NewayerTravel farther, see deeper

Founded in 2002

Headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou and a global expedition-travel network.

Polar Pioneer

Focused on Antarctica and Arctic cruise travel since 2009, with long-term polar operation and field experience.

Cruise and Light Expedition

Connected with global luxury cruise lines and small expedition vessels across polar, remote and classic warm-water routes.

Newayer Experience

Long-term operations behind every journey

From polar charters to global cruise resources, this site reflects a service system tested through years of real departures.

70+ Antarctica and Arctic departures operated
30+ chartered expedition sailings
Nearly 10,000 Polar travelers served
20+ Luxury cruise partners worldwide
3,000+ Standardized premium cruise routes

Credentials and Recognition

Member of both IAATO and AECO for Antarctica and Arctic expedition travel.
Co-initiator of 66deg Expeditions, China's first polar expedition cruise company.
Among the first China members of Virtuoso, a leading luxury travel network.
The first mainland China member company of CLIA.
Official host for the CCTV documentary Arctic, Arctic! and the Antarctica-set film Till the End of the World.

Travel agency license, business license and related certificates are available for advisor-assisted review.

Travel Destinations

Antarctica and the Arctic

South Pole, North Pole, Arctic Three Islands, semi-circumnavigation Antarctica, Northwest Passage and chartered polar voyages supported by years of field operation experience.

Cruises Connecting the World

Classic warm-water routes such as the Mediterranean, Caribbean and South Pacific, balancing slow travel at sea, shoreside culture and comfortable holidays.

Rare Light Expeditions

Galapagos, Kimberley, Alaska, African savannas and the Amazon in South America, designed as high-quality themed small groups for deeper explorers.

Company Milestones

2002
Beijing Newayer International Travel Service Co., Ltd. was founded in Beijing, beginning its premium international travel service.
2008
Entered the polar travel business.
2009
The first Antarctica group and first Arctic group departed in succession.
2009-2011
Became the designated travel service provider for multiple banks and financial institutions.
2011
Opened the Shanghai branch office.
2012
Launched China's first Minsheng Bank named charter sailings to both Antarctica and the Arctic; first landing at Great Wall Station.
2014-2015
Supported the polar productions Arctic, Arctic! and Till the End of the World.
2017
Launched the refreshed brand Newayer.
Feb 2020-Jan 2023
Three special years of preparation and resilience.
2023
Semi-chartered Arctic and Antarctica sailings restarted.
2024
Co-initiated 66deg Expeditions, China's first polar expedition cruise company.
2026
More than 70 Antarctica and Arctic departures and 30 Chinese-chartered sailings completed, serving nearly 10,000 polar travelers.

Our Advantages

For 25 years, Newayer has focused on premium travel built around cruises, providing one-stop in-depth travel solutions from the polar regions to remote specialist destinations.

As the first mainland China member company of CLIA, Newayer connects with more than 20 luxury cruise lines worldwide and more than 3,000 standardized premium cruise routes. The team designs more than 100 featured routes each year.

Built on years of polar operations, Newayer brings together experts in geology, wildlife, astronomy, photography and other fields, combining comfortable camps, light aircraft access and expert-led interpretation for high-quality light expedition groups.

We understand mature travelers' need for clear information, steady pacing and trusted advisors. Website routes and price ranges are for reference and do not constitute a contractual offer; booking and consultation are completed one-to-one with a dedicated travel advisor.

Team

Newayer's core team works close to the field, turning polar, cruise and rare-destination experience into advice from people who understand the journey. Field-tested advisors for polar, cruise and rare-destination journeys.

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Zhang Xinyuan Founder CEO Founder and CEO of Newayer, with 25 years in premium travel and the cruise industry. She has guided Newayer from a specialist cruise service brand into a high-end travel service system covering polar regions, cruises and rare destinations. Contact Advisor

Yuanyuan 14+ years with the company Deputy General Manager / Partner Deputy general manager and partner, responsible for polar and premium cruise resources, itinerary design and partner coordination, helping clients turn complex destination choices into clear travel plans. Contact Advisor

Li Fan 23+ years with the company Deputy General Manager Responsible for sales management and customer service coordination, with a clear and structured approach to complex needs, team collaboration and issue resolution. Contact Advisor

Zhang Wei 20+ years with the company Shanghai Office Lead Lead of the Shanghai office, with rich Antarctica and Arctic field experience and long-term responsibility for premium travel consulting, sales management and regional client service. Contact Advisor

Newayer partner and sales director Lan Xi

Lan Xi 22+ years with the company Partner / Sales Director Partner and sales director with 22 years in polar and cruise travel, repeated Antarctica and Arctic field experience, and the ability to match destination knowledge, client needs and route resources. Contact Advisor

Ma Xiao 18+ years with the company Partner Partner responsible for client relationships, brand events and premium travel communication, building trust through offline events and long-term service. Contact Advisor

Chu Jinghua 13+ years with the company Partner Partner focused on frontline sales and client service, familiar with the Arctic, Antarctica, Iceland, Greenland and other specialist destinations. Contact Advisor

Newayer product and operations director Yi Lan

Yi Lan 9+ years with the company Product and Operations Director Product and operations director, responsible for product systems, booking operations and travel workflows, turning complex processes into clear service checkpoints before departure. Contact Advisor

Yang Li 11+ years with the company Partner / HR Director Partner and senior HR director, responsible for recruitment, interviews, onboarding and team development, supporting the team with professionalism and patience. Contact Advisor

Newayer operations coordination lead Ma Liang

Ma Liang 8.5+ years with the company Operations Coordination Lead Operations coordination lead, supporting team collaboration, field operations, data analysis and cross-department execution so service delivery stays stable. Contact Advisor

Real Group Photos

Field memories from Newayer-led departures over the years.

**Antarctic Peninsula, Dec 2011** Newayer field group photo from the Antarctic Peninsula in December 2011.

**Antarctic Penguin Chicks, Feb 2012** Newayer field group photo from the February 2012 Antarctic penguin chick journey.

**Antarctica, Nov 2013** An important moment on deck among icebergs during an Antarctic voyage.

**North Pole, Aug 2014** Newayer field group photo from the August 2014 North Pole journey.

**North Pole aboard 50 Years of Victory, Jul 2016** A North Pole ice-field group photo in front of the 50 Years of Victory icebreaker.

**Arctic OW Voyage, Aug 2016** Newayer field group photo from the August 2016 Arctic voyage.

**Myanmar River Cruise, Sep 2016** Newayer field group photo from the September 2016 Myanmar river cruise.

**OW Voyage, Dec 2016** A boarding and departure group photo from the service field.

**Svalbard Arctic Voyage, 2017** A real departure record from pier to embarkation.

**Yangtze River Cruise, 2022** Newayer field group photo from the 2022 Yangtze River cruise.

**Antarctic Heart Journey, 2023** A deck group photo from the 2023 Antarctic Heart Journey.

**Antarctic Peninsula Crossing, Spring Festival 2024** Newayer field group photo from the 2024 Spring Festival Antarctic Peninsula crossing.

**Antarctica Fly-Sail, Two Gateway Cities, 2024** Guests mark the Two Gateway Cities Antarctica fly-sail journey in a glacial bay.

**Arctic Three Islands, 2024** Guests and the Newayer team at China's Arctic Yellow River Station during an Arctic Three Islands voyage.

**King Penguin Antarctica Dual-Island Voyage, Nov 2024** A South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula journey recorded before snowy peaks and bays.

**Arctic Three Islands, Jul 12, 2025** Newayer field group photo from the July 12, 2025 Arctic Three Islands voyage.

**King Penguin Antarctica Dual-Island Voyage, Dec 2025** A dual-island Antarctic voyage through glacier fjords with the expedition team.

**Alaska Expedition Group** A light-expedition group moment from Alaska.

**Antarctic Peninsula Ship Group** A full-ship commemorative photo from an Antarctic Peninsula voyage.

**Antarctica Photography Group** An Antarctic Peninsula journey themed around expedition travel and photography.

Polar Activities

Kayaking, polar plunges and other field activities from Newayer-led departures.

**North Pole Polar Plunge, Jul 2016** A polar plunge moment safely organized by the expedition team.

Promises That Build Trust

Clear All-Inclusive Boundaries

Core services such as flights, cruise, hotels, meals, lectures and activities are quoted with clear boundaries to reduce hidden costs and information gaps.

Experienced Tour Leaders

Experienced tour leaders accompany selected journeys, helping with coordination, language gaps and unexpected situations during travel.

Contract Protection

Formal outbound travel contracts recognized by China's tourism authorities make costs, rights and service scope traceable.

Flexible Support

After-sales support and change arrangements are handled according to the product notes, operator rules and signed contract.

Partners

Long-term connections with global cruise lines, luxury travel organizations and premium travel resources support more stable first-hand service capability.