Expedition Cruising

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.

Some of Southeast Asia’s most remote and ecologically rich destinations will be explored on a new 14-day expedition from small ship cruise line Heritage Expeditions, entitled Indonesia’s Forgotten Islands.

The semi-circumnavigation of the Antarctic is something very special for those in search of an unforgettable expedition.

A new “global” themed menu concept showcasing the flavours of the Philippines, India, Tuscany and South America, has been rolled out across HX Expeditions’ newest ships, following a successful pilot program in June.

Silver Cloud has officially set sail on its Grand South Pacific Expedition 2025, a 75-day immersive journey that spans 58 destinations across 11 countries.

HX Expeditions has confirmed that its Chief Financial and Transformation Officer James McArthur will step down from his role. after playing a central role in the company’s separation from Hurtigruten Group.

Following the success of its 2025 debut, COMO Hotels and Resorts has confirmed the return of its ultra-luxury Arctic experience, COMO Journey: Into the Arctic, with two exclusive departures set for May and September 2026.

Seabourn’s 94-day Grand Pole-to-Pole journey, its first ever expedition world cruise aboard Seabourn Venture, is already seeing strong sales since its launch at the start of the month.

HX has appointed Kelvin Murray as its new Director, Expedition Operations, joining the operations leadership team at a “pivotal time” as the expedition cruise line celebrates its 130-year milestone.

The launch of Lindblad Expedition’s 2027/28 program last week saw the expedition cruise operator notch up its most successful seven-day sales period in its nearly 60-year history.

Seabourn will sail its first ever expedition Grand Voyage in 2027 – a 94 day journey across 14 countries aboard the purpose-built Seabourn Venture.

The first phase of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ 2027–28 deployment has been revealed, with the schedule featuring its return to Oceania after a two-year hiatus.