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My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and activities for biology and science minded adults. We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the Amazon River. However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a better boat than what we had. However, that was several years ago and perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people to unusual places? Thanks for any and all help. Sandy
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I’m sure there are others, but Woods Hole in Massachusetts runs them, I had a friend who went on several over the years. Recent trips of theirs is at http://www.whoi.edu/science/PO/dept/projects/research_cruise.htm
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to > participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and > activities for biology and science minded adults. > We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the > Amazon River. However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit > worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. > We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we > paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a > better boat than what we had. However, that was several years ago and > perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. > Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people to > unusual places? > Thanks for any and all help. > Sandy
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I went on 2 CORE research trips last summer out of Gloucester. BUT worse than basic, more like back woods camping at sea :) community bunk living, but the whale sightings were EXCELLENT and beyond my expectations, nonstop humpbacks for an entire day- almost got sick of all the breaching. :) Rare right whale sightings, but a bust at the Canyons due to bad weather and having to come back over 10 hours and being tied up off shore of Chatham Ma. I have a trip summary.
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>My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.
What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands? Amber
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Thanks, but we did that and it was wonderful. Does the National Geographic still do cruises? If so, has anyone gone on one? Thanks, Sandy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults. > What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands? > Amber
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> >My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.
I don’t have their email, but maybe do a google search on Elder Hostel, they have some adventure/education tours. I think the minimum age is usually 55, but maybe not. I remember their web site has all the info. Jim
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How about Antarctica? No, not the usual HAL or Celebrity that just go around the Horn….but the ones that you actually spend several days with Zodiacs and getting onto remote areas and several excursions with right now the names…but reading reviews of people who have done it…….while not reseach, they do give you several days of actually being off the ship where most of mankind has and never will step. ANGELICA
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For upscale, you may want to look at Zegrahm. http://www.zeco.com/default.asp They are very upscale. Diane
| My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to | participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and | activities for biology and science minded adults. | | We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the | Amazon River. However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit | worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. | | We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we | paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a | better boat than what we had. However, that was several years ago and | perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. | | Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people to | unusual places? | | Thanks for any and all help. | Sandy | | |
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My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and activities for biology and science minded adults. We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the Amazon River. However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a better boat than what we had. However, that was several years ago and perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people to unusual places? Thanks for any and all help. Sandy
Response:
I’m sure there are others, but Woods Hole in Massachusetts runs them, I had a friend who went on several over the years. Recent trips of theirs is at http://www.whoi.edu/science/PO/dept/projects/research_cruise.htm
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to > participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and > activities for biology and science minded adults. > We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the > Amazon River. However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit > worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. > We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we > paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a > better boat than what we had. However, that was several years ago and > perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. > Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people to > unusual places? > Thanks for any and all help. > Sandy
Response:
I went on 2 CORE research trips last summer out of Gloucester. BUT worse than basic, more like back woods camping at sea :) community bunk living, but the whale sightings were EXCELLENT and beyond my expectations, nonstop humpbacks for an entire day- almost got sick of all the breaching. :) Rare right whale sightings, but a bust at the Canyons due to bad weather and having to come back over 10 hours and being tied up off shore of Chatham Ma. I have a trip summary.
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>My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.
What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands? Amber
Response:
Thanks, but we did that and it was wonderful. Does the National Geographic still do cruises? If so, has anyone gone on one? Thanks, Sandy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults. > What about a cruise in the Galapagos Islands? > Amber
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> >My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to >participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and >activities for biology and science minded adults.
I don’t have their email, but maybe do a google search on Elder Hostel, they have some adventure/education tours. I think the minimum age is usually 55, but maybe not. I remember their web site has all the info. Jim
Response:
How about Antarctica? No, not the usual HAL or Celebrity that just go around the Horn….but the ones that you actually spend several days with Zodiacs and getting onto remote areas and several excursions with right now the names…but reading reviews of people who have done it…….while not reseach, they do give you several days of actually being off the ship where most of mankind has and never will step. ANGELICA
Response:
For upscale, you may want to look at Zegrahm. http://www.zeco.com/default.asp They are very upscale. Diane
| My husband and I are looking for a cruise that allows the passengers to | participate in research. Or if not, a cruise that has lectures and | activities for biology and science minded adults. | | We have taken a trip with International Expeditions which took us up the | Amazon River. However, at the time, the boat they used left us a bit | worried as to whether or not we would make it back safely or have to swim. | | We were hoping to find something a bit more upscale, although the price we | paid to International Expeditions was certainly high enough to afford a | better boat than what we had. However, that was several years ago and | perhaps they have improved in the 6 years since. | | Anyway, does anyone have a suggestion of other groups that take people to | unusual places? | | Thanks for any and all help. | Sandy | | |
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