Sharing the beauty of our Blue Planet
Waterproof Expeditions was founded in 2007, but our story reaches much further back. Our founders have been involved with polar expeditions since the 1990s. They were the pioneers of polar snorkeling in Antarctica, launching this groundbreaking new way to experience the polar regions.
That vision remains at the heart of everything we do today. The ocean is the connecting element in all our expeditions. Sharing the beauty of our blue planet — above and below the waves — is what drives us.
A Synergy of Expertise, Experience, and Exploration
Waterproof Expeditions is built on decades of first‑hand expedition experience in the Arctic and Antarctica. Founded in 2007 by Marlynda Elstgeest (CEO & Owner) and Göran Ehlmé of Waterproof Diving International, the company combines operational expertise with an explorer’s mindset. We don’t simply sell expeditions, we design, refine, and guide journeys that allow our guests to truly connect with the environments they visit.
Waterproof Expeditions is the natural synergy between:
- Decades of hands‑on expedition experience
- Professional diving and snorkeling expertise
- Careful expedition design and logistics
- A passion for the oceans and the polar regions
A Dedicated Team, United by First‑Hand Experience
Our company is based in the Netherlands and training and education are central to our philosophy. Advice to our guests is always grounded in first‑hand experience because we believe informed guests have the most meaningful and rewarding journeys.
In addition to our office team, we work with highly experienced expedition guides with backgrounds in nature and wildlife research, conservation and environmental science. Responsible expedition leadership, safety and respect for wildlife are non‑negotiable standards on all of our expeditions.
Responsibility at the Core of Every Expedition
Responsible travel is at the forefront of how we operate. We strongly believe that raising awareness during our trips, emphasising the natural beauty around us, creates ambassadors for the protection of our planet. We set the highest standards for ourselves and our partners in order to ensure safe and responsible expedition travel.
Operating in some of the world’s most fragile environments comes with responsibility. Waterproof Expeditions is a proud member of:
