Polar Expeditions
by Atlas™
From the Arctic Circle to the southern glaciers of South America to the shores of Antarctica, explore far-flung regions only accessible to polar-class vessels equipped with Zodiac boats and staffed with expert leaders to inform and guide your adventures.
Experiences on the Shore and Sea
The polar regions are as astonishing from the sea as on land, and expeditions here explore both perspectives for a thorough understanding of these unique environments.
Included
Atlas Immersive Experiences
Every Polar Expedition includes an Atlas Immersive Experience with our compliments to enhance your experience of the history, nature, art or cuisine of a destination through an exclusive excursion ashore or a unique event on board. Examples include:
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Experts Enriching Exploration
Every Polar Expedition is led by a team of up to 17 wilderness guides, naturalists, mountaineers, biologists, conservationists and other professionals who have explored Antarctica, Patagonia, the Arctic and remote destinations the world over. Their expertise and leadership ensure that each expedition inspires and enlightens you while protecting pristine environments.
Polar Expedition Leaders
Ekaterina UryupovaExpedition Leader
Ekaterina Uryupova grew up in Siberia. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Lomonosov Moscow State University and a master’s in international journalism from the University of Salford. Her disciplines include marine biology, oceanography, climate impact on ecosystems and interdisciplinary research efforts in environmental protection. Her experience in the Antarctic includes an internship at the Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty in Argentina and at the Smithsonian Institution in the US. She is currently a member of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN). She has worked in both Antarctica and the Arctic for over 10 years.
Didier DrouetExpedition Leader
The justification of one passion is enough to guide an entire life. Destiny can be written from a single event. Crossing Greenland on skis was Didier Drouet’s first major action. At that point, he decided to pursue his polar adventure by becoming a mid-mountain and sea kayak guide in Greenland, a dog sled driver and Nordic ski expedition guide in Nunavut, and finally a base manager in Antarctica for the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. In 2019, he published an essay titled “Esquimau toi-même! (Eskimo yourself!)” in tribute to the Inuit people.
Anne SteeleGuest Entertainer
Anne Steele is a multi-award-winning singer/songwriter from New York City and a dynamic performer who has sold out concerts and dazzled audiences for over 20 years. She has toured internationally and shared the stage with musical legends like Cyndi Lauper, Sandra Bernhard, Boy George, Liza Minnelli and many more.
William TN HallGuest Entertainer
British-born and based in New York, William TN Hall is an award-winning composer and musical director. His musicals include Methtacular! (Off-Broadway, Time Out New York Critic’s Pick) and Songs for a More Funnier World(NYMF Award Winner). He co-wrote and arranged BUSTED: The Musical for Bianca Leigh and has composed commissioned work for Tony winner Nikki M. James. A three-time MAC Award and BroadwayWorld Award winner, and a proud alumnus of the BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop, William tours worldwide with singer Anne Steele.
HarPreet “Preet” Kaur Chandi, MBEPolar Explorer
Polar Preet Chandi, MBE, renowned British Army officer and polar explorer, made history as the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition to the South Pole and later set a world record for the longest solo, unsupported polar journey by a woman. As godmother of World Voyager, she christened the ship on November 9, 2023, in Ushuaia, Argentina. Preet joins us onboard to share stories of her recent achievements and inspire guests with what’s next on her journey.
Polar Expedition Teams
Polar Expedition Partnerships in Antarctica
ORCA
An ocean conservationist from ORCA, a whale and dolphin conservancy, joins select expeditions in Antarctica to give you and your fellow explorers the opportunity to become Citizen Scientists by learning to gather data, record sightings and take photos through interactive, hands-on workshops.
Global Penguin Society
On select expeditions in Antarctica, join conservationists from the Global Penguin Society as they track and record vital information for protecting the future of the world’s penguin populations.
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Experiences On Board
The expedition experience is defined not only by exploration on the shore and sea, but also by the opportunities offered, many with our compliments, aboard our polar-class yachts to further enhance your journey of discovery.
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