EXPEDITION CRUISING Visiting Antarctica with thousands of penguins and the Arctic with the majestic polar bears and Walrus offers a wonderful and unforgettable adventure Link for 2012 and 2013 Silver Explorer Schedule

 Ngaire Keene, Linda Litteken and Susan Walsh have all cruised both Antarctica and the Arctic area of the Svalbard Islands, collectively seven times to Antarctica and six times to the Arctic.

Brown and Keene has the expertise to assist you in this incredible adventure!
All pictures on our website were taken by our staff while cruising the Antarctic or Arctic regions

ANTARCTICA HOME OF THOUSANDS OF DELIGHTFUL PENGUINS Link here for details on the cabins, landing reports what to wear and many details on Antarctica

 

THE ARCTIC SVALBARD ISLANDS IN SEARCH OF THE POLAR BEAR & WALRUS Link here for details on expedition cruise to the Arctic

Recommended Expedition ship the luxurious Silversea SILVER EXPLORER
Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Silver Explorer, a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any other. Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the worlds most remote destinations, including both of earths polar regions, the 6,072-ton vessel boasts a strengthened hull with a Lloyds Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger ships. With eight Zodiac boats, her 132 privileged guests can visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations. Experience the thrill of a true expedition aboard Silver Explorer. Venture deep into regions where other vessels cannot go whilst enjoying a privileged lifestyle that is simply second-to-none. Cabin size and layout is wonderful. The smallest cabin is 175 sq ft and the "standards" run from 175 sq.ft - 230 sq.ft.  Larger suites from 351 sq.ft to 675 sq.ft are available. All bathrooms feature  with full sized bathtubs and overhead showers. All inclusive of beverages in the dining rooms and the lounges (excluding fine wines and liquors)  and tips for the staff.

Le Boreal and L'Austral: Two new ships entered service in 2010 La Boreal and La Austrel- French owned vessels. Ngaire has been aboard the L'Austral.  The ship is new and attractive. Cabins are 200 sq ft yet they feel smaller than the SIlver Explorer. Bathrooms only offer a shower. Only the one Owners suite has a bathtub  this is the largest suite on the ship.There is a large contingent of French speaking guests and all announcements are in two languages,  French and English.This is not an all inclusive product like the Silver Explorer.

Other Cruise Ships:  There are many other ships that travel to Antarctica and the Arctic.  Linbllad, National Geopraphic Explorer for instance is well known. These are acceptable ships but with very small cabins and in our opinion not up to the standards of the three ships mentioned above. Finding cabin sizes on these ships is very difficult to do because they are SMALL they do  not mention the sizes.

Everything you need to know as you plan an expedition cruise
Full details on all aspects of expedition cruising are available on our Antarctica and Arctic reports. We cover all the relevant details with both written information and pictures including links to Ken Hutyra's pictures taken on the cruises we have experienced.

• The ship and public areas

• The cabins - size and comfort

• The food and service - how luxurious is an expedition ship?

• The flights and travel involved

• What to wear on the zodiacs and the ship

• What was experienced on the cruises with the seas and the weather

• Zodiac Landings

• What can you anticipate seeing during the cruise