You can be one of just a handful of divers
to dive with Arctic Penquins and Leopard Seals.
It's a new frontier - and a world of incomparable beauty.

A Personal Note from Dominick There are scientists who tell us that both the Arctic & the Antarctic may be fast disappearing, which gives all of us  good reason to glimpse them while they are  still at their finest - and then to spread the word, based on personal experience, about why it's so important to act responsibly to protect this fragile environment.  There are now more than 20 vessels that offer programs to the Antarctic Peninsula . . . and several that go to the Arctic . . . but if you only venture to either destination once in a lifetime, then you want to make sure you are on the right boat, with a small group and the best guides available.  I've been lucky to have long-term relationships  with the operators listed on this page & I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I'm recommending only the best to you.  If your interests lie strictly with  naturalist trips, you may want to choose  Oceanwide Expeditions. For dedicated diving voyages,  either Waterproof Expeditions, or for the adventurous and  truly avid wildlife photographers, a trip with  Amos Nachoum on one of his  Big Animal Expeditions. We still have some spaces on both diving & naturalist trips in February / March 2009. Click to contact us for further information. Arctic & Antarctic Waterproof Expeditions Oceanwide Expeditions Amos Nachoum Big Animals Expeditions Waterproof Expeditions   We have just received this update from Waterproof Expeditions.  This is the latest information about their 2009 & 2010 Arctic & Antarctic seasons.   Antarctica offers unique experiences for adventurers, explorers, divers, photographers and exploring land excursions. Incredible scenery, icebergs, penguins, whales, Leopard Seals chasing penguin chicks and an amazing underwater world is waiting to be explored. On our Antarctica expeditions in 2009 we have the following availability: 09 - 19 February 2009    Antarctic Peninsula Nature Expedition 19 - 28 February 2009    Photography and Diving with BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Göran Ehlmé  28 February - 10 March 2009    Antarctic Peninsula Diving and Exploring 10 - 21 March 2009    Photography Workshops with OCG Photographer Mathieu Meur Exclusive Expedition On board the 'Hanse Explorer' For the Antarctica season 2010 we are offering exclusive expeditions for only 12 persons with private Polar dive and expedition guides on board the luxury vessel Hanse Explorer. Antarctic Peninsula 17 - 27 February 2010 Antarctic Peninsula 28 February - 10 March 2010   Dive & Photography Expeditions Waterproof Expeditions exclusive charter Waterproof Diving & Photography Expedition will take place from 02 - 12 March 2010 on board the Professor Molchanov Circumnavigating Svalbard 25 July - 04 August 2009 The Arctic is a place where everything seems bigger, glaciers mirror the sunset, setting fire to mountain tops and nothing can prepare the traveler for his or her first sight of the indisputable King of the Arctic on the sea ice: the Polar Bear. Diving in the Arctic is an unique experience for the advanced diver.   For July of 2009 we have organized a dive expedition circumnavigating Spitsbergen on board the expedition vessel Professor Molchanov.   Contact Dive Advice for details. Photo credits:   Walrus, Magnus Elander; Photographer & Seal, Goran Ehlme; Hydrozoaires, Francois Deriberolles;