Poseidon Expeditions

Poseidon Expeditions (PEX) is one of the leading providers of unique, one-of-a-kind polar expeditions in the cruise industry. Founded in 1999, the company is a recognized leader in icebreaker cruises to the North Pole and the Russian High Arctic. With the 114-passenger Sea Spirit and 128-passenger nuclear-powered icebreaker 50 Years of Victory, Poseidon offers expedition cruises to Antarctica, and to the Arctic destinations of Svalbard, Greenland, Franz Josef Land and the geographic North Pole. With representation and offices in the UK, US, Germany, Cyprus, Russia and China, the company markets its travel programs worldwide. Poseidon Expeditions’ goal is to provide curious, discerning travelers with the perfect combination of comfort and personable service, balanced with maximum opportunities for outdoor activities in the spirit of adventure. Using a fleet of Zodiac landing craft, passengers are guided ashore by an exceptional multilingual team of expedition guides and educators to observe up-close the spectacular wildlife and landscapes. On it North Pole expeditions, Poseidon takes passengers aloft in helicopters for photo opportunities and a rare perspective of the nuclear-powered icebreaker making its way through the frozen Arctic Ocean to the top of the world. As a member in good standing of both the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), is committed to the ongoing development of polar conservation and support of related scientific research. We encourage participation in our expeditions by naturalists and scientists engaged in such research, offering a platform from which they can pursue their work as well as a forum where they can voice their understanding of these fragile ecosystems. Preservation of the Arctic and Antarctic habitats and the Polar Ice Cap are environmental imperatives and the responsibility of all, including tourism operators and their guests.