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# Islands & Ice Travel | Antarctica, Arctic & Polar Expeditions — Expert-Led Small Groups

Nature is the Destination

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## Posts

- [Antarctica Travel Guide](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/antarctica-travel-guide) - David Sinclair, Founder and General Manager of Islands & Ice Travel has prepared a detailed Antarctica travel guide to help people eager to visit Antarctica to navigate the various options. The guide leverages David’s two decades of experience visiting Antarctica as an Expedition Leader, Naturalist, Zodiac Driver and Expedition Host since 2007.
- [Islands & Ice Travel 2025 & 2026 Destinations](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/islands-ice-travel-2025-2026-destinations) - ISLANDS AND ICE TRAVEL 2025/2026 DESTINATIONS ISLANDS & ICE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS CHECK OUT THIS SHORT VIDEO TO GET A SAMPLE OF WHAT'S ON OFFER IN 2025 & 2026 IN ANTARCTICA, GREENLAND AND TONGA
- [A Brief History of Antarctic Exploration](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/a-brief-history-of-antarctic-exploration) - A brief history of Antarctica from the early explorers to present day scientific discoveries.
- [Flying to the South Pole](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/a-postcard-from-the-south-pole) - Flying to the South Pole, Antarctica. An incredible journey of discovery encompassing science, history, aviation and geography.
- [All Hail the Emperor Penguin](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/all-hail-the-emperor-penguin) - Emperor Penguins An encounter with an Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is a career highlight for many polar tourism guides, particularly those that work on expedition vessels on the margins of the Antarctic Peninsula where Emperor Penguin sightings are rare. It’s also an absolute thrill for a keen birder, a very difficult and elusive tick! It’s the range
- [Iceland Adventures - February 2024](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/3404) - WINTER LIGHT - ICELAND Iceland Adventures - February 2024 We recently returned from a reconnaissance trip to Iceland with a few friends. Here is a little YouTube clip showing a few highlights. We would love to return with a small group of nature and photography lovers. The dramatic scenery and beautiful winter light create incredible
- [Supporting Antarctic Science](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/supporting-antarctic-science) - Supporting Antarctic science SUPPORTING ANTARCTIC SCIENCE Islands & Ice Travel is pleased to announce it will contribute US$500 to critical Antarctic science for each guest that travels with Islands & Ice on a deep field Antarctic expedition in 2025. With a total of 24 places available on our Emperors and Mountains of Dronning Maud Land
- [Exploring East Greenland's largest fjord on a Micro Expedition Cruise](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/exploring-scoresby-sund-on-a-micro-expedition-cruise) - Exploring Scoresby Sund, east Greenland - on a Micro Expedition Cruise Exploring Scoresby Sund on a Micro Expedition Cruise A few highlights from a recent trip to Scoresby Sund, east Greenland, home to towering mountains, deep fjords, giant icebergs, magnificent musk ox and the aurora borealis. All images and vide by David Sinclair.
- [The Ultimate Antarctic Expedition - Emperor Penguins & Drygalski Mountains](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/the-ultimate-antarctic-expedition) - The Ultimate Antarctic Expedition – Emperor Penguins & Drygalski Mountains
- [A Postcard From SCAR2026 in Oslo](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/a-postcard-from-scar2026-in-oslo) - Islands & Ice Travel’s Founder and General Manager David Sinclair writes from Oslo (August 2026). David travelled to Oslo to learn more about scientific cooperation in Antarctica, how Islands & Ice Travel might better support science in Antarctica and to enjoy some of the wonderful history and culture on offer in Norway’s capital.
- [Exploration Science in Antarctica for Moon and Mars Missions](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/exploration-science-in-antarctica-for-moon-and-mars-missions) - Advancing Off-World Exploration Science for Moon and Mars Missions in Antarctica with Fleet Space Technologies.
- [Svalbard - High Arctic Gem](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/sensational-svalbard-high-arctic-gem) - Between 78 and 81 degrees North on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, the remote archipelago of Svalbard beckons to those with a thirst for adventure and a profound love of nature.
- [Capturing Majestic Gentle Giants: Tips for Underwater Photography of Humpback Whales in Tonga](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/capturing-majestic-gentle-giants-tips-for-underwater-photography-of-humpback-whales-in-tonga) - Capturing Majestic Gentle Giants: Tips for Underwater Photography of Humpback Whales in Tonga Capturing Majestic Gentle Giants: Tips for Underwater Photography of Humpback Whales in Tonga by our founder and award-winning nature photographer David Sinclair Each year, Humpback whales migrate to Tonga's warm waters to breed and give birth. This offers a unique opportunity for
- [Emperors and Mountains of Dronning Maud Land](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/emperors-and-mountains-of-dronning-maud-land) - Emperors and mountains of dronning maud land - november 2024 Emperors and Mountains of Dronning Maud Land As far as we know Islands & Ice Travel in partnership with Ultima Antarctic Expeditions are the first to visit two Emperor Penguin colonies on a single Antarctic expedition. What made these visits even more special was our
- [Return to Vava'u - Swimming with Humpbacks 2024](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/return-to-vavau-swimming-with-humpbacks-2024) - Swimming with Humpbacks Vava'u 2024 Swimming with Humpbacks Vava'u 2024 Another year and another magnificent life-affirming experience in Vava'u. Our tagline is "Nature is the Destination" and nature sure turned it on for us in Vava'u with beautiful encounters with Humpback whales including a male singer and a very curious and playful calf, schools of
- [Australian Antarctic Festival 2024](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/australian-antarctic-festival-2024) - Australian Antarctic Festival 2024 Australian Antarctic Festival 2024 Islands & Ice Travel is proud to be sponsoring the Australian Antarctic Festival, celebrating the role of Islands & Ice Travel's home town, Hobart, Tasmania as an Antarctic gateway city. From 22-25 August 2024, Hobart, will play host to the Australian Antarctic Festival, a vibrant celebration that
- [Redefining Luxury](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/redefining-luxury) - Redefining luxury The term 'luxury' means different things to different people. The Oxford Dictionary defines luxury as a 'state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense'. This traditional definition of luxury doesn't really resonate. In the past few years there has been a proliferation of new polar class expedition vessels entering the
- [What is it like to swim with Humpback whales in Tonga](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/swimming-with-humpback-whales-in-tropical-tonga) - What is it like to swim with humpback whales in Tonga? A firsthand account of swimming with whales by David Sinclair September 2023. Lucky sits cross legged on the bow of “No Bananas” keeping a keen eye on the horizon for any signs of whale activity, a tell-tale blow, a fin breaking the surface or
- [Polar Photography Tips](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/2719) - POLAR PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS You've booked your trip of a lifetime to the polar regions and you're super excited. You're a keen photographer and you want to capture stellar images to wow your friends and family or if you're a pro, you want to wow your clients and followers. Travelling to Antarctica or the Arctic with
- [Swimming with Humpback whales in Vava'u Tonga.  What to know before you go.](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/3119) - Swimming with Humpback Whales in Vava’u, Tonga. What to know before you go. Swimming with Humpback Whales in Vava’u, Tonga. What to know before you go. Humpback whales inhabit all of the world’s oceans. There are seven distinct populations in the southern hemisphere, all of which migrate each summer to Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters to gorge on
- [DEEP FIELD ANTARCTICA](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/deep-field-antarctica) - Deep Field AnTARCTICA DEEP FIELD ANTARCTICA The anticipation is palpable. We've been watching the weather at Novo Airstrip - a carefully prepared and manicured strip of ice suitable for landing an Ilyushin 76-TD90 with a payload of up to 60 tonnes of supplies and materials for national Antarctic programs. Our small team of seven will
- [Amazing Antarctica](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/amazing-antarctica) - Antarctic Peninsula Explorer. Polar expedition cruise, Islands & Ice Travel.
- [Captivating Cape Town](https://islandsandicetravel.com/explorer-journal/captivating-cape-town) - Captivating CAPE TOWN Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town is the gateway city for our Emperors & Mountains of Dronning Maud Land trip or our Emperors & South Pole trip, and destination in it's own right. Make sure you schedule some time pre and/or post trip to take in some of the scenery, wildlife and

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- [FAQs & Policies](https://islandsandicetravel.com/frequently-asked-questions) - Frequently ASked Questions & POLICIES Policies (Scroll down for FAQs) Islands & Ice Travel Fuel Surcharge Policy The price you are quoted for a trip is based on fuel costs current at the time of quotation. If one of our suppliers (such as an airline, or vessel operator) increases the fuel costs they charge us
- [About Us](https://islandsandicetravel.com/about) - We specialise in small group tours from the icy expanses of the polar regions to remote tropical islands of the south pacific.
- [In the News & Testimonials](https://islandsandicetravel.com/in-the-news-testimonials) - Islands & Ice Travel Testimonials and news media
- [About Islands & Ice Travel](https://islandsandicetravel.com/about-2) - About us Join us and other like-minded travellers to connect with nature. Islands & Ice Travel was founded by David Sinclair in Australia's beautiful Antarctic gateway city of Hobart. David has travelled extensively over the past three decades to over 60 countries and has participated in over 65 expeditions to the polar regions alone as
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- [Contact](https://islandsandicetravel.com/contact) - Contact us How to reach us We are based in the beautiful Antarctic gateway city of Hobart, Tasmania. Please email with your detailed inquiry at hello@islandsandice.com and we'll respond as quickly as we can. To ensure our emails are not diverted to your junk folder, re recommend you add our email address to your contact

## Tours

- [Emperor Penguins and Drygalski Mountains](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/emperors-and-mountains-of-dronning-maud-land) - The ultimate Emperor Penguin tour visiting two rarely visited Emperor Penguin colonies, the Astrid and Lazarev colonies. Combined with a visit to the majestic Drygalski Mountains this is an Antarctic expedition like no other.
- [Exclusive Private Charter Antarctic Peninsula](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/exclusive-private-charter-antarctic-peninsula) - Exclusive Private Charter Antarctic Peninsula Private Charter Ice-class, Hanse Explorer is a beautiful expedition yacht, perfect for intimate small group adventures on the Antarctic Peninsula. Hanse Explorer can accommodate up to 12 guests across 7 en suite cabins. The expansive master cabin is situated on the upper deck and features a large private lounge. The
- [Shackleton's Antarctica-South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, Weddell Sea and Elephant Island](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/shackletons-antarctica-south-georgia-south-sandwich-islands-weddell-sea-and-elephant-island) - Shackleton's Antarctica This is an expedition, not a cruise! In the Footsteps of Shackleton This is a genuine remote expedition. Twenty-eight days on board the helicopter equipped ice-strengthened m/v Ortelius, tracing one of the most storied routes in the history of exploration from the mountain-fringed waterways of Ushuaia, across the Scotia Sea to the Serengeti of
- [Greenland Villages Hiking Tour](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/greenland-villages-hiking-tour) - Greenland Villages Hiking Tour Greenland Villages Hiking Tour Greenland is the largest island on the planet (four times the size of France and five times the size of California). The East coast of Greenland is colder than the west coast and largely covered in ice. This itinerary takes us on foot and by boat between
- [Swimming with Humpback Whales in Vava'u  Tonga](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/swimming-with-gentle-giants-in-tropical-tonga) - Swim with gentle giants in the tropical waters of Vava'u, Tonga
- [Svalbard Expedition Cruise on Captain Arctic](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/springtime-in-svalbard) - A springtime voyage aboard the new and environmentally friendly Captain Arctic along Svalbard’s west coast unfolds around the Spring equinox
- [Geographic North Pole on a Luxury Expedition Icebreaker](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/northpoleonaluxuryexpeditionicebreaker) - Travel on a luxury icebreaker expedition to the North Pole, an extraordinary way to experience the high Arctic.
- [Spring Secrets of Polar Bears](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/amazing-spring-secrets-of-polar-bears-unveiled) - Join an expert-led polar bear in spring expedition to the Arctic. Camp on sea ice with seasoned guides and capture lasting memories in stunning light.
- [Geographic South Pole and Emperor Penguins](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/south-pole-and-emperor-penguins) - Explore the south pole, emperor penguins, footsteps of amundsen, antarctica, expedition with an expert-led itinerary. Discover Geographic South Pole and iconic colonies.
- [Scoresby Sund Explorer: East Greenland’s Ultimate Adventure](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/scoresby-sund-explorer) - scoresby sund explorer micro expedition cruise in east greenland offers expert-led itineraries aboard MV Vikingfjord, with aurora viewing and dramatic fjords.
- [Winter Expedition Cruise in Northern Norway](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/ethereal-northern-norway) - Ethereal Northern Norway SOLD OUT Ethereal Northern Norway Experience the offseason. Led by award-winning Arctic and Aurora photographer Virgil Reglioni, this expedition is for photographers and those who love to experience remote wilderness in comfort and style. After a warm breakfast, each day promises new vistas and activities with choices including snow-shoeing, kayaking, zodiac cruising,
- [Explore the Antarctic Peninsula](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/antarctic-peninsula-explorer) - Antarctic Peninsula Explorer BOOK BEFORE 15 MARCH 2026 - 15% DISCOUNT An Expedition Cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula Set sail from Ushuaia, Argentina — the southernmost city in the world — and begin an extraordinary expedition to one of Earth's last great wildernesses: the Antarctica Peninsula. Departing from the iconic "End of the World," your
- [Iceland Winter Ring Road Adventure](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/iceland-winter-ring-road-adventure) - Iceland Winter Ring Road Adventure Iceland Winter Ring Road Adventure Once again we'll be taking the road less-travelled. With just 6 guests we'll take eleven days and ten nights to experience Iceland in the heart of winter, traversing the famed ring road in a spacious 4WD vehicle perfectly suited for the icy conditions. It's a
- [Iceland Highland Adventure](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/iceland-highland-adventure) - Iceland Highland Adventure Iceland Highland Adventure Chasing autumn light and landscapes Join local Icelandic photographer Haukur Snorassen and Islands & Ice Travel owner David Sinclair on a highland adventure from 12-18 September 2026. This trip is timed to sit back to back with our Scoresby Sund Explorer micro expedition cruise running from 21 - 28
- [Svalbard Explorer - 2025](https://islandsandicetravel.com/tours/arctic-explorer) - Experience the extraordinary beauty and abundant wildlife of the Svalbard Archipelago on a small expedition vessel.

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