Botanica World Discoveries has launched its 2026 collection. Leading the program are three new, exclusively chartered small ship cruises.
Since 2000, Botanica has cultivated strong relationships that now provide guests with access to more than 100 private gardens—many of which are typically closed to the public—and visiting over 300 gardens globally.
Carly Gotz, Botanica’s General Manager elaborates on the significance of this latest collection: “We are so proud to offer a great range of botanically themed journeys across the world. Our latest collection features tours and cruises on every continent, even reaching the Subantarctic Islands, where we will witness the region’s spectacular megaherbs.”
Among the 2026 highlights is an exclusively chartered 12-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the MS Caledonian Sky, with a maximum of 100 guests. Guests will discover diverse gardens, from the experimental Sparoza Garden to Sicily’s much-loved Florence Trevelyan and San Giuliano gardens. They will visit wildflower-rich islands such as Sifnos, Santorini, Corfu, and Crete, as well as southern Italy’s spectacular coastal landscapes.
Mediterranean Gardens and Wildflowers of Greece and Italy by Small Ship departs Athens on 28 April 2026. Prices start from $17,995 per person, twin share.
Botanica’s international cruising program also features an 11-night cruise aboard the MS Hebridean Sky, exploring the rich botanical legacy of the Canary Islands, Madeira, and mainland Portugal. n Madeira—often referred to as the ‘Garden Island’—guests will visit the famed Botanical Gardens and Monte Palace Garden. The voyage concludes among the striking architecture and hidden green spaces of Portugal.
Botanical Diversity of the Canary Islands & Portugal by Small Ship, including Madeira starts from $17,995 per person, twin share. Includes a pre-cruise night in Tenerife.In Asia, the islands of Japan and South Korea are explored during an 11-night coastal cruise aboard the MS Island Sky. The ship accesses lesser-known harbours and gardens across three of Japan’s main islands, before arriving at South Korea’s Jeju Island and the mainland city of Ulsan. Stops include the celebrated Koraku-en gardens, as well as Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Timed to coincide with peak spring bloom, this voyage will showcase the region’s vibrant and colourful blossoms.
Coastal Cruise of Japan & South Korea – Spring Gardens, Culture & History departs 16 April 2026. Prices start from $17,995 per person, twin share. A 16-day is also available, including two-night stays in Kyoto and Tokyo.
Botanica continues to take guests to some of the world’s most celebrated garden shows. In the UK, the iconic Chelsea Flower Show features on three distinct itineraries, each with a pre-show briefing from a leading garden
designer. In Asia, guests can visit Singapore’s National Orchid Garden, Gardens by the Bay and the biennial Singapore Garden Festival. In the Southern Hemisphere, popular inclusions include Canberra’s Floriade, New Zealand’s Taranaki Garden Festival, and the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.
Closer to home Botanica trips will operate 17 Australian tours, spanning every state. The latest collection features returning favourites that take advantage of Australia’s varied climate and diverse topography. Each region includes visits to private gardens, with the opportunity to meet garden owners.
While the renowned Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, Western Australia’s wildflowers, and the endemic species found across Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island prove popular year on year.
