Expedition

Expedition

Trip Styles


Pack your parka and climb aboard the M/S Expedition for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Led by our extraordinary team of naturalists, biologists, anthropologists and historians, we cruise the world’s most remote coastlines to get up close and personal with incredible wildlife and amazing scenery.

Trip Country Days Style Service Level Starting Price  
Antarctica Classic (XVCASX) Antarctica 11 days Expedition - Map
Antarctica Classic in Depth (XVAESX) Antarctica 13 days Expedition - Map
Arctic Highlights and Polar Bears (XVAHNX) Arctic 14 days Expedition -
Azores to Portsmouth (XRAZPX) Portugal 7 days Expedition -
Lake District of Patagonia & Antarctica Classic in Depth (XLLESX) Antarctica 23 days Expedition - Map
Lake District of Patagonia & Quest for the Antarctic Circle (XLLQSX) Antarctica 24 days Expedition - Map
Lake Districts of Patagonia & Antarctica Classic (XLLASX) Antarctica 21 days Expedition - Map
Montevideo to Cape Verde (XRMCVX) Uruguay 19 days Expedition -
Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears (XVNFNX) Norway 15 days Expedition -
Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic (XLPASX) Argentina 20 days Expedition - Map
Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic in Depth (XLPESX) Antarctica 22 days Expedition - Map
Patagonia Experience & Quest for the Antarctic Circle (XLPQSX) Antarctica 23 days Expedition - Map
Quest for the Antarctic Circle (XVQCSX) Antarctica 14 days Expedition - Map
Realm of the Polar Bear (XVRPNX) Arctic 8 days Expedition - Map
Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth (XVRDNX) Arctic 11 days Expedition -
Spirit of Shackleton (XVSHSX) Antarctica 20 days Expedition - Map
Ushuaia to Montevideo (XRUMVX) Argentina 7 days Expedition -
West Africa Cruise - Accra to Dakar (XVADDX) Ghana 12 days Expedition - Map
West Africa Cruise - Cape Town to Accra (XVCADX) Ghana 18 days Expedition - Map
West Africa Cruise - Cape Town to Dakar (XVCDDX) Ghana 27 days Expedition - Map
11 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Antarctica Classic(XVCASX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Wandering to the end of the earth in Ushuaia, conquering ...

Vivid emerald, violet tints, intense blue and crimson light—the Antarctic is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

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13 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Antarctica Classic in Depth(XVAESX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Conquering the Drake Passage, encountering amazing polar wildlife and immense ...

Like the ‘Antarctica Classic’, this 13-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula—but allows for two additional days to explore its majesty. Part of the reward of arriving in Antarctica is the challenge of negotiating the Drake Passage—and the M/S Expedition will bring you there safely. Encounter leopard seals lazing on ice floes and immense rookeries of penguins surrounded by towering glaciers. The Expedition’s expert guides and lecturers offer knowledge and insights that really bring the nature and history of the region to life and serve to create an adventure of a lifetime.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Arctic Highlights and Polar Bears(XVAHNX)

> Arctic

Highlights

Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen, the Greenland Sea, East Greenland, the Scoresbysund Fjord, ...

Sailing from Spitsbergen to Greenland, follow the ice’s edge—always on the lookout for wildlife. Navigating south, explore this remote landscape not only by ship but also on foot and by Zodiac. This journey highlights the contrast and change in the Arctic as you move south, finally ending in the ‘land of fire and ice’, Iceland. Inuit villages, unique wildlife and remote destinations are some of the highlights on this truly unforgettable voyage through the Arctic.

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7 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Azores to Portsmouth(XRAZPX)

> Portugal

Highlights

Exploring Ponta Delgada, enjoying spring at sea, learning about ship-life ...

23 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
4

Lake District of Patagonia & Antarctica Classic in Depth(XLLESX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Exploring the Lake District, trekking through Patagonia, conquering the Drake ...

From the refined beauty of the Lake District and the rugged grandeur of Patagonian peaks to the frozen splendour of Antarctica itself, this 23-day adventure is one of superlatives. You’ll trek stunning mountain trails in Patagonia and encounter the remote and the incredible from the comfort and safety of the M/S Expedition. Expert guides and lecturers offer insight to the rookeries of penguins and incredible natural history and daily excursions will get you closer than you ever imagined. Few journeys can inspire such wonder.

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24 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
4

Lake District of Patagonia & Quest for the Antarctic Circle(XLLQSX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Dancing in Buenos Aires, discovering natural beauty in the Lake ...

Discover beauty in the south—the extreme south. This exceptional 24-day journey covers everything from the magnificent Lake District of Argentina, rugged Patagonian mountains and the icy wonders of Antarctica itself. After exploring the Seven Lakes Route, you’ll trek Patagonia’s finest trails through incredible scenery photographs can’t do justice to. You’ll hit the high seas and discover the Antarctic Circle aboard the comfortable M/S Expedition. Expert staff enrich the already incomparable scenery and excursions ashore mean you’ll get closer to the remote scenery and wildlife than you ever imagined.

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21 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
4

Lake Districts of Patagonia & Antarctica Classic(XLLASX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Getting cultured in Buenos Aires, marvelling at the beautiful Lake ...

You’ve come this far—so why not go all the way? A fascinating 21-day Argentinean exploration through two of the world’s most rugged and pristine territories: Patagonia and Antarctica! Enjoy the breathtaking rugged landscapes of towering mountains and exhilarating glacial lakes in Argentina. Experience the beauty of the Lake District and rugged treks in Patagonia before boarding the M/S Expedition for a 10-day cruise-of-a-lifetime. On your way to the frozen continent, you’ll conquer the Drake Passage, where three oceans meet, and encounter immense icebergs and thousands of penguins. With expert guides to expand on what you’re seeing, you’ll come away with like-minded friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

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19 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Montevideo to Cape Verde(XRMCVX)

> Uruguay

Highlights

Watching the birdlife change as you cross from temperate to ...

15 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Norwegian Fjords and Polar Bears(XVNFNX)

> Norway

Highlights

Leith, The Orkneys, the Shetland Islands, the Lofoten Islands, Tromsø, ...

Take part in a mystical north Atlantic journey and explore the various medieval towns of the Norwegian coast before heading north to the island of Spitsbergen. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ply the Norwegian Sea, keeping your eyes open for unique wildlife while searching for the elusive polar bear.

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20 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
4

Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic(XLPASX)

South America > Argentina

Highlights

Trekking through the majestic scenery of Torres del Pain, conquering ...

You’ve travelled to the end of the earth for the classic Antarctic journey—so why not enjoy the complete experience? The hiking haven of El Chalten is the perfect introduction to Patagonia. With access to Chile’s beautiful Torres del Paine National Park, there is no better place to explore than El Calafate. Here, you will experience the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia before returning to Ushuaia and boarding the M/S Expedition to encounter stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. A true adventure to the world’s most remote wilderness, this 20-day expedition will introduce the traveller to the magic of Patagonia, the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.

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22 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
4

Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic in Depth(XLPESX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Trekking through Patagonia's Glacier National Park and Tores del Paine, ...

Soak in Antarctica’s unspoiled beauty on this longer cruise of the frozen continent, and encounter stunning vistas on treks through Patagonia. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy its amazing environment—a combination of mountains, sea, glaciers, forests and peaks before embarking on a polar cruise you’ll never forget. The M/S Expedition will safely cross polar waters while you watch whales, seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Set foot on the continent that so few have visited before. With this much scenery and adventure, you’d better make sure your camera is charged.

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23 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
4

Patagonia Experience & Quest for the Antarctic Circle(XLPQSX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Trekking through rugged beauty in Patagonia, going to the end ...

From the trails and rugged peaks of Patagonia to the incredible frozen world of the Antarctic Peninsula, this 23-day journey traverses some of the most spectacular—and remote—terrain in the world. Trek through Glacier and Torres del Paine National Parks then sail the Drake Passage and really experience the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Quest for the Antarctic Circle(XVQCSX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Spying whales and albatross following the vessel, cruising the South ...

A massive rookery of penguins shuffles across a frozen shore, a pod of whales glides through frigid waters, dramatic landscapes float off in the distance—welcome to Antarctica. Join us on a voyage of discovery to our planet’s last frontier—a mysterious and virtually pristine paradise. Our ice-strengthened expedition ship is ideally suited to cruising this icy wilderness and its expert staff are on hand to ensure you’ll fully appreciate all the majesty you encounter. You’ll sail the Drake Passage past the South Shetland Islands and then really explore the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Prepare yourself for an adventure like no other—more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Realm of the Polar Bear(XVRPNX)

> Arctic

Highlights

Spot whales and polar bears, explore incredible scenery, listen to ...

From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region’s plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of nonstop highlights. Always on the lookout for wildlife you’ll explore this landscape not only by ship but also on foot and by Zodiac. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a couple months of the year.

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11 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth(XVRDNX)

> Arctic

Highlights

Spot whales and polar bears, experience incredible scenery, brave the ...

Similar to our 'Realm of the Polar Bear' itinerary (XVRPNX), you'll enjoy three additional days of exploring for almost the same price. Scour the ice and tundra in search of the elusive polar bear. On this 11-day expedition, you’ll encounter even more icebergs, glaciers and unique wildlife. Search for lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds under the Midnight Sun.

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20 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Spirit of Shackleton(XVSHSX)

Antarctica > Antarctica

Highlights

Explore the Falkland Islands, visit South Georgia Island’s former whaling ...

Experience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this awe-inspiring voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. This 20-day voyage illuminates Shackleton’s legend and recounts his courageous exploration of Antarctica. You’ll visit historical sites of past explorers, as well as Shackleton’s final resting place—the wildlife rich island of South Georgia. Antarctica is beyond comprehension and sure to amaze any traveller seeking a true adventure to the world’s most remote wilderness.

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7 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

Ushuaia to Montevideo(XRUMVX)

> Argentina

Highlights

Discovering Ushuaia, witnessing albatross gliding over the open seas, learning ...

12 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

West Africa Cruise - Accra to Dakar(XVADDX)

> Ghana

Highlights

Learn the history of voodoo and the slave trade; visit ...

People have been exchanging customs and ideas in Western Africa as long as there have been people. Now, it’s your turn. From the M/S Expedition, you’ll get the chance to explore one of Africa’s most vibrant (and curiously underexplored) regions from a hotel that goes wherever you do. A solid combo of activity and leisure, you’ll have ample time to spot rare birds and endemic wildlife with skilled naturalists, mingle in local markets, and learn about the region from our experienced expedition staff, including naturalists, historians, anthropologists, and ornithologists. While at sea we’ll also enjoy South African wine tastings from our sommelier and enjoy daily lectures from our experts. They’ll be time to relax on deck, in the well stocked library or lounges, or meet up with new friends to discuss the days events in the ship’s pub. Africa by sea? We didn’t believe it was possible either.

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18 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

West Africa Cruise - Cape Town to Accra(XVCADX)

> Ghana

Highlights

Learn the history of voodoo and the slave trade; visit ...

People have been exchanging customs and ideas in Western Africa as long as there have been people. Now, it’s your turn. From the M/S Expedition, you’ll get the chance to explore one of Africa’s most vibrant (and curiously underexplored) regions from a hotel that goes wherever you do. A solid combo of activity and leisure, you’ll have ample time to spot rare birds and endemic wildlife with skilled naturalists, mingle in local markets, and learn about the region from our experienced expedition staff, including naturalists, historians, anthropologists, and ornithologists. While at sea we’ll also enjoy South African wine tastings from our sommelier and enjoy daily lectures from our experts. They’ll be time to relax on deck, in the well stocked library or lounges, or meet up with new friends to discuss the days events in the ship’s pub. West Africa by sea? We didn’t believe it was possible either.

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27 days
Trip Style:
Expedition
Service Level:
-
Physical Grading:
2

West Africa Cruise - Cape Town to Dakar(XVCDDX)

> Ghana

Highlights

Learn the history of voodoo and the slave trade; visit ...

People have been exchanging customs and ideas in Western Africa as long as there have been people. Now, it’s your turn. From the M/S Expedition, you’ll get the chance to explore one of Africa’s most vibrant (and curiously underexplored) regions from a hotel that goes wherever you do. A solid combo of activity and leisure, you’ll have ample time to spot rare birds and endemic wildlife with skilled naturalists, mingle in local markets, and learn about the region from our experienced expedition staff, including naturalists, historians, anthropologists, and ornithologists. While at sea we’ll also enjoy South African wine tastings from our sommelier and enjoy daily lectures from our experts. They’ll be time to relax on deck, in the well stocked library or lounges, or meet up with new friends to discuss the days events in the ship’s pub. Africa by sea? We didn’t believe it was possible either.

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