Expedition or exploration cruises bring you to some of the most remote and pristine places on the planet and are more popular than ever. Vessels are becoming more eco-friendly, passengers more eco-conscious, and local authorities stricter on regulations and visitor count, ensuring that cruising to the Poles or remote islands in Asia and the Pacific remains a privileged experience for many generations to come.

Galápagos Islands

Exploring the Galápagos Islands' lush highlands and pristine beaches makes it one of the most elusive and timeless destinations. You'll see plenty of creatures during a tour of the Galápagos, including green sea turtles and the famed giant tortoises. From your luxury expedition vessel's bow, search the coastline for bottlenose dolphins; if you're feeling particularly adventurous, snorkel alongside the playful sea lions and penguins!

Northwest Passage

It doesn't get more extraordinary than an expedition through the rarely transited Northwest Passage, voyaging from western Greenland through the Canadian Arctic to Alaska. Follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers while experiencing majestic landscapes and iceberg-laden shores. Observing Arctic wildlife, remote Inuit villages, historic islands, and spectacular geological wonders makes this an unforgettable experience.

Indonesia

With vast seas dotted with islands of unique character, Indonesia is the perfect setting for exceptional coastal cruise expeditions. Beyond the Southeast Asian country's characteristic volcanic landscapes and colorful wildlife, a cultural treasure trove of age-old traditions and well-preserved colonial-era relics await your discovery. With its immense size, Indonesia also boasts an astounding cultural diversity, and, year-round, a vast number of festivals are celebrated across the country, from ancient war rituals to folkloric traditions unique to each region or community.

Antarctica

At times an unforgiving continent marked by harsh temperatures and rugged terrain, Antarctica is home to a rich diversity of wildlife inhabiting glaciers, mountains, bays, fjords, inlets, pebble beaches, and rugged coastlines. The Antarctic Peninsula, for instance, is abundant with minke, humpback, right, blue, sperm, and killer whales. Snow Hill Island, in the ice-choked Weddell Sea, is the site of one of the world's largest colonies of Emperor penguins. The sub-Antarctic destinations of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia are equally rich with wildlife. Truly a world away - now also accessible with flights over the Drake Passage, for those who prefer to avoid the infamous crossing.