#Facts & FAQs

Everything you need to know before your British Isles expedition — from what to pack and included shore excursions to expert-led lectures and exploring the history, culture and landscapes of the Scottish Isles.

Heimaey is the biggest island off the coast of Iceland and part of the Westman Island Archipelago, located around eight miles from the mainland’s southwestern coast.

Everything you need to know before your Galápagos expedition — from what to pack and included activities to hiking, snorkelling and kayaking among some of the world's most extraordinary wildlife.

Everything you need to know before your Arctic Norway expedition — from what to pack and activities included onboard to making the most of every chance to witness the Northern Lights.

Elephant Island, Antarctica, is named after the elephant seals that make their home there (as well as for its elephant-like shape). The island is located 150 miles off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands. Covered in ice and towering above the surrounding Southern Ocean, it’s truly a sight to behold. Here are five notable facts.

Everything you need to know before venturing to the seventh continent — from what to pack for polar conditions to the wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and extraordinary experiences that await you on expedition.