Big Energy: Expedition Cruises, World Voyages & Wild Multi-Country Routes (Middle East, Asia, Japan, South America & Africa)
From Antarctica to Arabia and Japan, there are plenty of options out there to navigate and reach some very cool ports of call on Seabourn, Silversea, Lindblad, Hurtigruten and world-cruise options. Think about what kind of ship size suits you, budget and experiences, and why to book with a pro like me. Relationships make a difference in your experience and the luxury of help from start to disembarkation.
Expedition stars (small ships, huge experiences)
Seabourn Venture / Pursuit – Purpose-built ultra-luxury expedition ships with ~264 guests, PC6 ice class, submarines, and Zodiacs. Think Amazon to Antarctica with hotel-level service.
Silversea Silver Endeavour – ~220 guests, PC6 expedition yacht with high space-per-guest. Sample fares to Antarctica/Patagonia frequently run five figures pp depending on length/season.
Lindblad–National Geographic Endurance/Resolution – ~126–138 guests; science-rich programming and access (think Greenland igloo sleepovers and serious lecturing teams).
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) – Multiple expedition ships (e.g., MS Fram ~250 guests, Santa Cruz II ~90 in Galápagos); strong sustainability ethos and broad polar/remote coverage.
“Far-reaching” itineraries to watch
Middle East & Red Sea: repositioning voyages threading Egypt, Jordan, Saudi coastlines—plus marquee Gulf cities in cooler months (Oct–Apr).
Japan grand circuits: cherry-blossom or fall-foliage circumnavigations on expedition-capable luxury ships (small harbors, culture-heavy calls).
South America coasts: Patagonia fjords + Atacama/Peruvian archaeology; Antarctic add-ons from Punta Arenas/Ushuaia.
Africa: West-to-South Atlantic arcs (Cape Verde, Namibia dunes, Cape Town food scene) with wildlife-focused overlands.
World cruises (and grand voyages)
Regent, Silversea, Viking and others have 100–140+ night odysseys that stitch together dozens of countries and UNESCO sites. Regent’s ultra-premium world sectors frequently top the charts on inclusions and suite categories.
What it costs (quick signals)
Expedition: Short polar fly-ins can start in the low-five figures per person (pp); classic 10–14-night Antarctic sailings are often $10k–$20k+ pp based on ship/season.
World cruises: Pricing ranges massively by cabin and brand; ultra-luxury suites command substantial premiums given concierge services and included excursions. Regent routinely leads the category for top-end suite pricing. The variety and space makes it well worth it on longer itineraries.
Why book complex cruises with me
Space is finite on true expedition and hotel-yacht ships. I secure waitlists, align pre-/post-land programs, and protect your investment with air, insurance, and contingency routing.
Media-savvy itinerary curation: my PR background means I track seasonality, port bottlenecks, and headline-making new ships so your sailing feels timely—never tired.
Tell me your dream map (Arctic puffins to Petra at night). I’ll sequence countries, seasons and ships into one seamless, story-worthy journey. Let’s go on an adventure!
