North South Voyages is the cruise focused Antarctica brand of Latin America specialist – Travel Just 4U. Our company is based in Melbourne, Australia with team members around the globe. We focus on customising journeys for our clients to Antarctica, Central America & South America.
Our team of specialists is multicultural, experienced, well-travelled and most importantly, very dedicated to client satisfaction. The company is led by travel industry veterans with than forty years of experience in operating tours and providing exceptional travel experiences. North South Voyage’s passion for travel is contagious and we’ll share it with you as we help craft your unique voyage!
The Team
Remko Stikkelbroeck | Co-Founder & Managing Director
Remko was introduced to travelling at a young age and never looked back. In addition to Latin America, he has spent extensive time in the Caribbean, Africa and Europe and speaks four languages. Remko strongly believes that travelling should be more than ticking places off the bucket list. For him, the journey revolves around meeting locals and experiencing their way of life.
Antarctica Insight: Short on time? Fly + Cruise options make Antarctica a possibility for travellers with limited days. My last trip to Antarctica was with the fantastic AntarcticaXI on an express 8 Day voyage.
Animal Highlight: Emperor Penguins
Kelly Swift | Managing Director – US Office
Kelly is based in the USA and has worked in the travel industry for over 14 years in a variety of roles. She lived in Africa for a year working with non-profit organizations. She helped with endangered animals and cleaned coral reefs on the Zanzibar coast; seeing firsthand the role tourism plays in emerging economies and helping endangered wildlife and lands.
Her passion is more than global travel, it’s sustainable tourism; especially experiences that help to educate and protect wildlife and marine life. With rapid climate change endangering our planet’s polar regions, Kelly is committed to helping travelers learn about, and get up close and personal, to one of the most amazing continents in the world, Antarctica.
Antarctica Insight: Some Antarctica voyages offer scuba diving – this is a unique opportunity for divers but is only accessible on particular departures.
Animal Highlight: Humpback Whales
Sally Hall | Sales & Product
Sally is a true travel industry professional with many years experience as both an agent and agency manager. She visited 30 countries before turning 30 and has added another 8 to the total since. Her preferred way of exploring a new country is hiking. She has hiked through Peru, Nepal, Italy and even spent her wedding anniversary climbing a volcano in Guatemala.
Her favourite destination is Antigua in Guatemala because of the colourful city, kind people and amazing coffee. Sally loves creating unique experiences for our travellers.
Antarctica Insight: Antarctica can be affordable! For travellers with an open calendar and willingness to cabin share, some fantastic deals can be had for under $6,000 USD.
Animal Highlight: Weddell Seals
Sarah Thornton | Operations & Marketing
Born in the USA, Sarah visited South America for the first time when studying abroad in university. She returned shortly after and spent 5 years there, based in Santiago but travelling often. She fell in love with Torres del Paine National Park, learnt the language and tried as much food on the continent as possible.
She has yet to visit Antarctica herself. However, she manages our website and knows as much about the voyages, ship specifications and seasonality as anyone on the team!
Antarctica Insight: Sunsets in early season on the unsullied white ice, Oct to mid Dec, are absolutely stunning!
Animal Highlight: Albatross Chicks
Jenniffer Chua | Sales & Flight Expert
Even as a young child growing up in the Philippines, Jenniffer knew she wanted to travel the globe and immerse herself in foreign cultures. She has lived around the world, including many years in Dubai honing her airline knowledge and skills, and travelled to over 20 countries before settling in Melbourne in 2023.
Jenn brings flight expertise from a range of previous roles with British Airways, Emirates, and Beond. North South Voyages is thrilled to have a resident airline expert on staff! She has yet to explore the Arctic and Greenland is high on her bucket list.
Antarctica Insight: For travellers who prioritise fresh air, be sure to look at cabins with private verandas so you can step out on to your balcony at leisure.
Animal Highlight: Adelie Penguins