Are you dreaming of joining an expedition cruise and traveling beyond the ordinary?
Expedition cruises are a unique way to explore the most remote destinations across the globe; from breathtaking landscapes to rare wildlife, each destination has a wealth of culture, history, and natural habitat waiting to be discovered. These cruises are designed for exploration and will bring you closer to nature through Zodiac landings, guided hikes, and more outdoor and onboard learning activities.
At JWT Cruises, we have selected three of the world’s most extraordinary expedition cruise destinations that every traveller should experience at least once in a lifetime:
ANTARCTICA
If you are seeking cold, silence, and spectacular natural beauty among towering glaciers, the frozen continent is the ultimate expedition destination for adventurous travellers. The cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina, also known as “The end of the world,” will see you crossing the legendary Drake Passage to Antarctica, a deep waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans between South America and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica, a truly unique experience.
Once you reach Antarctica, expect to be amazed on your expedition cruise: take a Zodiac boat excursion to see extraordinary wildlife such as orcas, humpback whales, seals, and colonies of Gentoo penguins living in the shores of the Antarctica Peninsula; or go kayaking among the icebergs, a truly majestic sight to behold.
On an expedition cruise to Antarctica, you’ll learn from the onboard experts as you engage in lectures and talks given by scientists and researchers with in-depth knowledge of Antarctica. Some expedition cruise lines, such as PONANT, have Glaciologists, ethnologists, and even specialists in marine mammals onboard. And, in Summer, you may even experience the captivating Midnight Sun, when daylight never ends south of the Antarctic Circle.
EXPLORE THE ARCTIC
The Arctic, at the North Pole, is another spectacular expedition cruise destination, not only for its cultural encounters but also its dramatic landscapes and, like Antarctica, unique wildlife. Departures usually take place from Reykjavík in Iceland; Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway; or Kangerlussuaq, in Greenland.
An Arctic voyage can take you to Svalbard’s majestic glaciers and icy tundras, or Greenland’s impressive Northeast National Park, where you may see iconic Arctic species like, Arctic Foxes, musk oxen and even polar bears. You can also explore the Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen as well as cruising or standing at the impressive North Cape, where you may even experience the Midnight Sun if you are lucky. Or, you can explore Iceland’s Westfjords… and even walk the Arctic Circle on Grimsey Island.
THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Not all expedition cruises take you to cold climates, the Galapagos Islands is another popular destination. This volcanic archipelago in the Pacific ocean, famous for inspiring Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution, offers a different type of expedition cruise experience, with its extraordinary biodiversity, making it one of our top Expedition Cruise destinations to experience at least once in a lifetime.
From San Cristobal and the beautiful coastal sites to Fernandina Island, the most pristine of the Galapagos volcanoes, famous for its Galapagos Penguins, there is so much to explore on this beautiful archipelago.
An expedition cruise to this tropical paradise will see you exploring the Galapagos Islands by small boats and even kayak, if you are feeling adventurous; and will take you closer to many natural wonders and legendary wildlife. See marine iguanas, and sea lions while onboard, and as you follow your expedition cruise guides on nature walks, you will get to spot the stunning Galapagos Giant Tortoise, lava lizards, land iguanas and over 150 species of birds, including the iconic Darwin’s Finches.
Some cruise lines that organize Expedition Cruises are:
You can find more extraordinary expedition cruise destinations such as Central America, Chilean Fjords or Australia’s West Coast Expedition Cruise on our website: EXPEDITION CRUISES. Talk to our cruise experts for advice and to book an unforgettable expedition cruise.
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