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From the otherworldly waterfalls to the globally important science, from magnificent bird cliffs to the unmapped itineraries, oh, and the polar bears, too. 🐻‍❄️

Our 'Top 10' reasons to visit by ship just dropped. Written by people who have been and fallen for its extraordinary charms.

Read our latest Listicle on ExplorEarth: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tXngL0

📸 Jamie Lafferty Nigel Danson Mark Stratton

The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Greenland by Expedition Ship 🚢

More than 93,897 cruise passengers visited Greenland in 2025, from well north of Scoresbysund in the East to Qaanaaq, Greenland's northernmost community in the West.

We reveal the top 10 reasons why Greenland has become a leading expedition cruise destination.

➡️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tM9Wj0

It’s Humpback Soup: The Southern Ocean’s Most Extraordinary Comeback 🐋

The phrase “humpback soup” was used by zoologist and ExplorEarth contributor Billy Heaney during his first trip to Antarctica in March 2025, and it has quietly taken hold.

Read the story on ➡️ https://explorearth.com/original-stories/story/it-s-humpback-soup-the-southern-ocean-s-most-extraordinary-comeback/

Where Desert Meets Ocean: Is Probably the Best Expedition Cruise Destination You’ve Never Heard of!

Baja California offers a rare convergence of accessibility and biodiversity, where desert landscapes collapse into two oceans and expedition ships move through one of the most densely alive marine systems on Earth 🌍

Read the story on ➡️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tq8Qd0

Brand new story: 2026: Beyond the Polar Bear Photo 📸

Svalbard’s new regulations are limiting access, enforcing distance and reshaping how wildlife is encountered. In doing so, they are redefining what expedition cruising looks like in one of the world’s most tightly managed wilderness environments.

Read the story: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0thvrK0

New Story: The Expedition Illusion: Why Big Ships Are Trying to Act Small and How Exposes the Difference.

Alaska has always resisted simplification, which is why it has become such a revealing cruise destination.

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They say cruising takes you ‘off the map’!

This photo our team took onboard ship in definitely supports that claim! 🐻‍❄️❄️

Beautiful capture of a in yesterday by writer

"Out here, there's little time for sleep, and a huge responsibility." Ashley Perrin

We celebrate women expedition leaders who fearlessly navigate icy seas and guide adventurers to the Arctic and Antarctic.

Read our latest story, which is part of the celebrations.

Trailblazers of the Ice: Celebrating Women Expedition Leaders | ExplorEarth Sue Stockdale highlights women in expedition cruising for International Women's Day, with a focus on AE Expeditions Team Leader Ashley Perrin.

📚🌍 Celebrate with a journey into the polar past!

Immerse yourself in gripping tales of survival and adventure with our curated reading list on the Polar regions.

📖❄️ Check out the full list and get inspired for your next adventure!

Polar History and Culture | An Expedition Cruise Guide Expedition cruises to the Polar regions offer more than just stunning scenery and epic wildlife. Read our guide to their history and indigenous culture.

🐧🌍 World Wildlife Day 2025: Gus the Emperor Penguin’s Incredible Journey.

Gus, a young Emperor penguin, was found 2,200 miles from Antarctica on a beach in Western Australia!

Read below about about this rare journey, capturing the resilience of wildlife and the wonders of nature...

The Emperor penguin's unexpected journey from Antarctica to Australia | ExplorEarth The Emperor penguin's unexpected journey .from Antarctica to Australia