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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 cruises, and discover responsible operators, all while getting expert, impartial advice tailored to your interests. Everything you need to discover and plan your perfect adventure is here.


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ExplorEarth 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.

Heritage Grey

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.