Peregrine Expeditions
Exotic Sailing & Nature Expeditions
The Ultimate Experience
Expedition Packages
Most expeditions include an appropriate balance of the following activities based on your goals and skill level.
Adventure
Travel & Eco-Tourism
Sail
Training & Schoolship Programs
Whales
& Dolphin
Tropical
Reefs
Islands
& Exploration Ashore
Native
Peoples
Sail Training & Schoolship Programs
Most people want to participate as a working member of the sailing crew in addition to the expedition agenda. Let us know your sailing objectives and skill level. We will help you to challenge yourself and improve your skills. We are able to accommodate any skill level. Make it your expedition.
Whales & Dolphin
Whale and Dolphin encounters are always amazing experiences. It is always our goal to spend time with these wonderful creatures whenever possible. For those with appropriate swimming skills, and behavior, we offer in the water encounters. Nothing will make a bigger impression on your life than swimming with Dolphin, or being just a few feet away from a Humpback, Gray or Sperm Whale.
Tropical Reefs
Most of us could spend hours each day exploring beautiful tropical reefs. While Snorkeling, or with limited use of SCUBA, explore the incredible world of tropical reefs. The variety of different kinds of coral and sea life will amaze you. The endless color combinations and types of fish will hold your attention for hours. Normally, Snorkeling operations are conducted in relatively shallow water, 5 to 15 feet on average.
Islands & Exploration Ashore
We attempt to operate in some of the most rustic and remote locals in the world. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore Jungles, Rain Forests, Rivers, and Ancient Ruins. Most of these activities are conducted from your vessel with your professional crew as guides. In some cases, more extensive day or overnight side expeditions are handed off to land based companies specializing in these specific expeditions.
Native Peoples
Cultural encounters with native people is an experience that will change your life. We have become personal friends of several different groups of Native People throughout our different areas of operation. We are guests of these people and observe their customs and rituals. For example, in the Caribbean, there are the last survivors of the Taino. And our special friends, the San Blas Indians of Panamá. This is your opportunity to make friends who will change your life forever.
Our Specialty
Custom personal expeditions are our specialty. We will book any number of guests for any number of days. Unlike the old system in which you and your group were required to book the entire boat for 7 day periods, we accommodate your travel plans. We will accommodate one person, a couple, or your entire group for the length of time that fits your schedule. Today, many people find that they only have a long weekend. Or, they have an appropriate number of days to be onboard that compliments their stay at a land resort or retreat.
Each of our expeditions attempt to provide a full spectrum of activities. Our primary operational areas afford us an opportunity to pursue most of the expedition goals listed above. We are happy to adjust our primary agenda to focus time on your specific interests. Not all operational areas offer all of the elements listed. Let us know what your expedition's goals are. We will be sure to book you on a vessel in an appropriate geographic area.
Primary Areas of Operation
We recommend the following geographical areas. Each supports a wide variety of our favorite expedition activities. Let us know what your specific expedition goals are. We will help you make the choice that best suits your agenda.
The
Silver Banks - North of Hispaniola
The
Virgin Islands - US and British
Dominica
- Central Lessor Antilles
Islas
Los Roques - Remote Islands off Venezuela
San
Blas Islands and Indians - North Coast of Panamá
Panama
Canal - Panamá
Bay
Islands - North Coast of Honduras
Belize
and its amazing Barrier Reef
Coco
Island & Socorra Island - West Coast of Central America
The
Cook Islands - South Pacific west of French Polynesia
The
Kingdom of Tonga - South Pacific
Fiji
- South Pacific
The
Vanuatu Island Group - South Pacific
The
Spice Islands & Bali - Far East
Other Expeditions
In addition to our normal expedition packages, where we thoroughly explore one of the locals listed above, we offer your choice of legs on an Ocean Crossing, Offshore, or Voyage Expedition. If you are, or want to be, a "Blue Water Sailor," and are interested in this approach to Expedition Sailing, check out the Central America and South Pacific itineraries. These are meant as food for thought. A point of reference for your imagination.
Ocean Crossing, Offshore, & Voyage Expeditions:
Central
America & South Pacific
California
to Hawaii
Hawaii
to the Cook Islands
Cook
Islands to Tonga
Tonga
to Fiji
Fiji
to Vanuatu
Join one of our Expedition Itineraries or customize one with your own specific agenda. Normally, expedition members want to be, and are considered, active members of the expedition and sailing crew. Plan to participate in all aspects of the vessels operation. Enjoy a "Schoolship" atmosphere with all the elements of adventure, discovery, and personal challenge of a real expedition.
Join us for the expedition segment of your choice. Expedition rates run between $75 and $250 per day, per person. Be sure to take advantage of the following discounted rates good for a short time only. Remember, our exact schedule and sailing dates will be established based on your booking requirements.
A
Great Way to Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime
This is an ideal way to actually participate as a crew member on the adventure of a lifetime. Experienced or not, you will receive all the training and support necessary to be an active member of the Expedition. Your Captain has over 250,000 miles of sea experience and has enjoyed great success working with novice crew and experienced sailors alike.
Without the months and years of planning and preparation, and the huge expense, we offer an expedition that you can simply step into. In the space of a week or two, or longer, we provide a "turn key" experience that is an economical and practical way of fulfilling a lifelong dream. All you need is your personal gear and the spirit of adventure.
As an Expedition member you will receive verifiable experience that will be useful in the future. Our Schoolship programs apply to areas such as; Bare Boat Charter, Long Distance Cruising, Offshore Sailing, Heavy Weather Sailing, Meteorology for Cruising Sailors, and various Navigation Methods.
Bon Voyage . . .
Make your bookings early, berth availability is very limited.
We finalize our schedule and sailing dates based on your booking!
Please Note: Rates do not include air fair, ground transportation to the vessel, or shore based expenses. Also, gratuities for your professional crew are not included and are normal and customary. In the tradition of many parts of the world today, a value added tax of 15% will be added to your booking and collected with your final balance. All reservations require a 50% deposit with the balance due a minimum of 90 days prior to your booking dates. Booking days are sailing days or days on the boat in port or at anchor. They are 24 hours, noon to noon.
No refunds: Unforeseen circumstances make expedition details subject to change. Dealing with hardship and inconvenience such as route and schedule changes, and mechanical breakdowns, is a normal part of the adventure during any expedition. In the case of unforeseen cancellation of any leg, due to severe weather, political problems, or complete mechanical breakdown, expedition members will receive credit to be used in the rescheduling of other legs or future expeditions. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Phone: (818) 831-3785
E-mail: sail@earthlink.net
Copyright 1997 -
2003
Peregrine Marine
Updated: 8 November 2003
