For the incentive scholarship that has seen and done all the work, the charm of the adventure cruise is undoubtedly. These smaller vessels transport attendees to corners around the globe, and cruising is a learning experience and certainly a reward.
The bucket list experience ranges from watching Aurora Borealis in Norway to the penguin flocks traveling through Patagonia’s ice fjords. Antarctic parade is not for the timid, but for the unparalleled bragging rights.
These exciting contestants entering the Expedition Cruise Market open up new opportunities for inspiring groups, many boats can be rented. You’ll find more new or newly renovated cruises we just released Conferences and Inspiring Travel What’s New in 2025 Report.
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Andbeyond will launch Amazon Explorer on Peruvian Amazon on September 29, 2026, a 12-set river adventure yacht. Currently under construction, the ship will run through IQUITOS to Pacaya Samiria National National Reserve via Nauta, providing trips of three, four, four and seven nights. Car facilities include a spa and gym, dining space, interactive cooking station and Explorer Education Negotiation Center. The tour will focus on exploring rivers led by expert guides and surrounding protected areas.
Antarctica 21
Antarctica21 will launch Magellan Discoverers in the 2026-27 Antarctic Season, expanding its small expedition. The new polar vessels will accommodate 76 guests for air strikes and run along with 96 sea voyages, along with sister mountain Magellan Explorer and Ocean Nova. Magellan Discoverer features hybrid electric propulsion, PC6 ICE class rating, a private balcony cabin and a wet science laboratory to support on-board research in Antarctica.
Aurora Adventure
Aurora Expeditions has launched Douglas Mawson, an expedition ship designed specifically for polar navigation. The boat is equipped with modern amenities and advanced safety features to navigate challenging polar environments. Itinerary includes destinations such as the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The South Pacific debut is scheduled for late 2025, followed by a trip to the Mediterranean, the United Kingdom and Western Europe when it arrives in late April. Douglas Mawson offers facilities suitable for group booking, including a speech theater.
Explora Journey
Explora III, Explora Journeys, has launched 463 suites and 201 square feet of public space in the summer of 2026. The flexible conference room on deck 11 can be divided into three spaces for commercial activities. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options at a variety of restaurants, from fine dining to casual places. The ship sailed Nordic, Iceland, Greenland and North America before heading to the Caribbean, and also had health facilities before heading to the Caribbean, and was the first ship of the fleet powered by liquefied natural gas. Its sister ship, Explora IV, is under construction and will enter service in 2027, respectively, and two other ships will join the fleet in 2027 and 2028.
Lindblad Expeditions-Antional Geographic
Lindblad Expeditions-National Enagraphing has introduced two revitalized vessels: National Geographic Delfina, a 16-lane luxury catamaran and National Geographic Gemini (top), which can accommodate 48 guests, including 48 guests, including suites and solo cabins. The two vessels will begin their full year trips in the Galapagos Islands in February and March 2025, respectively. In Antarctica, the company launched the Antarctic Direct program, providing travelers with flying Drake access, reducing travel time and providing more opportunities to explore the continent.
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French start-up Selar is developing Arctic Long, a 70-meter-long 13-meter-wide expedition ship designed for Arctic cruises with minimal environmental impact. The ship is scheduled to deliver in late 2026 and will accommodate 36 passengers and 24 crew members. It will be equipped with five rigid aluminum sails, equipped with about 2,000 square meters of solar panels, allowing it to be propelled with wind and solar energy. The container will also be equipped with a steel hull designed to withstand ice cold conditions and will operate at near-zero carbon emissions.
Swan Greece
Swan Hellenic curates expert guest lecturers, focusing on history, culture and wildlife on every voyage to fascinating negotiations and destination briefings. The company will offer two cruises in Africa in 2026, which will first explore the western coastal areas and later the southern part of the mainland. The 2026-2027 Antarctic season of Swan Greeks will offer a 9-13-night round trip from Ushuaia, Argentina, and a 20-night mid-cycle voyage from Cape Town, South Africa, visiting destinations such as Trististan da Cunha, Tristand da Cunha, South Sandwich Islands and South Sandwich Island.
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