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expedition cruising


‘Affordable’ and ‘expedition’ are not words that, on the surface, seem to belong together. Expedition cruising is by nature expensive; you’re exploring the remotest corners of the world, and this kind of exclusivity


doesn’t come cheap. Pretty much all of the lines launching expedition ships this year and next are aiming unashamedly at


the luxury market. There are, however, ways to ease adventurous clients gently into expedition cruising without breaking the bank. Everything is relative; this is never going to be a budget holiday, but you can compromise on the age and style of the ship, the season, the length of the cruise and the lead time to get the price down. A cost-conscious client will thank you for understanding the difference between a bucket-list adventure that’s within reach and a blowout they might need a lottery win to afford.


BEST FOR…HIKERS For a real bargain, consider a repositioning cruise. Expedition ships exploring polar regions have to move to a new cruise area as the seasons change and there are often good deals to be had on these one-way voyages. Aurora Expeditions’ new Greg Mortimer, for example,


picks its way through the jigsaw of islands and fjords off the coast of Chile as it sails from Ushuaia in Argentina to Puerto Montt in the Chilean lake district in April. Hiking, kayaking


travelweekly.co.uk/cruise


and Zodiac cruising are all included, as is an overnight stay at Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park, plus two full days of trekking in the shadow of the iconic rock spires. Thirteen nights costs from $4,960, which might sound expensive but works out at less than £300 a night, including all activities and drinks with meals – offering exceptional value for a new ship. auroraexpeditions.com.au


BEST FOR…ANTARCTIC NOVICES Perhaps your client has their heart set on Antarctica. The secret, in this case, is to book very late or very early. This way, it’s possible to get a decent expedition for under £5,000. Money can be saved by just doing the Antarctic Peninsula; trips that take in South Georgia and the Falklands cost more. Old hands say it’s a travesty to miss South Georgia, where the wildlife is spectacular – but an expedition to the Peninsula will still include dazzling scenery, snowy mountains, ice-strewn bays, penguins and seals galore. Book now for 2022 on Hurtigruten’s newest expedition


vessel, the hybrid-powered Fridtjof Nansen, and the March 8 departure costs £4,940 for 11 nights. This includes a lot: a hotel in Buenos Aires and return flights from there to Ushuaia; a smart, outside cabin on a new ship; wine and beer with meals; a Helly Hansen jacket; and all landings, lectures, citizen science projects and crew tips. International flights are extra. hurtigruten.co.uk


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