"Antarctica, the ultimate experience "

Amazing trip in every way. If you get the chance grab it!! All the staff involved were excellent and the setup worked so well. JUST FANTASTIC!

" Polar Routes Antarctica Highlights "

I would like to say that Polar Routes Antarctica Highlights from the 6th- 20th March, was a magical experience from start to finish. I would like to personally thank Kasey Green, who was exceptional. Always ready to help, at the other end of the phone or email, to explain anything that I needed to know, from Day one to the end of my trip The expedition team on board, were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and positively welcoming,approachable and helpful. I was travelling on my own, but I was never alone. I recommend the trip 100% to solo persons.

"Planned our trip to Antarctica and couldn’t recommend more"

My family and I used Polar Routes to book and plan an expedition to Antarctica with HX cruises. We worked with the wonderful Kasey from Polar Routes who helped us plan the most incredible trip from start to finish. The process was so seamless, not just the pre-trip planning where Kasey kept us updated on the details of our flights and itinerary. She also helped us book additional elements to the trip including premium flights and additional nights in Buenos Aires after our cruise. And then as we embarked on the trip any last minute questions were answered super speedily.
The attention to detail and communication has been faultless and we cannot recommend Kasey and Polar Routes more.
All in all it was the trip of a life time and Kasey and Polar Routes took away any stress or worry about the logistics and details of planning such an epic trip!

"Choose Polar Routes for your once in a lifetime Antarctic experience"

This was a once in a life time experience to Antarctica and Polar Routes and their small ship trip delivered in every way. Over 20 landings, wildlife galore, great communications and an emphasis at all times on safety and conservation.

"What a trip and all sorted by Kasey at Polar Routes"

When we decided to go to Antarctica, we found Polar Route and after speaking with Kasey, she literally sorted everything out for us.
The flights, the transfers - everything.
Very communicative throughout the process, easy to deal with and highly personable to deal with.
I have recommended Polar Routes and Kasey specifically to others already and would not hesitate to do so again if asked.

"Polar Routes trip of a lifetime that we want to repeat…..…"

Our Antarctic expedition on MV Ushuaia chartered by Polar Routes was everything we hoped for and so much more. Kasey Green our Elite Travel Specialist answered all our questions so fully and promptly prior to travel that we were so confident and informed before we even left London.

"Polar Routes - Excellent Company "

Just back from an amazing 22 day expedition to the Antarctic, South Georgia and the Falklands organised by Polar Routes. Our contact Kasey Green was fantastic - attention to detail excellent and happy to answer our endless pre-trip questions.
I would recommend Polar Routes as they are experts in their field and very professional. Their knowledge of the key areas that really make a trip, including ground handlers/expedition teams, ensures the trip can be the best it can be.

"What an adventure"

What an adventure, this was so much more than a trip, it was an experience, that I'm still trying to find the words to describe it. From the booking with the lovely Lucy, who answered so many (many) questions and talked me through the planning. The app with the detailed itinerary, flights, check in links was brilliant and so helpful. There was nothing that was too much trouble.
The excursions in Buenos Aries and meeting everyone else was good fun. But the main event was the expedition, we had landings twice a day with experienced expedition leaders. We went to places that are rarely visited, we were able to land on Elephant Island, something that was special not only to us as passengers but the expedition leaders and crew. We sailed alongside the A23-A iceberg.
The expedition leaders lectures, their knowledge and expertise gave huge insight into Antartica, the politics and wildlife. The specialist guest speakers James Lavelle, Katie Jamie's and Lewis Freeth were great.
We followed Shakleton's journey to save his men, a story that's well known, but being there really brought home the challenges and magnitude of the rescue they experienced.
The crew on the MV Ushuaia were amazing, again, again nothing was too much trouble. They were a central part to the trip. Being able to go onto the bridge, having lessons from the Captain about how to use a sexton, added to what was already something special.
This was a small boat and there were only 65 passengers, this meant we could all land, we saw parts of Antartica that the other larger cruise ships couldn't. As a small group we all got to know each other, there was lots of laughter, sharing and friendships formed.
It's impossible to explain what this experience was like, it was a trip that just kept giving. Magical.

"Sublimely outstanding!!!"

I was asked what made my trip so memorable to Antarctica which was a toughie!? I thought long and hard and decided that, with the amazing help, support, experience and organisational ability, Lucy Yeoman made my memorable experience happen...............stepping foot on Antartica for the first time!
It's one thing to say to yourself "I want to go to Antarctica" but it's definiately a mind blowing experience just organising but then, that's where Polar Routes stepped in and stepped up.
This is a trip that defies real descriptions so unless you've been, you'll never know the impact Antarctica has on you and it will be a life time experience that I'd love to repeat tomorrow. I feel immensly privledge.
Lucy and colleagues have been and "done it" and speak both from experience and the heart. Slowly, over a period of many, many months, Lucy evolved from "just an agent with knowledge" to a friend who shared abiding memories.....not to mention just exactily what clothes to wear - this, can be challenging.
My advice if you are thinking of this amazing trip is to think long and hard which company you travel with. The internet is now being flooded with trips...be very sure you chose wisely, like I did.
At the end of the day, Polar Routes has a wonderful relationship with the Cruise Line, Swan Hellenic who made my expedition, leaving me speechless and in awe.
I'd go again tomorrow...if I had the money because this isn't a cheap holiday but I can assure anyone reading this review, Polar Routes ensures you get every penny's worth of your hard earnt cash!!!
It's now almost a month since I've returned, bringing memories and hundreds of photos back home. My one abiding memory will always be the first time I stood on Antarctica.........make this your dream, as I did, with Polar Routes - spectacular!!!
My sincerest thanks Lucy.

"Polar Routes Antarctica cruise Feb’25"

Polar Routes Antarctica cruise Feb’25: was outstanding in every aspect:
1) Easy to book.
2) All inclusive.
3) Kept fully informed with helpful guides (e.g. A-Z of Antarctica, packing list, arrival process).
4) Small ship (66 passengers: created a friendly atmosphere between crew & passengers; allowed to visit landing sites not available to larger ships eg Elephant Island, Deception Island and St Andrew’s Bay.
5) Fantastic food - great quality & variety.
6) Expedition team were excel in their knowledge of Antarctica, willingness to support and to ensure passengers’ safety when landing on Antarctica.
7) Ship’s crew were friendly, welcoming & striving to ensure passengers were well looked after and enjoying the cruise.
8) Open bridge policy with the Captain and the team sharing their expertise, enhanced the experience.
9) I fully recommend an Antartica cruise with Polar Routes.