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Why this emerging cruise style should be on every agent's radar

Cruise
Akvile Marozaite
26 February 2025

The popularity of expedition cruising has soared over the past few years – but it’s not limited to the polar regions or even the open ocean.

Akvile Marozaite, ECN, February 2025

Akvile Marozaite, ECN chief executive, says discounting is 'never any good for anyone' (Credit: Akvile Marozaite/ ECN)

Some of the world’s great river systems – the Amazon, Ganges, Mekong, and St Lawrence – offer immersive wildlife, active, adventure and cultural experiences in remote locations, on par with those found other expedition cruise destinations.

Akvile Marozaite, chief executive of travel trade community the Expedition Cruise Network, has travelled on a variety of expedition cruises, including a St Lawrence river sailing with Ponant and Antara’s Artisans of Bengal itinerary on the Ganges.

She argues river expeditions can provide incredible alternatives for clients seeking adventure. Here’s why.

Rivers are unique eco-systems