Thank you for your interest in AdventureSmith Explorations. We welcome inquiries from members of the press and look forward to collaborating. We function as an expert vacation consultant specializing in matching travelers with small ship expedition cruises and wilderness adventures, and we can bring that same level of personalized matchmaking to your editorial features.

Small Ships. Big Stories.

Are you looking for angles and story ideas for your various writing projects and outlets? Small ship cruises are new go-to for a safe, sustainable cruising alternative so now is the time to cover it! We can provide you with the right hook or idea and promise to back it up with solid resources for your story. Be it photos, interviews with our founder or small ship captains, press trips, or referrals, we are happy to support you in any way we can. See a sample of our past featured press & awards or jump down to our recent press releases and industry interviews.

Explore with Us on a Press Trip

Join us on an expedition and experience firsthand the magic of small-ship cruising. We offer select opportunities for journalists to travel with us. Whether you’re writing for a major outlet or working on a niche feature, let us help bring your story to life. For press trip inquiries, please contact Jess Weaver at JVP Communications. We’re excited to work with you on your next project.
Email: [email protected] Phone: (530) 448-6981

Media Inquiries & Editorial Support

Need expert quotes, interviews, or other materials for your story? From interviews with our founder or ship captains to high-quality images and travel trend insights, we’re here to support your editorial needs. Please contact Jess Weaver at JVP Communications:
Email: [email protected] Phone: (530) 448-6981

Recent Press Releases

We offer a robust selection of press releases to keep you updated on what’s new in our small ship space. Click the date link to view a PDF of our recent press releases. This is a great resource for story ideas, as well as our travel trend reports the latest of which is our Spring 2026 Small-ship Adventure Travel News & Trends.

For additional timely insights, be sure to check out Todd Smith’s Pulse on the Market interview in the Cruise Industry News 2025 Expedition Market Report.

• March 23, 2026 – Four AdventureSmith Explorations Team Members Named Among 2026 Top Travel Specialists by Condé Nast Traveler
• Nov 17, 2025 – Winter 2025-26 Small-ship Adventure Travel News & Trends
• Sept 15, 2025 – As Small-Ship Adventure Cruises Continue to Increase in Popularity, Here’s What’s New in 2026
• Sept 12, 2025 – AdventureSmith Explorations Achieves New Honors With Recent Award Wins
• July 9, 2025 – Summer 2025 Small-Ship Adventure Travel News & Trends
• June 13, 2025 – The Hermes Luxury Mega-Catamaran Launched Last Month in the Galapagos; Here’s What to Know
• April 29, 2025 – Planning to Visit Antarctica? These Are The Top 5 Things to Ask When Booking a Trip
• March 21, 2025 – Spring 2025 Small Ship Adventure Travel News Trends
• March 11, 2025 – Two AdventureSmith Explorations Team Members Named Among 2025 Top Travel Specialists by Condé Nast Traveler
• Feb 5, 2025 – Expedition Travel is a Growing Trend Among Adventurous Women and Solo Travelers
• Jan 8, 2025 – Fly-In Wilderness Travel Options Offer Exclusive Access Deep Into Denali National Park

Archive of Past Releases

2024: Westward Ship Turns 100, How to Get the Best Deal in the Arctic, New Indonesian Sailing Route, Todd Smith 2024 Top Travel Specialist by Condé Nast, Spring 2024 Trends, Alaska Small Ship Charters, Under-the-Radar Mediterranean Destinations, Remote Regions of Antarctica + New Ship, Galapagos New Ships & Premier Experiences, Private Yacht Expedition Cruising to Costa Rica, Fall 2024 Trends, What’s New in 2025, Discovering Baja California by Small-Ship, PolarQuest Small Ship Access to Arctic Locales, Solar Eclipse Small Ship Cruises and Winter 2024/25 News & Trends.

2023: AdventureSmith Celebrates 20 Years, Top Winter Destinations, One-of-a-Kind Greenland