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A popular expedition that gives you the ideal Antarctica experience: powerful, purposeful, and packed with discovery. Witness incredible wildlife scenes as you spot seals, penguin colonies, and whales against a backdrop of staggering natural beauty. Join the HX Expeditions team as they lead you on a journey of learning and adventure.

Focusing on the largest island of the Svalbard Archipelago, you’ll slice through pack ice to find walrus and bearded seals, and sail along spectacular fjords surrounded by jagged mountains that pierce the sky.

Keep your eyes peeled for the polar bears hunting on ice while guillemots nest in high cliffs away from the hungry jaws of arctic foxes. Stretch your legs on walks across tundra adorned and discover historical camps of explorers and hunters.

Discover the North Sea’s spectacular islands, vast seabird colonies and sacred sites on an 11-day journey from Dublin to Edinburgh, you’ll sail from UNESCO-listed St. Kilda’s soaring cliffs, through wild sea lochs and gardens, and on to the Faroe Islands’ dramatic waterfalls and towering sea stacks. Along the way, explore Iona’s abbey ruins, puffin-covered Lunga, and Lerwick’s Norse-Scottish heritage — a voyage to northern Europe’s wild edge.

A special voyage including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included activity in each port of call. Enjoy engaging lectures and discussions on board with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including a marine biologist and historian. Take in outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides. Visit Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and discover the lush and idyllic islands of Indonesia. There is plenty of opportunities for swimming and snorkelling in crystal clear waters with pristine coral reefs. PADI Advanced Open Water Divers (or equivalent) can join an onboard instructor on dives at unbelievably clear dive sites (additional expense).

Join expedition cruise pioneers Heritage Expeditions on an 11 or 12-day authentic expedition cruise exploring the wild, pristine beauty of Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands. Delving deep into the frozen wilderness of Antarctica, this extraordinary voyage will transport you to a world like no other, exploring some of the most isolated and breathtaking landscapes on Earth, where wildlife thrives.

Sail the vast waterways of the Great Lakes, the largest freshwater system in the world. Explore the picturesque islands of the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve.

Venture out to Flowerpot Island in the Fathom Five National Marine Park and marvel at the stunning pink granite isles of the Benjamin Islands. Explore coastal wetlands and delve into the Native cultures of the Great Lakes.