Adventure Cruises: Enjoy The Best Cruise Deals On An Off-the-Beaten-Path Expedition Cruise

It used to be expedition cruise ships would forego many of the comforts and luxuries of ocean cruise ships. But that's changing with the times, though it's unlikely you'll find Broadway-style shows onboard an adventure cruise.

Today, one doesn't have to give up comforts or good cuisine on an expedition cruise. Some of the newer expedition cruise ships are quite luxurious. For example, while extensive spa facilities are rare, most upscale expedition cruises include some spa services.

Some of the newest and most luxurious expedition ships include Silversea's Prince Albert II, the m.v. Le Boreal, Celebrity Xpeditions in the Galapagos, and Orion Expedition Cruises.

Some expedition cruises purveying the off-beat offer worldwide itineraries, include Hurtigruten (formerly Norwegian Coastal Voyages), pioneering Lindblad Expeditions, and Silversea's Prince Albert II.

Other small ships operate expedition cruises and specialize in select corners of the planet, including Orion Expedition Cruises in the South Pacific & Southeast Asia, or Celebrity Xpeditions in the Galapagos.

While not expedition cruise ships per se, some "off the beaten path" river cruises include Aqua Expeditions on Peru's upper Amazon, the Grand Iberostar Grand Amazon on Brazil's Rio Negro and Solimoes rivers. Skoprios Cruises operates a small cruise ship in the Chilean Patagonia which we can arrange for guests.

In SE Asia AMA Waterways, Pandaw Cruises, Uniworld and Heritage Line's Javayarman operate adventure cruises on Asia's Mekong River. Pandow and Orient Express also have cruises on Myanmar's Iriwaddy River. Read more about river cruises.

One adventure cruise destination growing in interest with discerning travelers is Antarctica, and there are several companies offering Antarctica cruises seasonally (December - February). The newest luxury entry is 'Le Boreal,' which features elegant design and innovative state-of-the-art marine technology, single seating and al fresco dining, an outdoor heated pool, and a modern lecture facility and theater.

For more information on adventure cruise deals, contact one of our small ship specialists or luxury cruise experts for more information on these choice offerings, or call us at 1-888-779-7447.