Polar wilderness, extraordinary encounters.
The Arctic and Antarctica are distinct destinations with different seasons, wildlife and cruising conditions. Explore below to find the polar region that best suits your group and timing.
The Arctic season runs from June to August, when ice conditions allow access to the High Arctic and the midnight sun keeps the landscape visible around the clock. July and August offer the most reliable wildlife encounters.
Antarctica is best visited between November and February, with December and January offering the longest daylight hours and the most active wildlife, including penguin chick hatching and whale feeding.
A carefully selected range of expedition-capable yachts for Arctic and Antarctic cruising, equipped for polar conditions and the wildlife encounters that define both regions.
The Arctic, centred on Svalbard and northern Norway, is accessible from June to August and is known for polar bears, walrus and the midnight sun. Antarctica is visited between November and February and offers a larger scale of ice, denser wildlife colonies and a more remote character.
No prior sailing or expedition experience is required. The crew and expedition team manage all aspects of the voyage. A willingness to adapt to changing conditions and an interest in the natural environment are the qualities that most define a good polar charter guest.
In the Arctic, polar bears, walrus, reindeer, Arctic fox and large seabird colonies are the primary highlights. In Antarctica, penguins, leopard seals, humpback and minke whales, and albatross are commonly encountered.
A minimum of ten days to two weeks is recommended for either destination, to allow for passage time, variable conditions and the best wildlife encounter opportunities. Longer charters allow for more remote and less-visited sites.
