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Compare expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, Galápagos, Alaska and other remote destinations, with small-ship access, wildlife viewing and expert-led exploration.

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Giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands
Expedition Moderate

Galápagos: West & Central Islands

An 8-day small-group Galápagos yacht journey from Quito with wildlife encounters, snorkeling and expert naturalist guiding.

8 days Quito • Baltra • Santa Cruz • Western & Central Galápagos Islands • Quito
Brown bear in the wild during an Alaska expedition
Expedition Luxury

Alaska Inside Passage Expedition: Glacier Bay & Wildlife

An 8-day Alaska expedition between Juneau and Sitka with Glacier Bay, Zodiac exploration, wildlife and flexible days in remote Southeast Alaska.

8 days Juneau • Endicott Arm • Petersburg • Frederick Sound • Icy Strait • Glacier Bay • Southeast Alaska • Sitka
Penguins on snow beside Antarctic waters
Expedition Moderate

Antarctica Classic Expedition

An 11-day small-ship Antarctic expedition from Ushuaia with Zodiac landings, wildlife viewing and expert expedition guides.

11 days Ushuaia • Drake Passage • South Shetland Islands • Antarctic Peninsula • Ushuaia
Brown bear along the Alaska coast during a wilderness expedition
Expedition Luxury

Alaska & Great Bear Rainforest Expedition: Juneau to Seattle

A 14-day expedition from Juneau to Seattle through Southeast Alaska, British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest and the San Juan Islands.

14 days Juneau • Endicott Arm • Southeast Alaska • Prince Rupert • Lowe Inlet • Great Bear Rainforest • British Columbia Coast • San Juan Islands • Seattle
Humpback whales feeding in Alaska with mountains in the background
Expedition Moderate

Glacier Bay Wilderness Expedition: Juneau Roundtrip

An 8-day intimate Alaska expedition from Juneau with Glacier Bay, remote fjords, whales, bears, kayaking and a 22-guest adventure yacht.

8 days Juneau • Icy Strait • Glacier Bay outer region • Admiralty Island • Frederick Sound • Warm Springs • Endicott Arm • Dawes Glacier • Juneau
Travelers exploring the Antarctic Peninsula during a polar expedition
Expedition Luxury

Antarctic Peninsula: Penguins, Ice & Zodiac Landings

An 11-day Antarctic Peninsula expedition with Zodiac landings, penguin colonies, whales, glaciers and expert polar guides.

11 days Ushuaia • Beagle Channel • Drake Passage • South Shetland Islands • Antarctic Peninsula • Ushuaia
Small expedition ship in an Alaska cove surrounded by forested mountains
Expedition Guided / Escorted

Denali to Glacier Bay: Alaska by Land & Expedition Ship

A 16-day Alaska land-and-sea journey combining Fairbanks, Denali, scenic rail and an expedition-style small-ship route through Glacier Bay.

16 days Fairbanks • Denali • Talkeetna • Anchorage • Juneau • Tracy Arm / glacier country • Frederick Sound • Chichagof Island • Glacier Bay • Icy Strait • Juneau
Towering icebergs and polar scenery along the Greenland coast
Expedition Luxury

Greenland Expedition: Fjords, Icebergs & Inuit Culture

A 14-day luxury Arctic expedition from Iceland to Greenland with dramatic fjords, giant icebergs, Inuit communities and naturalist-led exploration.

14 days Reykjavík • South Greenland • Prins Christian Sound • Igaliku • Disko Bay • Nuuk
Polar bear walking on pack ice in Svalbard
Expedition Moderate

Svalbard Odyssey: Polar Bears, Fjords & Pack Ice

An 11-day Svalbard polar expedition with charter flights from Oslo, Zodiac exploration, glacier fjords and chances to see polar bears and walrus.

11 days Oslo • Longyearbyen • Svalbard Archipelago • Pack Ice near 80°N • Longyearbyen • Oslo

Choosing the Right Trip

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Expedition cruises vary enormously by ship, route, activity level, included exploration and time of year. Choosing the right one is less about finding the cheapest sailing and more about matching the destination, vessel and expedition style to the experience you want.

Who It Works For

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These journeys are best for travelers who value wildlife, remote landscapes and active exploration and who are comfortable with flexible schedules shaped by weather and local conditions.

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