Sep 14, 2025
Travel Stories
VIDEO: Meet the Local Chef Bringing Greenland Fine Dining to Arctic Cruises
If you’re thinking about an Arctic expedition cruise to experience extraordinary land and seascapes, iconic wildlife sightings, and Inuit cultural...
The Perils of Posting: Reasons NOT to Share Your Travels on Social Media
At least not until you are home. According to one survey by a travel insurance company, nearly one-third of active...
The Best Destinations to See the “Clowns of the Sea”
Puffins are a lot like penguins: among the most beloved, iconic and recognizable seabirds – yet occupying the opposite ends...
Unpacked: Airline Industry Launches New Era for Luggage Handling
Compared to many aspects of air travel, modernizing baggage handling seems, well, pretty ‘delayed.’ Am I the only person who...
Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!
On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse -...
World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions
Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love...
This Popular Ocean Cruise Line is Launching River Cruises!
If you love Celebrity Cruises on the seas and have always thought of taking a river cruise, mark 2027 on...
The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage
It's the first time ever that a cruise ship has navigated the frozen St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada -...
Arctic Climate Expedition 2025
Aurora Expeditions, in partnership with Dr. Sylvia Earle and Ocean Geographic, is presenting this very special once-in-a-lifetime voyage. The BIG ACE...
A Journey Beyond the Arctic Circle: My Svalbard Adventure on the Sylvia Earle with Aurora Expeditions
June 10-24, 2024 Svalbard, a remote archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, has long been a dream destination for...
Packing for a Polar Expedition Cruise
A polar expedition cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and packing the right gear ensures you can fully immerse yourself in...
In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”
There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship...
The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species
On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another...
Expedition Cruise Line Introduces "Only at the Poles" Dining Experience
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the small-ship cruise line that expanded the concept of expedition cruising from remote, polar exploration to include...
Galapagos: A Birder’s Paradise
There's no better way to experience the incredible birdlife of the Galapagos Islands than on an expedition cruise. The Galapagos...
Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords
Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages...
Packing for a Polar Expedition Cruise
A polar expedition cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and packing the right gear ensures you can fully immerse yourself in...
Meet the Captain: Seabourn Venture’s Captain on What he Loves about Expedition Cruising and the Arctic
For many people, a visit to the bridge is a highlight of any cruise. When you get to visit the...
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Submarine Hangar on a Viking Expedition Cruise
Viking has two expedition cruise ships and each is equipped with 2 ‘yellow submarines,’ zodiacs, kayaks, and special operations boats...
VIDEO: Incredible! Helicopter Quest for Emperor Penguins on the Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica
The Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury expedition ship is equipped with not one – but two, 6-seat helicopters – and they were...
Aurora Expeditions is becoming a B Certified Corporation
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and purpose-driven business practices – we are...
VIDEO: The Best Highlights of a Viking Great Lakes Expedition Cruise
Zodiaks, kayaks and submarines, oh my! Expedition ships are opening up a whole new way of cruising and experiencing the world...
The Top Ten Expedition Cruises: Embark on Unforgettable Adventures with Best Expedition Cruises
Embarking on an expedition cruise is a journey like no other, offering a unique blend of adventure, exploration, and unparalleled...
Wildly Wonderful Ecuador: A Safari Through Nature's Playground
Bienvenidos, fellow explorers! If your idea of a dream vacation involves vibrant rainforests, mysterious cloud forests, and encounters with creatures...