Events for November 14, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Time to go WAY off the beaten path! This adventure takes you to two of the most remote and pristine islands in the world to experience their incredible reef systems and topography as well as the plentiful and unique marine life you would expect in the healthiest tropical reefs. The islands also have plenty to do for the non-diver with lush forests, pristine and uncrowded beaches. Christmas Island is also known for its unique red crab migration highlighted in BBC’s Blue Planet Series. We are timing our visit to experience this special opportunity AS WELL as dive and do all the other things you might like to do on a remote tropical island.

Experience a bird’s-eye-view of Antarctica! Our helicopter capability on m/v Ortelius gives you the rare chance to see the famed emperor penguin rookery south of Snow Hill Island, numbering around 4,000 breeding pairs. Heavy ice may prevent entrance to this area from the Weddell Sea, and ice at the rookery itself might break up and start to melt earlier than expected. With this in mind, the aim is to stop the vessel between the Antarctic Sound and James Clark Ross Island, close to the ice edge, and find emperor penguins on their way to open water. The thrilling helicopter flights make this search possible, enabling you to land in locations otherwise inaccessible this early in the season. This is an incredible must-see event - come join us!!

This marine protected area is the most beautiful spot in the Caribbean. Protected for over twenty years, it is a testament to the benefits of protecting our environment. With pristine reefs, lush coral and more grouper and sharks than you have ever seen in the region, there is something for everyone. We will be on the Jardines Aggressor II in the central section of the island archipelago for 7 days with an optional 3 nights in Havana.

Oman offers pristine reefs, stunning deserts, rugged mountain landscapes, green oases, endless beaches and friendly people. The Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman provide large coral reefs in the deep fjords of Musandam (Gulf of Oman), at Daymaniyat Islands off the coast of Muscat and Hallaniyat Islands off the coast of Mirbat in southern Oman (Arabian Sea) as well as untouched and recently discovered reefs and wrecks. Fishiest place we have ever seen!