Cruising | Travel & Adventures
For the last 40 years MTS has test the waters of the world—adventure cruising on small vessels to exotic locales like the Galápagos Islands, Antarctica, the Amazon rainforest, Turkey's famed Turquoise Coast, and the frozen reaches near the Arctic Circle.
A History of Nautical Adventure. Way back in 1970, we organized the first ever sailing cruise to the Galápagos Islands for the Sierra Club. Then in 1989, an MTS group became the first Americans (along with the first woman ever) to reach the South Pole, via ski expedition across the Antarctic continent.
Small Ships, Not Cruise Ships. Over the years, we've found that adventure cruising aboard a nimble small ship or deluxe yacht gives our guests an intimate expedition-like experience with maximum flexibility. We can navigate narrow waterways, pull right up to private coves, and get you on shore quickly. No waiting in long lines to get off the boat and no crowds once you get on shore!
Book now! Our adventure cruise travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Your Own Private Galapagos. In the Galápagos, our deluxe yachts carry a maximum of 48 guests, and most carry 16 or fewer. So we spend more time snorkeling with sea lions, photographing the ubiquitous iguanas, and exploring the varied environments of the islands, and less time waiting to go ashore. And for the ultimate Galapagos experience at a time that's best for you, you can charter an entire yacht—a great option for those who want a really special family cruise or adventure with a group of friends.
Explore the Ends of the Earth. In the Arctic and Antarctica, where it's harder to travel and conditions can be much rougher, the ships are larger and more stable. But our polar cruise ships still hold fewer than 150 guests, far fewer than even the smallest cruise line can boast. And each is equipped with a fleet of quiet, nimble, and lightning fast Zodiac boats to whisk everyone ashore as quickly as possible.
Comfortable (or Luxury) Quarters. Accommodations aboard our ice-class expedition ships (including a former Russian spy ship) are comfortable, but not plush. You'll be spending most of your time exploring outdoors: kayaking, skiing, hiking – even camping on the ice. On our Galápagos trips, you can choose between modest and luxury cabins aboard our variety of sailing yachts.
Book now! Our adventure cruise travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Browse Most Popular Trips:
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Galapagos cruises
Galapagos Wildlife Adventure Cruise
Luxury Cruise Aboard the La Pinta
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Polar cruises
Antarctic Adventure
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Arctic Cruise through Iceland, Eastern Greenland & Spitsbergen
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Private & Custom Trips
Choose your own dates for existing trip itineraries or create your own dream trip!—Year-round departures
Book now! Our adventure cruise travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Browse All Trips by Country:
- Antarctica
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11 days • from $6,290
Antarctic Adventure - Expedition Cruising to the Antarctic Peninsula Active Exploration of the Antarctic Peninsuladeparting: December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, cruising, wildlife, popular winter trips pricing: from $6,290 -
8 days • from $9,700
Antarctica Fly & Cruise Get the most out of Antarctica by skipping the Drake Passagedeparting: December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 8 days activities: cruising, wildlife, polar cruising pricing: from $9,700 -
14 days • from $8,690
Antarctic Circle Voyage Head South… Really South!departing: December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, cruising, wildlife, polar cruising, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $8,690 -
19 days • from $11,190
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands Our grandest Antarctic journeydeparting: November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 19 days activities: small boat cruising, cruising, wildlife pricing: from $11,190 - Argentina
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4 days • from $1,573
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (4 days - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"duration: 4 days activities: cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,573 - Brazil
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8 days • from $3,250
Brazil: Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon Expedition cruising on the Amazon Riverdeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014, October 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, cruising pricing: from $3,250 - Chile
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5 days • from $1,346
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (5 days - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014 duration: 5 days activities: cruising, wildlife, new, new for 2013, quick escapes pricing: from $1,346 -
12 days • from $7,695
Patagonia Explorer: Cruise and Hiking Adventure in Chile & Argentina See the best of Patagonia on the most comprehensive tour availabledeparting: October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 12 days activities: lodge based, small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, cruising, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $7,695 - Ecuador
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8 days • from $6,003
Galápagos Aboard La Pinta Cruise in high style aboard a small cruise ship, while enjoying all the unforgettable wildlife encounters you’d expect from an MTS Galápagos voyagedeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 8 days activities: cruising, wildlife, snorkeling, kayaking, family vacations, most popular pricing: from $6,003 -
11 days • from $4,795
Galápagos Wildlife Adventure Cruise An expert-guided, intimate cruise aboard a comfortable deluxe yacht that would even make Charles Darwin envious!departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, cruising, family vacations, wildlife, snorkeling, multisport, popular fall trips, popular spring trips, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,795 - Egypt
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8 days • call for pricing
Egypt Nile Cruise: A Private Adventure Sailing through antiquity – A Private Adventureduration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, cruising, cultural pricing: Call for pricing. - Norway
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11 days • from $4,490
Spitsbergen Explorer Realm of the polar beardeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, cruising, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $4,490 - Panama
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7 days • from $3,750
Panama: Journey Between the Seas NEW ADVENTURE!
Sail from one ocean to another on an iconic journey through the Isthmus of Panama, and discover its rich history and surprising wildlifedeparting: November 2013, April 2014, May 2014, October 2014, November 2014 duration: 7 days activities: new, cruising, small boat cruising, wildlife, cultural, sea kayaking, kayaking, snorkeling, new for 2013, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $3,750 - Turkey
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14 days • from $5,695
Treasures of Turkey Explore the best of Turkey by land and by sea through the eyes of MTS’ local history specialists!departing: September 2013, October 2013, May 2014, September 2014, October 2014 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, cruising, cultural, popular fall trips, most popular pricing: from $5,695 - United States
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8 days • from $3,995
Alaska: Northern Passages & Glacier Bay National Park Kayak, hike, and explore Icy Strait and 3 exclusive cruising days in Glacier Bay National Park aboard the Wilderness Explorerdeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, cruising, wildlife, cultural, new pricing: from $3,995 -
6 days • from $3,560
Glacier Bay Historic Ship Adventure Explore the best of Southeast Alaska from a floating basecamp with the Alaskan adventure pioneers since 1972!departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013 duration: 6 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, cruising, wildlife pricing: from $3,560