APRIL 23, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

This is expedition cruising at its most revealing: a coastline where access is everything, and narratives are still being written. (⏱️4-minute read)

APRIL 16, 2026  •   BY Jos Dewing, FRGS

The phrase “humpback soup” was used by zoologist and ExplorEarth contributor Billy Heaney during his first trip to Antarctica in March 2025, and it has quietly taken hold (⏱️4-minute read)

JUNE 12, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

From breaching humpbacks and tidewater glaciers to Denali land-extensions and a remote wilderness inaccessible to larger vessels, Alaska is one of the world's great expedition cruise destinations. (⏱️5-minute read)

MAY 12, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

Discover the top reasons to explore Costa Rica by expedition cruise, from rainforest wildlife and world-class birding to Zodiac exploration, kayaking, cultural immersion and Panama Canal crossings. Learn why small expedition ships offer a far deeper and more immersive way to experience Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline. (⏱️5-minute read)

APRIL 22, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

Opinion Piece: On Earth Day 2026, we look at how Antarctica mirrors the emotional impact of space for those who visit (⏱️3-minute read)

MAY 07, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

A deep dive into why the Northwest Passage remains one of the most extraordinary expedition cruises in the world. From the legacy of Franklin’s lost expedition and visits to Beechey Island graves, to the rare chance of spotting narwhals and engaging with Inuit culture. (⏱️5-minute read)