Cruise Inspiration
Our experts have created and curated these cruises ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something that is the spark for your unique cruise adventure.
For memorable experiences at the ends of the earth, join an ice-strengthened ship, crewed by a dedicated team of experienced polar experts.
Incomparable scenery, an exotic cast of wildlife and a rich history of exploration has long made the poles irresistible to intrepid travellers. Our team of polar experts have unrivalled first-hand knowledge of Antarctica and the High Arctic, and can provide tips and useful pointers you simply won’t find in any guidebook or website.
We offer a comprehensive range of smaller sized ice-strengthened boats, which accommodate between 20 -150 passengers. Whether you’re looking to trace the footsteps of Shackleton in South Georgia or photograph polar bears on a glacier in Spitsbergen, we know how to turn these aspirations into memories that will endure for many years to come.
Whether you’re heading north for Arctic expedition cruises in search of polar bears in Spitsbergen, for a historic Northwest Passage cruise, to explore the little-visited Russian Arctic or to stand at the North Pole itself, there are no wilder, less touched places on earth. The Arctic’s vastness is as spellbinding as it is diverse and offers incredible opportunities for inquisitive travellers with a taste for cooler climes, unique wildlife encounters and incredible scenery.
Antarctica is an incredible place of epic proportions, and a cruise to this vast continent of pristine white wilderness will not fail to take your breath away. With towering icebergs and a huge variety of wildlife, the Antarctic has a rich history dating back to the early explorers. One of the best ways to holiday in Antarctica is onboard a cruise or expedition ship and choosing the right vessel is key to a successful Antarctic cruise. There are many different ships available from expeditionary vessels through to the more luxurious ships. At Steppes Travel we have over fifteen years’ experience planning cruises to Antarctica and you can be assured of a once in a lifetime experience.
Follow in the wake of the early explorers, Scott, Shackleton, Mertz and Mawson, travelling to one of the remotest places on the planet. The Ross Sea is synonymous with the history of polar exploration and has epic landscapes to match the endeavours of men like Scott and Shackleton. This epic 32-day day voyage travels from Bluff, New Zealand across to Ushuaia, Argentina and has been put together in conjunction with The Friends of Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI).
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These may be uncertain times but they are, without a doubt, still full of opportunity to discover the extraordinary safely. Through knowledge and expertise, we can connect you to those destinations embracing travellers with the added confidence of flexible booking and decades of insight.
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