"What is HOT right now in the travel world?"This is a question I get asked a lot! My answer is "cold is the new hot!" One of the fastest growing areas in travel is EXPEDITION cruising to places like the Arctic & Antarctica. More and more people want to visit these unique destinations while they still can!
We work with several cruise lines that offer this type of cruise for more adventurous travelers. Options range from luxury cruising to active tours. Lindblad Expeditions partnered with National Geographic for a truly educational experience.Also known for expedition cruising, Hurtigruten just introduced the world's first hybrid electric powered purpose-built vessels to traverse these fragile ecosystems. These ships offer state-of-the-art Scandinavian design, which is sleek and unpretentious.
If a luxury cruise is more for you, there are several stunning options. Silversea, Scenic and Seabourn all offer several different itineraries with a unique immersive experience. Viking ocean cruises just announced they will launch the first of two new expedition cruise ships in 2022!
An expedition cruise such as one to Antarctica offers passengers an opportunity to meet penguins up close. You can hike on the ice or kayak among icebergs close enough to touch them! You will see wildlife such as puffins, seals and whales in their natural habitat. These cruises offer professional guides and on-board lectures. The trip length varies with different itineraries, some include the popular Falkland Islands and South Georgia.Most of the expedition cruise options depart from South American ports such as Ushuaia. Quark Expeditions provides another option where you can fly directly into Antarctica to join the expedition cruise ship. Their "Fly the Drake" option departs from Punta Arenas, Chile with spectacular aerial views. This option is good for those travelers who would prefer not to traverse the Drake Passage via ship. This eight-day trip is popular for those who want the arctic experience but don't have the time for a longer cruise. Check out their VIDEO to see what this trip offers.
