G Adventures is upping its polar expedition offerings, with the introduction of a new expedition vessel and a collection of new itineraries.
“Traveling to the polar regions is a once-in-lifetime experience,” said G Adventures founder, Bruce Poon Tip. “Yet only a small fraction of people feel that an expedition like this is an option for them.”
With just 128 passengers onboard and a 10:1 guest-to-expert ratio, these journeys deliver intimate, immersive experiences that are inaccessible to larger vessels.
Four new Arctic itineraries, offering ten departures, are now available to book:
Mesmerizing natural wilderness sets the scene for this eight-day expedition through Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. With ice-covered fjords, majestic mountains and glittering glaciers, the setting is sublime. Travelers will voyage through ice floes, have the chance to spot polar bears from afar, and see Svalbard’s unique reindeer, breaching whales and the region’s arctic foxes. Polar plunges and zodiac expeditions add to the thrill, while talks from experts give travelers an in-depth insight into the territory. Priced from $5,749pp** for 8 days. Departures from 19 June 2026
From the awe-inspiring landscapes and compelling history of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, to the majestic waters of the Greenland Sea – home to blue whales and humpbacks – this two week Expedition has it all. Exploring the vast fjord system in Northeast Greenland National Park, travelers will also visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit, where they will learn how this remote community lives. Daily lectures on board with specialists, covering everything from bird and whale watching to marine biology, educate travellers about the many incredible sites and species they will see along the way, including the famous Musk Ox. Priced from $8,999pp** for 15 days. Departures from 3 August 2026
A true adventure of immense scale and visual splendour, this 11-day journey through the South Shetland islands and Antarctic peninsula takes in shuffling penguins, huge whales and scenery that’s nothing short of spectacular. Daily lectures from experts and frequent zodiac expeditions across the water are part of the exhilarating itinerary, as are polar plunges into the frigid Antarctic Ocean. Priced from $9,299pp** for 11 days. Departures from 22 November 2025
Spirit of Shackleton
This 21-day voyage aboard the new Expedition small ship illuminates Ernest Shackleton’s legend and recounts his courageous exploration of Antarctica. Travelers will witness vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this awe-inspiring voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. There are visits to the historical sites of past explorers, as well as Shackleton’s final resting place, the wildlife-rich island of South Georgia. Antarctica is beyond comprehension – this adventure allows travelers to experience it from the intimacy of a small vessel, with regular zodiac excursions and beach landings to take in that unforgettable scenery up close. Priced from $23,199pp** for 21 days. Departures from 11 January 2026