Secret Atlas

Antarctica Arctic United Kingdom Founded 2019 Official website

Explore Antarctica, Arctic, Greenland & Svalbard with just 12-48 guests per voyage for unmatched personal service.

About Secret Atlas

Ultra-Small Groups

Arctic voyages limited to 12 guests; Antarctic up to 48. Enjoy 1:6 guide-to-guest ratio with expert polar guides.

Remote Destinations

Specialize in Svalbard, Greenland (incl. Scoresby Sund fly-sail), Antarctica, South Georgia. Intimate access to wilderness.

Modern Expedition Ships

Fleet includes MV Vikingfjord and MV Freya – spacious despite small capacity. Focus on sustainability and authenticity.

Experienced Team

Founders bring 30+ years polar expertise. Pedigree guides lead private, special-purpose expeditions.

IAATO member

Insurance requirements

Insurance status

Required

Min. Evacuation coverage

No published minimum found — check the documents governing your booking.

Operator requirement verified October 5, 2026

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Travel insurance that provides cover for emergency repatriation in the case of a medical emergency is compulsory for all trips sold or operated by Secret Atlas and is a condition of booking. ... What we recommend your insurance policy covers: ... Medical expenses (at least $50k) ... Emergency evacuation (at least $250k) ... We recommend that you check the following with your insurer: Emergency medical repatriation (to home country), including any associated expenses abroad, covering at least $500,000. (Booking Terms & Conditions 8.1-8.2: 'It is a condition to your and each of your fellow Travellers' attending an expedition that you/they have appropriate travel insurance ... ensure that your insurance does covers at least the issues there (as this is a condition of your attending the expedition), in particular: repatriation, emergency evacuation and search and rescue, cancellation or curtailment, medical expenses, loss of luggage, death, illness, loss or theft of personal property.')
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Source: secretatlas.com