Expedition Cruises
Go where the big ships can't. Aboard a small expedition vessel you'll step onto polar ice, drift past glaciers and meet wildlife up close — guided every day by naturalists who know these wild places intimately.
Adventure, with every comfort handled
Expedition ships are purpose-built for the planet's most remote corners — nimble enough to nose into a fjord or anchor off an uninhabited island, yet comfortable and all-inclusive once you're back aboard. Days are shaped by the wildlife and the weather, not a rigid schedule.
You'll go ashore by Zodiac, hike with biologists and geologists, and share the deck with penguins, polar bears, whales or giant tortoises depending on where you sail. We'll help you pick the right region, season and ship — and arrange the flights and pre-trip stays these journeys require.
- Small ships that reach truly remote places
- Daily Zodiac landings and guided excursions
- Expert naturalists and lecturers on board
- All-inclusive comfort after every adventure
Where expeditions go & what sets them apart
Where expeditions go
- Antarctica
- The Arctic & Svalbard
- Galápagos
- Alaska
- Norwegian fjords
- Amazon
What sets them apart
- Small expedition ships
- Expert naturalists & guides
- Zodiac landings
- All-inclusive onboard
- Wildlife & glaciers
Let's plan your expedition
Tell us which wild corner of the world calls to you and a Holt Travel advisor will match you with the right ship, region and season.