Journeys For The Curious

Expedition Life

A practical introduction to expedition travel—from life on board to how each day unfolds.

Journeys For The Curious

Expedition Life

A practical introduction to expedition travel—from life on board to how each day unfolds.

Featured Stories For The Curious

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Adventurous Advice: Get the Best Travel Tips & Tricks from Experienced Expeditioners

By Adventure Canada

How should you prepare for a small-ship expedition cruise? Adventure Canada asked our past guests what advice they would give to a future expedition traveller. From the practical to the philosophical, here is a summary of their best suggestions.

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Am I Fit Enough for Expedition Travel?

By Adventure Canada

Small-ship expedition cruises are active and adventurous trips, intended for people who have curious minds and are reasonably fit. Find out more about what to expect from this style of travel and whether it’s right for you.

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What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

By Adventure Canada

Let’s face it: travelling to the Arctic is not an average holiday! There are some special considerations when it comes to packing to ensure you are fully prepared for your trip of a lifetime. Learn about all you need to bring on your next Arctic expedition!

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Am I Fit Enough for Expedition Travel?

Small-ship expedition cruises are active and adventurous trips, intended for people who have curious minds and are reasonably fit. Find out more…

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Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul: Adventure Travel as Lifelong Learning

Want to learn more about the places you’re travelling to? Whether you love history, science, or the arts—or a little bit of everything!—you’ll feel…

Ullaakkut! A Guide to Inuktitut for Beginners

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

Ullaakkut! A Guide to Inuktitut for Beginners

Want to learn a few phrases of Inuktitut before you travel to Nunavut or Greenland? Regions across the Arctic use slightly different dialects of the…

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Take the Polar Plunge

There are few exploits as memorable and invigorating on an Arctic or Antarctic expedition as the legendary polar plunge. Not for the faint of heart,…

What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

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Canadian High Arctic and Greenland

What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Arctic Expedition Cruise

Let’s face it: travelling to the Arctic is not an average holiday! There are some special considerations when it comes to packing to ensure you are…

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As Far as the Eye Can See: The Best Binoculars for Expedition Travel

Want to get up close and personal with a polar bear, colony of northern gannets, or pod of humpback whales? Better get yourself the perfect pair of…

What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Atlantic Canada Expedition Cruise

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

What to Pack for Your Small-Ship Atlantic Canada Expedition Cruise

A small-ship expedition cruise to Atlantic Canada is not your average holiday! There are some special considerations when it comes to packing to…

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Golfing at the Top of the World

Much has changed in the more than three decades since Adventure Canada’s founding. One long-time guest received a brochure for a North Pole golf trip…

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Atlantic Canada, Sable Island and Gulf of Saint Lawrence

Savvy Shopping: Atlantic Canada Style

The cultures of Atlantic Canada abound with colour and creativity. Whether you visit a high-end gallery, quaint boutique, or church basement craft…

What to Expect on an Arctic Expedition Landing

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What to Expect on an Arctic Expedition Landing

Want to hike through stunning landscapes and meet remarkable locals on community visits? Get excited for your time ashore and learn the ins and outs…

Why You Shouldn’t Miss Your Chance to Kayak in the Arctic

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Why You Shouldn’t Miss Your Chance to Kayak in the Arctic

What makes an Arctic kayaking experience so special? You’ll slow down and truly immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and sensations of this…

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How to Have a Splash (While Staying Safe and Dry!) on a Zodiac Excursion

Although expedition life aboard is delightful—with amazing entertainment, meals, camaraderie, and learning—it’s when you leave the ship that your…

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Choose the Activity You Like Best

Whatever you like to do, there’s something for everyone on an Adventure Canada small-ship expedition cruise. Learn more about the daily activities…

Ilulissat: A Memorable and Magical Travel Day

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Ilulissat: A Memorable and Magical Travel Day

How would you spend a day in the iceberg capital of the world? Enjoy one guest’s memoir of her special visit and soon you’ll start imagining yourself…

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The Planned Spontaneity of Discovery: Behind the Magic of Expedition Travel

Curious about how we plan an Adventure Canada journey? Join Sebastian Charge, who leads the operations team, as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at…