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Antarctic Expedition Cruises & Tours to Antarctica

Antarctica is the fifth largest and southernmost continent. Its position at the South Pole, together with its elevation and ice-and-snow cover, generates the coldest climate on Earth. Its enormous ice sheet covers all but 2 to 3 percent of Antarctica and extends over the encircling ocean. 

Most of the continent lies within the Antarctic Circle and is completely isolated by the Antarctic Ocean. The South Shetland Islands adjoin the Antarctic Peninsula. Other islands in the Antarctic region, but removed from the continent itself, include South Georgia, South Sandwich, South Orkney, Bouvet, Heard, Balleny, Scott, and Peter. Because seasonal or perennial sea ice is found along all coasts, protected harbours are available to ships only during a few Antarctic summer months (Nov-Feb). 

Classic Antarctica Expedition Cruise
 
Classic Antarctica
10/12 day Expedition Cruise
Starting from
$
3500
View Tour DetailsThe very best of Antarctica: exploring vast penguin rookeries; sighting Minke whales, leopard seals and other unique wildlife; visiting historic research bases and tapping into our team's collective expertise.
Antarctic Adventure: Actively Exploring the Peninsula Expedition Cruise
 
Starting from
$
4990
View Tour DetailsThis 20-day expedition is for people who are always on the move. It offers an average of three activities off the ship per day while in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctic Peninsula Expedition Cruise to Antarctica
 
South Orkney Antarctic Odyssey
13 day Expedition Cruise
Starting from
$
7990
View Tour DetailsThe Antarctic Peninsula offers the most dramatic scenery and biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica. Large ice-free areas provide breeding grounds for very large numbers of seabirds and seals.
Antarctica Expedition Cruise on the Clelia II
 
Antarctica Clelia II
14 day Expedition Cruise
Starting from
$
8995
View Tour DetailsThe voyage takes place during the austral summer, when the days are long and relatively mild, when seabirds are courting and massive icebergs thaw into beautiful sculptures of brilliant form and color.
Antarctica Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari Expedition Cruise
 
Starting from
$
13890
View Tour DetailsScenic hikes cross sea ice dotted with icebergs frozen in place are akin to walking through a sculpture garden. Onboard helicopters are used for transfers and sightseeing.
Antarctica Expedition Cruise Aboard the Corinthian II  to Antarctica
 
Antarctica Corinthian II
14 day Expedition Cruise
Starting from
$
15995
View Tour DetailsFrom multi-hued refractions of light in Paradise Bay to skyscraper-high icebergs to thousands of penguins lining the shore, the grandeur of Earth’s last frontier is truly awe-inspiring.
Crossing the Circle: Southern Antarctica Expedition Cruise
 
Starting from
$
7500
View Tour DetailsFor people who enjoy active adventures and hanker to travel south of the Antarctic Circle. Offering an average of three activities off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctica, Falkland Islands & South Georgia Expedition Cruise on the Professor Moltonovskiy
 
Starting from
$
12990
View Tour DetailsThis extensive Antarctic expedition departs from Ushuaia and makes its first stop in the Falkland Islands. Here, we will find a relatively warm climate where an abundance of unusual wildlife thrives.
Antarctic Quest: via the Falklands & South Georgia
 
Starting from
$
8890
View Tour DetailsThis 20-day expedition is for people who are always on the move. It offers an average of three activities off the ship per day while in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctic Explorers Expedition Cruise to Antarctica on the Lyubov Orlova, Ocean Nova or Clipper Adventurer
 
Explorers Route
20 day Expedition Cruise
Starting from
$
9800
View Tour DetailsA relaxed pace with shore landings in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Antarctica Emperor & King Penguins on Snow Hill Island & South Georgia Cruise
 
Starting from
$
12995
View Tour DetailsTravel in the wake of the world’s greatest explorers, including Magellan, Darwin, Drake, de Gerlacheand Shackleton, on this voyage to the far southern reaches of the world.
South Georgia and Antarctica Expedition Cruise on the Clelia II
 
South Georgia & Antarctica
21 day Expedition Cruise
Starting from
$
15995
View Tour DetailsPlanned destinations include King George Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island and Lemaire Channel. We also call at Elephant Island, where Sir Ernest Shackleton’s men sought refuge.
Antarctica Emperor & King Penguins on Snow Hill Island & South Georgia Cruise
 
Starting from
$
21890
View Tour DetailsSail from Ushuaia, Argentina to the Weddell Sea, where you spend 3-days at an Emperor rookery. After 5-days exploring South Georgia, the icebreaker crosses the Southern Ocean to the Falkland Islands.