Are there naturalists or expedition guides on board?

Chris de Kock
Yacht charter broker, DMA Yachting

Yes, and in some regions it is the law. The Galapagos requires a certified naturalist guide for every shore excursion, so one is always aboard or assigned. Antarctic and Arctic charters carry expedition teams that can include naturalists, ornithologists, historians, glaciologists and dive leaders.

Their value is enormous. They read the wildlife, lead the zodiac landings and hikes, run the safety briefings, and turn a glimpse of a penguin colony or a manta aggregation into something you understand and remember. On the best expeditions the guide is as important as the yacht.

Tell us how expert-led you want the trip and we match the yacht and its team. More on the crew: who is on board.