Viewing Daphne Major island from boat, Galapagos Islands

Expert-Led Cruises

Join one of our expert-led, exclusive small boat charters to destinations including Galapagos, Canada and Turkey.

There’s nothing we like more than to ‘throw off the bowlines and sail away from the safe harbour’ on the perfect small-ship with an outstanding expedition guide and crew.

We hand pick the ships we work with, prioritising smaller vessels with a high ratio of guides and crew to passengers. Smaller ships not only have a lighter footprint but also enable us to access the more remote and secluded places on the map. Our charters are all exclusive to Steppes Travels’ clients and we have carefully chosen our experts based on their personal insight, knowledge, companionship and influence.

Current hosts on board our exclusive charters include conservationist, Jonathan Green, Martha Kearney and wildlife photographer, Paul Goldstein.

Galapagos giant tortoise, galapagos islands
Galapagos giant tortoise
Galapagos Sea Lion, Rocks, North Seymour, Galapagos National Park
North Seymour, Galapagos Islands
Waved Albatross, Galapagos Islands
Waved Albatross

Galapagos Cruise with Galapagos Conservation Trust

Join Steppes Travel and Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) on an exclusive voyage around the Galapagos Islands.

This is an exceptional opportunity for anybody wanting to experience the Galapagos Islands and learn more about the dynamic conservation work taking place to continue Darwin’s legacy. What’s more, this trip will help fund work to save the unique wildlife and habitat that makes a visit to the Galapagos so memorable. The voyage is hosted by GCT’s Kelly Hague throughout, along with one of the Galapagos’ most experienced local guides.

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Hammerhead sharks in the Pacific Ocean, Galapagos Islands
Hammerhead sharks in the Pacific Ocean, Galapagos Islands
Natural Paradise, Galapagos Islands
Natural Paradise, Galapagos Islands
Blue footed boobie, Galapagos
Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Cruise with Jonathan Green

Spend eight days at sea, exploring the Galapagos archipelago in the company of marine biologist and whale shark expert, Jonathan Green. We have exclusively chartered one of our favourite motor yachts, Natural Paradise to provide the perfect low-impact base for your wildlife adventure. Carrying a maximum of 15 clients, wildlife encounters are sensitively managed and accompanied by insightful and interpretative narrative, courtesy of Jonathan and a supporting local guide.

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Grizzly Bear and Cub, taken by Paul Goldstein, Alaska
Grizzly Bear and Cub, taken by Paul Goldstein, Alaska

Wildlife Photography Voyage

Sail southeast Alaska’s ‘panhandle’, the jewel of Alaska’s coastal crown, photographing goosebump-worthy wildlife under the guidance of award-winning photographer, Paul Goldstein. A Michelin-star itinerary that navigates to permit-only vantage points which larger vessels cannot access, this Steppes exclusive charter delivers sensational wildlife experiences for an extraordinary expedition.

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