Antarctica & Arctic Cruises

Truly the last frontiers, Antarctica and the Arctic are destinations few adventurers reach.

Truly the last frontiers, Antarctica and the Arctic are destinations few adventurers reach. On our Antarctica and Arctic cruises, by way of powerful icebreakers and ice-strengthened vessels, we can venture to the far northern reaches of the high Arctic that includes Canada, Russia and Greenland, or travel south to the fascinating and mysterious White Continent, better known as Antarctica.

Antarctica Trips

Antarctica Cruise: Classic Voyages

Antarctica Cruise: Classic Voyages

* Introduction to Antarctica

* Antarctic Explorer - The Classic Adventure

* Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica: Explorers and Kings

  • Days: 10-20 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $3,995
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking*

Add an extra rush of adrenaline to your Antarctica Expedition on one of our Adventure Ships while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia. *Optional activities on this Antarctic adventure include kayaking, camping, mountaineering or cross-country skiing.

Arctic Trips

Arctic Voyages

Arctic Voyages

* Spitsbergen Family Adventure: Polar Bear Safari

* Spitsbergen Explorer

* Spitsbergen Circumnavigation

* Iceland, Greenland & Spitsbergen

* Spitsbergen Snowshoeing

  • Days: 8-15 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $3,690
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

Arctic expeditions deliver excitement and indelible memories. Expect polar bears, indigenous cultures and plenty of adventure under the midnight sun. These expeditions vary in duration, cost and experience.

The North Pole

The North Pole

  • Days: 16
  • Price: $22,790
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

Sail into spectacular fjords surrounded by towering mountains and glaciers illuminated by 24-hour sunlight; thrill at the experience of a powerful icebreaker tackling the pressure ridges and ice floes of the great Arctic; discover historic sites of polar exploration; view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their natural surroundings; and call at land rarely visited before. Our Arctic trip specialists can assist you in determining which Arctic cruise is best for you.

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