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Expedition Cruises: Unique Adventures in the World's Most Remote Places

Expedition Cruises represent a completely new way to experience the sea, transforming the traditional cruise into an authentic adventure of discovery. Aboard smaller, specialized ships, you can reach remote and pristine destinations, from the wild lands of Antarctica to the fjords of Greenland, from the Galápagos to the Svalbard islands.

These cruises are distinguished by the presence of expert naturalists and specialized guides who turn every excursion into an engaging educational experience. With zodiac boats, kayaks, and wildlife observation equipment, you'll have the opportunity to have close encounters with the most pristine nature on the planet.

If you are looking for an experience that combines comfort, adventure, and discovery, Expedition Cruises offer the perfect balance between authentic exploration and quality services, giving you unforgettable memories in some of the most spectacular places on Earth.

332 cruises
Bergen Itinerary Norwegian fjords
from £2,042
price per person Taxes included
MS Nordlys | 8 Aug 2025
Duration: 6 nights
Departure from: Bergen Landing: Kirkenes
Itinerary:
1. Bergen,
2. Alesund,
3. Trondheim,
4. Bodoe,
5. Tromsoe,
6. Honningsvåg,
7. Kirkenes
Nuuk Itinerary North America
Suite from £22,387
price per person Taxes included
Silver Endeavour | 9 Aug 2025
Duration: 15 nights
Departure from: Nuuk Landing: Nuuk
Itinerary:
1. Nuuk,
2. navigation,
3. Iqaluit,
4. Lower Savage Islands,
5. Monumental Island,
6. Lady Franklin Island,
7. navigation,
8. Auyuituq National Park,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. Buchan,
12. navigation,
13. navigation,
14. Uummannaq,
15. Ilulissat,
16. Sisimiut,
17. Kangerlussuaq,
19. Nuuk
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Itinerary South America
Suite from £11,549
price per person Taxes included
Silver Origin | 9 Aug 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Landing: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Itinerary:
1. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno,
2. Kicker Rock,
3. Bartolome Island,
4. Santiago Island,
5. Punta Vicente Roca,
6. navigation,
7. Punta Espinoza,
8. Caleta Tagus,
9. Elizabeth Bay,
10. Isla Floreana,
10. Bahia Post Office,
13. Santa Cruz Island,
14. Puerto Ayora,
15. Dragon Hill,
16. Isla Guy Fawkes,
17. navigation,
18. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Reykjavik Itinerary Northern Europe
External from £9,399
price per person Taxes included
SH Vega | 10 Aug 2025
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: Reykjavik Landing: Reykjavik
Itinerary:
1. Reykjavik,
2. Dynjandi,
4. Scoresbysund,
5. Ittoqqortoormiit,
6. Kong Oscar Fjord,
8. Isafjordur,
11. Reykjavik
Nuuk Itinerary North America
Balcony from £12,433
price per person Taxes included
Viking Octantis | 10 Aug 2025
Duration: 12 nights
Departure from: Nuuk Landing: Nuuk
Itinerary:
1. Nuuk,
2. Nuuk,
3. navigation,
4. Ilulissat,
5. Uummannaq,
6. navigation,
7. navigation,
8. navigation,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. navigation,
12. Sisimiut,
13. Nuuk
Duluth Itinerary North America
Balcony from £12,433
price per person Taxes included
Viking Polaris | 11 Aug 2025
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: Duluth Landing: Toronto
Itinerary:
1. Duluth,
2. Thunder Bay,
3. Sault Ste. Marie,
4. navigation,
5. Door Peninsula,
6. Alpena,
7. Fraser,
8. Killarney,
9. Parry Sound,
10. Windsor,
11. Cleveland,
12. navigation,
13. navigation,
14. Toronto
332 cruises

Expedition Departure Calendar

Discover all the available dates for Expedition Cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Galápagos. Book now your adventure to extraordinary and pristine destinations.

Everything you need to know before you go

Expedition Cruises are for curious and active travelers who want to go beyond traditional tourism. You don't need to be an expert explorer: these cruises welcome people of all ages with a good basic fitness level and the desire to have authentic experiences. The itineraries are designed to maximize sightings of local fauna, from the humpback whales of Antarctica to the penguins of South Georgia, from the polar bears of the Arctic to the marine iguanas of the Galápagos.

Unlike traditional cruises, the focus here is on exploration rather than entertainment. The days start early with detailed briefings on excursions, followed by landings on pristine beaches, trekking on ancient glaciers, or snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. The guide-to-passenger ratio is very high, ensuring personalized attention and quality scientific insights.

The sailing seasons vary by destination: the austral summer (November-March) for Antarctica, the boreal summer months for the Arctic, while the Galápagos can be visited all year round. It is advisable to book well in advance, as the ships have limited capacity (usually 50-200 passengers) and departures to extreme destinations are limited.

These cruises represent an investment in personal growth: you will return home not only with extraordinary photos, but with a greater environmental awareness and memories of unique encounters with the wild nature of our planet.