We are Panache Expeditions
Panache Expeditions is an innovative new venture by Panache Cruises. Working together with the world’s premier expedition cruise lines, we’re a luxury and ultra-luxury travel agent that designs and builds your ideal expedition holiday package. We strive to make once-niche expedition cruising accessible to our customers. We offer a price-match guarantee on all expedition cruise fares, with potential exclusive savings up to £4,000 available. We’re fully committed to providing the best service in our industry by a team of cruise connoisseurs who have experienced an expedition cruise first-hand. We’ve been there and done that. Call us to talk about it.
What is an Expedition Cruise?
An expedition cruise isn’t your typical holiday. These trips take you off the beaten path to some of the most remote places on Earth—think Antarctica, Greenland, the Kimberley, parts of Central America and beyond. Still, they can also show you a different side of more familiar spots like Norway, Iceland or the Caribbean. What sets these cruises apart is the experience: they’re equal parts thrilling and eye-opening. You’ll find experts on board—naturalists, photographers, marine biologists and a full expedition team who are there to keep things safe and bring the journey to life. It’s the kind of trip that turns regular travellers into real explorers. Despite heading into some wild environments, you’re travelling in serious comfort. Expect active days filled with things like Zodiac rides, diving, kayaking, hiking and even ice camping. It’s immersive and hands-on. It’s definitely not your average cruise.
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Whole new Panache brand, same old Panache service
From initial enquiry to post-cruise care, you’ll be assigned one personal cruise connoisseur to walk you through the whole process. Your cruise connoisseur always knows where you are in your journey, what’s best for you, and there’ll be no annoying, slow breakdowns in communication. Our mantra is nothing is too much trouble. This isn’t just a marketing slogan that we throw around willy-nilly; it’s the number one rule we adhere to in our workplace. Anything you want, anything you need from us—we will do our utmost to provide it. And when it comes to expedition cruising, we’ve been there and done that.
Nicola loves the Northern polar region, especially Norway’s wild coast all the way up to Svalbard and the land of the polar bears
Specialist Destination
Arctic
Scott is particularly drawn to the Land of Fire and Ice, a cross between modern Scandi culture and epic natural scenery
Specialist Destination
Iceland
Helen’s an expedition specialist for the whole world, with particular experience selling ultra-luxury Antarctica cruises
Specialist Destination
Antarctica
Jason's a well-travelled cruise connoisseur, but it was his trip to the Galapagos which was particularly life-changing
Specialist Destination
Galapagos
The Panache Cruises Promise
- A dedicated cruise connoisseur is with you every step of the way
- Exclusive discounts up to £4,000 on every booking
- A Best Price Guarantee against our competitors
- Entry into a loyalty programme to earn cash off future cruises
- Exclusive offers and discounts that you won’t find anywhere else
- Unrivalled financial protection; we’re ATOL protected
- Unbeaten relationships with our cruise line partners for the best deals
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot as testament to our dedicated service
Only the best expedition cruise lines
We only partner with the very best luxury and ultra-luxury cruise lines in the business. An ice-breaking voyage aboard Ponant’s world-first luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot, a jaunt below the waves in an onboard submarine on The World’s First Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse or a trip to the Galápagos Islands on a 16-capacity custom-built ship with Lindblad National Geographic, we’ll only have our guests journey to the other side of the world in the safety and comfort of these outstanding names in the expedition industry.
A journey of natural, cultural and epicuren discovery
State-of-the-art Galápagos exploration
Exploring the world since 1896
Over 100 expedition cruises in over 70 countries
Yacht expeditions with a touch of French class
Unforgettable polar memories from the pioneers of expedition cruising
The World’s First Discovery Yachts™
All-inclusive expedition cruises with a difference
Explore the world’s most remote wonders in ultra luxury
See what others don’t with this historic brand
Pioneers of ultra-luxury expedition travel
An expedition activity for everybody
Expedition cruises cater to adventure enthusiasts who look to take part in once-in-a-lifetime activities and excursions. These cruises aren’t built for those who are unsteady on their feet. They’re designed for thrill-seekers. Expedition activities range from scuba diving alongside majestic marine creatures, Zodiac rides through icy fjords and up to calving glaciers; photography, ice camping, multi-day trekking, kayaking, birdwatching and so much more. These voyages become an avenue for conquering fears, challenging oneself physically and mentally and ultimately, creating lifelong memories of exhilarating adventures.
You'll see incredible wildlife
One of the main selling points of an expedition cruise is the wildlife you can see. Head to the Arctic and look up at skies teeming with rich birdlife. Look down for unique marine life—beluga whales, bowhead whales and the almost-mythical narwhals—have your captain wake you up in the middle of the night because there’s a polar bear prowling on shore. Head down south to Antarctica and you’ll find, of course, penguins—millions and millions of them huddled together—whales, seals and other birdlife too. In warm-water destinations; Central America, the Kimberley, Asia and the Galápagos Islands, you’ll find all kinds of exotic animals—giant tortoises, lazy sloths, colourful birdlife and more!
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Marine Iguana, Galapagos
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Giant Tortoise, Galapagos
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Penguins, Antarctica
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Whales, Arctic
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Polar Bear, Greenland
Expedition Brochures and Guides
Click below to read our dedicated brochures and guides. Each is written and designed by an expedition expert here at Panache Cruises, and we’re sure you’ll appreciate how beautifully informative they are.
