Polar Expeditions

Name: Polar
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.8 (62 reviews)

Polar Holidays

Take a voyage to the ends of the Earth, on an awe-inspiring Polar expedition to the Arctic or Antarctica. Discover an icy wilderness made up of some of the most beautiful and wild scenery you could imagine, enormous icebergs in incredible shades of blue and a range of fascinating wildlife, including Polar bears, walrus, penguins, seals and whales.

The polar regions were once reserved for ground-breaking pioneers and seasoned adventurers, but these days you can explore the poles in comfort on one of our popular expedition vessels. We travel on small ships crewed by committed staff with extraordinary levels of experience and a dedicated work ethic – these are the people who make polar holidays truly unforgettable. See our Polar Fleet page for more details of the ships that we recommend.

Join award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein onboard a photographic expedition like no other to capture thousands of King penguins through the lens. Described by the Sunday Times as ‘a preposterously vivacious guide of almost psychotic gusto’, Paul’s passion for the polar regions is unmatched – for photographers and wilderness fans these expeditions are an absolute must.

Polar Promise

We are extremely conscious of our presence in the Polar regions. Protecting these pristine, yet fragile, environments and their wildlife is imperative. All our expeditions follow strict international guidelines and our own ‘Polar Promise’, which aims to ensure the Polar Regions are safeguarded for future generations.

Join us, and let Exodus be ‘Your Guide to the World’

Led BY EXPERT POLAR TEAMS

Chosen for their knowledge and expertise, our teams train at the Quark Academy under the guidance of the most experienced expedition leaders in the industry.

See More of The World’s Most Remote Corners

Redefining what’s possible in the polar regions, our incredible expeditions go where others can’t, whether that’s by kayak, Zodiac boat, helicopter, or even hot air balloon.

Custom-built
ships

Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, spacious suites, and more outdoor viewing space than other ships its size, the Ultramarine was custom-built for polar expeditions.

Enjoy an Unrivalled Range of Polar Activities

The real adventure happens off-ship where you can experience the polar regions your way, camping, paddle-boarding, mountain biking and more.

Types of Polar Expeditions

New Holidays Bestsellers Arctic Antarctic Marine & Wildlife Photographic Departures

New Polar Holidays

20 Days from AUD 28,599

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Photographic Expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands accompanied by Paul Goldstein

Polar Expeditions

18 Days from AUD 21,650

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Four unique Arctic regions – from impressive icebergs to iconic wildlife to traditional Inuit culture and more

Polar Expeditions

14 Days from AUD 18,400

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Be immersed in the natural wonders of the land of the midnight sun and pursue a quest to photograph Arctic wildlife

Polar Expeditions

9 Days from AUD 14,700

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Extensive array of adventure activities avalaible to create an authentic Greenland active adventure that best suits you!

Polar Expeditions

14 Days from AUD 32,400

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Go south of the Antarctic Circle and beyond, into waters untouched by all but the lucky few

Polar Expeditions

17 Days from AUD 28,600

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Explore the Northwest Passage, the fabled sea route running between Europe and Asia

Polar Expeditions

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All Polar Holidays

20 Days from AUD 28,599

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Photographic Expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands accompanied by Paul Goldstein

Polar Expeditions

14 Days from AUD 42,700

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

An expedition voyage across the Weddell Sea and a visit to Snow Hill Island Emperor penguin colony

Polar Expeditions

18 Days from AUD 21,650

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Four unique Arctic regions – from impressive icebergs to iconic wildlife to traditional Inuit culture and more

Polar Expeditions

13 Days from AUD 27,300

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Visit the Antarctic Peninsula, the most pristine wilderness on earth

Polar Expeditions

15 Days from AUD 17,950

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Dramatic, contrasting and desolate landscapes of Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland

Polar Expeditions

15 Days from AUD 17,950

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Dramatic, contrasting and desolate landscapes of Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland

Polar Expeditions

16 Days from AUD 34,600

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Enjoy all of the highlights of South Georgia and the Antarctic peninsula

Polar Expeditions

8 Days from AUD 19,200

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

The perfect short, introductory expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula, the most pristine wilderness on earth

Polar Expeditions

14 Days from AUD 18,400

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Be immersed in the natural wonders of the land of the midnight sun and pursue a quest to photograph Arctic wildlife

Polar Expeditions

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Quark Expeditions Price Match:

We are proud to offer award-winning polar expeditions through our sister company Quark Expeditions and strive to offer the highest quality adventures at the best possible prices. If you see a Quark voyage listed cheaper elsewhere, we promise to match the price like-for-like.

Please contact our specialist Polar sales team to discuss. For T&C’s please refer here

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So many pinch me moments every single day… Penguins are just incredible to see waddling along their penguin highways, spectacular whale watching, stunning icebergs. I’d go again tomorrow! Loved the camping, paddling and polar plunge. Do it all! You won’t regret it. Fabulous trip, great bunch of people, delicious food.
Alexa Vardy Antarctic Explorer

This trip was well organised and well run from start to finish. The ship (The Ultramarine) was very comfortable and had an excellent crew. The expedition staff were very knowledgeable and professional. This trip to Antartica was everything we hoped for, can highly recommend it.
Ailsa Churchill Epic Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle Crossing via Buenos Aires

Checking in for the internal flights Buenos Aires to and from Ushuaia was chaotic. Despite arriving well in advance check ins opened with barely enough time to make the flights. Once at Ushuaia outward and return all Quark arrangements were clear and efficient. Hotel Albatross in Ushuaia was very good. Onboard Ocean Diamond the hotel service was excellent. The Quark team were excellent. The photographic, historical, geological, ornithological and wildlife lectures were of the highest quality in terms of technical content, detail and delivery. The daily briefings and recaps were informative and entertaining. The zodiak cruises, landings, hikes, paddling and other activities were excellent: fascinating; informative; exciting; well managed; safe; well supervised; well guided. The experienced Quark staff ensured that we saw at close quarters all the wildlife that could be expected for this trip: all penguin species except the Emperor; nesting albatross; elephant, fur, Weddell, leopard seals; orca; humpback and fin whales; guillemots, skewers, etc. The weather was kind to us so we were able to visit nearly all the planned destinations on this expedition skilfully scheduled by the ship’s captain and the Quark Expedition Leader to ensure interesting activities each day. The scenery throughout was stunning, especially in the earie light of the midnight sun below the Antarctic Circle. I enjoyed the paddling, not booked in advance, which turned out to be an unexpected highlight getting really close to the wildlife. In conclusion the expedition exceeded my expectations!
Stephen Thomasv Epic Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle Crossing via Buenos Aires

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