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The top destinations among expedition cruise clients
remain Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Alaska,
Iceland/Greenland, and the Arctic. When it comes
to expedition cruises, destination and itinerary are
everything. Eight out of 10 advisors agreed with this.
The next important factor is the reputation of the
cruise line, said 6 out of 10 advisors.
“Between the small ships, luxury onboard, great
food, lectures, culture and wildlife to the furthest
reaches of the planet, expedition is a perfect trip,”
said one advisor.
Another advisor added:
FACTORS DETERMINING SELECTION OF EXPEDITION CRUISE LINES
An expedition ship is designed to
travel to many parts of the world
on custom itineraries that a large
ship could not manage.
Itinerary
Reputation of the cruise line
All-inclusive product offering
Size of the vessel
Service level of staff
Quality of food & wine
Customer support
End-to-end vacation experience
Deals and promotions
Commissions
Product specialization
Personal experience
Customer testimonials
Sustainability practices
Cancellation policies
Product diversity
81%
64%
54%
51%
49%
47%
44%
42%
37%
37%
37%
35%
23%
23%
17%
17%
TRENDS IN EXPEDITION CRUISE
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CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE THE WORLD
Delivering a more rounded,
hands-on experience
With the most extensive science program in the industry,
HX brings learning right into the heart of our ships. Guests
can unlock their inner scientist with our onboard Science &
Education program, embarking on an immersive learning
experience, discovering the people, places, and wildlife
across our breathtaking destinations.
Guests are able to support real-time research and help to
collect valuable data that will contribute to the conservation
and understanding of our planet. These Citizen Science
projects, along with the scientific partnerships and
collaborations we proudly support, give our guests a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel with purpose.
Science and
Education
at Sea
BOOK YOUR HX EXPEDITION CRUISE
Call: (866) 312-6791 Email: us.expeditions@hurtigruten.com Visit: agentportal.travelhx.com
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