Why travel with Poseidon Expeditions?
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Poseidon Expeditions is one of the leading operators of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. Since 1999, we’ve offered voyages that combine the spirit of adventure with a generous measure of onboard comfort and well-being, along with educational enrichment.
Why travel with us?
Small ship – big advantage
Our small ship maximizes travelers' time ashore by eliminating the need for group rotations during landings, which are common on larger vessels.
26 years of polar experience
Over the past 26 years, we’ve gained tremendous experience building a strong team of enthusiastic polar professionals who are all experts in their field.
Expedition team excellence
Our guests continually rate our expedition team as top-notch, highlighting their expertise in their field, knowledge, and professionalism.
Environmental responsibility
As active members of AECO and IAATO, we support cleanup initiatives, enforce no-waste policies, and reduce our footprint with our small expedition ship.
A true polar expedition
Experience active polar exploration with a variety of activities, including optional camping and kayaking.
Long landings
Weather permitting, we normally have an average of two activities per day, with a total off-ship activity time of around 2.5 hours per passenger.
Come Aboard Our Ship for an Unforgettable Antarctic or Artic Cruise Experience!
Join a small group of curious, like-minded travelers for the trip of a lifetime — an Antarctic or Arctic cruise. Step aboard our ship and travel to destinations unlike any other — lands of other-worldly icescapes, towering glaciers and unique wildlife.
Antarctica Cruises
What to Expect
M/v Sea Spirit: The Sea Spirit’s ice-class hull, maneuverability and small size allow her to pursue itineraries not possible aboard conventional cruise company vessels. She boasts state-of-the-art navigation equipment, motion stabilizers as well as a long list of passenger amenities.
Zodiac Adventures: To fully immerse our guests in the experience and take advantage of the many opportunities to view wildlife ashore, we utilize a fleet of inflatable Zodiac landing craft that can be deployed quickly from the back of the ship. We usually attempt several landings per day, permitting you maximum exposure to the many wildlife species and huge penguin colonies.
Expert Guides: Our expedition leader and diverse team of polar specialists will guide you at landing sites and provide an informative program of onboard lectures, video presentations and discussions. Collectively, our naturalists, wildlife biologists, geologists and historians have been on hundreds of expedition cruises to Antarctica, and they know the best locations for both scenery and wildlife.
Eco-Friendly Excursions: Our guides also ensure that our guests are able to explore this remote and fragile world in an environmentally responsible manner, leaving no mark on one of the last great untrammeled regions on Earth.
Arctic Cruises
Come face-to-face with some of the world’s most fascinating polar locales —Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen. Blue icebergs, polar bears, marine mammals and landscapes rarely explored by humans await as you embark on one of our unforgettable polar cruises.
What to Expect
From the Highlands to the High Arctic: Venture from Edinburgh, Scotland to Jan Mayen — a remote volcanic island few travelers ever have a chance to visit. Continue to the archipelago of Svalbard, in search of polar bears, marine mammals and other wildlife.
Arctic Odyssey: Begin your voyage on the archipelago of Svalbard and finish in historic Reykjavik, Iceland. Visit the untouched Northeast Greenland National Park, spot musk ox, reindeer and Arctic fox, and take in some of the world’s most remote natural scenery on this Arctic cruise.
Arctic Sights and Northern Lights: One of Mother Nature’s best presentations, the Northern Lights, is a reason many travelers long to visit the Arctic. These September cruise begin and end in Reykjavik, Iceland. Each clear night presents an opportunity to see the legendary Aurora Borealis.
Choose Poseidon Expeditions
In addition to the expeditionary elements that make Antarctic and Arctic cruises so rewarding, Poseidon Expeditions takes great care to ensure your comfort and well-being. Our 114-passenger Sea Spirit is tastefully appointed with queen-size beds — or twins if you prefer — sofas, private facilities and thoughtful amenities.
Poseidon Expeditions is a top-expedition cruise company because we take our mission seriously: to provide curious, discerning travelers with the perfect combination of comfort and personable service, balance with maximum opportunities for outdoor activities in the spirit of adventure.
