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.
Snowshoeing
8 posts — Snowshoeing ashore.
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.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
German ultra-luxury expedition operator since 1970, running bilingual German/English voyages with a three-ship HANSEATIC fleet.
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.
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.
Swan Hellenic
Cyprus-registered boutique operator relaunched in 2020, with a three-ship fleet, strong cultural and scientific programming, premium 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.