Welcome to ExplorEarth

At ExplorEarth, we connect you to a world of extraordinary small-ship adventures through trusted content and off-the-map cruises, from the polar regions to the tropics. Founded by seasoned expedition professionals, we offer real insights, honest guides, and inspiring stories to help you plan your next unforgettable journey. Explore practical how-tos, browse top-rated, responsible operators, and get expert, impartial advice tailored to your interests. Everything you need to discover your perfect adventure is here.

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Antarctica
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Passenger on deck taking photographs in Northeast Greenland National Park.
Arctic
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Antara

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Asia Pacific
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Silversea

King George River
Australasia
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Atlantic Islands
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Latin America
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North America
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Africa
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Puffin with sandeels
Northern Europe
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Expert Guides & Original Stories

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ORIGINAL STORIES   •   by Mark Stratton

Penguins or polar bears? First choice is yours

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Photography from a zodiac in Antarctica
EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: Photography

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Blue-footed booby landing on water in the Galápagos Islands, captured by Sarah Marshall
ORIGINAL STORIES   •   by Sarah Marshall

The Galápagos: then and now

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Green northern lights illuminating the sky captured by Rosie B Wild
EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: In Search of the Northern Lights

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Iceberg Close Up Mark Stratton
EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: The Drake Passage

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EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: Sea Kayaking

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EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: Birding on an Expedition Cruise

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Photography in Antarctica
EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: polar expedition cruise essentials

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Dundas Harbour Huts And Ice
EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: Polar History and Culture

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Zodiac exploring Greenland, an iceberg in the background.
EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: The Mindset for Expedition Cruises

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EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: Penguins Through Time

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Dan Stavert Hiking in Greenland
EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: Hiking

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EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: Micro Expedition Cruising

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Expedition Guide: Sea ice

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EXPEDITION GUIDES

Quick Guide: Flying to Antarctica

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EXPEDITION GUIDES

Quick Guide: The 2026 Solar Eclipse by expedition ship

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Expedition Guide: The Arctic Big Five

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EXPEDITION GUIDES

Expedition Guide: How to see polar bears in the wild

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Puffin by Miranda Krestovnikoff
ORIGINAL STORIES   •   by Miranda Krestovnikoff

A seabird safari

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ORIGINAL STORIES   •   by Mark Stratton

Beyond the Peninsula: The new wave of expedition cruises offering deeper Antarctic exploration

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ORIGINAL STORIES   •   by Mark Stratton

Sailing the extraordinary flightpath of the albatross

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ORIGINAL STORIES   •   by Jos Dewing

South Georgia: Do you now need a visa to access the wild frontier at the edge of the world?

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Walking On Sea Ice
ORIGINAL STORIES   •   by Natalya Getman

My first Polar Expedition Cruise

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Where Will Your Next Adventure Take You?

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Svalbard
Humpback Whales in the Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
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Galapagos
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Arctic
Brown Pelican mid-flight in the Galapagos
Birding
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Photography
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Hiking
Minke Whale Encounter
Zodiac Tours
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Svalbard
Humpback Whales in the Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula
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Galapagos
Greenland 2011 Disko Bay Icebergs
Arctic
Brown Pelican mid-flight in the Galapagos
Birding
Rosie B Wild (1)
Photography
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Hiking
Minke Whale Encounter
Zodiac Tours

An expedition expert on why to use ExplorEarth

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By Mark Stratton
TRAVEL WRITER AND RADIO BROADCASTER

As a regular traveller on expedition and small-ship adventure cruises, I speak to many people who have embarked on their first expedition voyage or are visiting a remote destination for the first time. The common problem is that the stage between considering an expedition cruise and finding the correct ship and booking partner is the most challenging. This is why ExplorEarth is a game-changer.

With ExplorEarth, you have all the resources you need in a single place: expert guides, destination reports, fascinating stories, and a team that has visited these expedition regions many times over.

You can take your time exploring the site and, when ready, speak to one of their experts. They will guide you towards the best ship and company for your needs without bias or preference. They work with a wide array of approved and responsible ships and operators. The best thing about it is that the service is completely free of charge to you and with no obligation to book.

I am excited to see how ExplorEarth will assist the aspirations of those who want to explore Earth's most fragile environments in the right way. Modern travellers like you want more intimate, adventurous, and authentic experiences in smaller vessels that embrace the technology to travel greener and more sustainably. ExplorEarth, a website and service that marries those goals to evolving customer demand, is long overdue.

ExplorEarth Proudly Supports

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Antarctic Heritage Trust

We proudly support the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, which conserves historic buildings and artefacts in Antarctica and contributes to the protection of its unique natural environment and wildlife. The trust's conservation work is critical, and they develop exciting community and cultural programmes to share Antarctica’s story. Preserving the past to protect the Antarctica of tomorrow.

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Ocean Generation

We proudly support Ocean Generation, whose mission states, 'The Ocean is our planet’s life support system. We break down the biggest human threats our Ocean faces, like plastic pollution and climate change; shift the perceptions and behaviours that create them; and empower the world to live more sustainably.' 

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Happywhale

Whales and cetaceans are important to expedition and small-ship adventure cruising, so we support Happywhale. Happywhale is an organisation that works across our industry and helps us all improve our understanding of the world’s whales. This enables better protection of whales and their ocean environment.

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Antarctic Heritage Trust

We proudly support the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, which conserves historic buildings and artefacts in Antarctica and contributes to the protection of its unique natural environment and wildlife. The trust's conservation work is critical, and they develop exciting community and cultural programmes to share Antarctica’s story. Preserving the past to protect the Antarctica of tomorrow.

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Ocean Generation

We proudly support Ocean Generation, whose mission states, 'The Ocean is our planet’s life support system. We break down the biggest human threats our Ocean faces, like plastic pollution and climate change; shift the perceptions and behaviours that create them; and empower the world to live more sustainably.' 

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Happywhale

Whales and cetaceans are important to expedition and small-ship adventure cruising, so we support Happywhale. Happywhale is an organisation that works across our industry and helps us all improve our understanding of the world’s whales. This enables better protection of whales and their ocean environment.