Polar Star Expeditions

There are an increasing number of cruise ships which include the Antarctic in the places that they visit on their round the world journeys. Some also do cruises that are solely dedicated to visiting the Antarctic and Arctic, like Polar Star Expeditions. And it's no wonder. There you can see the icy continent, see the captain navigate around huge iceberg, and perhaps, if you're very lucky, get a look at some sea life and mammals that live around the Antarctic.

You won't see any polar bears on Antarctic cruises (that's in the Arctic), but you are very likely to see penguins. The Antarctic is where most penguin species make their home. Not down at the south pole, but towards the coastal regions where the ice can be gotten through, where the penguins can go to feed on fish. You might also see whales.

If you're very lucky you'll see some of the few killer whales in the wild, or perhaps see a bigger whale like a humpback whale or a blue whale. The appeal of the Antarctic to travellers is obvious. It has brought expeditions to the continent for hundreds of years. It has claimed the lives of hundreds of noble explorers who sought the conquer the continent.

But of course, no-one can conquer the continent and they are always at threat from the freezing temperatures, even at the height of southern hemisphere's winter when the sun never sets. It's no wonder cruise passengers are so eager to go. But it seems insane that so many cruises check out the Antarctic while on a voyage around South America or perhaps around the world.

The Antarctic deserves so much more. Polar Star Expeditions provide that little bit more. Polar Star Expeditions is a company that specializes in adventure cruises that take passengers to the Antarctic. The only ship that Polar Star Expeditions own is a Norwegian ice-breaker which is essential when going to the Antarctic, and it's something that no other amateur Antarctic cruising business can claim. The company takes advantage of seasonal change to also cruise up in the Arctic a smart business move which allows cruisers to get as close to the poles as possible, allowing Polar Star Expeditions to really live up to their name. You will be able to ride in comfort as they smash through the ice and take you closer to the action than any other cruise brand. Quite simply, if you're taking a polar expedition then choose Polar Star Expeditions.