Antarctica expedition landscape
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Mercer Island, WA

Explore the World's Last Great Frontiers

Meet the world's leading expedition cruise lines, luxury exploration companies, and adventure travel experts during the Pacific Northwest's premier expedition travel event.

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Early Explorer Passes are sponsored by Expedia Cruises of South Lake Washington.

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Available September 12

Early Explorer Pass available exclusively through advance online registration

Take a break outdoors

Tacos, fresh air, and time to recharge

Step outside to the Outdoor Terrace adjacent to the Mercer Room for a relaxed break between presentations and conversations. Vandalz Seattle Taqueria will be serving food available for purchase throughout the Expo, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Outdoor Terrace adjacent to the Mercer Room

What to Expect

An Extraordinary Day of Exploration

Expedition Presentations

Expedition Presentations

Inspiring destination presentations from the world's leading expedition cruise lines and exploration companies — Antarctica, Arctic, Galápagos, and beyond.

Supplier Exhibits

Supplier Exhibits

Meet face-to-face with representatives from the world's premier expedition cruise lines and luxury adventure travel companies.

Travel Consultations

Travel Consultations

Receive personalized guidance from certified Expedia Cruises travel advisors specializing in expedition and luxury travel.

Exclusive Event Offers

Exclusive Event Offers

Access special pricing, exclusive promotions, and prize drawings available only to expo attendees.

Destinations

The World's Most Extraordinary Places

From polar ice to tropical archipelagos, discover the destinations that define expedition travel.

Antarctica

Featured Destination

Antarctica

The ultimate expedition destination — pristine ice, extraordinary wildlife, and the most remote continent on Earth.

Arctic

Arctic

Polar bears, walrus, and midnight sun in the world's most dramatic wilderness.

Galápagos

Galápagos

Darwin's living laboratory — extraordinary wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

Alaska

Alaska

Towering glaciers, humpback whales, and America's last great wilderness.

Iceland

Iceland

Fire and ice — volcanoes, geysers, and the ethereal northern lights.

Africa

Africa

Safari and sea — the great migration, mountain gorillas, and pristine coastlines.

Featured Travel Partners

The World's Leading Expedition Companies

HX
National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions
Viking Expeditions
Seabourn Expeditions
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Emerald Cruises
Ponant Explorations
Explora Journeys
Azamara
G Adventures

Partner logos will be displayed as confirmed. Additional partners to be announced.

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September 12, 2026

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September 12, 2026 · Mercer Island Community & Event Center

Early Explorer Passes are complimentary, sponsored by Expedia Cruises of South Lake Washington.

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