Which expedition cruise lines are the most all-inclusive?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 9 November 2026

These 35 expedition cruise lines list what their fare includes on their own websites, read 9 November 2026. Each card gives what the line says about it, with the ship, voyage, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

Which expedition cruise lines are the most all-inclusive?

35 expedition cruise lines in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they list what their fare includes; Quark Expeditions, UnCruise Adventures and Quasar Expeditions have the most Google reviews under the line's own name.

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel expedition cruise lines table holds 54 companies: the expedition cruise lines ChatGPT names most often when asked about expedition cruises, plus lines found from the IAATO and AECO member lists. Their own websites were read on 9 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries every line in the table that, on its own website, lists what its fare includes: 35 lines. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 324 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

Abercrombie & Kent

Best for: Expedition cruises on partner ships, excursions included
The fare includes: Includes airport transfers on start and end dates, house bar drinks, beer, house wine and soft drinks on board, all shore excursions and lectures, laundry for eight pieces, gratuities for crew and Expedition Team; polar cruises add a parka and backpack to keep.
Why choose them: Expedition cruise fares include all shore excursions, house bar drinks and gratuities for the ship's crew and the A&K Expedition Team. Trustpilot (whole company): 4.4 out of 5 from 795 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the expedition cruise inclusions on your ship, including the parka and backpack to keep and the loan boots, waterproof pants and trekking poles on polar cruises.
Not the fit if: you will not carry evacuation cover: polar cruises require proof of a minimum of $100,000 per person in emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance.
Website: abercrombiekent.com

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Antarctica21

Best for: Flying over the Drake to Antarctica
The fare includes: Includes on air-cruises group transfers, hotel nights in Punta Arenas, the Antarctic flight, Zodiac landings, meals with wine, beer and soft drinks on board, boot loan and the IAATO passenger fee; sea kayaking and international flights are extra.
Why choose them: Says it pioneered the Antarctica fly-cruise programme in 2003, flying with DAP Airlines. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 75 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise, its most popular itinerary, which flies from Punta Arenas to King George Island.
Not the fit if: travelling with children under 8: air-cruises take children aged 8 and above, sea voyages 12 and above.
Published price: From $15,995 USD per person in a double cabin on Magellan Explorer, Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise, 8 days, late November to early March. Read 9 November 2026.
Enquiry: antarctica21.com/book-a-call

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: our-expeditions/classic-antarctica-air-cruise, landing/antarctic-flights-agents, home page.

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Aqua Expeditions

Best for: Small ships in Indonesia and the Galapagos
The fare includes: On its Svalbard and Seychelles charters the fare includes all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, selected house wines and beer, small-group excursions, kayaks and paddleboards, park fees, lectures, satellite internet and laundry; flights, premium spirits, spa treatments and gratuities are extra.
Why choose them: Runs a fleet of six vessels sailing 12 destinations, founded in 2007 by Francesco Galli Zugaro. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a private charter, which gives exclusive use of a whole vessel, its crew and all onboard spaces on any of its six ships.
Not the fit if: your plans may change late: cabin deposits become non-refundable from 120 days before departure and from 90 days the full payment is kept.
Website: aquaexpeditions.com

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Atlas Ocean Voyages

Best for: All-inclusive ice-class yachts, sailing year-round
The fare includes: Fares include select alcoholic beverages, gratuities, government taxes and fees plus an Emergency Medical and Trip Delay Travel Protection plan; Antarctica and High Arctic voyages add a parka and vest to keep.
Why choose them: Its three yachts, World Navigator, World Traveller and World Voyager, are Polar Category C and Ice Class 1B. Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 86 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Drake Express voyage, which includes a roundtrip private charter jet between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
Not the fit if: you use an electric wheelchair or scooter: only collapsible wheelchairs are accepted on board.
Published price: From US$12,150 per guest, double occupancy, 11-night Antarctica voyage on World Navigator roundtrip from Ushuaia, 8 March 2027. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: atlasoceanvoyages.com

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Aurora Expeditions

Best for: Small-ship polar voyages with solo cabins
The fare includes: Includes all meals, premium spirits, beer and wine (from the 2026/2027 Antarctica season), Starlink wifi, daily Zodiac cruises and walks, a 3-in-1 polar jacket and port fees; Antarctic voyages add a pre-voyage hotel night. Gratuities of USD $20 per person per day are added on board.
Why choose them: Publishes an Expedition Team-to-expeditioner ratio of 1:7. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for one of the 10 dedicated solo cabins with no single supplement on the Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: from 120 days before departure the cancellation fee is 100% of the full ticket price.
Published price: Spirit of Antarctica, 11 days, from USD $15,436 per person twin share (was $19,295), December 2026 and 2027 seasons. Read 9 November 2026.
Money protection: Deposit Protection Program: all voyage deposits go into a separate trust account (Aurora Passenger Trust).
Enquiry: aurora-expeditions.com/booking-form

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Aventure Maritime

Best for: Six-passenger sailing voyages in the Arctic
The fare includes: Includes full board with no extra onboard kitty; options are quoted on demand.
Why choose them: Havella, a Norwegian wooden sailing ship built in 1952, takes up to 6 passengers per cruise, excluding the guide. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a themed Svalbard cruise with a ski, kayak or photography guide, priced on request.
Not the fit if: your group is larger than 6: Havella takes up to 6 passengers per cruise.
Published price: 4,900€ per passenger, full board, Svalbard cruise, 2027 season. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: aventuremaritime.com

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Bark Europa

Best for: Sailing a tall ship to Antarctica
The fare includes: Includes sail training and lectures from the permanent crew, meals from the ship's cook and unlimited coffee and tea; landing fees for South Georgia and Tristan da Cunha are excluded.
Why choose them: Bark EUROPA was built in 1911 as a light ship on the German river Elbe and has been a sail training vessel since 1986.
Ask for: Ask for a place on the waiting list for the 20-day Antarctic Peninsula voyage, 3 to 22 December 2026.
Not the fit if: you want a cabin to yourself as a solo traveller: solo guests are placed in a 4/6-person male or female cabin.
Published price: from €11,700 per person, Antarctic Peninsula, 20 days, 3 to 22 December 2026 (waiting list). Read 9 November 2026.
Website: barkeuropa.com

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Cruceros Australis

Best for: Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego fjords
The fare includes: Includes accommodation, all meals, an open bar at set times, shore excursions and onboard activities; gratuities (US$25 per person per night recommended), port taxes and national park fees are extra.
Why choose them: Runs two ships, Ventus Australis and Stella Australis, tailor-made for the narrow fjords of Patagonia. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the promo rate on the Fjords of Tierra del Fuego or Patagonian Explorer voyage, from US$1,955 per person in a B cabin for the 2026-2027 season.
Not the fit if: your plans may change late: from 29 days before departure the cancellation charge is 100% of the sale.
Published price: From US$1,955 per person, cabin B, promo rate, double occupancy, 2026-2027 season (Fjords of Tierra del Fuego or Patagonian Explorer, 5 days and 4 nights). Read 9 November 2026.
Enquiry: australis.com/contact

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Ecoventura

Best for: Galapagos yachts carrying 20 guests
The fare includes: Includes use of kayaks, snorkelling gear, wetsuits and paddleboards on its yachts.
Why choose them: Has two naturalist guides for every ten guests, which it says is the lowest guide to guest ratio in the Galapagos.
Ask for: Ask for a two-room Premium Suite or a whole-yacht charter for up to 20 guests.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late: from 89 days before departure the entire cruise rate is forfeited.
Website: ecoventura.com

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Enchanted Expeditions

Best for: Galapagos yachts for 16 guests or fewer
The fare includes: Includes accommodation, all meals, island sightseeing, guide and lecture services, kayaks, snorkel gear, a wetsuit and island transfers; Galapagos flights, the park fee, tips and drinks are extra.
Why choose them: Says it has over 40 years running small boat cruises in the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a charter of one of its own yachts for a small group or family, with or without extensions.
Not the fit if: you might cancel late: within 60 days of departure the full price of the cruise is charged.
Published price: US$6,640 per person based on double occupancy, Beluga cruise with guest host Lucy Cooke, 9 to 16 December 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Enquiry: enchantedexpeditions.com/contact

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GO Galapagos

Best for: Galapagos cruises paired with Ecuador land tours
The fare includes: Includes your cabin, all meals, welcome and farewell cocktails, guided excursions with naturalist guides, snorkelling gear, a glass-bottom boat and Galapagos airport transfers; alcohol, wetsuits, spa and insurance are extra.
Why choose them: Owns and operates three expedition ships in the Galapagos: the Galapagos Legend for 100 guests, Coral I for 36 and Coral II for 20. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a GO 3 Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador's Volcano Avenue package, 13 or 16 days combining land days in Ecuador with a Galapagos cruise.
Not the fit if: you need an easy walking pace: it recommends reasonably good physical condition as some trails may be difficult; guests board from a small dinghy.
Enquiry: gogalapagos.com/contact-our-team

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Golden Galapagos

Best for: Small catamarans in the Galapagos
The fare includes: Includes island walks, wildlife observation tours, snorkelling, kayak and paddleboarding plus sunset briefings; Galapagos flights and entrance fees are extra.
Why choose them: Its parent, Golden Experiences & Travel, achieved B Corporation certification in September 2025. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a single cabin on Petrel, Elite or Monique if you are travelling solo.
Not the fit if: you want flights in the fare: its rates exclude Galapagos flights and mandatory entrance fees.
Published price: USD 5,950 per person, double occupancy, 3-night Galapagos cruise on Eminence in a Golden Suite, a launch rate for 2027 travel. Read 9 November 2026.
Enquiry: goldengalapagoscruises.com/luxury-galapagos-cruises

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Grands Espaces

Best for: Small-ship Spitsbergen and Greenland expeditions
The fare includes: Prices include flights, taxes, excursions, transfers and accompaniment, though some flights on certain voyages are not included; drinks, laundry, tips and insurance are extra.
Why choose them: Keeps one guide for every 10 passengers on Zodiac outings. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a private charter of one of its ships with an adapted itinerary.
Not the fit if: you have reduced mobility: there is no lift on its ships.
Published price: From €10,900 per person, 8-day Spitsbergen voyage on Captain Arctic, 6 to 13 August 2027. Read 9 November 2026.
Enquiry: grands-espaces.com/en/contact-us

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Best for: Bilingual PC6 expedition ships, pole to pole
The fare includes: Includes full board with selected soft drinks, all landings and Zodiac rides, expert lectures, loan parkas and boots, a daily-restocked mini bar, one hour of internet a day and all gratuities on its expedition ships.
Why choose them: Its three HANSEATIC expedition ships, commissioned in May and October 2019 and May 2021, have PC6, which it says is the highest ice class for passenger ships.
Ask for: Ask for the cruises on its offers list where there is no or only a small surcharge for single occupancy of the cabin or suite.
Not the fit if: you use a wheelchair: guests who depend on one cannot travel in the Zodiacs.
Published price: From €13,640 per person, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula, 14 days from Ushuaia on HANSEATIC inspiration, 07 Jan 2028 (early booking discount until 28 Feb 2027). Read 9 November 2026.
Money protection: Insolvency cover with Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds GmbH for European customers; ABTOT ATOL Franchise, ATOL number 12926, for UK customers.
Website: hl-cruises.com

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Heritage Expeditions

Best for: Ross Sea and Subantarctic expeditions
The fare includes: Includes, on Heritage Explorer New Zealand voyages, landing fees, helicopter and coach transfers, all meals, all shore excursions and activities, GST, house drinks and naturalist guides.
Why choose them: Aims to keep a guide-to-client ratio of 1:12 on its expeditions.
Ask for: Ask for the 17 December 2026 Galapagos of the Southern Ocean voyage, which has a wildlife photography workshop with Nikon Ambassador Rachel Bigsby.
Not the fit if: you need a refundable deposit: the 25% deposit is non-refundable and on Antarctica voyages the full fare is lost within 120 days of departure.
Published price: From US$10,900 per person (reduced from US$13,500), Antarctic Peninsula Expedition Cruise incl. South Shetland Islands on Heritage Discoverer, departures from 22 November 2027. Read 9 November 2026.
Money protection: Deposits held by Heritage Security Ltd on behalf of Heritage Expeditions (2018) Ltd under a customer deposit agreement.
Enquiry: heritage-expeditions.com/contact

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Lindblad Expeditions

Best for: Expedition cruises with National Geographic experts
The fare includes: Includes meals, beer, wine and spirits aboard listed ships, excursions, airport transfers in the set window, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear, crew gratuities on listed ships, basic Wi-Fi and park fees; airfare is extra.
Why choose them: Says its staff-to-guest ratio is no more than 1-to-16. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 84 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Share Guarantee, which matches solo guests willing to share with another solo guest of the same gender at the double-occupancy rate.
Not the fit if: your plans may change: cancelling 119 to 90 days before departure costs 50% of the trip cost and 89 days or less costs 100%.
Money protection: US Federal Maritime Commission passenger vessel financial responsibility rule (46 C.F.R. Part 540); California Seller of Travel #2151120; Washington Seller of Travel #601134845 001 0001.
Website: expeditions.com

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Maple Leaf Adventures

Best for: Small-ship voyages in BC and Alaska
The fare includes: Fares include all meals, snacks and drinks by the chef, wine with dinner, naturalist guides, shore excursions and kayaks; a $200 sustainability fee per person, 5% GST on Canadian trips and crew gratuities are extra.
Why choose them: Has operated small ships in BC and Alaska since 1986 and owns and maintains its ships locally. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 79 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a full-ship charter, where the fare is the same regardless of how many people are on the trip, up to each ship's maximum.
Not the fit if: you have failing health or a physical disability: it says its trips are not suitable, with almost no docks where it lands.
Published price: $3,950 per person in Canadian dollars, double occupancy, Gulf Islands in Spring on Maple Leaf, 16 to 20 April 2027. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: mapleleafadventures.com

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Metropolitan Touring

Best for: Galapagos cruises on three small ships
The fare includes: Includes shared transfers, all meals on board, island expeditions with naturalist guides, a 24/7 medical officer, Starlink Wi-Fi, soft drinks, snorkelling gear, wetsuits, kayaks and paddleboards; the USD 200 park fee, alcohol and gratuities are extra.
Why choose them: Each Yacht La Pinta cruise sails with one Expedition Leader and an average of one Naturalist Guide for every 12 guests. Google (whole company): 4.5 out of 5 from 550 reviews; Trustpilot (whole company): 4.9 out of 5 from 254 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Standard Cabin on Yacht Isabela II, its solo traveller's cabin with no single supplement.
Not the fit if: you have serious mobility issues: Galapagos visitor sites have rugged terrain and no access ramps.
Enquiry: metropolitan-touring.com/contact-us

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Best for: Activity-focused polar voyages on ice-class ships
The fare includes: Fares include all meals with snacks, coffee and tea, all Zodiac shore excursions and activities, lectures, rubber boots and snowshoes, port charges and taxes; flights, insurance, bar charges, WiFi and gratuities are extra.
Why choose them: Says Ortelius and Hondius have the highest ice-class notation among its ships, UL1 and Polar Class 6, which it gives as equal to 1A-Super. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 66 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an Antarctica Basecamp voyage, where camping, kayaking, snowshoeing, mountaineering and a photo workshop come free with no pre-booking.
Not the fit if: you want a cabin alone at little extra cost: single occupancy costs 1.7 times the Twin or Superior rate.
Published price: From 9,650 USD per person, Antarctica Discovery and Learning Voyage, 10 nights on m/v Hondius roundtrip from Ushuaia, 27 December 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: oceanwide-expeditions.com

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Pelagic Expeditions

Best for: Private sailing-vessel charters to Antarctica
The fare includes: Its charter fee covers food, wine and beer, fuel, port fees, Musto Gore-Tex foul weather gear and double kayaks; airfares, hotels, hard alcohol and guiding for special activities are extra.
Why choose them: Says it has sailed south every year since 1988, when it made a sailing and climbing expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia.
Ask for: Ask Skip Novak for a charter of the Pelagic 77 Vinson of Antarctica, with its dates and day rate in writing.
Not the fit if: you want to fly to Antarctica: voyages sail from Puerto Williams in Chile across the Drake Passage, usually three to four days.
Enquiry: pelagic.co.uk/contact.asp

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Plantours Kreuzfahrten

Best for: Greenland fly-cruise from Frankfurt on MS Hamburg
The fare includes: The Greenland fare includes charter flights from Frankfurt, transfers, full board, lectures, port fees and Zodiac cruises in the Disko Bay; shore excursions and drinks packages are extra.
Why choose them: Its 14-day Expedition in den Norden Grönlands on MS Hamburg runs 17 to 30 August 2027 with a charter flight from Frankfurt to Kangerlussuaq.
Ask for: Ask for the flight-free booking of the Greenland voyage, which takes 400 € per person off for each flight leg.
Not the fit if: you want excursions in the fare: shore excursions are not included in the voyage price.
Website: plantours-kreuzfahrten.de

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Polar Latitudes

Best for: Small polar ships with citizen science
The fare includes: Includes all landings and Zodiac cruises, all meals, beer, wine and soft drinks with dinner, a waterproof expedition jacket to keep, boots on loan, 1GB wifi and landing fees; gratuities and kayaking are extra.
Why choose them: Publishes a passenger-to-staff ratio of 7:1 to 8:1 on every voyage. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 189 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Solo Vista Stateroom on MV Discoverer, designed for solo travellers with no single supplement.
Not the fit if: you want to sail without travel insurance: it is mandatory at booking, with at least $150,000 USD cover for medical expenses and evacuation.
Published price: From $8,817 per person in U.S. dollars, Antarctic Peninsula: The Pure Expedition, 10 days/9 nights on Ocean Victory, Feb 4-13 2027. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: polar-latitudes.com

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PolarQuest

Best for: Svalbard on 12- and 50-passenger ships
The fare includes: Includes, on M/S Quest in Svalbard, a hotel night in Longyearbyen, 10 nights aboard, all meals on board, the expedition leader and guides, all Zodiac outings and loan of rubber boots; flights to Longyearbyen and tips are extra.
Why choose them: Says it is one of the eight companies that founded AECO in 2003 to regulate tourism on Svalbard.
Ask for: Ask for a shared cabin on M/S Quest, split into women's and men's cabins, which must be booked by contacting the office.
Not the fit if: your mobility is limited: it requires good general health and good mobility; guests aged 80 or over must return a medical form.
Published price: From 79,900 SEK per person in a triple cabin, Svalbard towards the pack ice on M/S Quest, 12 days, 10 July 2027. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: polarquest.se

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Ponant

Best for: Polar expeditions with French-style service
The fare includes: Includes the cabin, full board, an open bar (premium spirits excluded), free wifi, one activity per call, port taxes and, on polar cruises, a polar parka to keep and boots on loan.
Why choose them: Le Commandant Charcot is a hybrid electric ship running on LNG, which it says cuts CO2 by 25%, nitrogen oxides by 85% and fine particles by 95%. Google (whole company): 4.8 out of 5 from 699 reviews; Trustpilot (whole company): 4.6 out of 5 from 644 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a departure with the single supplement waived, marked 'Voyageur Solo 0%', for a double cabin to yourself at no extra price.
Not the fit if: you travel with children under 6, who are not accepted on expedition cruises (under 8 on Le Commandant Charcot).
Published price: From 9,720 € per person, double occupancy, Fjords et glaciers du Spitzberg, 7 nights on Le Lyrial round trip from Longyearbyen, 3 to 10 July 2027. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: ponant.com

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Quark Expeditions

Best for: Polar-only voyages with helicopter options
The fare includes: Includes a Quark parka to keep, loan waterproof boots, landings and Zodiac cruising, all meals, select beer, wine and cocktails at bar hours and dinner, one Wi-Fi device and port charges; gratuities are extra.
Why choose them: Ultramarine carries two twin-engine helicopters and 20 quick-launching Zodiacs. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 604 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 578 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Antarctic Express fly-cruise options if you would rather fly the Drake Passage than sail it both ways.
Not the fit if: you want to pay late: the full balance is due 150 days before Day 1 and bookings made inside that window are paid in full.
Published price: from $13,551 USD per person, Greenland to Newfoundland, 14 days on Ultramarine from Reykjavík, departures September 2027 to September 2028. Read 9 November 2026.
Money protection: USTOA Consumer Protection Plan ($1 million posted with the USTOA).
Website: quarkexpeditions.com

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Quasar Expeditions

Best for: Galápagos yacht cruises and Patagonia safaris
The fare includes: Galápagos fares include the National Park fee and transit card, open bar, Starlink Wi-Fi, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling gear, meals, transfers and an onboard doctor; flights to the islands are extra.
Why choose them: Says it keeps a 10:1 guest to guide ratio on its Galápagos yachts. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 117 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 779 reviews, newest 12 June 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a private charter of the Evolution or Grace yacht in the Galápagos.
Not the fit if: your plans may change: on Galápagos cruises all payments received are non-refundable.
Website: quasarex.com

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Royal Galapagos

Best for: Galapagos cruises on 16-guest family-owned yachts
The fare includes: Includes accommodation, all meals, transfers within the islands, guided excursions with a bilingual naturalist guide, expedition gear and carbon offsetting; flights, alcohol, the US$200 park fee and tips are extra.
Why choose them: Its seven Galapagos vessels carry 16 guests each, except Infinity with 20. Google: 2.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 93 reviews, newest 30 October 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a private charter of a whole yacht for up to 20 guests, on itineraries of 4 to 15 days.
Not the fit if: you travel without insurance: it requires all visitors to have travel insurance.
Enquiry: royalgalapagos.com/contact-us

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Scenic

Best for: All-inclusive polar yachts with helicopters
The fare includes: Includes return flights from UK airports on qualifying fares, a butler for every guest, all-day premium drinks, shore excursions, Zodiacs, kayak, paddleboard and snorkel, an expedition parka, all tipping, transfers and taxes plus Starlink Wi-Fi; helicopter and submersible trips are extra.
Why choose them: Scenic Eclipse takes a maximum of 228 adult-only guests, 200 in Antarctica and the High Arctic, with an almost 1:1 crew to guest ratio.
Ask for: Ask for the fare on select voyages that includes a 30-minute helicopter flightseeing experience in Antarctica.
Not the fit if: you travel with children: Scenic Eclipse sails with adult-only guests.
Published price: From £16,573 per person, two sharing the lowest priced cabin, Antarctica in Depth, 13 days from Buenos Aires, 2028/2029 season. Read 9 November 2026.
Money protection: ATOL 9294 on flight-inclusive holidays where indicated at booking; ABTA member.
Enquiry: scenic.cruises/UK/en-GB/contact-us

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: UK/en-GB/about-us/the-scenic-difference, UK/en-GB/offers/expedition-voyages-and-land-jour, UK/en-GB/plan-your-journey/faqs.

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Seabourn

Best for: Expedition ships with all-veranda suites
The fare includes: Includes all dining venues, premium spirits and fine wines, caviar and an in-suite bar; on expeditions, Zodiac landings, guided walks and snorkelling are included, while kayaking costs extra.
Why choose them: Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit are built to PC6 Polar Class standards and each carries 24 Zodiacs. Trustpilot (whole company): 1.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews, newest 2 October 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the SBNSOLO offer, which cuts the single supplement to as low as 125% on select sailings.
Not the fit if: you cannot sit unassisted on a Zodiac pontoon: Zodiacs have no wheelchair tie-downs and such guests cannot use them.
Enquiry: seabourn.com/en/us/about/contact

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: en/us, en/us/cruise-destinations/expedition-ships, en/us/faq/mobility-accessibility-information.

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Silversea

Best for: Expedition ships with butler service
The fare includes: Includes butler service, unlimited champagne, spirits and wines, onboard gratuities, port taxes and, on expedition voyages, charter flights, hotel stays, guided Zodiac tours and gear when operationally required.
Why choose them: Runs a fleet of 12 ships, eight Classic and four Expedition; it was founded in 1994. Trustpilot (whole company): 2.4 out of 5 from 58 reviews, newest 9 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a private Zodiac tour with an Expedition Expert as your personal guide.
Not the fit if: you need step-free shore access: nearly all discovery ashore is by Zodiac launch to and from the ship.
Enquiry: silversea.com/other-resources/contact-us.html

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: other-resources/benefits-and-fares.html, about-silversea/the-company.html, welcome-expedition.html.

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Swan Hellenic

Best for: Cultural expedition cruises on three ships
The fare includes: Includes all onboard meals, beverages, lectures, standard Wi-Fi, gratuities, port taxes, one shore excursion per port, pre-cruise accommodation, regional flights on select polar voyages and expedition parkas and boots in polar regions.
Why choose them: SH Minerva and SH Vega carry 152 guests each and SH Diana 192. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 179 reviews, newest 28 October 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask which departures waive the single supplement for solo travellers.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 60 days of departure: 100% of the cruise package price is charged.
Money protection: Insolvency bonding with ACTA (Cyprus) for cruise-only and flight-inclusive bookings.
Website: swanhellenic.com

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: faq, latest-news/how-many-people-are-on-a-cruise-ship, terms.

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Terra Nova Expeditions

Best for: Antarctica on a 98-guest ship, activities included
The fare includes: Fares include full board, house beer, wine and soft drinks at dinner, all landings and Zodiac cruises, kayaking, camping, a parka to keep, the onboard doctor, port fees, basic Wi-Fi and crew gratuities; flights to Ushuaia and the Icebird day sailing (USD 1,295) are extra.
Why choose them: Keeps its Antarctic expeditions to fewer than 100 guests, with Terra Nova Adventurer taking a maximum of 98.
Ask for: Ask for an open-air camping place early: it is included but limited to 30 guests per departure.
Not the fit if: you want to fly over the Drake Passage: every voyage leaves Ushuaia and crosses it by sea.
Published price: From $6,490 per person in US dollars, Classic Antarctica, 10 days on Terra Nova Adventurer, next departure December 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: terranova-expeditions.com

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: en/faqs, home page.

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UnCruise Adventures

Best for: Small-ship adventure cruises in Alaska
The fare includes: Includes all meals, wine, beer and liquor, park entry fees, activities and gear such as kayaks and paddle boards, guides, Wi-Fi where available and group transfers; airfare, gratuities and premium spirits are extra.
Why choose them: Sails nine ships carrying 22 to 88 guests. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 136 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Families in Nature sailing, where kids 2 and under sail free.
Not the fit if: you want a doctor on board: it does not undertake to provide a physician or other health care on the vessel.
Published price: In Steinbeck's Wake, Safari Voyager, from US$8,400 per person in a Compass Cabin, double occupancy, April and May 2027 departures. Read 9 November 2026.
Enquiry: uncruise.com/pages/ready-to-book-form

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: pages/terms-conditions, home page, products/in-steinbecks-wake-an-epic-voyage-throu.

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Viking

Best for: Large Polar Class ships with submarines
The fare includes: Includes the Viking Expedition Kit with the gear needed for excursions plus a keepsake expedition jacket on polar itineraries.
Why choose them: Its expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, launched in 2022, carry 378 guests each. Trustpilot (whole company): 1.7 out of 5 from 382 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a submarine dive: each submarine takes 6 guests and a pilot.
Not the fit if: you travel with children: it lists no children under 18 on its ocean voyages; the pages read give no age rule for its expedition ships.
Enquiry: vikingcruises.com/expeditions/contact/index.html

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: expeditions/why-viking/viking-difference/expedit, about-us/history.html, oceans/why-viking/did-you-know.html.

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Waterproof Expeditions

Best for: Small-group Svalbard voyages and polar snorkelling
The fare includes: Signature Svalbard fares include accommodation, all meals, Zodiac suits, rubber boots, landings, Zodiac cruises, sauna, lectures and port fees; flights, bar drinks and gratuities are extra.
Why choose them: Founded in 2007 by Marlynda Elstgeest and Göran Ehlmé of Waterproof Diving International. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 59 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Signature Expedition such as Svalbard Awakening on Explorer, led by its own guides.
Not the fit if: you cannot manage the gangway: to join landings you must get up and down from the ship to the water to board the Zodiacs.
Published price: Svalbard Awakening, Explorer, 10 days, 19 to 28 June 2027, from EUR 14,700 per person in a Superior Suite. Read 9 November 2026.
Website: waterproof-expeditions.com

Read on its own website, 9 November 2026: team/szymon-niezabitowski, about-us, faq.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

21 of the 35 cards show a price for a voyage, with its currency and a date or season. Ecoventura, GO Galapagos, Lindblad Expeditions, Metropolitan Touring, Plantours Kreuzfahrten, Quasar Expeditions, Royal Galapagos, Seabourn, Silversea and Viking publish fares on their own websites without a date or currency on the pages read, so no figure is shown for them. Ask every line for a written quote with the departure date and what it includes.

Which of these lines name a scheme that protects your money?

7 of the 35 lines name a scheme, bond, licence or account that protects payments for some or all bookings; check the number with the scheme before you pay.

Aurora Expeditions: Deposit Protection Program: all voyage deposits go into a separate trust account (Aurora Passenger Trust)
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: Insolvency cover with Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds GmbH for European customers; ABTOT ATOL Franchise, ATOL number 12926, for UK customers
Heritage Expeditions: Deposits held by Heritage Security Ltd on behalf of Heritage Expeditions (2018) Ltd under a customer deposit agreement
Lindblad Expeditions: US Federal Maritime Commission passenger vessel financial responsibility rule (46 C.F.R. Part 540); California Seller of Travel #2151120; Washington Seller of Travel #601134845 001 0001
Quark Expeditions: USTOA Consumer Protection Plan ($1 million posted with the USTOA)
Scenic: ATOL 9294 on flight-inclusive holidays where indicated at booking; ABTA member
Swan Hellenic: Insolvency bonding with ACTA (Cyprus) for cruise-only and flight-inclusive bookings

Who to contact first

Start with the 11 lines on this page that publish both a voyage price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and the voyage you want.

Atlas Ocean Voyages
Aurora Expeditions
Cruceros Australis
Enchanted Expeditions
Heritage Expeditions
Maple Leaf Adventures
Polar Latitudes
Quark Expeditions
Terra Nova Expeditions
UnCruise Adventures
Waterproof Expeditions

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

What the fare includes, line by line: flights, hotel nights before and after, drinks, gratuities, excursions, kayaking or camping, parka and boots.
The ship: passengers on board, ice class where it matters, the cabin and whether anything on board costs extra.
The deposit, when the balance is due, what you lose if you cancel and what happens if ice or weather changes the route.
Which scheme or licence protects your money, the travel insurance you need and the medical cover it must include.

All-inclusive expedition cruises: the questions people ask

What should I ask an expedition cruise line before booking?

What the fare includes, line by line; how many passengers the ship carries and how many go ashore at once; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; the travel insurance and medical cover it requires; and which scheme protects your money.

Can I book with these lines directly?

Yes. Each card links the line's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the fare includes and the cancellation scale.

Do these lines all sell the same kind of voyage?

No. Each card names the voyage, ship or offer the line's own website gives; ship sizes, lengths, routes and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Do I need travel insurance for an expedition cruise?

31 of the 35 lines set out on their own websites what insurance they ask for; many polar voyages require cover for medical evacuation. Ask each line for the cover it requires before you buy a policy.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

Quark Expeditions, UnCruise Adventures and Quasar Expeditions, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a line, not whether it fits your voyage; each card gives the rating and count, read 9 November 2026.

Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?

13 of the 35. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 9 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

20 of the 35 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the line's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these lines chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel expedition cruise lines table, built from the expedition cruise lines ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it lists what its fare includes. A line is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.