Four-star ship, five-star experience

For those adventure cruises that take guests to incredible destinations and deliver once-in-alifetime experiences, but that might not have the luxurious staterooms and amenities of their five-star counterparts.

WINNERS 1 Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad pioneered modern expedition cruising, and its partnership with National Geographic provides guests with some of the finest guides and photography experts, on voyages ranging from pole to pole.

2 Quark Expeditions

Be among the lucky few to visit the emperor penguin colony of Snow Hill Island or journey to the Geographic North Pole aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker.

3 Aurora Expeditions

This Australian cruise line takes guests to remote locales, ranging from the Kimberley to Alaska, and offers extraordinary ways to experience Antarctica.

FINALISTS

Aranui Cruises, Coral Expeditions, UnCruise Adventures 1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions 3 Aurora Expeditions 1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Aurora Expeditions 3 Quark Expeditions BEST SERVICE

1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Aurora Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions 1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions 3 Aurora Expeditions

1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions 2 UnCruise Adventures

1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions 3 Aurora Expeditions 1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Aurora Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions

1 Lindblad Expeditions 1 Quark Expeditions 3 Aurora Expeditions

1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions 2 UnCruise Adventures

1 Lindblad Expeditions 2 Quark Expeditions 3 Aurora Expeditions 1 Aurora Expeditions 1 Quark Expeditions 3 Lindblad Expeditions