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Small Ship Voyages with AE Expeditions

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1362 Reviews

4.8/5

Average Customer Score
Based On 1362 Reviews

Overview

Experience the spellbinding beauty and captivating wildlife of the Polar regions on a small-ship expedition voyage to the ends of the earth. Visiting the Arctic or Antarctica delivers life enriching experiences that are simply incomparable. Wildlife encounters are quietly exhilarating, while the awe-inspiring scenery of sculpted icebergs, snow-covered mountains and sweeping glaciers is mesmeric. Zodiac cruises, hikes ashore and optional activities like kayaking or camping on ice immerse you in the extraordinary natural world.

Next generation cruise ships

The modern, purpose-built vessels of our partner, AE Expeditions, bring fresh technology for smoother sailing and sustainability offering a superlative Polar experience. The Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and Douglas Mawson are custom-built with revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® design for stability, energy efficiency and virtual anchoring.

Journeying aboard this fleet of X-BOW® ice-strengthened ships blends supreme comfort with uncompromising adventure. Cutting edge design ensures both minimal impact on the environment, stylish home comforts and spacious decks built for explorers. Life onboard is laid-back and informal, though never at the expense of safety or respect for the natural surroundings.

The Great White Continent

There are bucket list destinations and there is Antarctica. The Great White Continent has held a fascination for intrepid adventurers for well over a century. While the exploits of Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen are tales of perseverance and endurance, modern expedition voyaging is infinitely more comfortable, but the sense of wonder is undiminished.

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The land of the Ice Bear

Immerse yourself in the majestic scenery, captivating wildlife and compelling history of this vast region covering Svalbard, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. With cruises ranging from 8-30 days in duration, choose to journey around Spitsbergen in search of polar bears, follow in the wake of Viking settlers in Greenland, or sail the legendary Northwest Passage.

We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch.

Experts with real experience