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Expedition Cruises 2026 in the Russian Far East Operated by Vasta Expeditions — an Experienced Cruise Operator
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Our expedition cruises offer unforgettable adventures, engaging educational programs, and unforgettable culinary experiences.
Our expedition cruises offer unforgettable adventures, engaging educational programs, and unforgettable culinary experiences.
Please note...
Arrival and departure times are listed in local time, taking time zone changes into account. Cruise routes, landing sites, and the order of shore landings and onboard activities may vary due to weather or other conditions beyond the organizer’s control.
The itineraries are designed to be equally exciting for both adults and children.
CHOOSE YOUR 2026 CRUISE
We operate across seven regions and will conduct a total of 19 expeditions. Pick the one that inspires you most!
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 1
Pristine Primorye
Pristine Primorye
Dates: 22.06.2026−28.06.2026
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route length: 680 nautical miles
Difficulty: 2
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Trekking through protected areas, encounters with exotic animals, sea trips to seal and Steller sea lion rookeries, and bird colonies.
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Vladivostok — Rimsky-Korsakov Archipelago — Gamov Lighthouse — Askold Is. — Petrov Is. — Vladimir Bay — Moneron Is. —Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route length: 680 nautical miles
Difficulty: 2
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Trekking through protected areas, encounters with exotic animals, sea trips to seal and Steller sea lion rookeries, and bird colonies.
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Vladivostok — Rimsky-Korsakov Archipelago — Gamov Lighthouse — Askold Is. — Petrov Is. — Vladimir Bay — Moneron Is. —Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 2
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 1
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 1
Dates: 28.06.2026−08.07.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: You will visit 8 islands of the Kuril chain and take boat trips along the shores of several others. You’ll see the main wonders of the Kurils — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Sakhalin Is, — Kunashir Is. — Iturup Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Simushir Is. — Ushishir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Paramushir Is. — Atlasov Is. — Russkaya Bay — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: You will visit 8 islands of the Kuril chain and take boat trips along the shores of several others. You’ll see the main wonders of the Kurils — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Sakhalin Is, — Kunashir Is. — Iturup Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Simushir Is. — Ushishir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Paramushir Is. — Atlasov Is. — Russkaya Bay — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
M/V Ak. Shokalskiy — Cruise No. 4
The Shantars: Breath of the Whales No. 1
The Shantars: Breath of the Whales No. 1
Dates: 16.07.2026−27.07.2026
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: You’ll visit the rarely explored islands of the Sea of Okhotsk — including Tyuleniy Island, home to one of the largest populations of marine mammals — and uncover the secrets of the famous Shantar Islands.
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Sakhalin Is. — Tyuleniy Is. — Piltun Bay — Academy Bay — Shantar Islands — Malminskie Islands — Okhotsk — Talan Is. — Koni Peninsula — Magadan
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: You’ll visit the rarely explored islands of the Sea of Okhotsk — including Tyuleniy Island, home to one of the largest populations of marine mammals — and uncover the secrets of the famous Shantar Islands.
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Sakhalin Is. — Tyuleniy Is. — Piltun Bay — Academy Bay — Shantar Islands — Malminskie Islands — Okhotsk — Talan Is. — Koni Peninsula — Magadan
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 15
Exploring the Commander Islands No. 2
Exploring the Commander Islands No. 2
Dates: 15.09.2026−25.09.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 4
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: A chance to see the unique Commander Islands, admire the beauty of the autumn Chukotka tundra, go fishing, and hunt for crabs.
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Anadyr — Meynypilgyno — Cape Navarin — Pavla Bay — Commander Islands — Olga Bay (Zupanova River) — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 4
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: A chance to see the unique Commander Islands, admire the beauty of the autumn Chukotka tundra, go fishing, and hunt for crabs.
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Anadyr — Meynypilgyno — Cape Navarin — Pavla Bay — Commander Islands — Olga Bay (Zupanova River) — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
M/V Ak. Shokalskiy — Cruise No. 16
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 5
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 5
Dates: 21.09.2026−30.09.2026
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Explore 8 islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Discover the Kurils' greatest natural wonders — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Explore 8 islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Discover the Kurils' greatest natural wonders — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 17
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 6
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 6
Dates: 25.09.2026−05.10.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Visit eight islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Take in the Kurils' signature wonders — Kraternaya (Crater) Bay and the majestic Krenitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Visit eight islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Take in the Kurils' signature wonders — Kraternaya (Crater) Bay and the majestic Krenitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 2
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 1
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 1
Dates: 28.06.2026−08.07.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: You will visit 8 islands of the Kuril chain and take boat trips along the shores of several others. You’ll see the main wonders of the Kurils — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Sakhalin Is. — Kunashir Is. — Iturup Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Simushir Is. — Ushishir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Paramushir Is. — Atlasov Is. — Russkaya Bay — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: You will visit 8 islands of the Kuril chain and take boat trips along the shores of several others. You’ll see the main wonders of the Kurils — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Sakhalin Is. — Kunashir Is. — Iturup Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Simushir Is. — Ushishir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Paramushir Is. — Atlasov Is. — Russkaya Bay — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
M/V Ak. Shokalskiy — Cruise No. 16
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 5
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 5
Dates: 21.09.2026−30.09.2026
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Explore 8 islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Discover the Kurils' greatest natural wonders — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Explore 8 islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Discover the Kurils' greatest natural wonders — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 17
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 6
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 6
Dates: 25.09.2026−05.10.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Visit eight islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Take in the Kurils' signature wonders — Kraternaya (Crater) Bay and the majestic Krenitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Visit eight islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Take in the Kurils' signature wonders — Kraternaya (Crater) Bay and the majestic Krenitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 2
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 1
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 1
Dates: 28.06.2026−08.07.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: You will visit 8 islands of the Kuril chain and take boat trips along the shores of several others. You’ll see the main wonders of the Kurils — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Sakhalin Is. — Kunashir Is. — Iturup Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Simushir Is. — Ushishir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Paramushir Is. — Atlasov Is. — Russkaya Bay — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: You will visit 8 islands of the Kuril chain and take boat trips along the shores of several others. You’ll see the main wonders of the Kurils — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Sakhalin Is. — Kunashir Is. — Iturup Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Simushir Is. — Ushishir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Paramushir Is. — Atlasov Is. — Russkaya Bay — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
M/V Ak. Shokalskiy — Cruise No. 16
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 5
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 5
Dates: 21.09.2026−30.09.2026
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Explore 8 islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Discover the Kurils' greatest natural wonders — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Explore 8 islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Discover the Kurils' greatest natural wonders — Crater Bay and the Krinitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 17
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 6
The Kurils. Secrets of the Volcanoes No. 6
Dates: 25.09.2026−05.10.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Visit eight islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Take in the Kurils' signature wonders — Kraternaya (Crater) Bay and the majestic Krenitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1220 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Visit eight islands of the Kuril chain and enjoy boat trips along the shores of several others. Take in the Kurils' signature wonders — Kraternaya (Crater) Bay and the majestic Krenitsyn Volcano.
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Russkaya Bay — Atlasov Is. — Paramushir Is. — Onekotan Is. — Ushishir Is. — Simushir Is. — Chirpoi Is. — Iturup Is. — Kunashir Is. — Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 1
Pristine Primorye
Pristine Primorye
Dates: 22.06.2026−28.06.2026
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route length: 680 nautical miles
Difficulty: 2
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Trekking through protected areas, encounters with exotic animals, sea trips to seal and Steller sea lion rookeries, and bird colonies.
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Vladivostok — Rimsky-Korsakov Archipelago — Gamov Lighthouse — Askold Is. — Petrov Is. — Vladimir Bay — Moneron Is. —Sakhalin Is.
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Route length: 680 nautical miles
Difficulty: 2
Age: 8+
Tour highlights: Trekking through protected areas, encounters with exotic animals, sea trips to seal and Steller sea lion rookeries, and bird colonies.
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Vladivostok — Rimsky-Korsakov Archipelago — Gamov Lighthouse — Askold Is. — Petrov Is. — Vladimir Bay — Moneron Is. —Sakhalin Is.
M/V Prof. Khromov — Cruise No. 15
Exploring the Commander Islands No. 2
Exploring the Commander Islands No. 2
Dates: 15.09.2026−25.09.2026
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 4
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: A chance to see the unique Commander Islands, admire the beauty of the autumn Chukotka tundra, go fishing, and hunt for crabs.
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Anadyr — Meynypilgyno — Cape Navarin — Pavla Bay — Commander Islands — Olga Bay (Zupanova River) — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 4
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: A chance to see the unique Commander Islands, admire the beauty of the autumn Chukotka tundra, go fishing, and hunt for crabs.
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Anadyr — Meynypilgyno — Cape Navarin — Pavla Bay — Commander Islands — Olga Bay (Zupanova River) — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
M/V Ak. Shokalskiy — Cruise No. 4
The Shantars: Breath of the Whales No. 1
The Shantars: Breath of the Whales No. 1
Dates: 16.07.2026−27.07.2026
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: You’ll visit the rarely explored islands of the Sea of Okhotsk — including Tyuleniy Island, home to one of the largest populations of marine mammals — and uncover the secrets of the famous Shantar Islands.
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Sakhalin Is. — Tyuleniy Is. — Piltun Bay — Academy Bay — Shantar Islands — Malminskie Islands — Okhotsk — Talan Is. — Koni Peninsula — Magadan
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Route length: 1600 nautical miles
Difficulty: 3
Age: 12+
Tour highlights: You’ll visit the rarely explored islands of the Sea of Okhotsk — including Tyuleniy Island, home to one of the largest populations of marine mammals — and uncover the secrets of the famous Shantar Islands.
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Sakhalin Is. — Tyuleniy Is. — Piltun Bay — Academy Bay — Shantar Islands — Malminskie Islands — Okhotsk — Talan Is. — Koni Peninsula — Magadan
Our Ships «M/V Professor Khromov» and «M/V Akademik Shokalskiy» — are research vessels with UL-class ice strengthening
Originally built in Finland, they were refitted to comfortably accommodate up to 46 passengers. Both vessels feature deluxe and semi-deluxe cabins, twin cabins with en-suite facilities, as well as double and triple cabins with shared bathrooms.\ Guests enjoy access to a spacious lounge and library, a lecture hall, a relaxation room, a bar, and a sauna.
Gourmet Restaurant — a Delightful Culinary Experience!
Our chef has worked in fine dining restaurants and has repeatedly catered for marine expeditions. He will ensure that the food is as diverse and delightful as the breathtaking views outside your window.
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