Destination Guide
Antarctica
"The White Continent"
Coverage Requirements
Expeditions to Antarctica require specific coverage due to the extreme remoteness and lack of medical infrastructure. Most operators mandate evacuation coverage of at least $150,000.
Minimum $150,000 Medical Evacuation Coverage
Proof of coverage before boarding (Mandatory)
Repatriation of remains coverage
Missed connection coverage (Highly Recommended)
Regional Risk Levels
Antarctic Peninsula
High Risk Rec. Coverage $150k - $200k
South Georgia
Extreme Risk Rec. Coverage $250k - $500k
Ross Sea
Extreme Risk Rec. Coverage $500k+
Operators in Antarctica
Albatros Expeditions expedition-cruise
Antarpply
Aurora Expeditions expedition-cruise
G Adventures expedition-cruise
Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten
Intrepid Travel expedition-cruise
National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic Lindblad
National Geographic Lindblad
Oceanwide (Antarctica)
Oceanwide (Antarctica)
Oceanwide (Ross Sea)
Oceanwide (Ross Sea)
Polar Latitudes
Polar Latitudes
Ponant
Ponant
Poseidon Expeditions expedition-cruise
Quark Expeditions expedition-cruise
Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Eclipse
Seabourn
Seabourn
Silversea
Silversea
Viking Expeditions
Viking Expeditions
Booked for Antarctica?
Most operators require you to have insurance finalized 90 days before departure.
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- Medical Evacuation
- Repatriation
- Trip Cancellation
- Delay & Missed Connection
- Baggage Protection
- COVID-19 Coverage