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EXPEDITION CRUISES

Expedition Experts

A major benefit of an expedition cruise is that you travel in the company of experts, who provide assistance and in-depth insight each day of your voyage. Biologists, geologists, naturalists, expert photographers and more guide you toward privileged, personal encounters with the people and places you visit.

Let us help you find the expedition cruise that is best for your style of travel and budget.

Silversea Expeditions

Silversea Cruises offers a separate Expeditions division, featuring luxury cruise ships that are perfect for experiencing the world’s untamed landscapes.

Ships: 4 luxury small ships; a new vessel in the Galápagos will replace the current one in 2020

Destinations: All 7 continents

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Crystal Expedition Cruises

Crystal Expedition Cruises explore the world’s most intriguing destinations on board an innovative and spacious luxury ship featuring Crystal’s renowned six-star service.

Ship: Brand new Crystal Endeavor (2020)

Destinations: Alaska, Antarctica, Atlantic Isles & Western Africa, Australia & New Zealand, Japan, the Northeast Passage, Northern Europe, the Russian Far East, South America, Southeast Asia and more

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Viking Expeditions

Viking brings its award-winning, destination-focused travel experiences to a new level with Viking Expeditions.

Ships: 3 ships; 2 new in 2022 and 1 charter vessel in the Galápagos

Destinations: Antarctica, the Arctic, the Great Lakes & Canada, and the Galápagos

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Seabourn Expedition Cruises

Seabourn’s new expedition ships will offer ultra-luxury explorations, including many features and programs that have made Seabourn so successful.

Ships: 2 expedition ships: Seabourn Venture (2021) and a 2nd ship in 2022

Destinations: Antarctica, the Caribbean, Coastal Europe, Iceland, Maritime Canada, Greenland, South America and more

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Lindblad Expeditions | National Geographic

Expeditions designed for curious and intelligent travelers. Ships equipped with tools for active exploration.

Ships: 15 nimble, intimately-scaled expedition ships; some are chartered

Destinations: Alaska, Amazon, Antarctica, Arctic & Russian Far East, Baja California, Europe & Mediterranean, Galápagos, Pacific Northwest, South Pacific & French Polynesia, Southeast Asia and more

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Celebrity Cruises Galapágos Expeditions

Celebrity Cruises offers an expedition fleet featuring small ships that cruise the Galápagos Islands year-round. They offer a desirable blend of comfort and exploration.

Ships: 3 expedition ships, from 16 to 100 guests

Destinations: Galápagos Islands

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Atlas Ocean Voyages

Travel to unique destinations and smaller ports on a brand-new expedition ship. Spirited conversations, social opportunities and luxe accommodations.

Ships: 5 new, polar-class ships, the first launching in 2021, each featuring less than 100 staterooms and suites

Destinations: Mediterranean, Holy Land, South America, Transatlantic, Black Sea & Antarctica

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Ponant Expeditions

Recently underwent significant fleet expansion with 5-star expedition ships. New ships include an innovative multi-sensory underwater lounge. New electric hybrid polar expedition ship debuting in 2021.

Ships: Total of 12 yachts and expedition ships by 2021

Destinations: All 7 continents

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Abercrombie & Kent

Offering expedition cruises for more than 25 years, they offer only the finest expedition teams, vessels and service. Guests are capped at 199, well below actual ship’s capacity.

Ships: 8 all-balcony, exclusively chartered mega-yachts that feature high-touch service and peerless luxury

Destinations: Antarctica, Arctic, Northwest Passage, Japan, Greece, Australia and Italy

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Hurtigruten

With roots based in Norway, Hurtigruten has expanded its fleet and the remote destinations it ventures to – with highly skilled crews offering exceptional, nature-based experiences.

Ships: 15 small ships (including 2 new hybrid-powered ships)

Destinations: Alaska, Antarctica, British Isles, Caribbean & Central America, Europe, Greenland, Iceland, North America, Northwest Passage, Norway, South America, Svalbard and Transatlantic Crossings

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Scenic represents a luxurious cruise experience geared toward inquisitive travelers who wish to have every detail taken care of.

Ships: 2: Scenic Eclipse and a 2nd ship forthcoming

Destinations: Antarctica, the Arctic, the Baltics & Fjords, the Caribbean, Central America, Maritime Canada, the Mediterranean, New England and South America

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Zegrahm Expeditions

Inquisitive travelers enjoy access to Zodiacs and kayaks, along with highly knowledgeable crew and guest speakers.

Ships: 13 chartered ships, welcoming between just 24 and 172 guests

Destinations: All 7 continents

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UnCruise Adventures

Enjoy a unique, active and personalized travel experience in pristine environments such as Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Ships: 9 ships, from 22 to 86 guests

Destinations: Alaska, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Pacific Northwest, Costa Rica & Panama, Galápagos, Hawaiian Islands and Sea of Cortez

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Quark Expeditions

Carrying the spirit of the great explorers, they are the leader in Polar adventures, and passionate about it.

Ships: 6 small expedition ships (including one all-suite, all-balcony vessel) and 2 icebreakers, each carrying fewer than 200 passengers. All equipped with Zodiacs.

Destinations: Exclusively Antarctic and Arctic, including the North Pole

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