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ANTARCTICA

Antarctic Programme for 2012/13 Now Available

It's never too early to start planning for what is undoubtedly the trip of a lifetime. And the publicity generated by David Attenborough's 'Frozen Planet' series is ensuring that the 2012/13 antarctic cruises are booking up fast.

As well as the regular programme which takes in the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands South Georgia and the Weddell Sea, 2013 sees the introduction of a fantastic "Antarctic Odyssey" which starts in at the southern tip of South America and ends in New Zealand taking in such iconic places as the Antarctic Peninsula, the Ross Sea and the World Heritage Site of Macquarie Island. Read more…

Ascension Island

The Island of Secrets

There's a tiny dot in the Atlantic Ocean, just 7 degrees south of the Equator which represents an island of far more significance than its size implies. Over the centuries Ascension Island has been strategically important and, during the Cold War years, it became a hub of secrecy and intrigue. Probably it still is, it's just that we don't know about it! But that's not the reason we go there. Ascension is a fabulous island with fascinating history and natural history. Nesting Green Turtles, wonderful seabirds and extraordinary scenery combine to offer the visitor a unique experience. Our tours take you all over the island and we also include a boat trip to have close encounters with turtles and dolphins and seabirds.

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Sustainable Tourism

Island Holidays holds strong conservation ethics and believes that tourism should benefit not only the traveller but also the communities which we visit.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Island Holidays

An Expedition Sailing Cruise Around the Scottish Islands

Carrying 34 passengers, the s/v Rembrandt van Rijn is the perfect vessel from which to explore the magic of the Scottish Islands, from Fair Isle to St Kilda, taking in Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and the magical islands of Mingulay or Canna. Daily shore excursions with expert guides enhance the natural beauty of these magical places. Read more…

Outline itinerary: Day 1 - Depart Aberdeen • Day 2 - Copinsay • Day 3 - Fair Isle / Papa Westray • Day 4 - North Rona and Sula Sgeir • Day 5 - Lewis / Flannan Isles • Day 6 - St Kilda • Day 7 - Mingulay or Canna • Day 8 - Arrive Oban

St Helena

The Ultimate Old-fashioned South Atlantic Sea Voyage

The remote South Atlantic island of St Helena, is one of the few destinations which cannot be accessed by air. Although an airport some time in the next 10 years is on the cards, currently the only access is by sea. And what better way to travel than on the Royal Mail Ship St Helena? This is the ultimate old-fashioned sea voyage to a destination which embraces the future while retaining its old-world charm. Famed as Napoleon's island of exile, St Helena has much more to offer the visitor both in terms of natural history, landscapes and a rich cultural and historical heritage.

Guided Tours for 2012

The following are voyages on which Island Holidays currently offers an escorted and guided tour for a maximum of 12 clients:

Tours 170, 175 (walking festival) & 181
London • Cape Town • St Helena • Cape Town • London

Independent Travel

We are also happy to book your independent travel to St Helena on any voyage, including accommodation and flights to Ascension Island or Cape Town where you can board the RMS St Helena. Let us know your preferred dates and we'll discuss options with you.

See our fully updated 2012 RMS St Helena schedule