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.
Fly or Sail
7 posts — Ships that offer both fly-cruise and sail options.
Atlas Ocean Voyages
US-headquartered, Portuguese-owned boutique operator since 2019, with three sister ships, a strong culinary focus, all-inclusive pricing.
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.
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.
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.
Silversea Expeditions
Monaco-based ultra-luxury expedition operator since 1994, with butler service in all suites, a near 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, and a dedicated fly-cruise terminal in Puerto Williams.