One of the biggest growth areas in the cruising world is the boutique expedition cruising sector. They offer cruisers adventure and expedition, and the shallow drafts of the ships employed in the sector enable them to go to areas not usually visited by the bigger cruise lines, providing a superb opportunity to see rare wildlife and much more. Most vessels carry zodiac inflatables, which can hold up to 12 or even 16 people, so guests can be landed on remote islands and shallow sandbanks and really get up close to the animals. Some companies, such as the Seattle-based Un-Cruise Adventures, use Dibs, while specialists Hurtigruten employs Polar CirEle boats.
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