Antarctica Expedition Cruises

Small-Ship Expeditions to the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands

Antarctica Expedition Cruises

Small-Ship Expeditions to the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands

Why Visit Antarctica on an Expedition Cruise?

Antarctica is unlike anywhere on Earth — no towns, no traffic, no noise. Cruising aboard a small, ice-strengthened ship offers safe, sustainable access to this remote wilderness. You’ll enjoy landings by Zodiac, expert-led lectures, and encounters with wildlife that few ever experience.

Browse here for the most extensive collection of Antarctica cruises available online. Small ship expedition cruises to Antarctica represent ecotourism at its best: where you can see wildlife, wilderness, and untouched beauty on an immense scale. Learn from polar experts and experience the sense of adventure you can only get from exploring planet Earth's last true wilderness. 

To help you find the right trip for you, following are links to the most important sub-destinations within Antarctica as well as an Antarctic Calendar listing all departures:

Antarctica Blogs

Have you been dreaming of going on holiday in Antarctica for a while now but want more information? Check out our many informative blogs about Antarctica with a wealth of information to help you choose the right trip. Our guides have prepared a list of activities you will be able to enjoy during your expedition, as well as some tips to help you pack for your Antarctic cruise. Wildlife is very diverse in Antarctica and if you’re lucky, you will get to see some of the amazing wildlife that inhabits this beautiful part of the world, such as Leopard Seals, King Penguins, and even Blue Whales! Find the Top 10 Animals you can see in Antarctica to learn more about the incredible animals you might see on an expedition.

Quick links to featured Antarctica cruises:

 

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Celebrating Antarctica: Seaventure

Explore Antarctica in peak season on board Super-Ice-Class MS Seaventure, discover the great white continent’s striking shores and endless vistas

FROM 10441.00
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Crossing the Circle: Ultramarine

An in-depth 14 day expedition with the pioneering new vessel Ultramarine, with onboard helicopters and offering an unmatched Antarctic experience

FROM 19271.25
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Antarctica Crossing the Circle: Ocean Albatros

On this inspiring cruise, explore magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, incredible wildlife before reaching 66°33′ – the Antarctic Circle

FROM 9487.00
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Ultramarine

A 12 day expedition with new Ultramarine to the jewels of the Antarctic: South Georgia and the Peninsula

FROM 11965.73
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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton

Explore Antarctica's seldom-seen and spectacular Ross Sea, with its mountains, ice-shelves, abundant wildlife and fascinating history

FROM 33075.00
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Last Minute rates

Antarctic Christmas: M/V Sea Spirit

A white Christmas expedition on board the luxury M/V Sea Spirit with 9 nights onboard discovering the amazing Antarctic Peninsula

FROM 11795.00
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Crossing the Circle Express: Ocean Explorer

An 11 day air/cruise expedition on board the luxury Ocean Explorer to the Antarctic Circle. Fly direct and skip the Drake Passage!

FROM 20016.50
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

A 10 day express Antarctic expedition on board a luxurious expedition vessel including a time-saving flight to Antarctica

FROM 11025.23
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Find Your Perfect Antarctica Voyage:

Classic Antarctic Peninsula Cruises

The most popular journey — sail from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
Shorter itineraries (10–12 days) offering maximum wildlife and glacier experiences.

Polar Circle & Weddell Sea Voyages

For true explorers: reach further south across the Antarctic Circle or into the Weddell Sea. Expect dramatic ice formations, rare wildlife and a sense of complete isolation.

South Georgia & Falklands Expeditions

Want to see everything? Combine Antarctica with the wildlife-rich sub-Antarctic islands to see the maximum wildlife! Visit vast king penguin colonies, elephant seal beaches and Ernest Shackleton’s historic resting place.

Let our polar experts help you choose the right expedition from amongst the extraordinary array of cruises available. We have more than 30 years of Antarctica travel experience and are ready to answer your questions and help you discover the Far South!

 

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