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Adventure cruises are all the rage, but which one’s right for your client? Sue Bryant sizes up the options


xpedition cruising is booming. Passenger numbers increased by 44% in 2018 on the previous year, according to Clia, and the


appetite for adventure continues. With 26 ships due to launch in the sector by the end


of 2021, joining the many that are already in operation, agents may understandably feel overwhelmed when it comes to matching a client to the right expedition voyage. Here are six ideas to suit different tastes.


BEST FOR . . . SPORTY ADVENTURERS Antarctica is the ultimate bucket list destination but simply stepping onto the ice is no longer regarded as the thrill of a lifetime. Now, it’s all about experiences, and Antarctica offers unrivalled opportunities for adventure bragging rights. Hurtigruten has camping on the ice,


kayaking and snowshoeing, while Aurora Expeditions goes even further with skiing, for experts who bring their own gear, as well as scuba diving and snorkelling. The activities aren’t cheap – snorkelling costs £630, for example, and skiing around £850 – but then, Antarctica isn’t a budget destination. Book it: An 11-night voyage with Aurora Expeditions on the new 120-passenger Greg Mortimer, departing November 28, 2020, costs from £9,520, including most activities and drinks with dinner; flights extra. aurora-expeditions.com


BEST FOR . . . LUXURY LOVERS The last thing you want is to pluck a client from a sumptuous boutique hotel and plonk them onto a Russian icebreaker with bunk beds and canteen-style dining.


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