Antarctica 21
Chilean-owned pioneer of fly-cruise voyages, operating since 2003, with two new boutique ships capped at 76 guests, and an exclusive pre-departure center in Punta Arenas.
Sea Kayaking
10 posts — Multi-outing sea kayaking program.
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.
Heritage Expeditions
New Zealand-owned operator specializing in Ross Sea and Subantarctic expeditions with naturalist-led programming and a strong conservation and citizen science focus.
Oceanwide Expeditions
Dutch-owned polar specialist operating since 1993, with a three-ship fleet, entry to mid-range pricing, and one of the broadest itinerary ranges in the fleet including Weddell Sea and Ross Sea.
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.
Terra Nova Expeditions
Australian-registered new entrant launching its inaugural Antarctica season in December 2026, targeting the mid-market with an all-inclusive activity model and slow travel ethos.