Polar Latitudes Expeditions
Expert-led Arctic and Antarctic voyages on modern ships, blending decades of polar expertise for immersive experiences.
Antarctic expeditions demand immediate insurance purchase after initial deposit to qualify for pre-existing condition waivers. Most policies offer 14-21 day lookback windows from first payment date. Polar operators enforce strict coverage verification before embarkation.
About Polar Latitudes Expeditions
Polar Specialists
Focused exclusively on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions with 40+ years combined experience. Operates only in polar regions for unmatched expertise.
Modern Expedition Fleet
Four vessels from 80-194 guests including Ocean Albatros, Ocean Victory, Ocean Nova, and Seaventure for varied polar experiences.
Citizen Science Pioneer
First operator to integrate citizen science into every Antarctic voyage, plus maximum off-ship time for authentic exploration.
Dual Headquarters
Based in Vermont, USA and Copenhagen, Denmark with global support offices ensuring seamless operations worldwide.
Insurance Requirements
Required
“4 Insurance Requirement Comprehensive travel insurance is required, insurance covering cancellation-for-any-reason, trip interruption, curtailment, and Force Majeure events is strongly recommended. 2 Minimum Coverage Insurance must provide minimum $150,000 USD coverage for: Medical expenses Evacuation (including vessel-to-shore transfer) Emergency repatriation Pre-existing medical conditions COVID-19 related costs 8.3 Recommended Additional Coverage Cancellation, cancel-for-any-reason, curtailment, trip interruption, personal liability, baggage loss, and expenses arising from loss, damage, injury, delay, or inconvenience. — Polar Latitudes Expeditions Terms & Conditions
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About Polar Latitudes Expeditions
Destinations
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Coverage Checklist
- Medical evacuation coverage Required
- Trip cancellation protection Up to $9k
- Emergency medical coverage $50k
- Travel delay coverage Recommended
- Baggage loss/delay protection Recommended
- Search & rescue coverage Recommended for remote expeditions