Antarpply Expeditions
Argentine-owned Antarctica-only operator since 1997, running entry-level Peninsula voyages on the oldest active expedition ship in the Antarctic fleet, with bilingual Spanish/English programming.
Citizen Science
10 posts — Onboard Citizen Science programs.
Aurora Expeditions
Australian-owned operator running global expeditions. In Antarctica since 1991, with a three-ship fleet of X-Bows and one of the widest activity programs in the Antarctica market.
G Adventures
Canadian-owned global adventure operator with a single Antarctica ship since 2005, with one of the most accessible price points in the market via quad cabin shares.
HX Expeditions
Norway-based operator spun-off from Hurtigruten in 2023, running large hybrid-powered ships of up to 500 passengers with an all-inclusive model and expedition team ethos.
Lindblad Expeditions / Nat Geo
US-based publicly traded operator with Antarctica roots stretching to 1966, running premium National Geographic-branded expeditions with photo instructors and nature experts on every departure.
Polar Latitudes Expeditions
US-headquartered operator running polar-only expeditions since 2010, with a citizen science focus, English-language operations, and a four-ship fleet spanning mid-range to premium price points.
Ponant
French luxury expedition operator with Antarctica roots to 1988, running bilingual French/English voyages across a five-ship fleet from premium to ultra-luxury.
Poseidon Expeditions
Cyprus-registered polar specialist operating since 1999, with a single 114-guest ship.
Quark Expeditions
One of the original polar specialists, operating since 1991, with a four-ship fleet and a strong adventure positioning. Dual-helicopter capability on the Ultramarine.
Swan Hellenic
Cyprus-registered boutique operator relaunched in 2020, with a three-ship fleet, strong cultural and scientific programming, premium all-inclusive pricing.