Expedition Cruises
Go Beyond the Horizon
Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galápagos — expedition cruising takes you to the places that change how you see the world.
What is Expedition Cruising?
Adventure at the Edge of the World
Expedition cruising is travel in its most authentic form — small ships, expert guides, and destinations so remote that most people will never see them. These are not cruises of poolside lounging and Broadway shows. They are voyages of discovery, wonder, and genuine adventure.
Aboard an expedition vessel, you'll land on the shores of Antarctica by Zodiac, walk among penguin colonies, kayak through Arctic fjords, snorkel with sea lions in the Galápagos, and navigate the legendary Northwest Passage. Every day brings something extraordinary.
Talk to a SpecialistPolar Destinations
Venture where few travellers ever go — the pristine ice fields of Antarctica, the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard, and the remote shores of Greenland.
Expert Naturalists
Every expedition ship carries a team of scientists, naturalists, and historians who bring each destination to life with daily lectures and guided shore excursions.
Untouched Wilderness
Expedition cruising takes you to places no road can reach — remote archipelagos, volcanic islands, ancient fjords, and pristine rainforests teeming with wildlife.
Purpose-Built Ships
Expedition vessels are specially designed for remote waters — ice-strengthened hulls, Zodiac landing craft, and state-of-the-art navigation for the world's most challenging environments.
Every Continent
From the Galápagos Islands and Patagonia to Papua New Guinea and the Northwest Passage — expedition cruising spans every corner of the globe.
Small Ship Experience
With typically 100–200 guests, expedition ships offer an intimate atmosphere, personalised service, and the flexibility to explore places larger ships simply cannot reach.
Where We Go
Iconic Expedition Destinations
PolarAntarctica
The Last Wilderness
The ultimate expedition destination — a continent of staggering beauty, vast silence, and extraordinary wildlife. Sail among towering icebergs, walk among penguin colonies, and witness landscapes that have barely changed since the dawn of time.
Best time: November – March
PolarArctic & Svalbard
Land of the Midnight Sun
Journey to the top of the world — polar bears on sea ice, walrus hauled out on remote beaches, Arctic foxes, and the ethereal glow of the midnight sun or the dancing curtains of the Northern Lights.
Best time: June – September
PacificGalápagos Islands
Darwin's Living Laboratory
The Galápagos remain one of the world's great wildlife sanctuaries — giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions that show no fear of humans. A voyage that changes how you see the natural world.
Best time: Year-round
South AmericaPatagonia & Cape Horn
The End of the Earth
Sail the legendary waters of Patagonia — through the Chilean fjords, past the glaciers of Torres del Paine, around the wild headland of Cape Horn, and into the remote channels of Tierra del Fuego.
Best time: October – March
Featured Sailings
Popular Expedition Itineraries
Classic Antarctica
The definitive Antarctic voyage — cross the legendary Drake Passage and arrive at the Antarctic Peninsula, a world of towering icebergs, vast penguin rookeries, and humpback whales. Daily Zodiac excursions bring you ashore in one of the most remote places on earth.
Best time to travel: November – March
Arctic Svalbard Explorer
Explore the high Arctic in search of polar bears, walrus, and Arctic foxes. Sail through dramatic fjords, hike across tundra, and experience the extraordinary light of the Arctic summer — or the dancing aurora of the shoulder seasons.
Best time to travel: June – September
Galápagos Islands Discovery
A small-ship voyage through the Galápagos — snorkel with sea lions, walk among giant tortoises, and observe the extraordinary endemic wildlife that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution. Each island is a unique ecosystem unlike anywhere else on earth.
Best time to travel: Year-round
Patagonia & Cape Horn
An epic voyage through the wild southern tip of South America — sail the labyrinthine Chilean fjords, navigate the channels of Tierra del Fuego, and round the legendary Cape Horn before arriving in Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city.
Best time to travel: October – March
Northwest Passage
One of the world's great voyages of exploration — traverse the legendary Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic, following in the wake of the great polar explorers. Encounter Inuit communities, polar bears, narwhals, and some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet.
Best time to travel: August – September
Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
Our expedition cruise specialists will help you find the perfect voyage to the world's most extraordinary destinations — the right ship, the right itinerary, and the best available price.