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Arctic & Antarctic

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King penguins at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands
King penguins at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands Polar bear enjoying a rest, The Arctic (© Christophe Gouraud) Walrus on on the ice, The Arctic (© Rinie van Meurs)
Above: King penguins at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands
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  • King penguins at Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands
  • Polar bear enjoying a rest, The Arctic (© Christophe Gouraud)
  • Walrus on on the ice, The Arctic (© Rinie van Meurs)
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Visit the Arctic & Antarctic

The snow and ice of the Arctic and Antarctic has long been a fascination to the more adventurous travellers. Its pristine landscapes and unique wildlife are much more accessible today on board one of the many comfortable ships that cruise the chilly waters around the North and South Pole.

This icy, snowbound region encompasses everything north of the Arctic Circle and the massive southern continent of Antarctica. Home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural scenery and rich in wildlife - including polar bear, walrus, Arctic fox, penguin, seal, and a wide range of birdlife - it makes and excellent destination for the more adventurous traveller. Expedition cruise ships regularly sail north to the Arctic from ports in Finland, Alaska, Canada, and in our case Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen and Iceland, and south to the Antarctic from Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and in our case Argentina. These expedition ships are specially designed for cruising in the frigid ice covered waters of the Arctic and Antarctic and are often converted from oceanographic research vessels. They vary in size from 50 to 130 passengers and holiday itineraries range from as little as one week exploring Greenland to one month cruising from Chile to Australia.

Arctic & Antarctic highlights...

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Weddell Sea

Weddell Sea

The Antarctic

From £6199 per person

15 days
Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

The Antarctic

From £5500 per person

12 days
North Spitsbergen tour

North Spitsbergen

The Arctic

From £3300 per person

9 days

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Specialist profile

Martin Hosie
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Martin is widely travelled throughout Asia, Africa and The Middle East, and is a wildlife enthusiast as well as a keen mountain trekker.

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News & features

Wildlife of Antarctica

A short guide to the wealth of marine wildlife that you will be likely to enjoy on an expedition cruise holiday to the Antarctic.

Antarctic cruise options

Read more about extra options available onboard a typical Antarctic expedition cruise. Including kayaking, diving, camping and hiking.

Antarctica - What to take?

A comprehensive list of what to take on an expedition cruise to the Antarctic, including visas, vaccinations, clothing and a what to pack list.

Wildlife of the Arctic

A short guide to the wildlife that you will be likely to enjoy on an expedition cruise holiday to the Arctic.

Guide to Longyearbyen

Short guide to Longyearbyen, largest settlement on Spitsbergen and starting point for Arctic exploration.

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