Antarctica Expedition Cruises

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:

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!

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.

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