When people ask me about my favorite cruise destination, the answer is nearly always Antarctica. During the past three years, I’ve made two trips to the White Continent, one on Silver Explorer and the other on Seabourn Quest. Though their on-board products differ, what each ship showed me and my fellow passengers was essentially the same: the awe-inspiring grandeur of a vast and forbidding continent.

I’ll be returning to Antarctica for a third time on February 3, 2016 as the host of a 21-day voyage on Seabourn Quest, sailing from Santiago (Valparaiso) to Buenos Aires. In the coming weeks, I’ll be telling you more about this trip. If you’re at all interested in joining me, take a look at some of the special offers available between now and May 31, 2015 or call 1-800-300-4567.

Why am I talking about Antarctica on our river cruise site? River cruising, expeditions and luxury cruising all have one thing in common. They each take place on small ships. So if you enjoy river cruising, there is a good chance that you will love “luxury” expedition cruising exploring the White Continent.