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U.S. passports are normally processed in four to six weeks, but if the waiting seems endless, here’s how you can check your passport application or renewal status.

From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.

No need to scramble days before your trip when you know how long the passport process takes.

In honor of 130 years of Arctic seafaring adventures, HX Expeditions has created an onboard experience that allows passengers to experience what overnight accommodations were like in 1896.

Here’s how to get a passport in one business day—for a price.

Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.

Passport panic? Here’s how to navigate getting a passport in under 24 hours.

During a disaster, the first thing we often think of is whether we have friends or family in the impacted destination—and how we can get in touch with them, fast.

Several new requirements aimed at enhancing preservation efforts went into effect this year, including new rules regarding safe observation of polar bears. Here’s what it means for wildlife viewing in Norway’s remote Arctic archipelago.

A new generation of expedition cruise ships are bringing a completely reimagined style of cruising to the Mediterranean.

Chile’s Futaleufú River provides a rare, thrilling experience that’s possible only with continued environmental protection.

The polar regions rank high on many traveler lists—but all trips aren’t created equal. By picking the right expedition cruise, you can enjoy a life-changing journey.

Looking for a richer understanding of the White Continent? These expedition cruises offer meaningful educational experiences and are committed to lessening their impact in the region.

The National Audubon Society and HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) have partnered to launch an exclusive series of bird-watching expedition cruises.

Cruises often get a bad rap for not offering much in the way of fitness or outdoor adventure. But there are some thrilling itineraries with adrenaline-fueled excursions, from polar expeditions to invigorating river cruises.