Experience the most pristine wilderness on our planet.
Polar Cruises
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.
About the Destinations
Antarctica
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.
Arctic
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.
Advantages of Booking With Polar Cruises
We are Polar Experts
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.
Unbiased Opinions
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.
Variety of trips & ships
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.
Customer Service
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.
Price
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 are not pushy salespeople
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 specialize in both Polar regions
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.
You deserve a vacation planned by experts
The latest from our travel blog
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Best Antarctica Cruises for Activities
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 early days of expedition travel, shore landings were the sole activity offered. While shore landings are still included for all guests, there are now many more adventure options to choose from.…
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Polar Bear Trips
One of the main draws to visiting the Arctic is the chance to see polar bears in their natural habitat, on the sea ice. The white bear is an icon of the northern polar region and seeing this powerful, yet graceful apex predator in the wild is a highlight for many guests. Below we have…
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Antarctic Penguins: Which species will I see on my cruise?
The words Antarctica and penguins go hand in hand. Without a doubt penguins are the most popular residents of the 7th continent and getting a closer look at these entertaining birds is one of the main reasons many travelers make the journey south each summer season. Regardless of the cruise, guests will have the opportunity…
