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Forward Travel
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Arctic & Antarctic expeditions

Personalised tours across the North Pole and the South Pole. Choose a small-ship expedition or design your own itinerary with one of our travel consultants. With first-hand experience in both the Arctic and Antarctic, Forward Travel curates small-ship expedition cruises that prioritise meaningful engagement and expert-led interpretation. We work only with vetted operators who are members of IAATO and AECO and are leaders in safety, science, and sustainable travel.
| Feature | Forward Travel | Polar Travel Agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Team with firsthand Antarctic and Arctic expedition experience | ||
| Specialist polar travel expertise | ||
| Small-ship expeditions with greater landing opportunities |
We work with vetted operators who are members of IAATO and AECO — leaders in safety, science, and sustainable polar travel.

The best option depends on how you want to explore, how active you'd like to be, and what interests you most.
Travel aboard a small expedition ship with daily Zodiac landings, expert guides, wildlife encounters, and educational presentations. Ideal for travellers seeking immersive exploration in Antarctica, the Arctic, South Georgia, or Greenland.
Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don't. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Our designers are quietly building itineraries on every continent. Tell us where you'd like to go next.
Africa
Explore 29 curated destinations with small-group and tailor-made itineraries.
Asia
Explore 12 curated destinations with small-group and tailor-made itineraries.
Central America
Explore 8 curated destinations with small-group and tailor-made itineraries.
Europe
Explore 17 curated destinations with small-group and tailor-made itineraries.
| Flexible routes based on real-time ice and wildlife conditions |
| Personalised itineraries tailored to your interests |
| Access to leading expedition cruise operators |
| Scientist, naturalist and historian-led experiences |
| Sustainable and responsible polar travel focus |
| End-to-end support from planning to departure |
| Genuine expedition travel, not traditional cruising |
Partner 01
Best for
Travellers seeking a classic small-ship polar expedition with exceptional guide teams and maximum time ashore.
Fleet

Partner 02
Best for
Travellers wanting a traditional Antarctica expedition led by an operator with 25 years of experience.
Fleet

Partner 03
Best for
Active travellers who want adventure-focused expeditions with extensive off-ship activities.
Fleet

Partner 04
Best for
Travellers seeking expedition cruising with a strong science, conservation, and educational focus.
Fleet

Partner 05
Best for
Travellers wanting to avoid the Drake Passage and maximise time in Antarctica.
Fleet

Partner 06
Best for
Travellers seeking an activity-rich Antarctica experience with exceptional value.
Fleet
Avoid lengthy ocean crossings by flying directly into Antarctica before joining your expedition ship. A popular option for travellers who are short on time or prefer to minimise time at sea.
Designed for travellers whose priority is observing penguins, whales, polar bears, seabirds, and other polar wildlife. Expert naturalists accompany you on these trips, and itineraries are timed around wildlife events.
Led by professional polar photographers, these voyages focus on maximising opportunities to capture wildlife, landscapes, ice formations, and polar light conditions. Many include workshops, image reviews, and Zodiac excursions.
For active travellers seeking more than sightseeing. Depending on the voyage, activities may include kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, hiking, mountaineering, snorkelling, diving, or ski touring.
Combine expedition experiences with elevated comfort, spacious suites, premium dining, wellness facilities, and personalised service. Ideal for travellers seeking a more refined way to explore the polar regions.
Focus on learning and discovery through lectures, citizen science programmes, and interactions with researchers, glaciologists, marine biologists, historians, and conservation experts.
Journeys for families, educational institutions, photography clubs, corporate groups, and special-interest travellers. These bespoke expeditions can be customised around specific destinations, activities, and learning objectives.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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