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).
11 day Expedition Cruise
Oceanwide Expeditions: Voted World's Leading Polar Expedition Operator at the World Travel Awards 2009. From King George Island and Penguin Island we will sail down to the beautiful Paradise Bay, where you can go ashore on the Antarctic mainland.
11 day Antarctic Expedition Cruise - Weddell Sea
The fifth-largest and most southerly continent, Antarctica has no permanent human residents. However, anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 people reside throughout the year at the research stations scattered across the continent. Only cold-adapted plants and animals survive there, including penguins, seals, many types of algae, and Tundra vegetation.
19 day Luxury Expedition Cruise
Far to the south lie perhaps the most spectacular, most pristine lands on the planet. Planned 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.
12 day Expedition Cruise
This expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures. Every sailing offers an average of two activities off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. The education program covers a wide range of topics from identifying seabirds to the future of Antarctica.
20 day Expedition Cruise via Falklands and South Georgia
A relaxed sail through the Southern Ocean from the tussock covered Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to the Antarctic Peninsula via the wildlife paradise of South Georgia. Landings and Zodiac cruising enable close-encounters with penguins, whales and seals when conditions permit. All activities are delivered in a environmentally responsible manner.
20 day Expedition Cruise via the Falklands & South Georgia
This 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 (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. The education program introduces you to the flora and fauna of each region.
21 day Luxury Expedition Cruise
Travel 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.
11 or 12 day Expedition Cruise Ushuaia to Ushuaia
The 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.
14 day Luxury Expedition Cruise
The 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.
14 day Luxury Expedition Cruise
From 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.
15 day Expedition Cruise Ushuaia to Ushuaia
For 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.
14 day Expedition Cruise
Scenic 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.
19 day Expedition Cruise - South Atlantic Ocean
The Falklands are a compact group of more than 740 Islands, situated 400 miles from south-east South America - dominated by big skies, miles of pristine coastline, and unspoilt wildlife. South Georgia islands are a remote cluster of islands rising steeply from the sea, rugged and mountainous.
11 or 12 day Expedition Cruise
Oceanwide Expeditions: Voted World's Leading Polar Expedition Operator at the World Travel Awards 2009. From King George Island and Penguin Island we will sail down to the beautiful Paradise Bay, where you can go ashore on the Antarctic mainland.
13 day Expedition Cruise - The Weddell Sea
Snow-capped mountains rising from the sea, sweeping glaciers and hundreds of tabular icebergs drifting north from the Weddell Sea will greet you on the South Orkney Islands, a small archipelago lying in the middle of the Southern Ocean and well off the track of most shipping routes.
