Aerial view of Explora II at anchor, pool decks stepping down to the stern

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Deep-Access Expeditions Across The World’s Remote Oceans

We’ve scouted the sailings worth your time—from ice-strengthened polar expeditions to river cruises through imperial capitals. These are deep-access voyages vetted by our family for the discerning traveler.

The Art of Sea Exploration: Signature Cruise Itineraries

There is a profound distinction between a cruise that simply moves across the water and an expedition that brings the world to your doorstep. We believe that the ocean is not a barrier, but a highway to the planet’s most secluded and extraordinary corners. Our cruise itineraries are designed for the discerning traveler who has outgrown the “floating city” experience and now seeks the intimacy, agility, and depth of small-ship travel.

Beyond the Balcony: Expertly Vetted Expedition Sailings

Our family has spent years scouting the world’s most elite fleet to find the vessels that offer the perfect balance of “raw adventure” and “uncompromising luxury.” We’ve hand-selected a fleet of luxury yachts, river ships, and expedition vessels—ranging from iconic brands like Seabourn and Scenic to boutique superyachts and private-charter catamarans. We look for the technical details that matter: dynamic positioning to protect coral reefs, X-bow hulls for smoother crossings, and a fleet of Zodiacs that ensure you spend more time exploring and less time waiting in line.

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Penguins stand together on a rocky shore in Antarctica with an expedition Zodiac and cruise ship in the backgroundAntarctica · from Ushuaia10-Day Classic AntarcticaNov 29 – Dec 8, 2026·9 nights·Terra Nova ExpeditionsList from $6,990Our price ask usAerial view of the Explora III cruise ship anchored off a reef island in the CaribbeanHosted by Phil + ErinMiami to BarbadosA Week of Caribbean Luxury With Explora (and Our Family)Mar 14–21, 2027·7 nights·Explora JourneysList from $6,500Our price from $3,905 ppEgypt's Giza Plateau with pyramids and sphinx in the background and Nile river in the foregroundHosted by Phil + ErinEgypt / JordanSail the Nile, Sleep on MarsOct 5–16, 2028·11 nights·SGIList from $7,600Our price from $6,300 ppAtlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator peeks from behind Antarctic iceberg while seals lie in the foregroundAntarctica / Argentina10-Day Antarctic DiscoveryOct–Mar annually·10 nights·Atlas Ocean VoyagesGet a quote for your preferred datesAerial of a zodiac moving through small icebergs in AntarcticaAntarctica / Argentina10-Day Roundtrip Cruise to Antarctica from UshuaiaOct–Mar annually·9 nights·Swan HellenicGet a quote for your preferred datesThe Seabourn Venture cruise ship is pushed into Antarctica iceAntarctica / Argentina11-Day The Great White ContinentNov–Mar annually·10 nights·SeabournGet a quote for your preferred datesHumpback whales swim next to a zodiac in antarcticaAntarctica / South Georgia / Falklands / Chile23-Day In-depth South Georgia, Antarctica & FalklandsNov–Feb annually·22 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred datesA Zodiac of guests explores a forested Alaskan fjord beside an HX expedition shipAlaska / Vancouver, B.C.Alaska Unbound: Through Ice, Mist & WildernessMay–Jul annually·9 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred dates2 zodiacs cruise past a massive glacier in AlaskaAlaska / Vancouver, B.C.Alaska's Ivory Corridor: A Passage Through Glass and GraniteMay–Sep annually·7 nights·SeabournGet a quote for your preferred datesTwo Galápagos marine iguanas hug on a rockGalápagos / Quito or GuayaquilDarwin’s Laboratory: The 8-Day Galápagos EscapeYear-round·7 nights·NatGeo–LindbladGet a quote for your preferred datesA cable car drives through the city of LisbonNetherlands / France / Spain / PortugalEurope's Atlantic EdgeJun–Sep annually·11 nights·CrystalGet a quote for your preferred datesAn Emerald Cruises luxury yacht through an arch in the Caesarea AqueductEgypt / Jordan / Israel / CyprusExodus to the Promised LandYear-round·13 nights·Marriott InternationalGet a quote for your preferred datesA Ferrari F1 race car drives through the streetRiviera Coast: Spain / France / Italy / MonacoFrom Gaudí to Grand PrixEach June·8 nights·CrystalGet a quote for your preferred datesA woman looks out from Greece hilltop at yachtGreece / TurkeyJewels of the Aegean by SuperyachtJun–Oct annually·7 nights·Emerald CruisesGet a quote for your preferred datesAerial view of a small island in TongaFrench Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora) / Cook Islands / Tonga / FijiLose a Day, Gain a Polynesian DreamJan–Feb annually·8 nights·CrystalGet a quote for your preferred datesAerial view of Machu PicchuEcuador (Galápagos) / Peru (Machu Picchu)Origins & Empires: The Galápagos and the Sacred ValleyYear-round·15 nights·NatGeo–LindbladGet a quote for your preferred datesAn iguana sits atop rocks in the GalapagosQuito, Ecuador / GalápagosRetrace the Origin of SpeciesYear-round·8 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred datesColorful homes sit on a mountainside in GreenlandGreenlandSeven Million Tons of Frozen Art: a Disko Bay ExpeditionJun–Sep annually·11 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred datesThe Silversea Silver Origin Observation LoungeGalápagos + Quito, EcuadorThe Evolution of the Expedition ExperienceYear-round·9 nights·SilverseaGet a quote for your preferred datesThe Emerald Azzurra yacht anchored off a coastNairobi, Kenya / SeychellesThe Savannah Safari and Superyacht SeychellesDec–Apr annually·15 nights·Emerald CruisesGet a quote for your preferred datesTravelers gazing at Greenland peaks from a mountaintopGreenlandWhere Every Iceberg Has a Name: A Grand Greenland ExpeditionJun–Aug annually·15 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred datesThe Kimberley aerial shot of red rock coastThe Kimberley, AustraliaWhere Water Carves Time and Spirits Still SpeakMay–Aug annually·10 nights·SeabournGet a quote for your preferred dates

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