Expedition Cruising…the Arctic, Antarctic & Alaska

Over the years we have seen New Zealanders desire for exceptional and unique travel experiences spread to all corners of the globe.

Expedition cruising has been at the forefront of this. Allowing us to access and experience some of the remotest places on earth with relative ease and safety. The colder regions, such as the Arctic, Antarctica and Alaska are what most people immediately think of for expedition, but we are also seeing incredible expedition itineraries for warmer climates like the Amazon River, Papua New Guinea, Asia and the Kimberleys in Western Australia.

Cruise World has a long term partnership with the founders of Adventure Canada. They are a family based business and give a very unique insight into the Arctic - one of the most secluded and unexplored areas remaining on Earth. No hoards of tourists here - just huge icebergs, glaciers, majestic scenery and unique wildlife. Cruising the Arctic is unique for interaction with the native Inuit people - their view of the world is as unique and enlightening as the landscapes they live in.

Expedition cruising is all about getting up close and personal with the environment and much of that is about seeing wildlife. For the Arctic it is polar bears, for Antarctica it is whales and penguins. The important aspect of expedition cruising is choosing a small ship that is suited to the destination.

If the extremes of the Arctic or Antarctica are not quite on your expedition horizons, Alaska provides an easily accessible experience of extraordinary wilderness scenery and wildlife.

UnCruise are a unique small ship expedition cruise line operating a range of cruises ex Juneau into the Alaskan Wilderness. You will see wildlife in its natural environment, explore inner bays and reaches of the Inside Passage not accessible to large ships and experience the vastness of the glaciers up close. There is a range of water and land based activities from the ship including, walks or hikes, kayaking, zodiac rides to suit varying abilities.

Whatever level of adventure you desire there is an expedition cruise for you.