Expedition Cruises
Icebergs, polar bears, penguins and wild coastlines. Expedition cruises take you to places few travellers ever see, with experts by your side.
Cruise to the Edge of the Map
Expedition cruising is about discovery, not deck chairs. Small ships, Zodiac landings and onboard experts turn every day into an adventure.
The Polar Regions
The Arctic, including the Canadian High Arctic, Greenland and Svalbard, is explored in the northern summer, when the ice opens up and wildlife is active.
Antarctica is visited during the southern summer, roughly November through March, with penguin colonies, whales and breathtaking ice.
Read: Our Arctic Expedition with Adventure Canada →Beyond the Poles
- The Galápagos: wildlife you can see up close, found nowhere else on earth
- Iceland and Norway: fjords, waterfalls and dramatic coastlines
- Alaska: glaciers, bears and whales on smaller ships
- The Amazon: river expeditions deep into the rainforest
What Makes It Different
- Smaller ships that reach remote places big ships can’t
- Zodiac landings and cruising for close-up wildlife viewing
- Naturalists, historians and photographers on board
- Flexible itineraries that change with the weather, ice and wildlife
Who It’s For
Expedition cruises are perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers and anyone who loves to learn. Many sailings suit a range of fitness levels, though getting in and out of Zodiacs takes some mobility.
Popular departures sell out well in advance, so it pays to plan early.
Our Expedition Partners
From the Canadian Arctic to Antarctica and the Galápagos, we work with trusted expedition cruise lines to match you with the right ship and the right adventure.
Adventure Canada
Small-ship expeditions to the High Arctic, Greenland and beyond. Amy sailed with them to Nunavut and Greenland!
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Viking Expeditions
Purpose-built expedition ships with Viking’s signature comfort, sailing to Antarctica, the Arctic and the Great Lakes.
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Quark Expeditions
Polar experts for more than 30 years, with voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic and plenty of off-ship adventures.
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National Geographic-Lindblad
Small ships with naturalists and National Geographic photographers, exploring the Galápagos, Antarctica, Alaska and more.
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HX Expeditions
Formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions, sailing to Antarctica, Norway, Greenland, Alaska and more with a focus on science and nature.
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Silversea
Ultra-luxury, all-inclusive expeditions with butler service, from Antarctica and the Arctic to the Galápagos.
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Windstar Cruises
Small ships and sailing yachts with fewer than 350 guests, reaching hidden coves in Alaska, Tahiti, the Mediterranean and beyond.
Learn MoreStories From the Edge of the Map
Read about our travel consultants’ own expedition adventures.
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