Expedition Cruise Specialist: Antarctica & More

Exploring Antarctica by Expedition Cruise

As an expedition cruise specialist, I hold certifications with G Adventures, Seabourn, Silversea, Viking Expedition, Lindblad-National Geographic and HX Expeditions, and I'm a CLIA Certified Cruise Counsellor (CCC), giving clients access to a full range of expedition styles, from small-ship adventure travel to polished, all-inclusive luxury expedition experiences. Unlike a traditional cruise, an expedition cruise is built around access, immersion and wildlife, small ships reaching remote destinations larger vessels can't, with expert-led excursions rather than typical port days.

I've sailed the experience firsthand. I've completed an Antarctica expedition, Polar Plunge and all, with Silversea on their fly/cruise option, flying over the Drake and boarding the ship directly in Antarctica, an increasingly popular choice for travelers who want to maximize time in Antarctica or avoid open-ocean crossing altogether. I've also explored the Galápagos Islands aboard Lindblad-National Geographic, a line renowned for its naturalist-led excursions and conservation focus, and one I'm certified with directly.

Expedition cruising isn't one-size-fits-all. Ship size, itinerary, activity level, your physical conditioning, and the destinations all shape the experience dramatically, whether that's Zodiac landings among penguin colonies in Antarctica, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos, or adventure-based itineraries with G Adventures. I match clients to the line, route and voyage style that fits both their destination bucket list and the level of comfort, true in interest in learning, sense of adventure and pace they're looking for.

If you're searching for an expedition cruise specialist near Chicago, Chicagoland, Ohio or anywhere in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, I work with clients nationwide to plan expedition cruises to Antarctica, the Galápagos and beyond with G Adventures, Seabourn, Silversea, Viking Expedition, Lindblad-National Geographic and HX Expeditions.