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Expedition Cruises

Embark on a journey beyond the ordinary with this collection of hand-picked expedition cruises.

Each voyage combines adventure with comfort, taking you to some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring destinations. From Antarctica’s icy frontiers to the Kimberley’s ancient landscapes, these small-ship expeditions offer immersive exploration, exceptional service, and a deeper connection to nature and culture.

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PONANT Subantarctic Islands Expedition

Exclusive Offers - Limited Time: 25% Early Booking Bonus on all stateroom categories
From $20,850 pp
15-Day Expedition Cruise
Dunedin NZ return
28 Dec 2026 - 11 Jan 2027

For many Australians who crave connection with wild places, with other curious souls, and with the deeper pulse of nature, a new question keeps resurfacing: Where can I travel that still feels truly untouched, extraordinary, & close enough to home to feel comfortable, not complicated?

Short Answer: A 15-day expedition cruise through New Zealand's Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands delivers a rare blend of awe-inspiring nature, like-minded companionship, and small-ship intimacy. With no single supplement right now, it's especially enticing for solo travellers yearning for something different, yet grounded and real.

From$20,850pp
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The Ghan | Coastal Quest

From $17,495 PP
16 days
Broome to Adelaide
May to August
Combine a luxury PONANT small-ship voyage with The Ghan Expedition for an extraordinary rail-and-sail journey that captures the essence of Australia's land and sea.
Highlights and Incluions
1 night’s accommodation in Broome including breakfast
10-night Australia’s Iconic Kimberley expedition cruise aboard PONANT’s Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal (subject to departure date), including prepaid gratuities
View the unique tidal phenomena, Horizontal Falls
Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls (additional cost)
Get up close to King George twin falls
1 night’s accommodation in Darwin, including breakfast
3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition, Darwin to Adelaide, including all meals, beverages and Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs, and Coober Pedy
Visit the impressive natural wonder of Nitmuluk Gorge
From$17,495PP
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The Great White Continent | Seabourn

Buenos Aires Return
From $24,699 Twin Share pp
11 day
Antarctica
11 - 22 Dec 2026
Explore Antarctica's frozen splendour on Seabourn's 11-day expedition aboard Seabourn Pursuit. From Zodiac landings to polar scenery, this voyage will delight.
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Highlights
Navigate through ice-laden seas and towering glacier walls in the heart of Antarctica.
Observe penguins, seals, seabirds and more in untouched polar settings.
Participate in Zodiac outings, shore landings and guided exploration with expert guidance.
Travel aboard Seabourn Pursuit with fine suites, inclusive service and expedition-ready equipment.
From vast ice shelves and tabular icebergs to pristine snowfields, the visual spectacle is unmatched.
From$24,699Twin Share pp
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Antarctic Explorer – Viking Expedition Cruise

From $18,045 pp
13 days
Antarctica Expedition Cruise
Dec 26; Jan to Feb, Nov to Dec 27; Jan to Mar 28
Journey to Antarctica on an expedition voyage exploring glaciers icebergs wildlife and remote polar landscapes. Travel from Argentina to the Antarctic Peninsula with expert guidance and immersive exploration in one of the worlds most extraordinary environments.
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Itinerary Highlights
Expedition cruise to Antarctica’s remote wilderness
Zodiac landings among glaciers, icebergs and wildlife
Sail across the legendary Drake Passage
Possible views of Cape Horn at South America’s tip
Charter flights and seamless expedition logistics
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
From$18,045pp
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