'This Cruise Will Change You Forever': Traveler Loves Galapagos Expedition Cruise
'This Cruise Will Change You Forever': Mesmerizing Images of Expedition Traveler to the Galapagos Islands, Where She Witnesses 'Nature Untouched Since the Beginning of Time' Jo Kessel Boards Santa Cruz II for the 10-Day Hurtigruten Wildlife Expedition Galapagos Unique Species At the end of the trip, she stays at an eco-retreat in the Ecuadorian cloud forest
Travel writer Jo Kessel has filmed the "ultimate wildlife cruise" aboard the Hurtigruten's newest addition to its fleet, the Santa Cruz II. The images show how an expedition trip differs from a conventional trip, hopping from island to island on inflatable zodiacs and hiking with expert naturalists who help spot the 15 iconic species unique to the Galapagos Islands, including sea lions, giant tortoises and the very rare red-footed booby. Plus, it reveals how passengers can navigate the ship and provides insight into how to extend your adventure with a post-cruise stay at Mashpi Lodge, an award-winning eco-retreat deep in the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">When the Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten started sailing along the Norwegian coast in 1893, it was more of a ferry than a cruise, serving the isolated fishing communities in the country. But over the past 130 years, Hurtigruten has expanded its offering and is now an international liner to be reckoned with. But this is not a conventional cruise line.Its 16 ships are small to medium in size (the largest carries 528 passengers) and offer itineraries for travelers seeking adventure at sea, but not on a big ship. His travels span the globe, including the Galapagos through his recent acquisition of the 90-passenger expedition vessel Santa Cruz II.
Travel writer Jo Kessel has filmed the "ultimate wildlife cruise" aboard the Hurtigruten's newest addition to its fleet, the Santa Cruz II. The images show how an expedition trip differs from a conventional trip, hopping from island to island on inflatable zodiacs and hiking with expert naturalists who help spot the 15 iconic species unique to the Galapagos Islands, including sea lions, giant tortoises and the very rare red-footed booby. Plus, it reveals how passengers can navigate the ship and provides insight into how to extend your adventure with a post-cruise stay at Mashpi Lodge, an award-winning eco-retreat deep in the Ecuadorian cloud forest.
< p class="mol-para-with-font">When the Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten started sailing along the Norwegian coast in 1893, it was more of a ferry than a cruise, serving the isolated fishing communities in the country. But over the past 130 years, Hurtigruten has expanded its offering and is now an international liner to be reckoned with. But this is not a conventional cruise line.Its 16 ships are small to medium in size (the largest carries 528 passengers) and offer itineraries for travelers seeking adventure at sea, but not on a big ship. His travels span the globe, including the Galapagos through his recent acquisition of the 90-passenger expedition vessel Santa Cruz II.
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