because that call is coming. And when it does, you will want to know everything this company has to offer, because the portfolio has never been richer.

 

Polar Latitudes Expeditions has long been a name that serious polar specialists trust. Founded by a group of seasoned polar professionals who believed the industry was heading in the wrong direction — toward bigger ships, bigger crowds, and thinner experiences — the company was built from day one around a simple philosophy: smaller is better, and immersion is everything. That philosophy has not changed. What has changed is the scope. Following the merger of Polar Latitudes and Albatros Expeditions, two of the most respected names in polar travel are now operating as one, bringing together more than four decades of combined expertise, a four-ship fleet, and an expanded range of itineraries that stretches well beyond the poles.

 

 

For advisors, this is a very good story to tell.

 

 

Antarctica: Still the Heart of It All
Let’s start where Polar Latitudes’ roots run deepest. Antarctica is the company’s home territory, and it shows in the depth and variety of what they offer. Whether your client has two weeks or three, whether they want a first taste of the Peninsula or the full-blown Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica grand slam, there is an itinerary here that fits.

 

The Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage is exactly what it sounds like — a beautifully curated 12-day journey through the Peninsula’s most iconic landscapes, with wildlife encounters that tend to leave even the most well-traveled clients speechless. For those who want to push further south, the Crossing the Antarctic Circle itineraries take guests all the way to 66°33’S, a milestone that very few travelers ever reach and one that makes for a genuinely compelling sell.

 

At the longer end of the spectrum, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica voyage runs 20 days and is widely regarded as one of the great wildlife expeditions on the planet. South Georgia alone — with its vast penguin rookeries, fur seal beaches, and albatross colonies — is the kind of place that redefines what clients think they know about nature travel.

 

Across all of these voyages, the Polar Latitudes approach remains consistent: small ships, expert teams, and a guide-to-guest ratio of roughly one to seven or eight that ensures every person on board gets real attention. There is no waiting in line for Zodiac boarding, no fighting for a view, and no feeling of being processed through an itinerary. The expedition team — averaging over a dozen years of polar experience — genuinely loves what they do, and that energy is contagious.

 

Every voyage also includes the company’s pioneering Citizen Science program, which gives guests the chance to contribute to real, ongoing research — tracking whale movements with Happywhale, recording seabird data for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, or collecting phytoplankton samples for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For clients who want their travel to mean something beyond the Instagram moment, this is a powerful differentiator.

 

 

Fly the Drake on Ocean Nova: A New Way In
Here is the news that has been generating the most buzz in the trade, and rightly so. For the 2027/2028 season, Polar Latitudes Expeditions is launching a Fly & Cruise program that gives clients the option to skip the Drake Passage entirely — flying from Punta Arenas to the Antarctic Peninsula in around two hours rather than enduring two days at sea in some of the world’s roughest waters.
This is a genuine game-changer for a specific and growing segment of the market. Think about the clients who have always wanted to go to Antarctica but have held back because of seasickness concerns, or those with limited time who cannot afford to spend four days in transit. The Fly & Cruise program answers both objections cleanly.

 

Three itineraries are on offer, all operating aboard the intimate, 80-passenger Ocean Nova. Clients can fly both ways (in and out of Punta Arenas), sail in and fly out (Ushuaia to Punta Arenas), or fly in and sail out (Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) — giving them real flexibility to design the experience around their schedule and comfort level. Prices lead in at $13,495 per person.

 

The Ocean Nova itself is a wonderful ship for this program. With a maximum of just 80 passengers, it is one of the most nimble vessels in Antarctic waters, able to slip into bays and coves that larger ships simply cannot access. The signature Panorama Lounge offers 200-degree views, and the ship’s low carbon footprint is consistent with the company’s broader commitment to responsible travel. Complimentary beverages with meals, a voyage photographer, and a complimentary expedition jacket are all included — the kind of details that clients notice and remember.

 

 

The Arctic: Polar Bears, Midnight Sun, and Inuit Culture
Antarctica may be the flagship, but the Arctic program deserves equal attention. Polar Latitudes brings the same small-ship, expert-led approach to the Far North, with itineraries that span Svalbard, Greenland, and Iceland.

 

The Svalbard Express is a seven-day introduction to the high Arctic that punches well above its weight in terms of wildlife and scenery. For clients with more time, Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun extends the experience to eight days, with cruising among walruses, polar bears, and millions of seabirds under the extraordinary light of the Arctic summer. The Three Arctic Islands voyage is the showpiece of the Arctic program — 12 days that take guests from the glaciers of Svalbard through the dramatic fjords of Greenland and on to the volcanic coastlines of Iceland. It is an itinerary that covers an enormous amount of ground while never feeling rushed, and it is particularly well-suited to clients who want cultural depth alongside the wildlife.

 

 

Europe and South America: The Expedition Approach, New Destinations
One of the most exciting developments at Polar Latitudes in recent seasons has been the expansion into destinations that most people do not associate with expedition cruising — and that is precisely the point.

 

The North Atlantic program brings the company’s ethos to the wild western fringe of Europe. The Ireland Circumnavigation follows the ancient maritime routes of the Gaels around the entire island, calling at lively cities and remote offshore gems that no car or coach tour could ever reach. The Jewels of Scotland explores the hidden islands of the Scottish Isles, from puffin colonies on Lunga to Iron Age fortresses on the Aran Islands. For the adventurous client who thinks they have done Europe, these voyages offer a genuinely fresh perspective.

 

In South America, the South American Explorer aboard the 140-guest Discoverer is one of the most original itineraries in the market. The 10-day voyage runs from Lima, Peru, to Colón, Panama, threading through four countries and combining ancient history, extraordinary wildlife, and the bucket-list experience of a full daylight transit of the Panama Canal. Stops include the Moche temples of northern Peru, the whale-rich waters off Ecuador’s Puerto Lopez, and the pristine rainforest of Colombia’s Utria National Park. It is the kind of itinerary that is genuinely difficult to categorize — and that tends to be exactly what clients who have seen everything are looking for.

 

 

The Bottom Line for Advisors
Polar Latitudes Expeditions is a company that makes it easy to sell and easy to stand behind. The product is strong, the team is experienced, and the range of itineraries now covers enough ground that virtually any adventurous client can find a voyage that fits. The new Fly the Drake program on the Ocean Nova is a particularly timely addition — one that removes the single biggest objection in the Antarctica conversation and opens the destination to a wider audience than ever before.

 

For rates, dates, and booking support, visit www.polar-latitudes.com or reach out to the Polar Latitudes trade team directly. This is one of those rare operators where the more you learn, the more confident you feel recommending them — and that confidence has a way of coming back to you in repeat bookings.

 

Voyage Category	Highlights	Duration
Antarctic Peninsula	Classic voyage, Circle crossing, holiday departures	10–15 days
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica	The ultimate wildlife grand slam	20 days
Fly the Drake on Ocean Nova	Fly in, sail out; sail in, fly out; or fly both ways	9–11 days
Arctic (Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland)	Polar bears, midnight sun, Inuit culture	7–12 days
North Atlantic (Ireland, Scotland, Faroes)	Hidden islands, ancient heritage, dramatic coastlines	7–10 days
South America & Panama Canal	Four countries, ancient temples, rainforest, canal transit	10 days