Costa Rica and Panama are countries of incredible biodiversity, with biomes ranging from tropical mountain forests to freshwater wetlands. Beyond its wildlife, Costa Rica is the land of pura vida – an expression of happiness, optimism, and living life to the fullest.

The Galápagos Islands will be forever associated with Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. As recorded by the noted naturalist, the isolated Pacific archipelago is home to an extraordinary number of species, of which many have no fear of humans. Subsequently, the islands are a haven for close-up encounters with the likes of marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and blue-footed-boobies.

From the Asian coast of the Indian Ocean, through the innumerable islands of Indonesia – Melanesia and Micronesia, out to the vast Pacific, this is one of the most exciting regions to explore by sea. Home to the greatest marine diversity anywhere on the planet. The diving is the best in the world, and the islands are some of the most beautiful.