Expedition Cruises

Hurtigruten ASA provides real experiences in unique waters. The company is a travel industry company with its roots in the coastal express route between Bergen and Kirkenes. Their cruises are more expedition voyages with trained destination & nature specialists on board the ship. For more than 115 years, Hurtigruten have been a part of the coastal areas of Norway. They have since expanded their horizons to include voyages to Greenland & the South Pole with Antarctica. With their experience in polar areas the company has become an international travel industry company with a unique product.

Oceanwide Expeditions is a Dutch cruise company organizing unique, small-group expedition cruises for the last 26 years to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Their cruises make it possible for passengers to enjoy the scenery and nature above and underwater in unique areas which are almost only reachable by boat. On each expedition cruise, daily excursions in small groups are conducted where experienced tour leaders (most from a scientific background) explain the flora and fauna of the area, often illustrated by lectures on board the vessel. The size, capacity and capability of their ice-strengthened vessels are tailor made to these cruises and as the number of guests on board is limited from 20 to 116 passengers, Oceanwide offers a friendly, intimate atmosphere.

Quark Expeditions is a worldwide leader in polar exploration with a fleet of 4 small and intimate ships sailing in the icy waters of Antarctica between Nov and Mar and in the Polar North between May and Sep. Onboard a Quark Expedition cruise, you will interact with a professional and passionate team of Expedition Leaders who bring a wide range of experience to every adventure. Some have degrees in marine biology, political science, others have trained as medics, biologists, park rangers, outdoor educators and even lawyers!