The Polar Travel Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the Polar Travel Global Market Report 2025 has experienced significant growth recently. It was projected to increase from $1.06 billion in 2024 to $1.15 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
The Polar Travel Global Market is projected to reach a value of $1.56 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Polar Travel Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the polar travel market are:
• Rising awareness about climate change
• Increase in demand for luxury expeditions
• Expansion of polar infrastructure
• Growth in scientific collaborations and sustainable tourism initiatives
The polar travel market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Arctic, The Himalayas, Antarctic, Other Types
2) By Tour Package Type: Luxury Cruises, Expedition Cruises, Guided Tours, Independent Travel
3) By Customer: Solo Travelers, Couples, Families
4) By End-User: Baby Boomers, Millennial, Generation X, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Arctic: Arctic Cruises, Land-Based Arctic Expeditions, Northern Lights Tours, Wildlife And Photography Tours, Icebreaker Voyages
2) By The Himalayas: Trekking And Mountaineering Expeditions, Cultural And Spiritual Tours, High-Altitude Skiing And Snowboarding, Glacier Exploration, Helicopter Tours
3) By Antarctic: Antarctic Cruises And Expeditions, Land-Based Antarctic Adventures, Scientific And Research Tourism, Wildlife And Iceberg Exploration, Kayaking And Diving Expeditions
4) By Other Types: Subpolar Island Expeditions, Extreme Cold Survival Training, Ice Cave And Glacier Tours, Polar Marathon And Adventure Racing
The key trends in the polar travel market are:
• Advanced eco-friendly cruise technology is a major upcoming trend.
• There is a growing focus on the development of polar research facilities.
• The adoption of sustainable tourism practices is increasingly shaping the future of the market.
• The enhancement of wildlife conservation efforts and expansion of luxury expedition offerings are significant trends.
Major players in the polar travel market are:
• TUI Group
• Abercrombie & Kent Ltd
• Hurtigruten Group
• Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.
• Tauck Inc.
• Quark Expeditions Inc.
• G Adventures Inc.
• Butterfield & Robinson Inc.
• Aurora Expeditions Pty Ltd
• Thomas Cook Group plc
• Poseidon Expeditions Ltd
• Oceanwide Expeditions B.V.
• Zicasso Inc.
• Scott Dunn Ltd
• Exodus Travels Ltd
• Silversea Cruises
• Al Tayyar Travel Group
• Antarctica21 Ltd.
• Cox & Kings Ltd
• The Polar Travel Company.
North America was the largest region in the polar travel market in 2024