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
Ron MagillWildlife Expert & Conservation Ambassador
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.
Jonathan ZaccariaExpedition Leader
Jonathan Zaccaria grew up in France and graduated as an engineer in spectrometry. His work brought him to Antarctica to the French Dumont d’Urville Station, best known for its role in the documentary March of the Penguins. He made another overwinter in the only international station in the Antarctic. Later, he began working as a guide on board expedition ships in Antarctica and the Arctic. He has worked for 10 years in the polar regions, leading trips on small, expedition vessels.
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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