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Snow covered mountains reflected in still blue polar water

Expeditions to the far edge of the map.

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Polar Edge

  • Boat landings
  • Groups of 12
  • Heated cabins
  • Polar guides
  • Aurora nights
  • Gear on loan

Small ship, quiet ice

Quiet ice, small groups

A handful of departures each season, and never more than twelve guests on the ice.

12
guests at most on each departure
1:6
guides to guests on the ice
4.9
rating from 600+ reviews
24h
usual reply to an enquiry
A huge arched iceberg over calm grey water
Landings on every day the ice allows

Departures

Pick your edge

Five expeditions, all in small groups.

  • A small inflatable boat of guests between two huge icebergs on calm blue water
    01

    Polar Expedition

    Boat landings among towering icebergs.

    12 days 12 guests from $9,800

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  • Four penguins walking up a snowy slope below a misty mountain
    02

    Penguin Coast

    Colonies, calm bays and long summer light.

    9 days 12 guests from $7,400

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  • Green aurora over a still lake and snowy ridges
    03

    Aurora Camp

    Heated cabins and open skies after dark.

    6 days 10 guests from $3,900

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  • A polar bear and two cubs standing on flat sea ice
    04

    Ice Bear Week

    Patient days on the sea ice, watching for bears.

    8 days 8 guests from $8,200

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  • A broken glacier front of pale blue ice under a soft sky
    05

    Glacier Crossing

    Roped travel over blue ice with experienced guides.

    7 days 10 guests from $5,600

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The route

Day by day

A typical 12 day departure, from harbour to ice edge and home.

  1. Day 1

    Harbour

    Meet the crew, board and settle in

  2. Days 2 to 3

    Open sea

    Long swells, talks and wildlife watches

  3. Day 4

    First ice

    Drift ice appears and the ship slows

  4. Days 5 to 9

    Landings

    Boat trips and shore walks

  5. Day 10

    Ice edge

    The far point of the route

  6. Days 11 to 12

    Home port

    Farewell dinner, then disembark

Snowy mountains above a small frozen lake

The crew

Crew who know the ice

  • Groups of 12 or fewer

    Room at every rail and every landing.

  • Experienced polar guides

    One guide for every six guests ashore.

  • Cold weather gear on loan

    Parkas and boots are ready on board.

  • A briefing before each landing

    Plain, calm and the same every time.

Gallery

Moments from the ice

Green aurora over a dark glacial lagoon with floating ice
Night sky
A small red sailboat between huge pale icebergs at dusk
Under sail
A hollow of pale blue ice with a frozen meltwater lake
Ice valley
A huge arched iceberg floating in dark still water
The arch

Reviews

Back from the ice

4.9from 600+ reviews

  • Quiet, vast and nothing like the photos. The crew made it easy.

    Guest, polar expedition

  • Twice a day on the ice, never crowded, always unhurried.

    Guest, penguin coast

  • I booked for the aurora and stayed for the silence.

    Guest, aurora camp

Questions

Good to know

Anything else, call 555-0180.

How fit do I need to be?

Most trips suit anyone who can walk for a few hours. Glacier Crossing is more active.

What should I pack?

A packing list arrives after booking. Parkas and boots are lent on board.

Can I travel on my own?

Yes. Solo guests share a cabin or choose a single cabin for a small supplement.

What is included?

Cabin, meals, landings, guides and gear on loan. Flights are booked separately.

What if the weather turns?

The crew shapes each day around the ice and the weather, so plans can change.

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