About the brand
The intimacy of a genuine small-group expedition.
Secret Atlas is the pioneer of Expedition Micro Cruises — a category of polar travel built around one number. 12 guests in the Arctic. 36 in Antarctica and South Georgia. Limited to these numbers on every departure, every guest lands together, moves quietly, and stays as long as the conditions reward it. Wildlife remains undisturbed. The guide has time for the question you did not know you were going to ask. The day belongs to what the polar world offers, not to a published timetable. Three products across both poles: Expedition Micro Cruises, Photography Expeditions with a dedicated photography guide and a 1:4 guest-to-guide ratio, and Private Charters for groups of 12 to 36. This is the polar regions experienced at the right scale with encounters belonging to the few.
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What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Onboard Services
Wi-Fi
Included
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Beverages
Included · Beverages served during meals and while on board.
Expedition Gear
Polar Boots
Included
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
6 activities
Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.
Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle silently among icebergs and along sheltered coastlines at water level — the most intimate way to encounter the polar environment.
Available on selected voyages
Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.
Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
Photography Workshops
Hands-on field tuition from resident photographers — mastering exposure in snow, capturing wildlife behaviour and refining composition in polar light.
Not sure which vessel fits?
Our specialists can help you narrow it down — from fleet philosophy and expedition style to cabin preference and seasonal timing.