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.
Photography
7 posts — Photography workshop with dedicated instructor.
Noble Caledonia
UK-owned cultural expedition operator since 1991, running adult-only voyages on a single intimate 108-guest ship with a strongly British passenger focus.
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.
Seabourn Cruises
US-based ultra-luxury expedition operator entering Antarctica in 2022, with two 264-guest ships each carrying twin submarines, butler service, and all-inclusive pricing.
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.