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Expedition

Expedition Cruises

Small ships, big discoveries, expert-led exploration

10-21 nights From $5,500/pp 150-500 guests
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Expedition ship navigating through Arctic ice fields

Expedition cruises are the antithesis of the floating resort. These are working ships with a mission: to take you to the edges of the map and show you what is there.

The ships are smaller — 150 to 500 guests instead of 5,000. The itineraries are flexible, adjusted in real time based on weather, wildlife sightings, and sea conditions. The crew includes marine biologists, ornithologists, geologists, and polar historians who give daily lectures and lead every shore excursion.

Why Groups Excel Here

Expedition cruises are inherently social. The ship is small enough that you will know every face by day three. For company groups, this creates an environment where professional relationships deepen naturally — over dinner after a glacier hike, during a Zodiac ride past a whale pod, at the bar after a lecture on plate tectonics.

Group rates on expedition lines are among the most generous in the industry. HX Expeditions offers one complimentary cabin for every fifteen booked. Silversea provides category upgrades for groups of eight or more. These are not discounts — they are incentives that make the trip meaningfully more affordable for everyone.

What is included

Expert naturalist guides on every voyage
Zodiac landings at remote locations
Onboard lectures from scientists and historians
Small ship access to places large ships cannot reach
All-inclusive pricing on select lines

Interested in expedition cruises?

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