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Antarctica & the Arctic holidays
Antarctica vacation, classic cruise
Experience the world's most remote wilderness, from £0 (11 days) ex flights
Antarctica cruises
Wildlife expeditions to Antarctica's legendary landscape!, from US $3800 - US $21000 (11 days) ex flights
Antarctica cruise, with diving & climbing options
Voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula, from US $6090 - US $10850 (12 days) ex flights
Spitzbergen expedition cruise to the Arctic
Explore the Svalbard Archipelago, from £3750 - £5095 (11 days) ex flights
Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia cruises
The ultimate Antarctic and South Georgia adventure, from £7900 - £10330 (19 days) ex flights
Arctic icebreaker cruises to Spitsbergen
Remove urban cobwebs in the Arctic, from £2250 - £4450 (8 days) ex flights
Antarctica and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Wildlife Cruise
The ultimate Antarctic voyage, from US $17000 - US $24500 (4 weeks) ex flights
Antarctica vacation, spirit of Shackleton
Visit the historical sites of past Antarctic explorers, from £0 (20 days) ex flights
Wildlife cruises to Kamchatka, Chukotka and Wrangel Island, Russia
This is one of the last great journeys in the world., from US $9800 - US $13100 (15 days) ex flights
Greenland sailing holiday
Whale watching in the remote Greenland wilderness, from £1695 - £2050 (8 days) ex flights
Spitsbergen wildlife cruises
Encounters with glaciers, polar bears and icebergs., from £2599 - £4999 (8 days) ex flights
Chile walking and Antarctic cruise holiday
Walk in Atacama and Patagonia before cruising Antarctica, from £10050 - £10855 (4 weeks) ex flights
Wildlife cruises to Spitzbergen, Greenland and Iceland
Journey through three spectacular arctic countries, from £5700 - £6365 (14 days) ex flights
Arctic sailing voyages, Spitsbergen
Experience sailing in the fjords, from £1790 (9 days) ex flights
Spitsbergen wildlife cruise in the Arctic
Venture to an intoxicating land of ice and tundra, from £4590 - £5925 (14 days) ex flights
Antarctica expedition cruise
10 or 11 day cruise to the white continent, from £2550 (10 days) ex flights
Falkland Islands holiday
Raw and unspoilt nature, from £1441 (8 days) ex flights
Arctic diving, marine life & wildlife expedition
Awe-inspiring for divers & non-divers, from £2490 - £3950 (8 days) ex flights
South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula cruise
An island of incomparable beauty, from US $9995 (19 days) ex flights
Chukotka cruise in Russia
Explore the Russian Far East coastline, wildlife and culture, from US $7600 - US $11400 (14 days) ex flights
Antarctic Peninsula cruise, activity-based
Activity-based small ship expedition of Antarctica, from £5500 - £6000 (12 days) ex flights
Arctic cruise adventure holiday
Sail from Spitsbergen to Greenland on an arctic adventure, from £2799 - £5699 (14 days) ex flights
Antarctic circle cruise, Antarctica
One of the most exciting voyages in the South Seas, from £6650 - £8200 (15 days) ex flights
Spitsbergen polar bear watching cruise
Venture into the staggering realm of the King of the Arctic, from £2270 (8 days) ex flights

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30 reviews for Antarctica & the Arctic holidays5 star overall rating

These full and frank independent Antarctica & the Arctic holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

Antarctica cruise, with diving & climbing options
The very first Antarctic landing was a photographer's feast that was totally mindblowing at such an early stage of the trip. (more)Louise Yerbury
The most memorable part of visiting Antarctica has to be (as part of the diving contingent) diving with Leopard Seals on two occasions. (more)Mike McCormack
From US $6090 - US $10850 excluding flights
Antarctica vacation, classic cruise
The whole trip from the time we boarded the ship to disembarkation. The most memorable thing was not getting sea sick the ship is that stable...The best ever. (more)David Lohan
This was the most incredible holiday - the staff on our ship were so efficient and hospitable, the landings were well managed and offered a diverse range of activities (hiking, sliding down the slopes on our stomachs, seals/penguins/birds - and the occasional whale), fascinating lectures, and a wonderful small ship environment. (more)Barbara Wilson
From £0 excluding flights
Spitsbergen wildlife cruises
Memorable parts? Seeing a mother polar bear and her two cubs walking on the ice floes walking along them then diving in and swimming to the next one. The cubs following on behind her. Fabulous! Tips? Be warm but also have some smart casual clothes to wear in the evening. When inside of the boat you can be relatively warm - have those layers for going out on deck where it can be cooler but you can watch the midnight sun or enjoy the on deck BBQ. If you want good photographs make sure... (more)Susie Barrett
From £2599 - £4999 excluding flights
Arctic sailing voyages, Spitsbergen
Absolutely outstanding, a once in a lifetime experience that surpassed all my expectations...Don't look anywhere else, this is the best way to see the Arctic! (more)Joshua Cox
Watching a mother and cub polar bear for over an hour, watching a male bear stalking reindeer...seeing and hearing a splendid walrus waking up and bellowing atop a small berg echoing around a small remote glacial bay!! (more)Jonathan Turner
Most memorable was watching a polar bear unsuccessfully hunting a seal, and then watching the seal taunt the polar bear by swimming and splashing behind it. Seeing blue whales was pretty amazing too. (more)Justin Watts
From £1790 excluding flights
Polar bear watching cruise in Svalbard, Norway
Memorable parts? The whole thing was amazing, being able to go out to parts of Svalbard that other ships can't get to was fantastic, and the wildlife that we saw there was the overall highlight. Tips? Book directly with the operator (the actual company that runs the trip - rather than an agent) to ensure that you get the correct packing list, pick-up information, flights, etc. Local benefits? Yes definitely, the operator are obviously very concerned with preserving the nature... (more)Renny Gye
From £2990 excluding flights
Arctic diving, marine life & wildlife expedition
Memorable parts? All of it! The extremes of weather, the diversity of animals, the quality of the accommodation and facilities, and something you can't plan for - new found friends! Tips? Don't set your heart on seeing anything specific. Be prepared for the changes in weather. It's not as challenging as I expected - to take account of the huge spectrum of ages and abilities. But most of all HAVE FUN! Local benefits? Not so much the local people, though we did buy a lot... (more)Lisa Thomas
From £2490 - £3950 excluding flights
Greenland sailing holiday
Memorable parts? The scenery along the coast and fjords of West Greenland was breathtakingly beautiful and constantly changing as we made our slow way north. The weather was bitterly cold but bright and the sun felt warm when we found a sheltered nook on the deck. The beauty of the area was just magical. Tips? Take lots of layers but don't worry too much about buying lots of expensive technical clothing for the trip. Think about what you do have in your wardrobe - an old pair... (more)Christine Symes
From £1695 - £2050 excluding flights
Arctic icebreaker cruises to Spitsbergen
Memorable parts? The astonishing landscapes in general, the walks on the mountains. Tips? Make sure you are prepared for the cold - and for not necessarily seeing a lot of wildlife or Northern Lights. Local benefits? I believe so. Overall rating? A unique experience that reminded us of life's basics, of what real beauty is. (more)Bjørn Clasen
From £2250 - £4450 excluding flights
Spitzbergen expedition cruise to the Arctic
Excellent...The amazing and unusual weather we had, the great amoung of wildlife, the quality of all those running the trip. (more)Daphne Lott
great time !...Seeing polar bears and glaciers (more)Patricia Frochaux
Go if you want to see bits and pieces, to enjoy good food, to chit-chat, but if you're serious and know something about the Arctic and it's animals, etc., this operator will tend to disappoint. (more)Christopher Watts
From £3750 - £5095 excluding flights
Antarctica cruise
An absolutely stunning holiday thanks, just magic! The most exciting part was very close encounters with whales :0) ... Rate holiday 9/10, excellent! (more)Sally Hawkins
No words that I can write nor pictures that I can show will ever capture the magic, the feeling and the mood of Antarctica. You simply have to go there for that. It was beyond compare utterly beautiful in every way. (more)David Oates
From £3700 - £7300 excluding flights
South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula cruise
There were many memorable & exciting parts. Just standing on the Antarctic continent for one! Getting close to wildlife. (Actually it was more like wildlife getting close to you - if you sat down penguins would walk right up to you & check you out.) (more)Sara Page
The most memorable part of my holiday was landing on Danger Islands. We got our first real taste of the Antarctic Continent and got beautiful weather. The view of the sea and icebergs was breathtaking. (more)James Keaney
From US $9995 excluding flights
Antarctic diving expedition
Interacting with the wildlife in Antarctica was the most memorable part of the holiday. (more)Robert Pecoraro
All of it was memorable, but if I had to pick it would be my first sight of Antarctica which was at sunrise, wow! And my 30 minute dive with a leopard seal. But it was all amazing. (more)Stacy Valentine
Most memorable was diving around the ice bergs and snorkelling with the leopard seal. Real WOW factor. (more)Judith Bewell
From £4170 - £7020 excluding flights
Antarctica & South Georgia icebreaker cruises
Fantastic - it's more than a holiday and is so different to anything else I have ever done. South Georgia is an amazing place. The beaches were packed with tens of thousands of penguins and they weren't afraid to come right up to us. The scenery in Antarctica is beautiful. (more)rebecca allcock
Every part of the holiday was memorable including animals, birds, scenery, the ship (Polar Pioneer), fellow travellers and expedition team. (more)Christine Brignoni
From £3340 - £6100 excluding flights
Antarctica and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Wildlife Cruise
Memorable parts? The sub antarctic islands, wildlife and the icebergs. Tips? Prepare for a big sea voyage and lots of time to spare. Local benefits? There are no people, but the environment is excellent and getting better as recovery from last 2 centuries of exploitation has taken place. Nz and Aust governments should be congratulated on the feral pest controls. Overall rating? Up there with the big ones. (more)Robert Mock
From US $17000 - US $24500 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

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The harsh but stunning scenery of the Antarctic and Arctic have for a long time drawn explorers and scientists to their inhospitable environments. Their unique ecosystems and their wildlife are however coming under increasing pressure, not only from global warming, but growing visitor numbers are also starting to take their toll as mainstream tourism pushes its boundaries to the earth’s extremes. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), a member organization founded in 1991 to advocate, promote and practice safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic, believes it is possible for tourism to benefit conservation. Read more about Antarctica & the Arctic holidays in this Antarctica & the Arctic holidays article.
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