When it comes to offbeat travel, polar expedition cruises top the list. You can take these cruises to the Arctic or Antarctica. If you’re heading to the Arctic waters, you’ll probably sail through the Northwest Passage to call on Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland and parts of Canada. The best cruises to Antarctica let you sail or fly through the Drake Passage with Ports of Call at spots like Whaler’s Bay, Half...

The last continent, Antarctica, continues to be an enigma for travellers, since much of the continent remains pristine and unexplored and is covered by ice. One of the coldest and most desolate regions on the planet, Antarctica gives you a sense of awe, serenity and grandeur that stays with you for a very long time. Visitors tend to be overwhelmed by the sheer magnificence of icebergs and glaciers in Antarctica. Cruise...