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Trailfinders' Ultimate Expedition Collection

Trailfinders' Ultimate Expedition Collection

Trailfinders' Ultimate Expedition Collection

Embark on an extraordinary expedition cruise to the Arctic or Antarctica for a holiday like no other. Revel in awe-inspiring beauty, mesmerising ice structures and a staggering array of wildlife.

Choosing the right Polar expedition deserves careful consideration and guidance from an expert. Trailfinders dedicated team offer impartial advice on choosing the right itinerary and the right ship for you.

Take a look below at a selection of our favourite expedition holidays and call one of our expert consultants today.

G Expedition

Designed for comfort and discovery, the G Expedition is a small yet spacious ship, offering well-appointed public and common areas. A fleet of Zodiacs provides daily excursions and close-up scenic cruising. A heated mud room makes it easy to store and dry your gear between adventures. The Expedition Lounge, with panoramic views on three sides, hosts fascinating lectures and serves as a social hub. Meals are served in the Albatross Dining Room, with post-dinner drinks available in the lively Polar Bear Pub. With one expert for every 10 guests, you'll enjoy a highly personal experience with specialists across a wide range of fields.

A small yet spacious ship, G Expedition offers superbly appointed public and common areas designed to educate, entertain and inspire.

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Antarctica Classic (G Expedition)

Cruise

Duration: 12 nights

Overview:
This expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins, and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed.

Highlights:
  • • Set foot on Antarctica — the world's least-visited continent
  • • Watch majestic albatross soar by the ship while crossing the Drake Passage
  • • Opt to brave the chill of a polar plunge
  • • Witness immense icebergs and magnificent glaciers
Inclusions:
• Flights • 4 nights 4★ Buenos Aires hotel incl breakfast • 9 night cruise aboard G Expedition Ship incl full board, zodiac excursions with the expert expedition team and lectures & educational programs • 1 night Ushuaia hotel incl breakfast • Transfers

£9,049pp in Economy

£12,049pp in Business

Priced for 9 Mar 27 departure. Ask us about alternative dates.

Ponant Expeditions

Discover a blend of luxury, exploration, adventure and refinement... even in the heart of the most remote regions with Ponant Expeditions. Made up of captivating and enthusiastic expedition leaders and naturalist guides, unlock the doors to pristine natural spots during your intimate and immersive travel experience.

Sail to breathtaking destinations aboard stylish, eco-friendly ships, offering exceptional service, gourmet dining and unique excursions. Ponant brings more to the art of luxury expedition cruising.

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Last Guardians of the North Pole (Ponant)

Cruise

Duration: 14 nights

Overview:
In the heart of the Arctic spring, Le Commandant Charcot will take you to explore the spectacular landscapes of western Greenland and experience a rare immersion into Inuit culture.

Highlights:
  • • Cultural Immersion in Kullorsuaq: Spend several days in one of Greenland's most remote villages to experience the traditional life of the last polar hunters through storytelling and dog sledding
  • • Unique Overnight Adventures: Optional "Customize your journey" packages allow for overnight stays in traditional Inuit homes, expedition tents on sea ice, or even a scientific camp
  • • Ice Navigation & Wildlife: Sail through the monumental icebergs of Disko Bay (a UNESCO site) and across the frozen Baffin Bay, with opportunities to spot polar bears and humpback whales
  • • Active Polar Exploration: Participate in diverse activities including hiking, snowshoeing, traditional Inuit kayaking demonstrations, and the "polar plunge".
Inclusions:
• Flights • 1 night 4★ Paris hotel • 12 night voyage aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Voyage includes all meals, drinks package including Champagne, sea and land excursions led by the team of expedition experts and onboard lectures • 1 night 4★ Paris hotel • Transfers

£13,049pp in Economy

£13,099pp in Business

Priced for 3 Apr 27 departure. Ask us about alternative dates.

AE Expeditions

For 35 years AE Expeditions have taken intrepid travellers to some of the most remote places on Earth. With fewer passengers than most other operators (maximum 130 guests on polar cruises), AE can spend more time off ship, with multiple landings a day to explore the wildlife and landscapes you are there to see!

Their fleet of three purpose-built vessels have the very latest advancements in naval design and ice breaking capabilities. Choose from their ships GREG MORTIMER, the first ever to feature the revolutionary ULSTEIN X-BOW®, the 100% carbon neutral SYLVIA EARLE or their newest ship DOUGLAS MAWSON which launched in December 2025.

Boasting a passenger to staff ratio of approximately 7:1, you’ll enjoy more time with their expert guides — many of whom are world leaders in their fields. Passionate about sharing their knowledge, they will enrich your journey with fascinating insights of each destination through informative lectures and science programmes aimed to expand knowledge while onboard. 

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Svalbard In Depth (AE Expeditions)

Cruise

Duration: 15 nights

Overview:
On this extended exploration of the Svalbard archipelago, there is ample time to enjoy the best of this magical region, a world of near-endless daylight, where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from towering cliffs, and beluga whales rise from the sea.

Highlights:
  • • Discover the thrill of seeing walrus, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic fox, guillemots and puffins
  • • Cruise along blue glacier fronts and through stunning fjords
  • • Enjoy tundra hikes amid stunningly beautiful scenery
  • • Venture close to 80° north, watch for polar bears on pack ice
Inclusions:
• Direct flights • 1 night Oslo pre-cruise hotel • 13 night cruise aboard Sylvia Earle incl full board, zodiac excursions with the expert expedition team and lectures & educational programs • 1 night Oslo post-cruise hotel • Transfers

SPECIAL OFFER Cruise room discount - saving over £11,500 per couple

£13,749pp in Economy

£14,099pp in Business

Upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom from £599pp
Priced for 18 Jun 26 departure. Ask us about alternative dates.

Seabourn Expeditions

Two brand new luxury purpose built expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit All veranda, ocean-front suites A new and exciting offering will be two custom-built submarines carried onboard, providing an unforgettable view of the world beneath the ocean’s surface.

Join Seabourn's 26-person expedition team of wildlife experts, scientists, historians and naturalists who share a passion for creating unforgettable wildlife and destination experiences for our guests. Experience luxury and adventure as you sail through the northern and southern polar regions and become an active participant in the natural world around you. 

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The Great White Continent (Seabourn)

Cruise

Duration: 12 nights

Overview:
Embark on the ultimate 11-day expedition to the Great White Continent, traversing the legendary Drake Passage to unlock a world of unparalleled polar magic. Aboard a specialized expedition ship, you will immerse yourself in the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, navigating colossal, turquoise icebergs by Zodiac and kayaking through silent, icy bays.

Highlights:
  • • Cross the Drake Passage
  • • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • • Navigate the scenic Lemaire Channel
  • • Visit penguin colonies
Inclusions:
• Flights • 1 night 5★+ Buenos Aires hotel • 10 night cruise aboard Seabourn Venture in a Veranda suite incl all meals, all drinks incl Champagne, daily sea and land excursions led by the team of expedition experts & onboard lectures • 1 night 5★ Buenos Aires hotel • Transfers

£15,449pp in Economy

£18,749pp in Business

Priced for 7 Dec 26 departure. Ask us about alternative dates.

Silversea Expeditions

Luxury expedition fleet comprising of three ships offering distinctive features All suite accommodation many of which offering a private veranda all inclusive luxury featuring exquisite dining venues and free flowing beverages throughout Offering the highest expedition team to guest ratio of any expedition vessel Opportunities to partake in guided nature walks, workshops and lectures

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Ultra Luxury Antarctica (Silversea)

Cruise

Duration: 11 nights

Highlights:
  • • Puerto Williams
  • • Drake Passage Crossing
  • • Antarctic Sound
  • • 3 days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
  • • South Shetland Islands
  • • Drake Passage Crossing
  • • Puerto Williams
Inclusions:
• Flights • 1 night Santiago hotel • 9 night cruise aboard Silver Wind in a Vista Suite incl all meals, all drinks incl Champagne, daily sea and land excursions led by the team of expedition experts, onboard lectures, complimentary expedition parka and gratuities • 1 night Puerto Williams hotel • Transfers

£18,349pp in Economy

£20,999pp in Business

Priced for 22 Jan 27 departure. Ask us about alternative dates.

Quark Expeditions

A leading innovator of polar adventure, Quark Expeditions took their first group of consumer travellers to the North Pole in 1991. With a diverse fleet of specially equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers, some of them equipped with helicopters, you can expect a deeply immersive polar experience. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offer an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica (Exodus/Quark)

Cruise

Duration: 23 nights

Overview:
Antarctica is an incredible destination with the power to transform those who are fortunate enough to experience it. This epic Antarctica voyage is so named for a reason: it includes every one of the major Antarctic highlights. From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will experience countless unforgettable moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage.

Highlights:
  • • Explore the quaint British town of Stanley in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
  • • See the incredible wildlife: more than 30 species of breeding birds, including four species of penguin of South Georgia, often called the Galapagos of the Poles
  • • Follow in the wake of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyage to South Georgia and visit his gravesite
  • • Cross the Antarctic Circle and celebrate with a toast
  • • Enjoy helicopter flightseeing from Ultramarine for a unique perspective of the Antarctic Peninsula
  • • Crossing of the Antarctic CircleTravel on a small expedition vessel
Inclusions:
• Flights • 1 night Buenos Aires hotel • 21 night cruise aboard Ultramarine incl all meals with beer and wine at dinner, daily sea and land excursions led by the team of expedition experts and a complimentary Quark expedition Parka • 1 night Buenos Aires hotel • Transfers

£40,349pp in Economy

£43,049pp in Business

Priced for 15 Jan 27 departure. Ask us about alternative dates.

Prices include all pre-paid taxes and charges. Package prices are per person based on twin share, are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
Guide prices enable you to make an informed comparison between our holidays. Tours, hotels, cruise and flight prices are dynamic, fluctuating according to the season of travel and demand.

  • Class: Economy, Business
  • Selected departures: from 18/06/2026 to 03/04/2027
  • Sales Until: 30/09/2036

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