Wildlife Encounters

Natural encounters with marine life and the animal world

Whether your pleasure may be scuba diving with whale sharks in the Honduras, Belugas in northern Canada or great whites in South Africa; or perhaps searching for tigers in India, orangutans in Borneo or gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda; swimming with marine iguanas in the Galapagos, viewing polar bears in Manitoba or the soaring condors in Peru's Colca Canyon... planet earth offers us amazing experiences if we choose to seek them out. Once we do, we realize how important it is to respect the world in which we live, and we appreciate it all the more. These experiences enrich us, reward us and in many ways, can be helpful in preserving wildlife. Our experts treasure these opportunities, and take joy in arranging them for you.

Wildlife Encounters Recommendations

Swim with the whale sharks

It's time to plan a summer trip to the Yucatan to swim with the largest fish in the world: whale sharks, docile behemoths that grow to 40 feet or more in length, that migrate here to enjoy the warm Mexican-Caribbean Sea. Combine with visiting Mayan ruins. (5 days, custom arranged, July and August)

The Last Refuge Safari

Botswana and its Okavango Delta are legendary with safari connoisseurs, with well-managed game reserves, secluded camps and personalized and active game viewing adventures. Choose from deluxe or luxury accommodations. (8 nights land arrangements from $5,795/$7,595, select departures)

Discover the Galapagos with Celebrity Xpeditions

There’s an intimacy in the Galapagos rarely felt elsewhere, a place where wildlife doesn’t bat an eyelash as you snap photos just feet away. Catering to just 98 guests, your boutique Celebrity Xpeditions cruise ship offers comfort and comraderie while exploring these amazing islands. At each, expert naturalists onboard accompany you ashore in zodiac boats, or into the water to swim side-by-side with penguins, marine iguanas and sea lions. For a perfect finish, combine your Galapagos cruise with a visit to Machu Picchu in Peru.