For incentive qualifiers that have seen and done everything, there is an unmistakable charm for the expedition cruise. These narrower ships transport attendees to the distant corners of the world, and the cruise is both a learning experience and a reward.
The experiences of the desire list range from the sight of the Norwegian dawn to the point of penguin while sailing through the ice fjords of Patagonia. Antarctica cruises are not for the weak hearts, but come with their own incomparable set of blush rights.
These exciting integers to the Cruise Market Expedition open new opportunities for incentive groups, and many ships are available for the letter. You will find newer or newly renewed cruises that appear in our newly launched What is new in meetings and incentives? report.
Ybeyond
Andbeyond will launch the Amazon Explorer, a yacht of the 12 -suit river expedition, at the Peruvian Amazon on September 29, 2026. Currently under construction, the ship will operate from Iquitos through Nauta to the Pacaya National Reserve. On board comforts include spa and gym areas, dining spaces, interactive kitchen station and an explorers center for educational conversations. The excursions will focus on exploring the river and the surrounding conservation areas, led by expert guides.
Antarctica21
Antarctica21 will launch Magellan Discoverer for the Antarctic Season 2026–27, expanding its small ship’s expedition fleet. The new polar ship will be 76 guest accommodation for air crues and 96 for sea trips, operating together with the Brother Magellan Explorer and Ocean Nova ship. The Magellan Discoverer presents a hybrid-electric propulsion, a PC6 ice class classification, private balcony cabins and a wet science laboratory to support research aboard in Antarctica.
Aurora expeditions
Aurora Expeditions has introduced the Douglas Mawson, a specially designed expedition ship designed for polar trips. The container is equipped with modern comforts and advanced security characteristics to navigate in challenging polar environments. Itineraries include destinations such as the Antarctic Peninsula, the Southern Malvinas and Georgia Islands. The debut in the South Pacific is scheduled by the end of 2025, followed by itineraries for the Mediterranean, the United Kingdom and Western Europe when it arrives in Europe at the end of April. The Douglas Mawson offers adequate facilities for group reserves, which include a conferences theater for presentations.
Explore Journeys
Explore Journeys’s Explore III is launched in summer 2026 with 463 suites and 201 square feet of public space per guest. Flexible meetings rooms on cover 11 can be divided into three spaces for business events. Guests can enjoy several gastronomic options in multiple restaurants, from restaurants to informal places. Sailing in northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and North America before going to the Caribbean, the ship also has well -being facilities and is the first ship of the fleet that works with liquefied natural gas. His brother ship, explores IV, is under construction and will enter service in 2027 respectively, with two ships more prepared for Jin the fleet in 2027 and 2028.
Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is improving its galapagos offers with the presentation of two revitalized ships: National Geographic Delfina, a 16 luxury catamaran of 16, and National Geographic Gemiono Soustos. Both ships will operate itineraries throughout the year on the Galapagos Islands from February and March 2025, respectively. In Antarctica, the company has launched the ‘Direct Antarctic’ program, offering travelers the option to fly through the Drake passage, reducing travel time and providing more opportunities to explore the continent.
Seal
The French startup Selar is developing Captain Arctic, an expedition container 70 meters long and 13 meters wide designed for Arctic cruises with a minimum environmental impact. Scheduled for delivery at the end of the summer of 2026, the ship will accommodate 36 passengers and 24 crew members. It will have five rigid aluminum candles equipped with approximately 2,000 square meters of solar panels, which will allow you to take advantage of wind and solar energy for propulsion. The container will also be equipped with a steel helmet designed to withstand ice conditions and will work with emissions close to zero carbon.
Hellenic swan
Swan Hellenic cures expert guest teachers to deliver talks and destination reports focused on history, culture and wildlife through each trip. The company offers two cruises in Africa by 2026, which will first explore the western coast and then the regions of the south of the continent. Swan Swan’s Antarctic Season 2026-2027 will sacrifice the trips from nine to 13 nights of Ushuaia, Argentina, as well as a trip of 20 nights of semi-Circumumumumnavigation from Cabo del Cape, South Africa, ascension destinations, destinations of the South Sandwiches Islands, and the island of Georgia del Sur.
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