Ultimate Adventures DRAFT
Our new Arctic & Beyond 2025 season is full of life changing adventures across the wildest and most remote destinations on the planet. For travellers interested in exploring different regions, destinations or activities in a single journey, you can embark on an Ultimate Adventure which is comprised of consecutive voyages to maximise your exploration time and enable you to immerse yourself in a broader range of destinations and experiences.
What are you waiting for? Explore our seven new Ultimate Adventure itineraries below!
Call us on 1800 637 688 to speak to our expert team to find out which option is right for you and to unlock the best rates.
But first, why book an Ultimate Adventure voyage?
Explore More
Immerse yourself in a broader range of destinations on one incredible journey.
Maximise Your Time
Maximise your time in some of the wildest and most remote places in the world.
Ultimate Value
These unique adventures offer the ultimate in value.
Attractive Rates
Unlock significantly better rates than by booking the voyages individually.
Unique Activities
Try your hand at a range of different activities and have a broader range of experiences.
Enhanced Enrichment
Enjoy additional enrichment experiences on select itineraries.
Off-the-Beaten-Path
Explore more remote destinations than ever, gaining a unique perspective.
Make friends
More time means more opportunities to make lifelong friendships with like-minded adventurers.
Wild Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
Combines 'Jewels of the Arctic' + 'Iceland's Westfjords and North Coast'
20 Days | Expedition
You will explore the High Arctic in Spitsbergen, searching for Svalbard’s wildlife, before exploring the east coast of Greenland, visiting Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s remotest Inuit towns. Cross the Arctic Circle to discover the diverse scenery of Iceland. Visit powerful waterfalls, hike along ridges overlooking fjords and keep your eyes peeled for whales and Atlantic puffins.
Highlights
- Marvel at thundering waterfalls, lava fields and landscape shaped by volcanic activity in Iceland
- Visit the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund
Iceland & Greenland: Following Erik the Red
Combines 'Iceland's Westfjords and North Coast' + 'Southern Greenland: On the Trail of Vikings' 21 Days | Expedition
Explore Iceland’s Westfjords and north coast, one of the remotest and most pristine regions in Iceland. Atlantic puffins can be found in large numbers here, so we hope to encounter these delightful creatures as often as possible. In south Greenland, sail along Prince Christian Sound, flanked by imposing mountains. Green pastures herald where the Viking ruins of Erik the Red still stand at Hvalsey.
Highlights
- Enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises to glacier fronts and watch for tail flukes of diving whales
- Discover Nuuk, the world’s northernmost capital
Arctic Wonders: Iceland & Spitsbergen
Combines 'Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire and Ice' + 'Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear' | 23 Days | Discovery + Expedition
Combining two of the world’s most beguiling islands, this voyage showcases the best of Iceland and Spitsbergen, both carved and sculpted by ice and fire. After circumnavigating Iceland, having experienced fields emitting steam, sparkling black-sand beaches, and young islands recently rising from the ocean, you will venture to Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, located in the High Arctic. Sail deep into fjords flanked by towering mountains, in a land ruled by the formidable polar bear, where kittiwakes and guillemots nest in high cliffs away from the hungry jaws of arctic fox.
Highlights
- Be in awe of Spitsbergen’s dazzling beauty, a frozen landscape that echoes the rumble of calving glaciers
- Witness the remarkable diversity of Iceland’s landscapes, from geysers and fumaroles, to lush green cliffs where puffins nest in burrows
Arctic Complete - Svalbard & Greenland
Combines 'Svalbard Odyssey' + 'Jewels of the Arctic'
From 24 Days | Expedition
Combining a deep exploration of Svalbard with Greenland’s remote east coast, Arctic Complete offers an unforgettable Arctic adventure. From Reykjavik, we cross the Greenland Sea to discover the world’s largest national park, and the world’s largest fjord system at Scoresbysund. High above the Arctic Circle, discover Svalbard’s glaciers and abandoned settlements before heading north into the pack ice in search of polar bears and walrus.
Highlights
- Sail past Spitsbergen’s sheltered waterways and fjords
- Delight in a variety of diverse terrain: ice caps, polar desert, alpine ranges and colourful tundra
- Venture close to 80° north looking for polar bears
Greenland in Depth
Combines 'Southern Greenland: On the Trail of Vikings' + 'Wild Landscapes of West Greenland'
26 Days | Expedition
In southern Greenland, sail along Prince Christian Sound, flanked by imposing mountains. Green pastures signal the presence of human settlement and the Viking ruins of Erik the Red, which still stand at Hvalsey. Discover Nuuk, the northernmost capital in the world. We push through the sea ice to venture north to explore hidden bays harbouring icebergs calved from Greenland’s enormous ice sheet, and where whales may shelter.
Highlights
- Witness the remarkable geology on Disko Island, featuring some of the oldest geological features
- In true expedition style, we forge as far north as possible along Greenland’s west coast
Northern Isles: Scotland & Iceland
Combines 'Wild Scotland' + 'Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice'
26 Days | Discovery + Expedition
Discover the wild isles of Scotland, from the windswept Hebrides, to the verdant Orkney Islands where ancient Neolithic and Viking sites conjure images of civilisations long gone. Continue your discovery of Viking history and culture in Iceland, home to some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes on earth. We attempt a circumnavigation of the mythical island, hoping to encounter whales and puffins, and see islands newly formed from volcanic activity.
Highlights
- Visit Britain’s highest sea cliffs at St Kilda – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Witness the incredible diversity of Iceland’s landscapes
forged by powerful seismic activity
Arctic Cultures & Wilderness
Combines 'Jewels of the Arctic' + 'Greenland Odyssey'
30 Days | Expedition
Be on the lookout for Svalbard’s enigmatic wildlife before exploring the east coast of Greenland, a land of grand superlatives. Hike among colourful arctic tundra and encounter some of the most remarkable, colourful geology you will ever see. Sail Prince Christian Sound in south Greenland, home to the Viking ruins of Erik the Red. In the west, stand in awe at Ilulissat’s icefjord, a parking lot for enormous icebergs calved from the largest ice sheet in the Northern Hemisphere.
Highlights
- Search for arctic wildlife, including musk oxen, polar bears, arctic fox and arctic hare
- Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s most remote Inuit towns
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Arctic & Beyond 2025-26 Brochure
Set sail on AE Expeditions’ brand-new Arctic & Beyond season, promising more small ship adventures in more ways than ever before.
Featuring 42 departures across three purpose-built small ships, exploring the shores of Svalbard, Greenland the Northwest Passage, Indonesia, Borneo, Costa Rica, the Mediterranean, Atlantic Coast and much more.
Experience our unique style of exploration, with more time off-ship, small groups, immersive activities, and thoughtful enrichment programs, all with a proudly carbon neutral company committed to responsible travel.