Expedition Cruising is not your typical ‘amusement park on water’ style of travel. On all of our chosen cruises extra shore time is encouraged, whilst using the convenience of the ship to transport you and put you up for the night. You won’t get trapped on board, literally watching the world go by - you will get up close and personal to that world.
 
Whether on an expedition to Antarctica visiting the icy mainland in your zodiacs each day, in South America cruising the Amazon on an eight berth cruiser (equipped with personal spa and crew) or visiting private islands off the coast of Brazil, you’re spoilt for experience choices. You could also be photographing the enigmatic wildlife of the Galapagos or heading further south to cruise through Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords en-route to the ‘end of the world’ in Ushuaia.
 
No bus terminals, no different hotel room every night, simply board the ship, unpack your bags and wake up every day with something new to explore. Whatever your choice, water is definitely a great way to get around!
 
See below our suggested itineraries designed by our specialist team. Choose one of these or design your own journey.
Antarctic Peninsula onboard the MV Plancius
10 NIGHTS From 9,290

MV Plancius: Antarctica's top-rated ship. Tour includes South Shetlands and Antarctic research bases.

Spitsbergen Encounter
9 NIGHTS From 7,740

Spitsbergen and the Svalbard archipelago offer a tremendous wildlife and birdlife experience, as well as a fascinating lesson in glaciology.

Galaxy - 4 Day Cruise E
3 NIGHTS From 2,830

Short on time? Visit various magnificent islands of the Galapagos archipelago on this 4-day cruise. View the itinerary for more detailed information.

Beyond the
Polar Circle
16 NIGHTS From 19,564

A 17-day expedition taking you to the impressive Falkland Islands & South Georgia, before reaching an enchanting Polar desert & the mythical Antarctic Circle at the end of the world.

Santa Cruz II - Eastern Islands
4 NIGHTS From 4,770

A Galapagos journey from San Cristóbal Island to Santa Fe, South Plaza, Santa Cruz Island, Española Island & Gardner Bay for a mix of wildlife & beaches.

Aboard the MV Origin
South & Central
7 NIGHTS From 10,560

Discover the Galapagos Islands on board the M/V Origin, a luxury mega yacht that will take you between the islands in search of spectacular landscapes.

Ocean Diamond - Greenland 71° North
10 NIGHTS 15% OFF From 4,934

Discover the spectacular and dramatic beauty of Greenland on this fascinating 11-day voyage along the island’s western coast, high above the Arctic Circle to Upernavik in the far north.

Ocean Diamond: Southern Expedition
13 NIGHTS From 11,800

This 14-day expedition offers an in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, as well as the opportunity to venture to a milestone that few travellers have journeyed - south to a latitude of 66° 33’, to cross the Antarctic Circle.

Galapagos Voyager
13 NIGHTS From 10,854

Climb aboard the stylish Grand Queen Beatriz and experience a superb spread of Ecuador’s famous wildlife-filled islands. 

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