Expedition Cruises

An intimate small-ship voyage to the white continent. Zodiac cruises among icebergs, vast penguin colonies and a team of expert naturalists, in suites of genuine comfort.

Sail Norway's dramatic fjords aboard an elegant small ship — towering cliffs, thundering waterfalls and charming coastal villages, with Zodiac excursions and expert guides.

From the temples of Angkor to the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, linked by an intimate luxury cruise along the storied Mekong River.

Sail the timeless Nile aboard an intimate private dahabiya, with the pyramids of Giza at dawn and the temples of Luxor explored alongside leading Egyptologists.

A small-ship voyage through Alaska's Inside Passage — calving glaciers, breaching whales and remote fjords, with daily Zodiac and kayak excursions led by naturalists.

A small-ship expedition into the high Arctic — drifting pack ice, polar bears, walrus and immense glaciers under the midnight sun, with expert naturalists aboard.

Bays of iridescent blue, charming whitewashed towns, epic history, superb food and wine — it’s no wonder this island-hopping odyssey is one of our most popular cruises year after year. Experience ancient Athens, Crete and Rhodes, and explore the bougainvillea-garlanded fishing villages and sun-soaked beaches of Patmos, Mykonos and Santorini, along with other smaller ports of call the big ships often miss. Along the way, our Expedition Team lends a deeper appreciation of your destinations through exclusive tastings, culinary experiences and cultural exchanges.

Simply put, no other European voyage packs such a wealth of discovery into one 11-day journey. Cruising the coasts of Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia and Finland, your small explorer ship Le Champlain docks at exciting ports of call, including the islands of Bornholm, Gotland and Aland. Once ashore, our incomparable expert guides reveal the fabric of these vibrant cultures with immersive experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

The Adriatic enchants with its beguiling coastlines, fairytale citadels and stories as old as history itself. Our renowned team reveals it all on this voyage from Venice to Croatia’s cultural crossroads of Split, Dubrovnik’s romantic Riviera and Old Town, and Montenegro’s medieval maritime enclave of Kotor. Continue in western Greece, where exclusive excursions uncover the insider’s Corfu and Cephalonia before transiting the Corinth Canal to Athens.

This voyage marks the start of something truly special. For the very first time, we’re sailing an Worldway Travels x A&K Expedition Cruise aboard a Crystal ship, pairing our acclaimed Expedition Team, shore excursions and VIP experiences with the award-winning service, amenities and dining of Crystal Serenity — all on one groundbreaking, nine-night cruise. After kicking things off with two nights at the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, this inaugural voyage sails the iconic ports of Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia, stopping to explore some of the world’s finest art, architecture, wines and cuisines along the way. With only 50 openings available, this is your chance to experience Worldway Travels x A&K Expedition Cruises and Crystal — together at last.

Experience the very best of land and sea with Worldway Travels x A&K’s Expedition Team as we explore some of Europe’s finest art, architecture, wines and cuisines by day and celebrate in refined Crystal style by night. Begin with a pre-cruise stay amid the canals of Venice. Then, board Crystal Symphony to discover Emilia-Romagna’s terracotta time capsules, Croatia’s sparkling Dalmatian Coast, Malta’s charismatic hotspot of Valletta, Sicily’s sun-soaked shores, and the culinary heavyweights of Bari and Naples.

Small plates in Lisbon, the Douro Valley’s finest pours, citrusy reds in Bordeaux and fresh oysters in Arcachon — while the menu might sound too good be true, that’s exactly what Worldway Travels x A&K’s Expedition Team is serving up on this connoisseur’s exploration of Europe’s Atlantic coast. Regional history, art and architecture are also on the menu, with a side of active adventure to balance it all out.

This elegant voyage pairs the Mediterranean’s hottest destinations with one of the world’s best onboard experiences. After a stay in the fashionable French Riviera enclave of Monte Carlo, board Crystal Symphony to cruise the sun-kissed ports of Tuscany, Corsica, Menorca, Barcelona, Andalusia and the Algarve — all while taking in a curated selection of fine cuisine, wine, art and architecture with Worldway Travels x A&K’s renowned shore excursions and Expedition Team.

This far-flung adventure marks our deepest dive into Southeast Asia yet. After an enriching pre-cruise exploration of Bangkok’s culinary and spiritual traditions, board Crystal Serenity as Worldway Travels x A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team and expert-led shore excursions uncover exotic destinations spanning Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines — all while savoring the fi nest onboard experience at sea.

The sites of ancient legend and Crystal’s exceptional onboard experience converge on this epic voyage exploring the wonders of Greece, Montenegro and Croatia. After a stay in Athens, sail the seas of empires past as Worldway Travels x A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team and shore excursions reveal the region’s vibrant history, culture and cuisine with insider insights you won’t find anywhere else.

This voyage pairs the fine food and wine of France, Spain and Portugal with the best cruising experience at sea. After a pre-cruise exploration of Liverpool, board Crystal Symphony for an epicurean voyage of the Atlantic as Worldway Travels x A&K’s Expedition Team and expert local guides highlight the culinary traditions of Brittany, the wines of Bordeaux and the Douro Valley, and the pintxos of the Basque Country..

This voyage’s ports of call read like a who’s who of the Mediterranean. After an enriching pre-cruise stay in Barcelona, board Crystal Symphony to explore headliners like Cannes, Monte Carlo, the Cinque Terre and Tuscany while Worldway Travels x A&K’s Expedition Team enriches your voyage at every turn. Along the way, Worldway Travels x A&K’s expert-led shore excursions also uncover the less-travelled gems of the Costa Brava and Corsica.

If you prefer your sun and surf paired with a side of island adventure and cultural flair, this voyage of the Canary Islands, Madeira, Morocco, Andalusia and the Algarve is just the thing. After acclimatizing to island life on Gran Canaria, Crystal Symphony whisks you away on an Atlantic cruise unlike any other as Worldway Travels x A&K’s Expedition Team and shore excursions shed light on diverse destinations seldom seen by other travellers.

Take the polar plunge and cruise with us to see why so many of our guests keep coming back to Antarctica. This expedition takes us south of the Antarctic Circle, venturing into remote polar reaches seldom visited by other vessels. Elevating your experience as no one else can, Worldway Travels x A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team brings the history of polar exploration alive while showcasing the region’s wildlife, from penguins and petrels to humpback whales.

Venture north of the Arctic Circle to Svalbard, a remote cluster of Norwegian islands sculpted by glaciers, cloaked in tundra and surrounded by pristine waters where whales, seals and walruses thrive. On this condensed version of our classic Arctic expedition, explore coastal habitats that are home to auks, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes and the elusive polar bear. Led by our Expedition Team, no other Arctic voyage packs so much adventure into a week at sea.

Experience Italy reframed on an all-encompassing voyage that sheds new light on some of Europe’s most iconic destinations. Venture off the beaten path in Florence, then cruise south to Sicily and back north to Venice, going ashore with the region’s foremost guides to unearth your own Da Vinci Code of discoveries. Along the way, your small explorer ship affords access to Matera, Urbino, Sardinia, the French isle of Corsica and other ports of call most cruises miss.

The names Tahiti and Bora Bora conjure images of tropical beaches and endless coral reefs, yet there is so much more to French Polynesia than water sports and idyllic beachfront resorts. No other expedition takes you deeper into the diverse cultures of this intriguing island nation, cruising to the far-flung edges of the Tuamotu, Marquesas and Society Islands to reveal local traditions, artisanal villages, uninhabited atolls and archeological finds seldom experienced by outsiders.

Celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year on this family-friendly cruise to the White Continent. From Buenos Aires, fly to Ushuaia and board our exclusively chartered expedition cruiser, Le Lyrial. Encounter the iconic wildlife of South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula on Zodiac excursions led by naturalists. Along the way, Young Explorers Guides add a dusting of family fun.

Get ready for an adventure beyond Darwin’s wildest dreams. Cruising the islands’ northern and western routes, our exclusive Ecoventura adventure yachts offer attentive Relais & Châteaux hospitality and the most intimate guest-to-staff ratio in the region. Our acclaimed Expedition Team leads the way, revealing giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins and more with a host of exciting snorkeling, kayaking, Zodiac and shore excursions.

Get ready for an adventure beyond Darwin’s wildest dreams. Cruising the islands’ southern and central routes, our exclusive Ecoventura adventure yachts offer attentive Relais & Châteaux hospitality and the most intimate guest-to-staff ratio in the region. Our acclaimed Expedition Team leads the way, revealing giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, penguins and more with a host of exciting snorkeling, kayaking, Zodiac and shore excursions. For the finest expedition in the Galápagos, look no further.

Coquelicot, A Belmond Boat – Champagne is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Scottish Highlander - Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness is a 7-day journey through United Kingdom, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Napoléon, A Belmond Boat – Provence is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Pivoine, A Belmond Boat – Camargue is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

La Nouvelle Etoile - Moselle River is a 7-day journey through Luxembourg, Germany, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Rendez-Vous - Burgundy Canal is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

L'Impressionniste - Burgundy Canal is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Roi Soleil - Canal du Midi is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Magna Carta - River Thames is a 7-day journey through United Kingdom, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Worldway Travels x A&K x Crystal Cruises: The Insider's Mediterranean is a 10-day journey through Malta, Italy, Spain , Tunisia (North Africa & Middle East), Venezuela (South America), thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Enchanté - Canal du Midi is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Spirit of Scotland - Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness is a 7-day journey through United Kingdom, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Shannon Princess - Lough Ree, Lough Derg & River Shannon is a 7-day journey through West Ireland, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

L'Art de Vivre - Canal du Nivernais is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Kir Royale - Marne River & Canal Latéral à la Marne is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Grand Cru - Burgundy Canal is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Athos - Canal du Midi & Petit Camargue is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Anjodi - Canal du Midi is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Amaryllis, A Belmond Boat – Burgundy is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

La Bella Vita - Po Valley & Venetian Lagoon is a 7-day journey through Italy, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Saroche - Burgundy Canal is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Renaissance - Canal de Briare is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Panache - Canal de la Marne au Rhin is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Fleur de Lys, A Belmond Boat – Burgundy is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Le Phénicien - Canal du Rhône à Sète & Rhône River is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

La Belle Époque - Burgundy Canal is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Prospérité - Burgundy Canal is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

is a 7-day journey through Multiple, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Alouette, A Belmond Boat – Canal du Midi is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Finesse - Canal du Centre & Saône River is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Lilas, A Belmond Boat – Burgundy is a 7-day journey through France, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Journey Finder is a 5-day journey through Worldway Travels x A&K, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.

Journey Finder is a 5-day journey through Worldway Travels x A&K, thoughtfully crafted by Worldway Travels x A&K. Travel in the company of expert local guides, with carefully selected accommodations, privileged access and signature experiences along the way. Every detail is arranged privately and seamlessly, with the refined, attentive service that defines a Worldway Travels x A&K experience — and the whole journey can be tailored entirely to your dates, pace and interests.