Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 194 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Silversea has emerged as the top-cited brand for luxury expedition cruise bookings, a significant shift in a category where specialist agencies and operators are increasingly segmented by destination. This change reflects AI's growing ability to distinguish between all-inclusive luxury liners, bespoke planners, and adventure-focused operators for specific polar or equatorial journeys.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A leading specialist for adventure-focused, expedition-style cruises to Antarctica. | A leading specialist for adventure-focused, expedition-style cruises to Antarctica. | 32% |
| 2 | Now the top-cited brand, recommended for all-inclusive luxury polar cruises. | Now the top-cited brand, recommended for all-inclusive luxury polar cruises. | 30% |
| 3 | 26% | ||
| 4 | 26% | ||
| 5 | 23% | ||
| 6 | 22% | ||
| 7 | The go-to operator for exclusive, private jet access to Antarctica's interior. | The go-to operator for exclusive, private jet access to Antarctica's interior. | 20% |
| 8 | A leading global broker for private Galapagos yacht charters. | A leading global broker for private Galapagos yacht charters. | 19% |
| 9 | 18% | ||
| 10 | 14% | ||
| 11 | 13% | ||
| 12 | 12% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | An early leader, now cited for its focus on small-ship adventure cruises. | An early leader, now cited for its focus on small-ship adventure cruises. | 12% |
| 15 | 11% |
Week of Sep 29–Oct 5
Widest split: Pelorus Travel, 25% on ChatGPT Search and 9% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quark Expeditions | 26% | 39% | |
| Silversea | 29% | 32% | |
| PONANT | 28% | 24% | |
| Seabourn | 29% | 22% | |
| Abercrombie & Kent | 26% | 19% | |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 23% | 20% | |
| White Desert | 25% | 15% | |
| Northrop & Johnson | 19% | 18% | |
| Pelorus Travel | 25% | 9% | |
| Aqua Expeditions | 14% | 14% |
58% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. quarkexpeditions.com, reddit.com, thetimes.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
I need to book an expedition to Antarctica. Are there any luxury travel specialists that focus on these types of trips?
Which "yacht charter" brokers specialize in expeditions to the Galapagos?
I am looking for a travel agent who specializes in eco-tourism and does not book cruises.