ARCTIC & ANTARCTICA CRUISES
Antarctic and Arctic cruises are perfect for UAE residents seeking a true once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the planet's most remote polar frontiers. Sail with ultra-luxury small-ship and specialized coastal experts like Silversea, Scenic Eclipse, Hurtigruten, and Havila Voyages on itineraries ranging from 7 to 21 nights, exploring the untamed white wilderness of the Seventh Continent, the rugged Svalbard archipelago, or the icy fjords of Greenland. Choose from a selection of premium, weather-resistant luxury suites perfectly suited for couples, small families, or solo explorers looking to capture pristine wildlife photography. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience with all meals onboard, elite drinks packages, expert-led lectures by marine biologists, and essential expedition gear like complimentary parkas and specialized boots. The Arctic season runs from June to August, while Antarctica voyages sail from November to February; early booking is absolutely essential due to highly limited small-ship capacity.
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SHIPS SAILING IN THE ARCTIC & ANTARCTICA 2026/2027
SILVERSEA CRUISES
SWAN HELLENIC
SHORT SAILINGS
Our short polar sailings offer an ultra-efficient, high-impact alternative to traditional multi-week expeditions, making the ends of the Earth accessible to travelers with limited schedules. Spanning 7 nights with various weekday departures from January to March and in December, these specialized "Fly-Cruise" itineraries eliminate the notorious, rough sea crossing of the Drake Passage entirely. Instead, you fly directly from Punta Arenas, Chile, over the ocean to King George Island, where you immediately board your expedition ship. This fast-tracked approach maximizes your actual time on the ground, providing immediate, seamless access to the dramatic icebergs, towering glaciers, and sprawling wildlife colonies of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Perfect for active professionals, families, and those prone to seasickness, these condensed voyages deliver a true once-in-a-lifetime polar encounter without the extended time away from home.
Multi Ships
07 Nights
Jan - March & December 2026
VARIOUS WEEKDAY SAILINGS
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile | Fly to King George Island and Embarkation | Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands | Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas | Depart Punta Arenas
LONG SAILINGS
Our long Arctic and Antarctica sailings are meticulously designed for true adventurers seeking an uncompromising, deeply immersive expedition to the planet's absolute edges. Ranging from 9 to 18 nights with various seasonal weekday departures, these epic voyages utilize the world's most advanced ultra-luxury ice-class vessels, including SH Diana, Scenic Eclipse, and Silver Endeavour.
For Southern Polar explorers, these classic itineraries depart from South American gateways like Ushuaia and Buenos Aires, taking you on the legendary, rite-of-passage crossing of the Drake Passage to witness the raw majesty of the Antarctic Peninsula, the Antarctic Sound, and the South Shetland Islands.
For Northern Polar seekers, voyages cross the Arctic Circle from Tromso or Helsinki to map the jagged, glacier-carved coastlines of Spitsbergen, Bear Island, and the remote Svalbard archipelago. Offering a profound, unhurried travel pace, these milestone journeys beautifully balance the raw outdoor thrills of daily Zodiac shore landings and wildlife tracking with six-star onboard refinement, fine dining, and elite hospitality.
SH Diana
9-10 Nights
Jan - Feb & November -December
VARIOUS WEEKDAY SAILINGS
Ushuaia | Antarctic Peninsula | Antarctic Peninsula | Antarctic Peninsula | Antarctic Peninsula | Ushuaia
Multi Ships
10 Nights
May - June
VARIOUS WEEKDAY SAILINGS
Arrive in Helsinki, Finland | Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard & embark | Exploring Spitsbergen | Exploring Spitsbergen | Exploring Spitsbergen | Exploring Spitsbergen | Exploring Spitsbergen | Exploring Spitsbergen | Exploring Spitsbergen | Disembark in Longyearbyen & fly to Helsinki | Onward Flight Home
Multi Ships
10 Nights
Jan - Feb & November -December
VARIOUS WEEKDAY SAILINGS
Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina | Embark | Crossing the Drake Passage | Crossing the Drake Passage | South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula | South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula | South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula | South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula | Crossing the Drake Passage | Crossing the Drake Passage | Disembark in Ushuaia
Scenic Eclipse
12 Nights
October 2026 - February 2027
VARIOUS WEEKDAY SAILINGS
Buenos Aires, Argentina | Buenos Aires Ushuaia | Antarctica | Antarctica | Antarctica | Antarctica | Antarctica | Antarctica | Ushuaia, Argentina Buenos Aires
Silver Endeavour
7-15 Nights
May - September 2026
VARIOUS WEEKDAY SAILINGS
Tromso | Skarsvag (Nordkapp) | Cruise & Explore Bear Island (Svalbard) | Svalbard Southern Region | Svalbard Southern Region | Svalbard Southern Region | Svalbard Northern Region | Svalbard Northern Region | Svalbard Northern Region | Longyearbyen
Silver Endeavour
6-18 Nights
Jan - March
& November 2026 - March 2027
VARIOUS WEEKDAY SAILINGS
King George Island | Antarctic Sound | Antarctic Peninsula | Antarctic Peninsula | Antarctic Peninsula | South Shetland Islands | King George Island
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