The lounge is lined with windows and is the location for lectures by naturalists. Evenings are mostly lectures and slide shows by naturalists or other lecturers relevant to the destinations. The library has current and classic titles and books about the regions visited. Movies are offered at night in the dining room. There is no smoking in the ship s interior, only on outer decks.
Passengers can snorkel or swim directly from the side of the ship.
The ships cruise mostly during the day, stopping for passengers to tour an island or enjoy a beach. Nights are sometimes spent in ports to enjoy the local entertainment. There are motorized landing craft for adventure cruises, or the ship ties up right at the dock at town or in small harbors and marinas. Snorkeling and diving are featured on warm water itineraries. Fares vary greatly for different cruises because of the uniqueness of the destinations.