Samuel Gagnon Email and Phone Number

I help manage the expedition operations for the vessels SH Vega, SH Diana, and SH Minerva.

*Successfully kicked off the 22/23 inaugural Antarctic season of SH Vega.Planning and executing marine expeditions onboard SH Vega, a state-of-the-art 114 meters vessel. Leading a group of 14 dedicated expedition staff from all around the world. Operating in Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia island, Uruguay & Argentina.

Helping established and upcoming ship based companies operating in the polar regions with planning, itineraries and operations.

*Successfully completed Crystal Endeavor inaugural Antarctic season in 2021-2022. Planning and executing marine expeditions onboard Crystal Endeavor, a 164 meters megayacht owned and operated by Crystal Cruises. Responsible for the operations with 15 expedition staff, 18 zodiacs and a submersible.

Planning and executing marine expeditions onboard the MV Ocean Atlantic, a 140 meters vessel, in the polar regions. In charge of the 200 passengers and 20 staff onboard. With the captain, we see through the itineraries, landing sites availability and weather. With the hotel director, we plan the daily programs onboard. With the assistant expedition leaders, we manage the team. And with the team, we make dreams come true.2020, Expedition leader onboard the MV Ocean Atlantic in Antarctica and South Georgia2019, Expedition leader onboard the MV Ocean Atlantic in Western Greenland2019, Expedition leader onboard the MV Ocean Atlantic in Antarctica and South Georgia2018, Expedition leader onboard the MV Ocean Atlantic in Antarctica and South Georgia

Specializing in leading, guiding, logistic, zodiac operation & maintenance onboard expedition vessels bringing passengers to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Arctic regions. From 2011 to 2017 with G Adventure, from 2008 to 2010 with Quark Expeditions.2017 Expedition guide onboard the MS Expedition in the Antarctic regions.2015 Expedition guide onboard the MS Expedition in the Antarctic regions.2013 Expedition guide with the MS Expedition in the Antarctic regions.2011 Expedition guide with MS Expedition in the Antarctic regions.2010 Expedition guide with the Clipper Adventurer in the Antarctic regions.2009 Expedition guide with the Akademik Ioffe in the Arctic.2008-09 Expedition guide with the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, Ocean Nova and Akademik Ioffe in Antarctic regions.2008- Videographer with the Akademik Sergey Vavilov in the Arctic.

Leading the production, completion and selling of customized video souvenirs onboard cruise ships.2007, 6 months with the Caribbean Princess in the Caribbeans.2006, 6 months with the P&O Pacific Star in the South Pacific.2005, 2 months with the Dawn Princess in the Mexican Riviera.2005, 6 months with the Diamond Princess in Alaska, Asia, Australia.2004, 6 months with the Island Princess in Hawaii, Canada and Alaska.