There are few places on the planet that have captured hearts, minds and imagination quite like the Poles. These icy destinations represent a golden age of heroes, evoking images of brave explorers with a glint of defiance and determination in their eyes’, ships paralysed by ice, hot-air balloons forging into unchartered regions and packs of huskies working to bring their masters home to safety. You can experience all these adventures with our polar expeditions.

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Why travel to the Polar regions

Amundsen, Scott, Shackleton, Mawson, Ada Blackjack, Rasmussen, Nansen…these are just some of the adventurers who risked their lives to pioneer the discovery of Antarctica and the Arctic during a period of history when national pride was of paramount importance and being the first really mattered.

Fortunately, with our luxury polar expeditions, we need not embrace the hardships of the past to experience the beauty and wonder of the Poles today. From the penguin colonies of Antarctica and the polar bears of Svalbard to the vast ice and fascinating cultures of the Northwest Passage, these otherworldly lands and their captivating creatures are now accessible to us all.

Purpose-built expedition ships offer the opportunity to reach the ice in comfort and style, accompanied by highly experienced teams who will guarantee that you make the most of every opportunity during your journey.

The choice of vessels and itineraries is extensive, which is why we have used our 15+ years of experience in polar trip planning, our knowledge of the boats, guides, destinations and the intricate laws that accompany these voyages to select only the ones that we believe are the best.

These remarkable regions are truly astonishing, and we will ensure that your polar exploration will be just that.

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Antarctica

Take an adventure many have only dreamed of with a luxury expedition cruise to Antarctica. Also known as the Seventh Continent, the White Desert, the Land of Penguins or the Base of the Globe, Antarctica is ready to be discovered.

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Svalbard

Sail through the icy hunting grounds of the king of the Arctic and see just why the spectacular archipelago of Svalbard is the jewel in the Arctic crown.

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Northwest Passage

Sought for so long, at the cost of so many - are you ready to explore these icy channels? We have been specialising in...

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Falkland Islands

Surprising and diverse, explore the 740 islands that make up this archipelago. White sand beaches, crystal clear water and...

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Greenland

If you were to believe in giants, Greenland would be their playground. A land of extremes, where you’ll get up close to mammoth...

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Iceland

Europe’s most sparsely populated country is an awe-inspiring destination for adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. The land of fire and ice is calling.

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