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Expedition Cruises from $4,643*
Discover the world on your own terms with an expedition cruise vacation. An expedition cruise is a wonderful opportunity to break out of the box and discover a land that you may not have ever thought you could visit. An expedition cruise is actually much more than a vacation. Your itinerary is jam packed with activities and onboard events that immerse you in the lands visited. For instance, in the Arctic you’ll learn of the Vikings and the narwhal, a tusked whale; in the Galapagos you’ll learn how to photograph iguanas and other animals; and in Micronesia you’ll be greeted by the village chiefs and participate in the local customs.
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Explore exotic cultures and vast landscapes on expedition cruises that explore tucked-away spots in the Arctic Circle, Asia, South Pacific, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, among many other locales. Featured below are a few of our favorite sample excursions that can be experienced on an expedition cruise:
Expedition cruises are a specialty cruise product only offered by select cruise lines. Expedition cruise itineraries sail to smaller ports that require smaller ships. Though small, these ships are still the perfect respite after your days of exploration and discovery; you’ll come onboard to find a gourmet meal in the dining room, Egyptian cotton sheets on your bed and stateroom attendants that are at your beck and call.
Silversea's luxurious small-ship cruises and expedition voyages sail the world for unique and in-depth experiences in remote locales.
Get away from the crowd and journey to unique destinations aboard Windstar’s intimate small ships.
Expedition cruises leave from ports all over the world. When venturing into the Arctic you might catch your ship in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Expeditions to the Galapagos Islands mostly leave from Guayaquil in Ecuador. Or, if you’re headed to Antarctica, then Ushuaia, which is at the Southern tip of Argentina, is a popular embarkation port.
A visit to Bangkok is a must as this city has a unique blend of old and new world attractions to keep visitors both enlightened and intrigued.
Belfast offers a different perspective to Ireland than what can be found in Dublin. This up-and-coming city is filled with beautiful sites and compelling history.
For decades Bali has lured visitors with its beautiful beaches, forests and mountains and a culture that is devoted to the arts.
Explore Norway’s natural beauty in Bergen, the country’s largest city, which offers the best of Norwegian famous fjords.
Brisbane with its lazy subtropical aura is quickly becoming one of Australia’s most popular cruise destinations.
See the beautiful sights of Cape Town, South Africa’s most visited city, which offers cruisers natural beauty, plentiful wine, historical significance and a sense of peace.
Copenhagen is a delightful city with some of the world’s most interesting places, like the longest pedestrian street and one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.
Darwin is one of the northernmost cities in Australia, offering visitors a beautiful welcome to the great outdoors of Australia.
Dublin’s streets are filled with interesting stories and charming people, including a long, celebrated line of writers. Cruise to Dublin and you’ll find something interesting around each corner of this Irish jewel.
With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.
Experience the beauty of Fiji when you visit its second largest city, Lautoka, the Sugar City.
Discover the beautiful Scottish capital of Scotland, Edinburgh with its exquisite natural background and creative hometown heroes, like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Alexander Graham Bell.
The possibilities are endless when cruising to or from the City of Angels. Let your inner rock star shine as you explore the many wonders of Los Angeles, California.
Soak up the culture and relaxed environment of Melbourne as you take in the live music, sip some perfect coffee and explore all that this unique city has to offer.
In Miami, you’ll enjoy a small taste of the tropical weather many of you will experience during your cruise, and you’ll see why Miami is one of the most popular places to live in America.
Take in the incredible art scene of New York City, expand your cultural horizons in the city’s diverse neighborhoods and marvel at the architectural wonders.
This picture-perfect island is everything you ever dreamt of, from lush greenery inland and perfectly clear turquoise waters to the scent of gardenia from the coconut groves.
Cruise to Perth and enjoy the blend of old with new, along with Western Australia’s natural beauty. Take in the vibrant culture as you enter old world cafés next to the lively bars all buzzing with music and locals.
Located on an island, Portsmouth is an important naval town in England that’s also close to London and the mysterious Stonehenge monument.
With its luscious greenery, steep cliffs, tropical beaches and nature reserves, Puerto Caldera is an amazing cruise destination for the adventurous traveler and beach lover.
Enjoy the warm weather and welcoming atmosphere of Puerto Vallarta, a fishing village that has grown into a favorite cruise port.
Hailed as the southernmost city in the world, Puerto Williams often appears on expedition itineraries exploring the ice continent, Antarctica.
Begin an unforgettable expedition of the Galapagos Islands from the port of San Cristobal – offering an intriguing blend of natural discovery and human history.
Situated on the Pacific Ocean, San Diego is known for its near perfect weather, beautiful beaches and abundance of activities.
The cruise port of Southampton features tons of diverse attractions that provide insight into England’s culture and storied past, including fortresses, gardens and national parks.
The refreshing coastal breezes of Ghana welcome cruisers interested in uncovering the great history and interesting people in the Ghanaian cities of Tema and Accra.
Tokyo is a dazzling city where you might be overwhelmed at first by its modernity but will find lots of interesting subcultures in its various neighborhoods.
Valparaiso, the oldest city in Chile, is a beautiful urban town full of old Victorian homes and cobbled stone streets bordered by the Pacific Ocean and steep hills.
Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore.
Check out these amazing images of the beautiful tucked away corners of the globe that are waiting for you to discover on an expedition cruise.
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