul

T U R KE Y Dalaman Fethiye Kayakoy

Turkey

TRIP CODE ZSTB SHIP NAME M/S Grand Admiral MAX GROUP SIZE 30

PHYSICAL Firnaz Bay

Kalkan Mediter r anean Sea

when you explore Turkey by sea, you’re treated to all this, with the addition of stunning coastline and islands. From

Start/Finish

KEY:

exploring an ancient, abandoned ghost town on the island

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

START Istanbul, Turkey

Kekova, there are cultural and historic experiences aplenty.

And that’s before you even consider the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea that are simply begging you to pop on a snorkel and jump right in off the back of your gulet boat.

WHY you’ll love it

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Istanbul (hotel) - Dalaman

1

Fethiye (small cruise ship)

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Kayakoy

1

Kas

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Kekova

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Explore the vibrant city of Istanbul with insider knowledge, thanks to your local leader

Demre

1

Firnaz Bay

Visit the abandoned ghost town of Kayakoy on Gemiler Island

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Fethiye

Pick up some cooking tips from a local in Kekova

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Istanbul (hotel) FINISH Istanbul, Turkey

Enjoy frequent swimming stops off the back of your gulet boat 1

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

MEALS 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

TRANSPORT Plane, small cruise ship, bus 2

Overnight stop

ITINERARY

of Kayakoy, to picking up some cooking tips from a local in

INCLUSIONS

Demre TURKEY

Turkey by land is full of the mystique of times gone by. But

1

Kekova

Kas

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Head inland for another side of Turkey and discover the caves of Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus.

ACCOMMODATION Hotel (2 nts), M/S Grand Admiral (7 nts)

Turkey Highlights – 8 days (ERSK) Visit intrepidtravel.com/turkey for more options.

3 1. Set sail on your cruising adventure from the sparkling turquoise coastline of Fethiye 2. Venture to the sunken city of Kekova and snorkel among its ruins 3. Discover Fethiye’s Lycian rock tombs on a guided walking tour 4. Travellers on board the Grand Admiral off the coast of Kekova

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8 DAYS

Cruising Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Malaga to Lisbon

P O RT U G A L

Silves

Ronda

Puerto Banus Tangier

MOROCCO

PHYSICAL

Portugal and Spain’s lesser-travelled southern reaches are

Start/Finish

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full of surprises, and this trip takes the adventure a step

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Malaga, Spain (small cruise ship)

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Puerto Banus, Spain

cathedral in Seville and Huelva, then explore coastal caves in

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Tangier, Morocco

Portimao. Finish up in Lisbon, Portugal’s charming capital.

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Chefchaouen, Morocco

Iberian lifestyle with a dash of Morocco? Perfection.

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Seville, Spain

1

Huelva, Spain

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Portimao, Portugal – Silves

Morocco, and savour the sight of blue-washed Chefchaouen.

Learn Columbus’s history and wonder at the immense gothic

WHY you’ll love it Refresh with a mint tea after uncovering the secrets of the medina

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Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

Soak up the dramatic juxtaposition of blue Chefchaouen and the Rif Mountains above

Try your hand (or should that be feet?) at flamenco in Seville

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INCLUSIONS

Looking to head in the other direction? Try a similar trip that also visits Ria Formosa Natural Park and Carvoeiro.

MEALS 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners

Cruising Spain, Portugal and Morocco: Lisbon to Malaga – 8 days (ZSLM)

TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, bus, small boat

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ACCOMMODATION M/Y Harmony V (7 nts)

DEPARTURE DATES 4

Route/Transport type

FINISH Lisbon, Portugal

Get a taste of the local drop at a bodega outside Puerto Banus

1. Explore the nooks and crannies of Tangier’s medina with a local guide in Morocco 2. Wander through the blue-washed walkways of Chefchaouen on a guided tour of this enchanting Moroccan city 3. Discover the awe-inspiring architecture of Andalusia’s capital in Seville, Spain 4. Watch the Spanish Sunset over the marina in Puerto Banus

Place of interest

START Malaga, Spain

perch above a deep gorge. Sip mint tea and tour medinas in

3

Overnight stop

Chefchaouen

ITINERARY

further – to Morocco. Explore Ronda, famous for its dramatic

2

Malaga

Portimao

TRIP CODE ZSLT SHIP NAME M/Y Harmony V

1

Huelva Seville

Morocco, Portugal, Spain

MAX GROUP SIZE 50

S PA I N MOROCCO, PORTUGAL, SPAIN

DESTINATIONS

Lisbon

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8 DAYS

DESTINATIONS

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

C R OAT I A Krka NP Split

Mostar Blagaj

Opuzen

Hvar Korcula

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia

Trpanj Dubrovnik

TRIP CODE ZSDS SHIP NAME M/Y Dalmatia MAX GROUP SIZE 31

PHYSICAL

Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is home to plenty of impressive

Start/Finish

KEY:

beaches – we’re talking the official second cleanest in Europe.

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

START Dubrovnik, Croatia

of a boat – just peacefully watching the clear water wash against limestone cliffs and pebbly shores as you pass on

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Dubrovnik, Croatia (small cruise ship)

by. There’s plenty of idle relaxation, broken up with exciting

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Korcula, Croatia

activities like a river cruise and a dip in the waterfalls of the

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Trpanj – Opuzen, Croatia

the Krka National Park, or expeditions like a winery trip near

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Opuzen, Croatia – Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

romantic Korcula.

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Hvar, Croatia

2

Split, Croatia – Krka NP FINISH Split, Croatia

WHY you’ll love it Board a traditional vessel and sail up the spectacular Neretva River Drop anchor in gorgeous port towns like Hvar or Korcula

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Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

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There’s nothing like diving into the aquamarine waters of the Dalmatian Coast

See Mostar’s iconic bridge and have the chance to chat with local craftsmen and metalworkers.

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Now you’ve had a taste, bite off a bit more of the Balkans and head south to Montenegro and on to Albania, Macedonia and Greece.

INCLUSIONS 2

Overnight stop

ITINERARY

Imagine the sun warming you while you lean over the side

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BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, CROATIA

Croatia Coastal Cruising: Dubrovnik to Split

MEALS 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Dubrovnik to Athens – 15 days (ZMSM) Visit intrepidtravel.com/croatia for more options.

TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, boat, minibus ACCOMMODATION M/Y Dalmatia (7 nts)

3 1. Witness the iconic Mostar Bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2. Return from a day of exploration in Opuzen, Croatia, to the comfort and class of the M/Y Dalmatia 3. Dip your toes in the azure waters of Hvar’s beach cove in Croatia 4. Explore the natural wonders and stunning waterfalls in Croatia’s Krka National Park

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8 DAYS

Cruising Croatia’s Central Coast DESTINATION

Plitvice Lakes NP

Zadar

Croatia

TRIP CODE ZSNC SHIP NAME M/Y Dalmatia MAX GROUP SIZE 31

Kornati NP

C R O AT I A

Primosten

There’s a special place in central Dalmatia that’s home to beautifully preserved medieval towns and little coves with

Trpanj

some of the clearest waters in all of Europe. Sail up and

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

START Split, Croatia

hunting in Trogir, paddle through the Kornati National Park via kayak, check out the mashed architecture of Zadar and sink your teeth into some smoked ham during a traditional Dalmatian lunch in Sibenik.

WHY you’ll love it

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Split (small cruise ship)

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Sibenik

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Zadar – Plitvice Lakes NP

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Kornati NP

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Trogir – Primosten

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Split

Visit the stunning Kornati National Park, the biggest and most incredible collection of islands in the entire Adriatic Sea

FINISH Split, Croatia 1

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

Feast like a Dalmatian king with a lunch full of traditional flavours in a small village outside Sibenik

INCLUSIONS

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After exploring Croatia by ship, why not try a very different type of transportation. Get to know the Dalmatian coastline by bike, visiting charming fishermen’s villages and the ancient harbour towns along the way.

MEALS 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, boat, minibus 2

Overnight stop

ITINERARY

get lost in towns and national parks along the way. Go castle

History lovers rejoice – visit coastal villages and towns brimming with buildings left by all conquerers of the Dalmatian region

Start/Finish

KEY:

down the coastline while still allowing enough shore time to

1

CROATIA

Sibenik Trogir Split

PHYSICAL

Cycle Croatia – 7 days (ZMXB)

ACCOMMODATION M/Y Dalmatia (7 nts)

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3 1. Visit Croatia’s stunning Kornati National Park, the biggest collection of islands in the Adriatic Sea 2. Take a walking tour of Split, Croatia, and discover the magnificent white-walled fortress of Diocletian’s Palace 3. Travel onboard the Dalmatia, designed specifically for sailing the Dalmatian Coast 4. Experience nature in the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

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8 DAYS

Cruising Croatia’s Northern Coast and Islands: Venice to Split

Venice

Opatija

C R O AT I A Krk Rab

Adriatic Sea Zadar Kornati NP

CROATIA, ITALY

DESTINATIONS

ITALY

Sibenik Split

Croatia, Italy

TRIP CODE ZSZS SHIP NAME M/Y Dalmatia MAX GROUP SIZE 31

PHYSICAL

Overnight stop

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

ITINERARY

From the beaches of Krk to the cobblestone streets of Split

START Venice, Italy

– cruise the Adriatic and explore the islands and towns that

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Opatija, Croatia (small cruise ship)

1

Krk, Croatia

off in the clear waters of the Adriatic. Discover the incredible

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Rab, Croatia

Kornati National Park and dive into in the culture and history

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Zadar, Croatia

of Croatia, a modern favourite with old-world charm that

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Kornati NP, Croatia – Telascica

casts a salty spell on all who visit.

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Sibenik, Croatia

1

Split, Croatia

have cemented Croatia’s reputation as a traveller’s paradise.

Explore the Old Towns of Krk, Zadar and Sibenik and cool

1

Start/Finish

KEY:

FINISH Split, Croatia

WHY you’ll love it Explore the ancient churches and walls that encircle Rab’s Old Town Seek out delicious seafood in the quaint village of Sibenik

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Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

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Indulge in a sumptuous sunset barbecue dinner on deck in Telascica Experience the Sea Organ in Zadar – an incredible blend of acoustical engineering and historical art

Looking for a longer cruise around Croatia? Take the ultimate Croatian cruise combo.

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MEALS 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

Cruise Croatia: Dubrovnik to Venice via Split – 15 days (ZSDZC)

TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, boat, minibus

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ACCOMMODATION M/Y Dalmatia (7 nts)

1. Discover for yourself why the enchanting island of Rab – and its Old Town of the same name – has such a positive nickname.

2. Travellers on the M/Y Dalmatia 3. Swim near the boat in Croatia 4. Work up an appetite exploring the Old Town of Krk, then get a taste of the local cuisine by sampling prsut at a local farm and feasting on lamb for dinner.

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15 DAYS

Cruise Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik via Zadar

Zadar

C R OAT I A

Kornati NP

Krka NP

Split Opuzen

Sibenik Trogir

Korcula

TRIP CODE ZSNSC SHIP NAME M/Y Dalmatia

Start/Finish

KEY:

cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. With a mix of photogenic

Overnight stop

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

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shorelines, ancient cities and European elegance, Croatia

START Split, Croatia

will impress even the most jaded traveller. From well-known highlights such as Split’s Old Town to the quiet charm of a winery in small Sibenik village, this trip is the perfect way to see guidebook favourites and little-known treasures alike.

WHY you’ll love it Visit the stunning Kornati National Park, the biggest and most incredible collection of islands in the entire Adriatic Sea Soak up hundreds of years of history in the Old Towns of Rab, Krk and Sibenik Sip local liqueur as you experience the Sea Organ in Zadar Feast on the freshest seafood imaginable up and down the coast

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Split, Croatia (small cruise ship)

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Sibenik, Croatia

2

Zadar, Croatia – Plitvice Lakes NP

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Kornati NP, Croatia

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Trogir, Croatia

3

Split, Croatia – Krka NP

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Hvar, Croatia

1

Opuzen, Croatia

1

Trpanj, Croatia – Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

1

Korcula, Croatia

1

Dubrovnik, Croatia FINISH Dubrovnik Croatia

INCLUSIONS

1

MEALS 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners

2

Dubrovnik

PHYSICAL

Explore the myriad delights of the Dalmatian Coast in this

1

Mostar

Hvar

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia

MAX GROUP SIZE 31

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, CROATIA

DESTINATIONS

Plitvice Lakes NP

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

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TRANSPORT Small cruise ship, boat, minibus ACCOMMODATION M/Y Dalmatia (7 nts)

3 1. Walk among lush green forest and surround yourself with waterfalls and butterflies in the pristine Plitvice National Park, Croatia 2. Explore Dubrovnik’s impressive Old City, a highlight of any Croatian adventure 3. Discover the historic island of Hvar, Croatia 4. Overlook the gorgeous waterfalls in Croatia’s Krka National Park

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8 DAYS

Cruising the Seychelles Islands DESTINATION

SEYCHELLES

Silhouette Island

Seychelles

Anse Lazio Praslin Baie St Anne Mahe

Curieuse Felicite Island La Digue

St Anne Island

TRIP CODE YGCS SHIP NAME M/Y Pegasus MAX GROUP SIZE 42

Aride

PHYSICAL

SEYCHELLES

Indian Ocean

Imagine paradise and you’ll probably picture a place that looks a lot like the Seychelles: pristine white sands lapped by dazzling turquoise waters, swaying palms and jungle-clad

consistently rated among the most beautiful in the world and spend plenty of time swimming, snorkelling and soaking up the stunning views.

WHY you’ll love it

Route/Transport type

2

Silhouette Island (small cruise ship)

1

Aride – Anse Lazio

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Curieuse – Baie St Anne

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Praslin – Felicite Island – Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve

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La Digue – Anse Source d’Argent

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St Anne Island

Swim in the crystal clear waters off Anse Lazio and Anse Source d’Argent, two of the world’s best beaches

FINISH Mahe, Seychelles 1

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

Drop anchor in port towns like Mahe and La Digue, hopping on and off the boat as you please

INCLUSIONS

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Flying to the Seychelles from Africa? Why not start your adventure with a very different type of journey on a safari into the heart of Kenya’s finest game parks.

MEALS 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners TRANSPORT Small cruise ship 2

Place of interest

START Mahe, Seychelles

filled with unique and wonderful wildlife, visit two beaches

Visit the expansive Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve and learn about its unusual coco de mer palm trees and unique wildlife

Overnight stop

ITINERARY

truly is a tropical paradise. Explore lush mangrove forests

1

Start/Finish

KEY:

hills – this remote archipelago scattered off the coast of Africa

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ACCOMMODATION M/Y Pegasus (7 nts)

3 1. Lounge on the powdery white sands of Anse Source d’Argent Beach, La Dique. 2. Embark on your adventure from the beautiful island of Mahe, the largest of the Seychelles’ archipelago 3. Spot the Aldabra Giant Tortoise on Curieuse Island on an optional hike through lush mangrove forests 4. Swim and snorkel in postcard-worthy Baie St Anne

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THE GALAPAGOS GOSPEL

The GalaPagos Islands The Galapagos Islands have become a must-see destination for travellers all over the world thanks to their incredible biodiversity, natural beauty and place in history. This truly is a unique part of the world, as you’ll soon discover.

The Galapagos is a destination unto itself, where unique landscapes are home to crazy creatures and the surrounding waters host some of the most idyllic seascapes found anywhere on earth. Below is some info about what to expect on your trip to the Galapagos – it’s anything but a typical South American adventure.

PROTECTING THE GALAPAGOS

LUGGAGE

In order to preserve this important and fragile ecosystem, the Galapagos National Park authorities restrict the number of visitors to each site by issuing permits to every visiting vessel. This permit (or patente) determines which sites can be visited each day and when. Far from restricting a visitor’s experience, this system actually enhances it because the itineraries are designed in such a way as to eliminate the amount of vessel crossover. This results in witnessing more of the wildlife you’ve come to see without vying with boatloads of other tourists.

As some airline baggage restrictions exist on the flights between Quito and the islands, we advise leaving any luggage you can’t see yourself needing in the storage facilities of the starting-point hotel in Quito. All of our trips start and finish at the same hotel, so picking up any extra luggage won’t be a problem – and it also eliminates any surprise excess baggage fees!

If you don’t find the trip you’re looking for in these pages, visit our website at intrepidtravel.com/galapagos for more options.

A transit card fee of USD 20 is payable at check-in at Quito Airport prior to flying to the islands. The Galapagos National Park charges each passenger USD 100 upon arrival at the airport in Galapagos. If your itinerary visits Puerto Villamil, Isla Isabela, and you wish to disembark, there is a USD 10 port fee on arrival.

A TYPICAL DAY ON THE BOAT We do most of our long-distance cruising at night in order to maximise your time on the islands. And because the best time to observe much of the wildlife is first thing in the morning, early starts are pretty common. Each day consists of planned morning and afternoon activities, which tend to last between two and four hours. These can be anything from hiking, to snorkelling, to visiting research stations, and include either wet or dry landings. While you don’t need to be able to swim to enjoy the Galapagos Islands, some of the more unique experiences are had with a snorkel. Finally, although days are pretty packed with activities, there is ample free time to simply enjoy the environment.

All onboard meals are included in the cost of the trip. The food is delicious, nutritious and plentiful, and complimentary coffee, tea and purified water are provided around the clock. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the bar, and the cost is put on a tab that you will then be presented with at the end of the trip. Any special dietary requirements should be mentioned at the time of booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Quito Isla San Cristobal Isla Santa Cruz

Hot & dry 25-35ºC Hot & wet 25-35ºC Pleasantly warm 20-30ºC Cool 15-20ºC Cold & wet 0-15ºC

All fees are payable in cash and must be in US dollars.

MOBILE RECEPTION AND INTERNET There is very limited or no mobile reception in the Galapagos and no wi-fi onboard our boats. Some itineraries do pass through towns where internet is available, but we suggest you anticipate (and enjoy!) limited contact with the outside world.

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT YOUR TRIP }} If you are travelling on Le Grande Daphne, arrival transfers can be organised at an additional cost.

MEALS ONBOARD

WEATHER

NATIONAL PARK FEES & TAXES

}} All of our Galapagos trips include a night in Quito pre- and post-voyage. }} Your trip price includes the Quito to Galapagos return flights. }} The Grand Queen Beatriz includes the services of an onboard Cruise Director. }} Prices for these trips vary depending on cabin type. Please select your preferred cabin type for the exact trip price. }} A high level of agility and mobility is needed to access all parts of the boat, negotiate embarkation/disembarkation and accessing the Zodiac from both the boat and water.

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A guide to

the Galapagos

Isla Santiago Pay a visit to the Santiago fur seal grotto – you may be lucky enough to catch a sneak peek of these furry locals.

WARM (WET) SEASON These are the hottest months with more frequent rainfall. The wettest month is March with 85 millimetres (3.3 inches) of rainfall on average, but showers are usually confined to the afternoon.

January through to April are the sunniest months, when the sea is at its warmest.

Isla Santiago

June–November The Humboldt Current brings cooler water temperatures, perfect for attracting plankton and other sources of food – meaning that local wildlife is very active during this season. There is very little rainfall, and colder currents can mean the seas may be slightly rougher than normal when travelling between islands.

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HUMID

MAy

Marine iguanas nesting on Santa Cruz Giant tortoise eggs hatching

February 30

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HUMID

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Isla San Cristobal

Isla San Cristobal

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Waved albatross lay eggs on Espanola

START OF THE DRY SEASON, WATER TEMPS AT THEIR HIGHEST

june

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Humpback whales can be seen

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Isla Espanola

Isla Floreana

Head up high for sweeping views of frigate bird breeding areas, or stay low to swim with San Cristobal’s diverse marine animals.

Home to the Espanola mockingbird and waved albatross, this remote island is a bird-watching haven.

september

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26

Nesting season for blue-footed boobies & flightless cormorants

Sea lions give birth

Sea lion breeding season

august 26

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Snorkel warm waters with sea turtles and play tag with the islands’ zippiest swimmers.

november

21

26

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Green sea turtle mating season

Galapagos fur seal mating season

Giant tortoises return to the highlands after laying their eggs

In the very north you may spot whale sharks

Waved albatross complete migration to Espanola to begin nesting Marine iguanas start to nest on North Seymour & Fernandina

Post Office Bay

26 Blue-footed booby mating season (includes courtship dance)

Sea turtles, marine iguanas & land iguanas are nesting

Penguins migrate to Isabela & Fernandina from Bartolome

Green sea turtles start to lay their eggs

Kicker Rock

Isla Espanola

july

23

& Mating season for frigate birds on San Cristobal & Genovesa

Head out to Kicker Rock (the site of an ancient volcanic eruption) and dare to swim with the local hammerhead sharks.

Isla Floreana

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HUMID

Stand beside the flowers of huge opuntia cacti.

Isla Santa FE

Leave a letter (sans postage) at Post Office Bay’s 19th-century whaling post barrel, and a friendly traveller heading home just might hand-deliver it for you.

With five out of its six volcanoes still active, Isabela is one of the most volcanic places on earth!

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Kicker Rock

Isla Sante Fe

Puerto Ayora

Isla Isabela

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If you’re lucky, you’ll spot your first giant tortoise in the highlands of Santa Cruz.

Isla Santa Cruz Isla Isabela

WATER TEMP PERFECT FOR SNORKELING

Isla Santa Cruz

Baltra Airport

Humpback, killer, sperm and pilot whale sightings are all in a day's work here.

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Touch down in Baltra to begin your seafaring Galapagos journey.

Isla Fernandina

The only penguins to live north of the equator, Galapagos penguins can be spotted feeding just off shore and are some of the speediest swimmers on the island.

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Keep an eye out for bottle-nosed dolphins; they can often be seen racing alongside boats.

Isla Baltra

Isla Fernandina

MARCH

The walk to Pinnacle Rock rewards you with views of stunning lava formations and, if you’re lucky, a few lava lizards.

Isla Baltra

DRY (COOL) SEASON

January

Bartolome

Home to all three kinds of boobies, including the rare red-footed booby, this island is a twitcher’s paradise.

Bartolome

December–May

There may be as many as 300,000 marine iguanas calling the archipelago home, so the world’s only seafaring lizard is impossible to miss.

Isla Genovesa

Isla GEnovesa

Penguin courtships on Bartolome

Sea lion pups can be spotted

october

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Waved albatross chicks fledge; adults leave archipelago until March Opportunity to see whale sharks in the north-west

Blue-footed booby chicks can be seen on Isabela & Espanola

Giant tortoise eggs hatching

december 24

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G A L A PA G O S IS L A N D S

Isla Fernandina

17 DAYS

Elizabeth Bay

Isla Isabela

Absolute Galapagos DESTINATION

Ecuador (Galapagos)

TRIP CODE

GMDE

MAX GROUP SIZE 16

Bartolome, Galapagos

10 DAYS

Cerro Dragon

Isla Plaza Sur Isla Santa Fe Isla Isla San Santa Puerto Ayora Cristobal Las Cruz Tintoreras Isla Espanola Isla Floreana

Start/Finish

KEY:

Overnight stop

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

ITINERARY

TRIP STYLE Original PHYSICAL

GALAPAGOS

Sea turtle, Galapagos

ECUADOR

Isla Quito Bartolome Genovesa Isla Isla Santiago North Baltra Seymour Isla Rabida Las Bachas

START Quito, Ecuador

Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands DESTINATION

Ecuador (Galapagos)

TRIP CODE

GMDD

G A LA PA G O S I S LA N D S

Isla Santiago

Isla Fernandina

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Isla Baltra (overnight boat) – Santa Cruz highlands

Snorkel in the Devil's Crown – full of sea lions, turtles and rays

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Isla Floreana

Spot albatross colonies and seek out the rare red-footed booby

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Isla Espanola

Gaze in awe at the largest trees in the Galapagos in an opuntia forest

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Isla San Cristobal

Explore the remote west coast of Isabela on a small panga boat

Plant your feet on 100-year-old pahoehoe lava at Bahia Sullivan

1

Isla Santa Fe – Isla Plaza Sur

Encounter the unique Galapagos wildlife in natural habitats

Walk with giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz highlands

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Isla Genovesa

Snorkel among the iguanas and turtles and spot sea lions

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Isla Santiago – Isla Rabida

Experience the benefits of small group travel aboard your vessel

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Isla Santa Cruz

Venture to Fernandina, home to a high density of marine iguanas

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Bartolome – North Seymour

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Isla Santiago

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Isla Isabela – Isla Fernandina

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Isla Santa Cruz

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Quito (hotel) – Isla Baltra

INCLUSIONS MEALS 16 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners TRANSPORT Motorised yacht (Le Grande Daphne), plane, Zodiac (panga), bus, minibus ACCOMMODATION Overnight boat (14 nts), hotel (2 nts)

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Las Tintoreras

Overnight stop

Place of interest

START Quito, Ecuador 1

Quito, Ecuador (hotel)

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Isla Santa Cruz (overnight boat) – North Seymour

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Bartolome

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Isla Santiago

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Isla Isabela – Isla Fernandina

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Isla Santa Cruz – Isla Baltra

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Quito (hotel) FINISH Quito, Ecuador

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Route/Transport type

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TRANSPORT Motorised yacht (Le Grande Daphne), plane, bus, Zodiac (panga) ACCOMMODATION Overnight boat (7 nts), hotel (2 nts)

Start/Finish

KEY:

MEALS 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

Isla Baltra Isla Santa Cruz

PHYSICAL

INCLUSIONS

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Isla Isabela

TRIP STYLE Original

WHY you’ll love it

FINISH Quito, Ecuador

Las Bachas

Puerto Ayora Cerro Dragon

Quito (hotel)

MAX GROUP SIZE 16

Quito

North Seymour

Elizabeth Bay

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WHY you’ll love it

ECUADOR Bartolome

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G A L A PA G O S IS L A N D S

Isla Genovesa

Isla Santiago

ECUADOR Quito

Isla Baltra

Isla Rabida Black Turtle Cove

Isla Plaza Sur Isla Lobos

Cerro Dragon

Isla Santa Cruz

Group walk, Galapagos

Punta Pitt

Puerto Ayora

Start/Finish

KEY:

Complete Galapagos

Overnight stop

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

17 DAYS

Isla Floreana

Grand Galapagos

ITINERARY START Quito, Ecuador 1

Quito (hotel) – Isla Baltra

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Isla Santa Cruz (overnight boat)

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Isla Floreana

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Isla Espanola

1

Isla San Cristobal

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Isla Santa Fe – Isla Plaza Sur

Find yourself in a very different world on the Galapagos Islands

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Isla Genovesa – Isla Santiago

Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water

Explore the misty mountain scenery and Old Town of Quito

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Isla Rabida – Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Baltra

Encounter giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, pelicans and frigates

Hike through Santa Fe’s opuntia forest for panoramic views

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Quito (hotel)

Witness the volcanic wonder of Isla Isabela

FINISH Quito, Ecuador

Live in extreme isolation among unique flora and fauna

DESTINATION

Ecuador (Galapagos)

TRIP CODE

GMDA

DESTINATION

Ecuador (Galapagos)

TRIP CODE

GMQG

MAX GROUP SIZE 16

Start/Finish

KEY:

Isla San Cristobal

Isla Santa Fe

Isla Isabela

10 DAYS

Las Bachas

Isla Rabida

Isla Espanola

Sea lion, Galapagos

Quito

Bartolome Isla Isla Santiago Baltra Isla Mosquera

Isla Plaza Sur Isla Santa Fe Isla San Puerto Ayora Cristobal

Isla Floreana

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS

Isla Santa Cruz

North Seymour

G A LA PA G O S I S LA N D S

Isla Espanola

Overnight stop

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

ITINERARY

TRIP STYLE Comfort

START Quito, Ecuador

PHYSICAL

1

Quito (hotel)

1

Isla Baltra (overnight boat) – Punta Carrion

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Isla Isabela – Las Tintoreras, Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre

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Isla Floreana – Post Office Bay, Devil's Crown, Punta Cormorant

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Isla Santa Cruz – Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz highlands,

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Isla Santa Fe – Isla Plaza Sur

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Isla Espanola – Bahia Gardner, Punta Suarez

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Isla San Cristobal – Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos, Punta Pitt

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Bartolome – Bahia Sullivan

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Isla Santiago – Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Puerto Egas

MEALS 16 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners

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Isla Santa Cruz – Puerto Ayora

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Isla Mosquera – Isla North Seymour

Limited time? You can do shorter alternatives to this trip.

TRANSPORT Motorised yacht (Grand Queen Beatriz), minibus, plane, Zodiac (panga)

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Cerro Dragon – Black Turtle Cove

TRANSPORT Motorised yacht (Le Grande Daphne), plane, bus, Zodiac (panga)

Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands – 7 days (GMDC)

ACCOMMODATION Overnight boat (14 nts), hotel (2 nts)

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Isla Rabida – Sombrero Chino

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Quito (hotel) – Las Bachas, Isla Baltra

ACCOMMODATION Overnight boat (7 nts), hotel (2 nts)

Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands – 6 days (GMDB)

MAX GROUP SIZE 16

TRIP STYLE Original PHYSICAL

WHY you’ll love it Snorkel in the Devil’s Crown – a submerged crater full of sealife Witness the albatross colonies of Isla Espanola Seek out the rare red-footed booby on Isla Genovesa

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Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

INCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

MEALS 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

WHY you’ll love it

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

FINISH Quito, Ecuador 1

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G A LA PA G O S I S LA N D S Bartolome Isla Santiago

G A L A PA G O S IS L A N D S

Isla Plaza Sur Isla Lobos

Isla Santa Cruz

Punta Pitt

Quito

Isla San Cristobal

Isla Santa Fe

Isla Floreana

Giant tortoise, Galapagos

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

10 DAYS Start/Finish

KEY:

Overnight stop

Place of interest

Route/Transport type

ITINERARY START Quito, Ecuador

Treasures of Galapagos

Quito (hotel)

1

Isla Santa Cruz (overnight boat)

TRIP STYLE Comfort

1

Isla Isabela

PHYSICAL

1

Isla Floreana

1

Isla Santa Cruz

1

Isla Plaza Sur

Swim through a colourful underwater ecosystem at Las Tintoreras

1

Isla Espanola

Encounter nature at its finest on the western and central islands

Explore on foot, with trips through mangroves and misty forests

1

Isla San Cristobal

Watch giant Galapagos tortoises at all stages of life on Santa Cruz

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and discover secluded natural beauty at its finest

1

Quito (hotel)

Enjoy plenty of free time to unwind on the deck

FINISH Quito, Ecuador

Spot some of the strangest and most beautiful creatures on earth

Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

Search for ancient creatures in the wild highlands of Santa Cruz

Ecuador (Galapagos)

TRIP CODE

GMQA

MAX GROUP SIZE 16

WHY you’ll love it

Encounter blue-footed boobies, sea lions, turtles, iguanas and more Admire unique flora including opuntia cacti and miconia bushes

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MEALS 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

DESTINATION

Ecuador (Galapagos)

TRIP CODE

GMQJ

MAX GROUP SIZE 16

TRIP STYLE Comfort PHYSICAL

WHY you’ll love it

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Short on time? Why not look at our 7-day Galapagos Explorer tours.

TRANSPORT Motorised yacht (Grand Queen Beatriz), minibus, plane, Zodiac (panga)

Southern Islands – 7 days (GMQE)

ACCOMMODATION Overnight boat (7 nts), hotel (2 nts)

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Isla Santa Cruz (overnight boat) – Las Tintoreras

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Isla Isabela

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Isla Floreana – Post Office Bay, Devil’s Crown

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Isla Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz Highlands

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Isla Plaza Sur – Isla Santa Fe

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Isla Espanola – Isla Espanola, Bahia Gardner

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Isla San Cristobal – Leon Dormido, Isla Lobos, Punta Pitt

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Isla Bartolome – Bahia Sullivan

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Isla Santiago – Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove, Puerto Egas

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Quito (hotel) – Santa Cruz highlands, Puerto Ayora

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Nights spent. Location (accommodation style) – Place of interest

DEPARTURE DATES

Still want to experience the beauty of the Galapagos but are short on time? We have 10-day or 6-day options available.

TRANSPORT Motorised yacht (Grand Queen Beatriz), minibus, plane, Zodiac (panga)

Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands – 10 days (GMQD) Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands – 6 days (GMQI) Visit intrepidtravel.com/galapagos for more options.

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MEALS 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners

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Quito (hotel)

FINISH Quito, Ecuador

ACCOMMODATION Overnight boat (10 nts), hotel (2 nts)

Central Islands – 7 days (GMQF)

Route/Transport type

1

INCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

Place of interest

START Quito, Ecuador

1

DESTINATION

Overnight stop

ITINERARY

13 DAYS

Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands

Start/Finish

KEY:

Isla Espanola

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GALAPAGOS

Isla Isabela

Isla Espanola

Punta Pitt

Isla Santa Cruz Rock pools, Galapagos

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Isla Floreana

Isla Lobos

Isla San Cristobal

Isla Santa Fe

Isla Isabela Isla Plaza Sur

Quito

Isla Baltra

Buccaneer’s Cove

ECUADOR

Isla Baltra

ECUADOR

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PANORAMA BOAT NAME II

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Intro para IN: ASIA – INDONESIA, THAILAND, BORNEO & MALAYSIA OPERATES Cruise in style aboard this state-of-the-art Motor Sailer. Fully renovated in 2015, the Panorama II is your comfortable home on the seas. All cabins are finished with handsome wood trims and equipped with modern amenities, including

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air conditioning and a mini-fridge. The restaurant at the

Specs lower deck is a perfect indoor setting for meals, while the upper deck offers dining inside and al fresco.

Accommodates 44 guests in 21 cabins

DECK PLAN

Cruising speed of 10 knots Crew of 16–18 Specs

Intrepid Panorama 2

State-of-the-art engines and stabilisers 48 guests in 25 cabins forAccommodates safe and comfortable cruising

Main Deck: Premium Twin/Double

Cruising speed of 10 knots Crew of 16–18

Features on board

Upper Deck: Premium Twin/Double

Accommodates 44 guests in 21 cabins Features on board Cruising speed of 10 knots All cabins fitted with air conditioning, TV, hairdryers, mini‑fridge, Crew of 16–18 central music, public address system and safe boxes State-of-the-art engines and stabilisers Range of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge areas for safe and comfortable cruising Swimming platform allows you to swim right Accommodates 44 guests in 21 cabins off the boat when conditions permit Cruising speedequipment, of 10 knotskayaks, stand-up Snorkelling paddleboards and fishing equipment Crew of 16–18 Beach towels State-of-the-art engines and stabilisers for safe and comfortable cruising

Lower Deck: Double Lower Deck: Double

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HArmony G

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OPERATES IN: TURKEY, GREECE, EGYPT, JORDAN & ISRAEL

With its sleek, high-tech look and state-of-the-art engine technology, the 54-metre Harmony G is similar to the private yachts found in the famous ports of the world. Make the most of its indoor/outdoor lounge, plush dining room

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and convenient platform for swimming right off the boat.

Specs

DECK PLAN

Accommodates 44 guests in 21 cabins

Intrepid Harmony G

Cruising speed of 10 knots Crew of 16–18 Upper Deck: Premium Twin/ Double

State-of-the-art engines and stabilisers for safe and comfortable cruising

Main Deck: Premium Twin

Features on board

Main Deck: Twin

Outdoor dining area and sun deck Indoor/outdoor lounge with American bar

Lower Deck: Standard Twin/Double

Indoor dining room with sea views Swimming platform

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CALLISTO

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OPERATES IN: GREECE, TURKEY & CROATIA

This elegant motor yacht and ‘boutique cruiser’ offers an excellent standard of comfort, safety and atmosphere.

The Callisto has made several Atlantic crossings and sailed along the coasts of Europe and Africa. In 2000, she was fully

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refitted and rebuilt, and then renovated again in 2015–16.

The yacht’s spacious communal areas are decorated with rich fabrics, woodwork, antiques and fine works of art.

DECK PLAN

Specs

Intrepid Callisto

Accommodates 34 guests in 17 cabins

Main Deck: SUN SUN DECK Premium DECK Twin/Double

Crew of 16

Main Deck: Twin/Double

Features on board

Lower Deck: Twin/Triple

Cosy library

Swimming platform allows you to swim right off the boat if conditions permit

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Main Deck Twin or Double

Lower Deck twin/triple

LIBRARY

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Range of indoor and outdoor lounge and dining areas to choose from

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GRAND ADMIRAL

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OPERATES IN: TURKEY

Cruise back in time to an era of seafaring romance on the M/S Grand Admiral. As traditional and stately as the name suggests, few can match the old-world allure of this impressive 2005 built 45-metre (220-foot) traditional teak gullet. Stretch out beneath the sails on the large upper sun deck, cool off with a drink in the maritime lounge, or sit back and relax with your new shipmates in the Ottoman-style seating area

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Main Deck: Premium Double

Accommodates 32 guests in 16 cabins

Main Deck: Double

Cruising speed of 12 knots Crew of seven

Main Deck: Standard Double

Features on board

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OPERATES IN: SPAIN, PORTUGAL, CAPE VERDE & WEST AFRICA

Launched in 2009, the Harmony V has the sleek, high-tech look of the private yachts that ferry the well-heeled across the globe. The advanced technology of this 55-metre-long, 8.2-metre-wide (180-foot-long, 27-foot-wide) mega yacht

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allows for safe and comfortable cruising, while inside, large windows surround a spacious lounge, American-style bar and cosy dining area. Take it all in on the large sun deck,

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and cool off with a dip into the ocean from the stern’s easily accessed swimming platform.

Main Deck: Twin/Double

Upper Deck: Twin/Triple

Specs

Main Deck: Standard/Double

Upper Deck: Intrepid Harmony V Premium Twin/Double

Accommodates 49 guests in 25 cabins Crew of 16–18

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Cruising speed of 11 knots

OUTDOOR BAR & DINING

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OPERATES IN: CROATIA

The Peregrine Dalmatia was built in 2012 and designed

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specifically for sailing the Dalmatian Coast. The ship is equipped with well-appointed cabins and a spacious upper deck – the perfect spot to relax with a cool drink and enjoy the passing scenery. If you like the idea of indulging in a

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laidback atmosphere and fresh, locally sourced food, you’ll

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enjoy life aboard the Peregrine Dalmatia.

Upper Deck: SUN Premium DoubleSUN DECK DECK

Specs

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Accommodates 31 guests in 16 cabins Crew of seven

Main Deck: Premium Twin for sole use

Features on board

Main Deck: Premium Twin

Spacious sun deck with sun loungers Upper deck with barbecue area and bar

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Lower Deck: Standard Twin

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views from the deck, relax in the comfortable lounge and savour delicious, fresh food in the al fresco restaurant or spacious dining room.

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Specs

Intrepid Pegasus

Accommodates 44 guests in 21 cabins Cruising speed of 10 knots Sun Deck: Standard Twin

Crew of 16–18 including onboard naturalist guide

Sun Deck: Double

Features on board

Upper Deck: Premium Double

240-square-metre open deck Outdoor restaurant and indoor dining room with sea views

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Main Deck: Premium Twin/Double/Triple

Zen mini-spa on lower deck Swimming platform allows you to swim right off the boat when conditions permit

Main Deck: Twin/Double

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GRAND QUEEN BEATRIZ

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OPERATES IN: ECUADOR – GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Experience the Enchanted Islands in our custom-built yacht, the Grand Queen Beatriz. Our new boutique expedition

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boat came into service in July of 2018. With a stylish modern design, ensuite bathrooms, outward-facing windows in all cabins (and private balconies in some) and a jacuzzi on the

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sun deck, the ‘Grand Queen Bea’ is one of the newest boats operating in the Galapagos.

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Upper Deck: Deluxe Balcony Suite

Main Deck: Standard Twin

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Crew of eight plus an experienced naturalist guide and cruise director

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Cruising speed of 12 knots

Upper Deck: Junior Balcony Suite

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Accommodates 16 guests in eight cabins

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Le Grand Daphne

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OPERATES IN: ECUADOR – GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Launching in mid-2020, the Le Grande Daphne will cater to

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a variety of travel styles and budgets, offering cabin options to suit every traveller. Relax on Daphne's spacious sun deck or head below to take advantage of the boat's bar, dining

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room, library and cabins with private bathrooms and air conditioning.

Specs

Upper Deck: Twin/Double

Accommodates 16 guests in eight cabins

Main Deck: Suite

Cruising speed of 12 knots Crew of eight plus an experienced naturalist guide

Lower Deck: Twin

Features on board

Lower Deck: Double

Choice of lower, main and upper deck cabins

Lower Deck: Single

Air conditioning

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Large sun deck with outdoor dining and bar

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Indoor lounge with large screen TV for daily briefings Diverse range of islands visited and choice of itineraries ranging from six days to 17

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our fleet Whether you’re navigating the islands of Indonesia or enjoying a cruise along the Dalmatian Coast, our fleet of ships will get you to your destination in style and comfort.

To learn more, visit our website intrepidtravel.com/boats-ships

Welcome to Intrepid Our small-group style of travel means you’ll stay under the radar, and travel, eat and sleep the local way. You’ll have the unsurpassed knowledge of a local leader,

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taking you out of the guidebooks and into a world you’re waiting to discover.

Whether you’re looking for thrills on one of our hundreds of tours or looking for a tailor-made journey just for you, we can make it happen. Just get in touch with our friendly travel team.

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