Fathom Expeditions

The Company

Fathom Expeditions was born on the inspiration of the great Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Drawing on over 100 previous Antarctic expeditions and a strong passion for exploration and learning, we have created a boutique and personal expeditions company dedicated to once-in-a-lifetime experience using small ships to travel the remote regions of the world.

The company is owned and operated by the very expeditions leaders that guide our trips. We work closely with every client to ensure proper preparation and information flow. Our experienced team holds a tremendous passion for the planet's wilderness regions and we hope that this enthusiasm shows in our itineraries and programs. We have purposely kept our product line small and specialized to ensure every detail is well laid out and of the highest quality. The rewards that stem from one of our trips to the last continent are varied and numerous. Our expeditions Leaders delight in demystifying these places for travelers of all walks of life. In the words of explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton - "Never the last endeavour"

Our Philosophy

Quality, Integrity, Focus

Fathom Expeditions is a company owned and operated by expedition leaders. Our experience has been gained in places such as the Antarctic, South Georgia, the Amazon River, and the Galapagos Islands. We are inspired and driven by the great explorers of the past who traveled the world's oceans to discover new lands and peoples. We feel that expedition ship travel represents the most comfortable, safe, and relaxing way to see the remote and wild regions of the earth. We love what we do and take pride in our few but polished products. We hope you will feel the same after one of our specialized trips to the worlds' remote regions.

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What Sets Us Apart

Personalized Products - our expeditions Leaders deal with clients directly to ensure we satisfy and understand individual needs and goals.

Extensive Experience - Antarctica is a remote, little known destination. We specialize in this region. Our staff (from the president on down) have journeyed South dozens of times to lead a variety of interest groups including IMAX film teams, scientists, naturalists, and explorers. Our on-land knowledge has been honed during hands-on expeditions experience. Our experience translates directly into our products.

Broad Networks - Over the years we have developed a widespread network of friends, associates and institutions. We utilize all our contacts to ensure each expeditions is meticulously crafted and flawlessly executed.

Superior Itineraries - Our trips tend to be slightly longer than other to ensure a relaxed unhurried, thorough experience. Itineraries are ambitious and exciting. They visit the secret places we have discovered over the years.

"The upcoming expedition will retrace the route of the famous explorer, from the icepack of the Weddell Sea to the rocky shores of Elephant Island, where they first landed, and onward to South Georgia Island and its waling station at Stromness, where Shackleton at last found help for his stranded crew."

An Exclusive Collection of Specialized Products - Fathom Expeditions offers a limited number of voyages annually. Ships and staff are chosen on a trip-by-trip basis to best reflect program needs. Every part of the journey, from travel days to expedition landings, is carefully programmed for maximum enjoyment. This is custom small ship cruising at its best.

"It will be the first ever adventure cruise to offer opportunity to hike inland on both South Georgia and the Antarctic continent... This year we will be attempting a few landings on islands I know for a fact that no other Antarctic charter has ever stopped at. Perhaps a few sealers have been there, but that’s it. Otherwise they are unexplored."

In-depth Education and Exploration - We place a strong emphasis on our Antarctic presentation series. Our lecturers are carefully chosen and our science programs are unique and passenger inclusive.

"[Dave] German crams the expeditions with opportunities to learn and explore. Experts are always on board to share their knowledge of history, photography, science, geography, adventure, leadership and the environment..."

Unparalleled Travel Days - Getting there is half the fun! Fathom has put together some incredible events for our travels to the ship. Beginning in Ushuaia, these all-inclusive days feature the wine, food and culture of Argentina.

Pre/post-departure Support - Fathom Expeditions like to keep clients informed and involved. We will personally prepare you for your expedition ensuring you are comfortable and ready for this special journey.

Passion for Antarctica - Our entire office holds an incredible passion for the Antarctic. Our president, David German, leads every expedition personally. We take great pride in our work and enjoy showcasing this breath-taking destination.

"I want to facilitate ‘life experiences’ for others, he [Dave German] says. Journeys to the Antarctic are so powerful that it is not unusual to see travellers crying tears of joy. Everyone returns changed, and they will carry a part of the Antarctic with them for the rest of their lives..."

Travel Services - Our travel services partner, K. BENN TRAVEL, has over 20 years of experience in moving people to the world's remote places. They are the travel experts and can provide specialized flight arrangements, hotels and insurance to meet individual travel needs.