Luxury Expedition Cruises
The wildest places on earth, with a suite to come back to.
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Antarctica & the Arctic
Ice-class ships with Zodiacs, kayaks and polar naturalists. Antarctic season runs roughly November to March; Arctic voyages in the northern summer.
The Galápagos
Small ships with naturalist guides, sailing under Ecuador’s national-park rules; group sizes ashore are limited.
Alaska, Norway & Beyond
Fjords, glaciers and wildlife on small expedition ships, plus the Kimberley, Patagonia and more.
Who Sails Luxury Expedition
Several luxury lines run dedicated expedition ships — including Silversea, Seabourn (Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit) and Scenic’s discovery yachts — alongside specialists such as Ponant, whose Le Commandant Charcot is a polar icebreaker, and Lindblad Expeditions. Expect expert lecturers, landings by Zodiac, and a high level of comfort between excursions.
- Book 12–18 months ahead for Antarctica.
- Some landings require reasonable agility: climbing in and out of Zodiacs.
- Travel insurance with evacuation cover is essential.
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