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The top 10 reasons to Choose a Kumuka Arctic or Antarctic tour

Lectures by Professional Naturalists

 Lectures by Professional Naturalists
 The tours are combined with educational lectures onboard covering topics such as bird life, marine mammals, vegetation and landscapes. This enhances your understanding of the local environment and makes for a more enjoyable and rewarding tour.
25 Years of Experience

 25 Years of Experience
 When you have been in the travel business for over 25 years you learn a thing or two about what makes a great tour. Our experience and expertise ensures you are in for the trip of a lifetime.
Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism
 KOn your tours conservation issues will be addressed in the on board briefings and the expedition staff will assist you ashore. The most important rules are: Do not leave anything but footprints and do not take anything but memories. Click here for more information about our Responsible Tourism Policy.
Thoroughly Researched Itineraries

 Thoroughly Researched Itineraries
Kumuka's operations department is constantly refining existing tours and researching new destinations. Their aim is to send you on a fantastic adventure for great value.
Reliable Vessels

 Reliable Vessels
 All of the vessels Kumuka choose comply with the highest international safety and environmental regulations and guidelines and are specifically adapted to polar conditions. Furthermore, each vessel comes with a doctor and a small infirmary who can provide both emergency and routine health care.
On-Shore Excursions

 On-Shore Excursions
Each vessel carries its own fleet of Zodiac landing craft for on-shore exploring. Constructed of high-performance materials, with several airtight compartments, they are easy to board and disembark. Their versatility, their ability to open whole new worlds of exploration make zodiacs the key to expedition cruising enabling you to go ashore and investigate some of the world's most unique regions.
Great Food

 Great Food
All food is provided for the duration of both Arctic and Antarctic tours. The meals are of a high quality and snacks, tea and coffee is also included.
Like Minded Travellers

 Like Minded Travellers
Passengers on a typical voyage range from their 30s to their 80s - with a majority usually from 45 – 65. The expeditions attract independent-minded travellers from around the world. They are characterised by a strong interest in exploring remote regions. The camaraderie and spirit that develops aboard is an important part of the expedition experience. Many departures have several nationalities on board.
Quality Accommodation

Quality Accommodation
 Each vessel has a different variety of cabin class available. All accommodation is extremely clean and comfortable. For information regarding the accommodation for each vessel click here.
Communications

 Communications
The polar regions are a long way from home and you may wish to contact a family member or friend. All vessels are equipped with email and telephone service so that you can stay in touch.
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