5 Essential Expedition Cruises

The marine iguana is unique to the Galapagos, a destination best discovered by cruise. // © 2015 Thinkstock

Spot seals on an Antarctica cruise expedition. // © 2015 Thinkstock

Far North sailings may occur during the Northern Lights. // © 2015 Thinkstock

Now is the time to visit Myanmar, which has only recently opened its door to tourists. // © 2015 Thinkstock

Yangtze cruises may stop in Shanghai. // © 2015 Thinkstock

Seabourn is one of the cruise lines sailing the Antarctic. // © 2015 Seabourn Cruise Line

Climbing Shibaozhai Pagoda is one of the cultural highlights of a Yangtze River cruise. // © 2015 Thinkstock