Why do expedition cruise passengers clean their boots? Learn how biosecurity protects Antarctica and other sensitive expedition environments
Why Do You Have to Clean Your Boots on an Expedition Cruise? Read More »
Worried about crossing the Drake Passage? Here’s how sailing, flying and fly-sail Antarctica expeditions compare—and what each option asks you to trade
Can You Avoid the Drake Passage on an Antarctica Cruise? Fly vs. Sail Explained Read More »
Lindblad, HX, Quark, Ponant, Aurora and Silversea can take travellers to some of the same remote destinations—but they don’t deliver the same experience. Here’s how I compare their ships, expedition styles, activities and levels of luxury to help identify the right fit.
I didn’t know I was an expedition cruiser until I went to the Galápagos. Nearly fourteen years later, I found myself discussing expedition travel on ACTA’s main stage.
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.
Muster Drills, Mudrooms & the People Who Make Expedition Cruising Work Read More »
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.
Are You a Birder? An Amazon Expedition Cruise Might Change That Read More »
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.
What Your Travel Advisor Actually Does (That You Never See) | Lush Life Travel Read More »
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.
What Separates a Good Antarctica Expedition from a Life-Changing One? Read More »
