Activities in Antarctica have come a long way since the first tourist vessels sailed to the 7th Continent in the late 1960’s. In the…
Polar Cruises is a USA-based specialty booking agency focusing solely on trips to Antarctica and the Arctic. We offer small ship expedition voyages and land-based programs to some of the most pristine wilderness areas on our planet. Our team has been specializing in the Polar regions for the last decade and has been awarded as a Top Travel Specialist by Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
With the rise in popularity in expedition cruising and so many trips available, we understand planning a Polar expedition can be overwhelming. For many, a journey to the Polar regions is a once in a lifetime bucket list trip and we are here to be sure you get it right. We will take the time to get to know your travel style and specific priorities for your trip and use our firsthand knowledge to guide you towards the expedition that will best meet your needs.
Antarctica is an ice covered continent surrounded by the Southern Ocean that has been alluring explorers and adventurers for over a century. The raw natural beauty of rugged snow covered peaks, massive glaciers, towering icebergs and the curious wildlife make it the ultimate bucket list adventure for anyone looking to get off the beaten track. All voyages to Antarctica will give you the chance to see plenty of penguins and have good chances for whale and/or seal sightings while being completely blown away by the scenery.
The Arctic is the northern polar region that is a deep sea surrounded by the large land masses of North America, Greenland, Europe & Russia. It is a vast region that is diverse with wildlife and plant life and rich in history and culture. It is home to unique wildlife including polar bears, walrus, reindeer, musk ox, arctic fox, hare, seals, whales and a couple hundred species of birds. Unlike Antarctica, the arctic has a human population that have lived here for millenia. Guests may have the chance to visit colorful villages and see how they have adapted to living in this harsh environment.
Our team travels to Antarctica and the Arctic on a regular basis, so not only do we have firsthand knowledge of the destinations, but we also understand the differences between the ships and how the programs are operated on each vessel.
Because we do not own or operate the ships, we will not try to sell you on any specific trip. Instead, we will listen to your priorities and offer unbiased opinions to assist in finding the best trip for your specific needs.
As a specialty booking agency, we can offer you a variety of ships and not just a few. This avoids having to contact multiple companies for information on different ships.
We are a small company with very personalized service. We are not a call center and we will know who you are when you call. You will not be passed around between multiple contacts or get a new person each time you call.
We offer the same pricing and discounts as the ship operator, so there is no extra charge for our knowledge of all the ships & polar destinations.
We understand a trip to the Polar regions is a big trip and we will offer you our time and patience to ensure you make the best decision at your preferred pace. We will not pressure you with sales tactics and bombard you with emails, phone calls & text messages to try to quickly “sell” you a trip to meet a monthly sales goal.
We find that many people want to cross the 7th Continent off their list but then they catch the “polar bug” and want to head north to experience the Arctic. No need to reach out to a different company, we are Antarctic and Arctic experts and can help with booking both trips for you.
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