Unlimited Travel Group acquires polar specialist Waterproof Expeditions

Unlimited Travel Group (UTG), Sweden’s largest listed travel and event company, has acquired Netherlands-based Waterproof Expeditions, expanding its footprint in the fast-growing expedition travel sector.

The deal, effective 31 March 2026, brings the polar-focused operator into UTG’s portfolio of 12 niche travel brands, strengthening the group’s offering in high-latitude and specialty adventure experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Founded in 2007 by Marlynda Elstgeest and Göran Ehlmé, Waterproof Expeditions has built a reputation for small-group journeys in remote environments, with a particular focus on in-water experiences including polar diving and snorkelling in both the Arctic and Antarctica.

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