Rachel Ashton

Each autumn, Mexico’s Magdalena Bay hosts a jaw-dropping natural event as countless sardine gather in vast numbers, attracting an extraordinary array of predators and triggering a frenzy of activity. This small ship expedition offers an unparalleled opportunity to be immersed in this electrifying wildlife spectacle. Find out more about Magdalena Bay Sardine Run

• Destination: Mexico
• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £5,995
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Journey to the far south on this exclusive whale and dolphin expedition, travelling at the most rewarding time for cetacean activity in Antarctica. Aboard our privately chartered ship, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the dramatic, glacier-carved channels of the Chilean Fjords. Find out more about Whales & Dolphins of Antarctica & the Chilean Fjords

• Destination: Antarctica, Chile
• Price (inc. flights): 22 days from £18,995
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Baja California is one of the finest locations in the world to observe a variety of whales and dolphins. Join world-renowned whale expert, Mark Carwardine, and visit both San Ignacio Lagoon and the Sea of Cortez for remarkable encounters with grey, blue and humpback whales as well as much more. Find out more about Z) Baja California with Mark Carwardine

• Destination: Mexico
• Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £10,495
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Swim alongside wild manatees in the clear, spring-fed waters of Florida’s Crystal River. This calm, close-up encounter with one of nature’s most gentle and curious creatures is safe, serene, and accessible to anyone comfortable using a snorkel. Activities include drift snorkelling, birdwatching, and more. Find out more about Z) Crystal River Manatee Adventure

• Destination: USA
• Price (inc. flights): 9 days from £6,495
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This very special trip has one specific objective – to see and photograph one of the most extraordinary whale behaviours on the planet – Eden’s whales trap-feeding. This unique land-based tour offers an excellent opportunity to witness this and encounter several other rare cetaceans in the upper Gulf of Thailand. Find out more about Z) Trap-feeding Eden’s Whales of Thailand

• Destination: Thailand
• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £7,495
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  Group Tour
  Tailor-made can be arranged
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