Featured Destinations
Where Will You Explore?
Six of the world's most extraordinary expedition destinations, all represented at the NW Expedition & Exploration Expo. Meet the experts, ask your questions, and start planning your next great adventure.
Expedition Travel at Its Finest
The world's most remote and breathtaking places are no longer out of reach. Modern expedition ships bring small groups of curious travelers to Antarctica's ice shelves, the Arctic's polar bears, the Galápagos' ancient wildlife, and beyond — with expert naturalists, historians, and guides at every step.
The Last Continent
Antarctica
The most sought-after expedition destination on Earth
Step onto the world's most pristine wilderness. Antarctica offers unparalleled encounters with penguins, seals, and whales against a backdrop of towering icebergs and glaciers that have existed for millennia.
- Penguin colonies
- Zodiac excursions
- Iceberg navigation
- Whale watching
- Research stations
- Polar plunge
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Polar Bear Country
Arctic
Home to the world's largest land predator
Svalbard, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic offer dramatic tundra landscapes, polar bear sightings, and the ethereal glow of the midnight sun or northern lights depending on the season.
- Polar bears
- Northern lights
- Midnight sun
- Walrus colonies
- Fjord cruising
- Dog sledding
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Darwin's Living Laboratory
Galápagos
Wildlife so tame it walks right up to you
The islands that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution remain one of the world's great wildlife sanctuaries. Swim with sea lions, walk among giant tortoises, and observe blue-footed boobies at arm's length.
- Giant tortoises
- Marine iguanas
- Blue-footed boobies
- Sea lion snorkeling
- Volcanic landscapes
- Darwin research
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America's Last Frontier
Alaska
Glaciers, bears, and whales in one voyage
From Glacier Bay's calving ice walls to Katmai's brown bears fishing for salmon, Alaska delivers wilderness on an epic scale. Combine fjords, rainforest, and tundra in a single voyage.
- Glacier Bay
- Brown bears
- Humpback whales
- Bald eagles
- Orca pods
- Totem culture
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Fire, Ice & Aurora
Iceland
One of the most geologically active places on Earth
Iceland's dramatic geology — volcanoes, geysers, black sand beaches, and waterfalls — makes it one of the most visually striking destinations on Earth. Circumnavigate the island by sea for the full picture.
- Northern lights
- Geysers
- Puffin colonies
- Volcanic landscapes
- Hot springs
- Midnight sun
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Safari Meets the Sea
Africa
Safari and sea in one extraordinary journey
Combine classic East African safari with an Indian Ocean expedition cruise. Encounter the Big Five on land, then explore remote archipelagos, coral reefs, and ancient Swahili trading ports by sea.
- Big Five safari
- Coral reefs
- Swahili culture
- Whale sharks
- Lemurs
- Spice islands
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Ready to Start Planning?
Meet expedition experts from all six destinations at the Expo on September 12, 2026.
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