Luxury Expedition Cruises

The Expedition Yacht Experience

From extreme polar regions to remote tropical isles, expedition yachts take you to the world’s most intriguing destinations with extraordinary insight.

Let your inner explorer guide you in choosing the voyage that speaks to your own personal sense of adventure: Remote Expedition, Destination Exploration or Cultural Discovery.Luxury expedition cruising brings you closer to places that feel untouched and rarely reached. Shore landings and guided outings create a stronger connection to each environment, with time spent beyond the ship adding a different perspective.

Through Montecito Village Travel and the insight of an experienced adventure cruise travel advisor, each journey reflects what draws you in. Luxury expedition cruises offer a quieter sense of discovery and a more immersive way to move through each region.

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Crystal Expeditions - Explore Where Luxury Roams Freely

For nearly 30 years, Crystal has been a pioneer in innovative luxury travel, experienced in operating in some of the world's most remote locations, from Antarctica to the Northwest Passage. Now, Crystal Endeavor takes their passion for adventure into bold new territories.

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Silversea Expeditions

An expedition with Silversea luxury cruises is unlike any other form of travel — thrilling, awe-inspiring and humbling all at the same time. It takes you to some of the most remote regions of the planet and shows them to you intimately.

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Scenic Cruises - Scenic Eclipse

From the moment you step foot on board The World’s First Discovery Yacht, luxury is everywhere. Seamless and fluid, your time with Scenic will feel exclusive, elegant and luxurious. It’s in the way your private butler pours your perfect drink, just at the right moment.

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Popular Expedition Destinations

Antarctica

Explore immense glaciers and icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula; search for penguin colonies and seals, whales and seabirds.

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Galapagos

Since the animals here don’t fear humans, you can truly get up close and personal, looking into the eyes of a Galapagos marine iguana, and walk among penguins.

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Africa

Navigate the routes of explorers to discover remote Atlantic isles, from Cape Verde to the Canaries. Journey to Marrakesh and Casablanca, and revel in Costa del Sol Glamour of Marbella.

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Baltics and Norwegian Fjords

Embark on your next adventure today with a 6-star luxury Baltics or Norwegian Fjords cruise.

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Expedition Cruise Expert

Years of experience

21 years

Hope Smith

Pasadena, CA

I've visited over 100 countries, and I think this is one of my greatest value-adds to you as a traveler: I'm as comfortable tasting new food in a remote village as I am sipping champagne at a luxury resort. I can coordinate all types of experiences, because I've been on all types. I have that first-hand knowledge.

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