Expedition Cruise Specialist

Antarctica with Quark

Travel beyond the ordinary.  Explore places that few people ever experience.

Expedition cruising is not simply another type of cruise — it is a way of travelling into some of the world's most remote, extraordinary and untouched destinations, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience.

I have personally sailed to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions, experiencing firsthand what makes expedition travel so unique. From stepping ashore among penguins and navigating among towering icebergs by Zodiac to watching wildlife in its natural environment, Antarctica is a destination that is difficult to describe until you have experienced it.

Expedition cruising is designed around exploration rather than simply getting from one port to another. Itineraries can change based on weather, sea conditions, wildlife activity and opportunities that arise along the way. Zodiacs, shore landings, guided hikes, wildlife encounters and expert-led lectures are often central to the experience.

DESTINATIONS BEYOND ANTARCTICA

Expedition cruising extends far beyond Antarctica. Depending on your interests, I can help you explore destinations such as:

• Antarctica & the Antarctic Peninsula — icebergs, penguins, seals, whales and some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth
• Arctic & Greenland — glaciers, fjords, polar wildlife and remote communitiesIceland — dramatic coastlines, volcanic landscapes and wildlife
• Svalbard — polar bears, Arctic landscapes and remote wilderness
• Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego — rugged landscapes, glaciers and extraordinary wildlife
• Galápagos Islands — remarkable endemic wildlife and intimate encounters with nature
• Alaska — glaciers, bears, whales and wilderness
• The Northwest Passage — historic waterways, Arctic wildlife and remote landscapes
• South Pacific & remote islands — some of the world's least-visited destinations
• Africa & coastal expeditions — wildlife, culture and destinations that are difficult to access by traditional cruise

EXPEDITION CRUISE LINES

I work with a range of expedition operators and can help match the right company and ship to your travel style, including Quark Expeditions, HX Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographic, Ponant, Scenic Eclipse, Silversea Expeditions, Seabourn Expedition, Aurora Expeditions, Oceanwide Expeditions and Atlas Ocean Voyages.

The right expedition cruise is about much more than choosing a destination. Ship size, expedition team, Zodiac operations, activity level, accommodation, inclusions, dining, wildlife focus and the style of exploration can all significantly change the experience.

WHY EXPEDITION TRAVEL?

If you are drawn to wildlife, photography, nature, adventure, remote destinations and genuine exploration, expedition cruising can be one of the most rewarding ways to travel.

And while Antarctica may be the ultimate expedition destination for many travellers, it is only the beginning.

With firsthand experience and knowledge of the expedition cruise market, I can help you determine which destination, operator and style of expedition is the right fit for you.