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SixStarCruises invests in luxury expedition cruising with new specialist division

Expedition cruise
Dea Jusufi
7 July 2026

SixStarCruises is making it easier for its customers to explore destinations from Antarctica to the Kimberley with the launch of new luxury expedition brand, backed by key expedition partners including Silversea and Seabourn.

Polar bear and cruise ship in the Arctic
Finn Partners

Luxury cruise bookings have spiked 53% year-on-year, with SixStarCruises seeking to capitalise on that growth

Clients will able to liaise with an "Expedition Concierge" offering specialist advice across destinations including Antarctica, the Arctic, the South Pacific and Australia's Kimberley region, supported by a new, dedicated website.

According to Clia, expedition cruise bookings increased 42% year on year, while luxury cruise bookings rose 53% compared with 2025. 

Lisa McAuley, Managing Director of World Travel Holidings UK, said the investment reflected the company's commitment to such a fast-growing sector, as well as its relationships with "the world's finest cruise lines", which have gone from "strength to strength".