Sailing & 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!
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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 Signature Guide 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
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Browse All Trips by Country:
- Antarctica
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15 days • from $7,790
Crossing the Antarctic Circle Head South… Really South!departing: January 2013, February 2013 duration: 15 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, polar cruising, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $7,790 -
20 days • from $9,540
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands Our grandest Antarctic journeydeparting: November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013 duration: 20 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife pricing: from $9,540 -
8 days • from $9,700
Antarctica Fly & Cruise Get the most out of Antarctica by skipping the Drake Passagedeparting: December 2012, January 2013, February 2013 duration: 8 days activities: sailing & cruising, wildlife, polar cruising pricing: from $9,700 -
12 days • from $5,495
Antarctic Adventure - Expedition Cruising to the Antarctic Peninsula Active Exploration of the Antarctic Peninsuladeparting: November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013 duration: 12 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, sailing & cruising, wildlife, popular winter trips pricing: from $5,495 - Argentina
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4 days • from $1,124
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (4 days - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012 duration: 4 days activities: new, sailing & cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,124 - Brazil
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8 days • from $3,100
Brazil: Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon Expedition cruising on the Amazon Riverdeparting: March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013, April 2013, May 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising pricing: from $3,100 - Chile
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5 days • from $1,498
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (5 days - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, December 2012 duration: 5 days activities: sailing & cruising, wildlife, new, new for 2012, quick escapes pricing: from $1,498 -
15 days • from $7,995
Patagonia Explorer: Cruise and Hiking Adventure in Chile & Argentina One of the most comprehensive tours of Patagoniadeparting: October 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013 duration: 15 days activities: lodge based, small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $7,995 - Croatia
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8 days • from $5,495
Croatia: Islands of Paradise From Split to Dubrovnik, kayaking and cruising the hidden coves of the islands of Dalmatiadeparting: June 2012, September 2012 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising, multisport, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $5,495 - Ecuador
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9 days • from $3,795
Galapagos Signature Guide Cruise | 9-Day Itinerary An Intimate Galapagos Islands Yacht Cruise with a Top MTS Guide | 9-Day Itinerarydeparting: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013, April 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, December 2013 duration: 9 days activities: small boat cruising, kayaking, sea kayaking, family, sailing & cruising, wildlife, snorkeling, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $3,795 -
11 days • from $4,595
Galapagos Signature Guide Cruise | 11-Day Itinerary An Intimate Galapagos Islands Yacht Cruise with a Top MTS Guide | 11-Day Itinerarydeparting: March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013, April 2013, May 2013, June 2013, August 2013, December 2013 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, kayaking, sailing & cruising, family, wildlife, snorkeling, multisport, popular fall trips, popular spring trips, popular summer trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,595 -
8 days • from $5,663
Galapagos Luxury Cruise Aboard the La Pinta - 8 Days (Yacht Only) Luxurious Galapagos cruise for those who prioritize pamperingdeparting: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 8 days activities: sea kayaking, sailing & cruising, wildlife, snorkeling, kayaking, family pricing: from $5,663 - Egypt
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8 days • from $2,995
Egypt Nile Cruise: A Private Adventure Sailing through antiquity – A Private Adventureduration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising, cultural pricing: from $2,995 - Finland
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14 days • from $22,790
Arctic Cruise: The North Pole Into the Ultimate Unknown at the Top of the Worlddeparting: June 2012, July 2012 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, polar cruising, trips of a lifetime pricing: from $22,790 - Iceland
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15 days • from $6,390
Arctic Cruise Through Iceland, Eastern Greenland & Spitsbergen Expedition cruising through the High Arcticdeparting: August 2012 duration: 15 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, popular summer trips pricing: from $6,390 - Norway
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11 days • from $4,990
Spitsbergen Explorer Realm of the polar beardeparting: July 2012 duration: 11 days activities: small boat cruising, sailing & cruising, wildlife, most popular pricing: from $4,990 - Panama
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7 days • from $3,450
Panama: Journey Between the Seas - Cruise the Panama Canal aboard a deluxe yacht NEW ADVENTURE!
Navigate the world's most famous canaldeparting: April 2012, May 2012 duration: 7 days activities: new, sailing & cruising, small boat cruising, wildlife, cultural, sea kayaking, kayaking, snorkeling, new for 2012, quick escapes pricing: from $3,450 - Turkey
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14 days • from $5,495
Turkey: Treasures of Turkey In-depth tour of Ephesus, Cappadocia and Istanbul, plus sailing adventure on the Turquoise Coastdeparting: May 2012, September 2012, October 2012 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, sailing & cruising, cultural, popular fall trips, most popular pricing: from $5,495 - United States
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6 days • from $3,800
Glacier Bay Historic Ship Adventure See all of Glacier Bay National Park and enjoy the comforts of a floating basecampdeparting: May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 6 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, sailing & cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $3,800