Expedition cruises are a total contradiction towards the standard cruise for the Caribbean or Mediterranean on huge ships full of bars, restaurants, shows, pools, gyms, spas, and organized activities.

If you want to be pampered and unwind with your feet up by the pool or on a beach, an expedition cruise may not be for you. But these specialized cruises do appeal to a lot of folks who crave a bit adventure on their holiday.

So what exactly is expedition-style cruising?

This is a cruise aboard either a small ship, huge yacht, river barge, or expedition vessel that is centered around exploring places which are a bit additional off-the-beaten-path than what you locate on a typical cruise. Believe National Geographic, not Travel and Leisure.

You will not find the massive name cruise lines providing expedition cruises. Commonly, adventure-style cruising is done aboard little ships that could get closer to these … Read the rest ...