Expedition Cruises
Get ready for a luxury cruise that takes the adventure of sailing to the next level. With our range of expedition cruises, you can journey to the world's most remote, hard-to-reach destinations on a ship that's purposely built to deliver the very best entertainment, accommodation and onboard service, combined with exhilarating excursions and activities.
Why Choose an Expedition Cruise?
For those seeking an escape like no other, there's no beating a luxury expedition cruise. These itineraries invite guests to sail on smaller, specialised ships that grant access to shallower waters, smaller ports and more remote excursion locations. Combined with onboard experts who know how to make the most of each incredible destination, these ships are the ultimate choice for a holiday that thrills. Carrying fewer guests than mainline cruise ships, expedition voyages also provide an elevated level of service, making every moment on board feel special.
With all the fun and excitement they offer, expedition cruises don't forget the simple luxuries that make cruising the best way to travel. Personalised service, exceptional onboard dining, and home-away-from-home accommodation make the periods between excursions fully rejuvenating.
Expedition Cruise Destinations
The destinations are the bread and butter of the expedition cruise offering, and there's no overselling quite how incredible these locations are.
Arctic and Antarctica
In total comfort, guests can sail to the polar regions to search for polar bears and walruses in the Arctic or soak up the immense iceberg views of Antarctica. No guest can help but be mesmerised by the remote quiet and incredible landscapes of these regions, on opposite sides of the world but so similar in their ability to impress.
South America and the Galapagos
For those looking for a slightly warmer adventure, there's so much to enjoy in South America, where the coastlines of Brazil are rich in unique flora and beautiful beaches and the Galapagos Islands provide an audience with some of the world's most incredible wildlife, including the colourful blue-footed booby and the always-impressive giant tortoise.
Australasia
Australasia is equally awesome, with coves and mountains aplenty to discover. Whether it's the jaw-dropping scenery of Hunter Falls, the oasis of Freshwater Cove or an up-close encounter with a crocodile in its natural habitat, the excursions down under are among the best expedition cruise experiences available.
Expedition Cruise Activities
Setting sail on an expedition cruise is the best way to discover places pulled straight from an adventure story. Veteran explorers and first-time thrill-seekers alike will find so much to enjoy.
Guided Walks and Hikes
Whether you're looking to uncover the hidden gems of the Alaskan wilderness or delve deeper than you thought possible into the jungles of South America, expedition cruises make it all possible. With expert guides, these itineraries let you explore remote, untouched locations and remove every barrier between you and your next discovery.
Exploring Local Waters
Many expedition cruises offer kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling or scuba diving, making the waters of their unique destinations more accessible than ever. The crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean and the icy straits of the Arctic are full of wonders, and these cruises offer innovative and exciting ways to find them.
Onboard Enrichment
Guests don't have to leave their ship to be part of the fun. With expert lectures from local historians and biologists, wildlife and landscape photography opportunities and the entertainment you know and love while cruising, expedition cruises make every moment of sailing one to remember.
Why Choose Bolsover Cruise Club?
Booking an expedition cruise deserves genuine expertise, not a mainstream upsell. Bolsover Cruise Club's Luxury Concierges know these collections in detail, from suite categories and dining inclusions to which ships carry a marina platform and which destinations each line is currently sailing, ensuring guests are matched to the right voyage rather than simply the next available one.
That same attention carries through after booking. Every detail, from flights and transfers to onboard preferences, is coordinated as a single arrangement, and any points worth weighing up before booking, such as which extras are included in the fare, are always covered honestly and up front. It is a service built to feel as considered as the holiday itself.
Join the Club
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Frequently Asked Questions
Expedition cruises are available from several brilliant cruise lines, including HX Expeditions, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises.
Specific expedition itineraries do set sail from the UK, such as Arctic and British Isles voyages, which depart from Belfast or Glasgow.
In addition to your everyday clothing for any other cruise, we recommend outdoor clothing suitable for off-road excursions (and that you don't mind getting dirty!). Boots and thick, comfortable walking trousers are advised, and for polar expeditions, a thick coat, hat and gloves are a must.
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