#3 Expedition cruising opens up far more of the world than most people realise and in this episode host Rona Wheeldon takes you on a guided tour of the extraordinary places you can reach when you travel on a small ship, from the icy extremes of the poles to the warm‑water wonders of the tropics.

You’ll discover why Antarctica remains the crown jewel of expedition travel, how the Arctic offers an entirely different kind of polar experience and why destinations like the Galápagos, the Amazon and Papua New Guinea are becoming year‑round favourites.

Rona also highlights some surprising regions including the British Isles, Patagonia, Baja California and Australia’s Kimberley that reveal just how diverse expedition cruising has become.

You’ll learn:

• Why Antarctica and the Arctic remain the world’s most iconic expedition destinations
• What makes Svalbard, Greenland and the Northwest Passage so compelling for wildlife and culture
• Why the Galápagos is the ultimate warm‑water expedition, with wildlife found nowhere else on Earth
• How the Amazon, Papua New Guinea and other tropical regions offer deep cultural and ecological immersion
• Why places like the Kimberley, the British Isles and the Chilean Fjords are rising stars in the expedition world
• When to visit each region and how seasons shape wildlife encounters and landscapes
• How small ships unlock remote coastlines, hidden islands and communities far beyond the reach of traditional cruising

This episode gives you a clear, inspiring overview of the global expedition map, showing just how many extraordinary places become possible when you choose to explore the world by expedition ship.

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