- Often included landings in special boats, so-called Zodiacs
- Qualified lecturers deliver important background information
- Manageable amount of passengers
Cruises to the polar regions are still exclusive experiences, even when mass tourism is widespread around the world. Strict regulations and special requirements of the ship's hardware, like a suitable ice class, make these cruises much rarer.
In the coming years cruise lines will try to expand into this area. Eventhough prices are comparably high, there's an even higher demand for cruises to the most remote places of the planet.
Main focus of these cruises are the encounter with local wildlife and the formidable icebergs and glacial formations.