What exactly is a mudroom on an expedition cruise ship? While sailing around Iceland aboard Aurora Expeditions’ Sylvia Earle, I went behind the scenes with Mudroom & Shop Manager Reza to learn how muster drills, Zodiacs, biosecurity, gear and a remarkable crew all come together to make expedition cruising work.
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Spotlight: From Expedition Traveller to the ACTA Main Stage I’m pretty excited to share this one. ❤️ For the second year in a row, I’ve been invited to speak at the ACTA Travel Industry Summit about one of my greatest travel passions: expedition cruising. Last year, I shared my experiences in a breakout
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The Amazon isn’t just for serious birders. On an expedition cruise, the river slows you down long enough to notice what’s overhead — scarlet macaws, toucans, prehistoric-looking hoatzins and, if you’re very lucky, a harpy eagle.
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Just Released: The 2029 Circumnavigation of Antarctica Aboard Le Commandant Charcot Some news landed in my inbox this week that I couldn’t sit on: Ponant has just opened sales for its 2029 Circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot — the world’s only luxury icebreaker. I’ve actually sailed on that ship. I was aboard Le
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A Virtuoso Cruise Icon and former actuary explains what a river and expedition cruise travel advisor actually does behind the scenes — from monitoring water levels to negotiating supplier disruptions in real time.
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30 years navigating Antarctic waters. One simple answer to “when should I go?” Ottawa travel advisor Sheila Gallant-Halloran shares her interview with the Captain of the National Geographic Endurance.
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Former actuary turned three-time Virtuoso Cruise Icon Sheila Gallant-Halloran has sailed the ships, met the founders, and toured the icebreakers she recommends. Here’s why that firsthand experience — not a search engine — is what actually protects your next big trip.
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Thousands of Gentoo penguins, a shoreline full of noise, and a moment that resets your perspective entirely. A firsthand account of standing on the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Endurance — and why this kind of wildlife encounter is different.
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Fewer than 1% of travellers on Earth will ever set foot in Antarctica. But how much of it you actually experience comes down to one number: how many passengers are on your ship. A Virtuoso Cruise Icon breaks down IAATO’s ship categories — and what each one really means once you’re onboard.
The Sailor’s Grip takes just seconds to learn, but it’s one of the most important skills on an expedition cruise. Discover why every traveler heading to Antarctica, the Arctic, or the Galápagos should understand it before they book.
