Seaventure
The Seaventure features the highest ice class awarded to passenger vessels, a sauna, a fitness center, a custom-built citizen science lab, a heated saltwater pool and much more.
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About Polar Latitudes
- Registered in Vermont, USA
- Operated in Antarctica since 2012
- One of the most experienced management teams in the business, with over 100 years between them
- Number of ships: 1
- Length of partnership with Swoop: Since 2012
What our customers think about Polar Latitudes
It was wonderful; the ship's crew could not do enough for anyone, and the food was excellent.
Travelled: March 2018
Mick - UK
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What makes Polar Latitudes special?
- In an extreme and challenging environment like Antarctica, destination experience counts for everything. Polar Latitudes has experience in spades, with one of the most knowledgeable teams in Antarctica, and a management team who have been in the business for over 30 years
- They care. Polar Latitudes have built their company on enduring, old-fashioned customer-centric values and by doing the right thing, which fosters incredible loyalty among their staff, agents and guests alike
- They’re a class act, always pitching to overdeliver, and provide a high-quality experience at a very fair price. They’ve thought of everything, and include a generous raft of inclusions, which makes some other ships look decidedly stingy
- For over a decade, Polar Latitudes have been true pioneers in polar travel – they were the first Antarctic operator to introduce citizen science on every voyage and invest in formal polar guide certification for their expedition team
- Polar Latitudes manage to achieve that tricky balancing act of delivering both comfort and a sense of adventure while ensuring Antarctica is always the star of the show
- After receiving hundreds of glowing customer reviews over the years from Swoop customers who have travelled with Polar Latitudes, we’ve got full confidence in their great ability to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind experience
Swoop says
The strength of the Swoop-Polar Latitudes partnership pivots around the depth of confidence we have in placing our guests in their trust, our closely aligned customer-centric values, and PL’s proven ability over many seasons to consistently over deliver on expectation. They operate at the top of their game.
Alex Mudd Head of Swoop Antarctica
Fun facts
- One of our Polar Specialists was married in Antarctica by their Polar Latitudes Expedition Leader in December 2019
- We were the first agent onboard Polar Latitudes' new ship, Seaventure, ahead of her inaugural 2021-2022 season
Polar Latitudes' President ditches his desk once a season to drive zodiac boats as part of his expedition team and interact with guests to make sure he stays fully connected to the delivery end of his business
- Through activities like their onboard auctions, Polar Latitudes prioritise donating to organisations that support Antarctica, and have been known to give away as much as $60,000 in a year
“What really sets Swoop apart from other agents is their depth knowledge – I really don't think there's another agent out there who knows this business better – and in a world of increasing choice, having a seasoned agent on your side to guide you to the right decision has never been more crucial."
John McKeon PL Founder & President
Polar Latitudes' ship
Swoop says
Swoop has had 12 staff members travel with Polar Latitudes over the years, giving us a more detailed understanding of their operational competency and uniqueness than any other agent.
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Meet the Polar Latitudes team
The outstanding calibre of Polar Latitudes' onboard expedition staff remains one of their superpowers, and rightly so. PL have an outstanding stable of loyal expedition team members.
- The team’s average is 13 years of polar experience – that's double the industry average
- Their expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:7 is low and ensures everyone has access to plenty of 1-2-1 interaction
- Every member of the PL team is certified by the Polar Tourism Guides Association (PTGA)
Introducing a few key members who you may meet on your voyage:
Hayley Shephard
- Director of Expedition Operations
- Hayley has spent well over a decade adventuring in Antarctica
- Silver medalist in the 2017 World Guide Awards
- Once attempted the planet's first solo sea kayak journey around South Georgia Island to help raise awareness for albatrosses, a feat that spawned a documentary and book
- Originally from the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand, Hayley now calls Vancouver Island home
- Likes to take extended sea kayaking adventures around Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii in her spare time
Hannah Lawson
- Expedition Leader
- Hannah has worked aboard expedition ships in remote regions since 1999
- She has also worked as a wildlife artist and mural painter, and has completed a Master's degree in Natural History Illustration
- Hannah divides her time between being an artist working from a studio in England, and a wildlife guide, zodiac driver and expedition leader.
- She visits the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia annually, then heads north to cruise the shoreline of Norway and the Arctic
Annette Bombosch
- Citizen Science Coordinator
- Annette obtained a Master's degree in Marine Conservation in New Zealand
- Conducted her PhD at the German Polar Research Institute and participated in several multi-week expeditions to the Southern Ocean
- Annette has worked on various expedition cruises to Svalbard, Greenland, the North Pole, the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
- Visiting South Georgia is one of the very special moments in life, given its history of whaling and polar exploration
What our customers think about PL's guides
It was wonderful; the ship's crew could not do enough for anyone, and the food was excellent.
Travelled: March 2018
Mick - UK
Review:
Swoop offers the following Polar Latitudes trips
Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
With complimentary kayaking, camping* and snowshoeing included, this trip will appeal to adventurous travellers keen to take in the best of the Antarctic Peninsula. A comfortable ship, high calibre guiding and great value for money to…
- 12 Days
- $8,475
4.7 out of 5
Antarctic Peninsula Classic
Travelling on board this extremely comfortable ship, explore the highlights of the peninsula with a top class expedition team. Spacious cabins, delicious cuisine and optional adventure activities all help create this ideal marriage of comfort and…
- 12 Days
- $10,425
4.6 out of 5
Traversing the Antarctic Circle
For an unparalleled Polar Circle experience spending 8 full days in Antarctica, choose this trip. Head south when penguin and whale activity is at its peak, accompanied by a highly experienced team. This elegant 139-passenger ship combines true comfort and…
- 14 or 15 Days
- $15,330
4.7 out of 5
South Georgia, Antarctica and Falklands Explorer
Looking for an Antarctic adventure without compromising on comfort and service? This stylish 139-passenger ship, with its cavernous suites, fine dining and compelling itinerary, offers a polished Southern Ocean adventure at a fair…
- 20 Days
- $20,295
