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Becoming a polar expedition guide isn’t just a job — it’s a lifestyle. One minute you’re helping guests into a Zodiac in the Arctic drizzle, the next you’re interpreting glacial landscapes or watching whales breach off the bow. It’s exciting, unpredictable, and deeply rewarding. But how do you get started? The world of expedition cruising…
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2. to 4. July 2025 marked a big milestone for me and Polar Geographic: I completed my very first full Zodiac Training course with a student — and what a rewarding experience it was. Over the course of three intensive days, we covered 16 essential topics that every Zodiac driver should know. From taking a…
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Why Awareness Matters on Expedition Cruises The places we visit as expedition guides — polar coastlines, remote fjords, fragile tundra ecosystems — are also some of the places most affected by climate change. Glaciers retreat, sea ice vanishes, wildlife patterns shift. As guides, we’re not just there to show guests the landscape — we’re there…
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Gregers from Polar Geographic has supported Christoffer on his journey to becoming an expedition guide in the polar regions. Christoffer already has extensive experience as an organizer and tour leader for young people around the world — including destinations like Uganda, Tanzania, Cambodia, China, Iceland, Greenland, Bulgaria, and Norway. He also brings maritime experience as…
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Hello and welcome! I’m Gregers Gjersøe — polar expedition guide, educator, and founder of Polar Geographic. After many years (since 2017) in the field, both in the Arctic and Antarctic, I started Polar Geographic to share knowledge, offer training, and support new guides preparing for life in the polar regions. Our mission is simple:To promote…