63 in this magical part of Antarctica, and the deep south of the peninsula continues to offer new and exciting activities and possibilities onshore and at sea. SD: East Greenland stands out for its dramatic landscapes, cultural depth and growing interest from travellers. In warmer waters, Peru’s Humboldt Current coast offers archaeology, marine wildlife and incredible food in a region many travellers still know little about. MP: While Galápagos sits on the equator, it offers warm and humid weather from December to May, and a cool and dry period between June and November. In the cool season, the Humboldt Current pushes nutrient-rich water up from the south, and all that plankton lights up the whole food chain, which, for guests, means fantastic snorkelling among big shoals of fish, active sea lions and feeding penguins. The warm season provides calmer seas, warmer water and a lot of breeding and nesting, from sea turtles to seabirds, which tends to suit families and first-time visitors. LS: Antarctica and South Georgia continue to stand apart. Their extraordinary wildlife, dramatic landscapes, rich history and opportunities for genuine exploration create experiences that remain unmatched for both guests and expedition teams. KS: Galápagos in the warm season is a unique expedition destination. South Greenland, East Greenland and Svalbard stand out to me now as very exciting from a development point of view, with strong environmental stewardship at the forefront. RW: The Austral Islands offer both operational focus and exceptional guest discovery. The five islands – Rimatara, Rurutu, Tubuai, Raivavae and Rapa – combine dramatic landscapes, rich traditions and significant archaeological heritage, framed by turquoise lagoons and white-sand beaches. Our roundtrip itinerary from Tahiti also includes Bora Bora, with new ports of call in Maupiti and Huahine to further enhance the experience. FGZ: Although they couldn’t be more different geographically, I see remarkable similarities between the Seychelles’ Outer Islands and Svalbard. Both offer something that has become increasingly rare in modern travel: a genuine sense of remoteness. They are completely different environments, yet they evoke the same feeling of venturing into places where nature remains firmly in control, which is ultimately what expedition cruising should offer. As environmental regulations tighten and technology accelerates, what long‑term shifts do you expect will reshape how expedition itineraries are planned over the next decade? RB: Environmental regulations, increased data use and evolving sustainability standards and technologies FEATURE Photo: Troels Jacobsen/Oceanwide Expeditions Oceanwide Expeditions shore experiences include the chance to step onto the ice in Antarctica “ It’s the remote, seldom-visited corners of the Arctic and Antarctica that stand out” Rémi Bouysset, Oceanwide Expeditions
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