Best Season
Year-round (varies by destination)
Voyage Length
10 – 28 nights
Key Ports
Ushuaia (Antarctica gateway) · Longyearbyen (Arctic gateway) · Puerto Ayora (Galápagos)
Cruise Lines
Silversea Expeditions · Ponant
Overview
For the bold and curious — expedition voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic, Galápagos, and remote islands found nowhere else on earth.
Exploration cruising is the ultimate expression of travel as transformation. These are not voyages to places you've seen before — they are journeys to the edges of the known world. Stand on the ice of Antarctica and feel the profound silence of the most remote continent on earth. Snorkel with marine iguanas in the Galápagos. Witness polar bears on the Arctic ice of Svalbard. These experiences are rare, deeply personal, and life-changing. Paired with the comfort and expertise of the world's finest expedition cruise lines, they represent the pinnacle of luxury adventure travel.
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What Awaits You
Antarctic Landings by Zodiac
Step ashore on the white continent and walk among hundreds of thousands of penguins — an experience available to very few people on earth.
Galápagos Wildlife Encounters
Snorkel with sea lions, observe giant tortoises in the wild, and witness the unique wildlife that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution.
Polar Bear Safaris
Expedition voyages to Svalbard offer the chance to observe polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes in their natural habitat.
Expert Naturalist Guides
Every expedition voyage includes a team of world-class scientists, naturalists, and historians who bring each destination to life.
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