Experience the extraordinary with a once in a lifetime luxury Expedition cruise. Embrace adventure on-board purpose-built luxury expedition ships to experience the most remote and untouched natural wonders on Planet Earth. SixStarCruises’ Expedition cruise packages are crafted entirely to your needs, planned to perfection to create the trip of a lifetime. From your preferred airline and luxury accommodation choices to transfers and desired sailings, every aspect of your trip is planned to the finest of details. Our luxury Expedition experts will use their personal experience to offer first-hand advice, support and guidance on curating your dream holiday and help you embark on a journey you’ll never forget.
Ship
Expedition ships are smaller than traditional cruise ships, but still offer guests the traditional comforts of luxury cruises like spacious suites, fine dining and exceptional service. They are designed and built to navigate through smaller estuaries and shallower waters to get closer to wildlife and facilitate deeper exploration of remote destinations.
Expert Guides
A fantastic benefit of expedition cruising is the extensive array of industry-leading experts travelling on board for the duration of the trip. From horticulturalists and marine biologists to geologists and historians, these expert guides provide a unique and fascinating experience for travellers throughout their trip.
Wildlife
From swimming with turtles and interacting with penguins to admiring polar bears and reptiles in their natural habitat, expedition cruising provides explorers with the opportunity to discover fascinating wildlife up-close in a way you could never have imagined.
Experiences
Expedition itineraries offer guests the trip of a lifetime, rich with immersive experiences and unforgettable moments in some of the most remote, breathtaking parts of the planet. Expeditions offer guests plenty of opportunities to truly immerse themselves in the natural surroundings through kayaking, submersibles, hikes, zodiacs, polar plunges, cultural experiences and much more.
When cruising the Arctic or Antarctica, you will have the opportunity to partake in a polar plunge. This is an exhilarating and unique experience that involves jumping into the icy waters of the polar regions. This activity, often a highlight for adventurous travellers, combines the thrill of the extreme cold with the breathtaking beauty of these remote environments, creating lasting memories for those brave enough to take the leap.
Entering The Water:
Brief Immersion:
Exiting The Water:
Zodiac excursions are a key highlight of any expedition cruise, offering an intimate and immersive way to explore the remote and pristine environments.
Exploration:
Landings:
Scenic Cruising:
Embarking on a submersible excursion during an expedition cruise is an unforgettable experience that takes you into the mysterious depths of the ocean, offering a unique perspective on the underwater world. Your adventure begins aboard the expedition cruise ship, where the excitement builds as the time for your submersible dive approaches. After a briefing by the expedition team, covering safety protocols, the marine environment, and what you might see, you’re guided to the submersible’s boarding area. The submersible itself is a marvel of engineering, often featuring a transparent, dome-shaped cockpit that provides nearly 360-degree views of the underwater world. Once you’ve reached the desired depth, typically ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand meters, the real exploration begins. The submersible moves slowly and gracefully, allowing you to take in the breath-taking sights. You might encounter schools of fish darting through the water, majestic rays gliding by, or even the eerie glow of bioluminescent creatures in the deeper, darker regions. The submersible’s pilot, often a marine biologist or experienced navigator, provides commentary, sharing insights about the ecosystem and the species you encounter.
Access to the Deep:
Close Encounter with Marine Life:
Controlled Environment: