Ben Farrell
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Ben Farrell

Managing Director

Expedition Cruises • Scandinavia & Iceland • Polar Regions • Wildlife Journeys

Get to know Ben

For Ben, travel has always been about the moments that stay with you long after you return home – the silence of drifting through Arctic ice, the first glimpse of the Northern Lights dancing across the sky, or standing just metres from a colony of king penguins on a remote beach in South Georgia.

With more than 20 years in the travel industry, Ben combines extensive firsthand experience with a calm, highly personalised approach to planning travel. He specialises in premium and experiential journeys, with a particular passion for Scandinavia, Iceland, expedition cruising, polar regions and wildlife-focused travel.

Quark Arctic

Stepping out onto the floating sea ice

Scandinavia, Iceland & The Northern Lights

Over the years, Ben has travelled throughout Scandinavia and Iceland multiple times, returning in different seasons to experience everything from frozen Nordic winters and dramatic fjords to endless summer daylight above the Arctic Circle.

One of the experiences that continues to draw him back is chasing the Northern Lights, which he has now witnessed across four different countries. Whether travelling through remote parts of Norway, Icelandic landscapes shaped by volcanoes and glaciers, or small Arctic communities far from the crowds, Ben loves helping clients experience the quieter, more immersive side of the Nordic world.

Quark Sea Ice

Onboard the Quark Ultramarine breaking ice heading towards the North Pole

Expedition Cruising & Polar Regions

Expedition travel has become another major passion. Ben has sailed through Antarctica, Greenland, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Svalbard, exploring some of the most remote and extraordinary places on Earth.

These journeys have brought unforgettable encounters with wildlife – watching humpback whales surface beside expedition ships, spotting polar bears against the Arctic ice, and standing among thousands of penguins on the beaches of South Georgia.

For Ben, expedition cruising is about far more than simply reaching a destination. It is about the experience of being immersed in landscapes that feel untouched, travelling with expert guides and naturalists, and returning home with stories that stay with you for years to come.

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Hundreds of thousands of King Penguins relaxing in St Andrews Bay

Wildlife & Wilderness Experiences

Some of Ben’s most memorable travel experiences have centred around wildlife and remote wilderness.

From exploring the Galápagos Islands and the Amazon rainforest to travelling through the polar regions of Antarctica and the Arctic, many of Ben’s journeys have been shaped by a desire to experience nature in its rawest and most extraordinary form.

One particularly unforgettable journey took him deep into Canada’s coastal wilderness to stay at the remote Knight Inlet Lodge, where grizzly bears roam the shoreline and forests untouched by roads or crowds. Closer to home, experiences such as staying at Sal Salis on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef have further reinforced his love for immersive wilderness travel – the kind of journeys where luxury and nature exist side by side in remarkable settings.

Whether spotting polar bears in Svalbard, watching whales surface beside expedition ships, standing among penguins in South Georgia or exploring the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon and Galápagos, these experiences have given Ben a deep appreciation for travel that feels authentic, connected to nature and genuinely transformative.

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Swimming with the whale sharks

Australia

While Ben’s travels have taken him to some of the world’s most remote regions, Australia remains a destination he is equally passionate about.

Tasmania in particular has become a favourite, with frequent visits over the years. From luxury lodges and winding coastal drives to cool-climate wineries and rugged wilderness, Ben believes Tasmania offers some of Australia’s most rewarding travel experiences and continues to discover something new with every visit.

He especially enjoys helping clients experience Australia beyond the obvious – combining luxury accommodation, regional food and wine, wildlife encounters and spectacular natural scenery into journeys that feel both relaxed and memorable.

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Sunrise with coffee overlooking Ningaloo Reef

Creating Meaningful Journeys

What clients value most about working with Ben is not just where he has been, but how he travels.

He understands the importance of balancing seamless planning with meaningful experiences, whether designing a complex international itinerary, an expedition cruise through the polar regions, a luxury Scandinavian escape or a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife journey.

For Ben, the best travel experiences are the ones that leave you with stories you’ll still be telling years later – and helping clients create those moments is what he enjoys most.

Svalbard Zodiac

Zodiac cruising in Svalbard

Ben’s travel adventures