The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has expanded its membership with the addition of 3 new travel brand companies/operators ahead of its inaugural conference scheduled for October 1st-2nd, 2024, in London UK.
The new members include Antarpply Expeditions, a small-ship operator focused on Antarctic expeditions; Golden Galapagos, a luxury operator offering catamaran-based voyages in the Galapagos Islands; and Secret Atlas, a micro cruise specialist that takes small groups to remote destinations such as Svalbard Norway, Greenland, and Antarctica.
Antarpply Expeditions, based in Ushuaia, Argentina, operates the vessel Ushuaia, the second smallest ship in the Antarctic, catering to small groups and individual travelers. Golden Galapagos runs 4 catamarans (Endemic, Elite, Ocean Spray, Petrel) providing high-end expeditions in the Galapagos Archipelago. Secret Atlas offers intimate cruises for as few as 12 guests, with 2 guides onboard, focusing on regions inaccessible to larger vessels.
Launched in April 2023, the ECN connects expedition cruise companies and promotes educational resources to raise awareness of these niche travel experiences.