Antarctic Peninsula
A cruise to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula is the ideal introduction to Antarctica!
Take a cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula — the most northerly and accessible region of Antarctica. The Antarctic Peninsula stretches out, towards the tip of South America, making trips from Ushuaia one of the best ways to reach the southern continent. The towering spires of ice will take your breath away, as will the myriad icebergs, icy waterways, noisy penguin colonies, graceful seabirds, or the sight of whales breaching through polar waters. This is a land of superlatives unlike anywhere you’ve ever explored. If you’re interested in other Antarctic cruises, you may like to also check out our Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica cruises , as well as our South Pole Expeditions. Listed below, are expedition Antarctica cruises that include a visit to the Antarctic Peninsula. There are also longer cruises reaching further south past the Polar Circle, voyages to the eastern side of the Peninsula including the Weddell Sea and also Fly/Cruises available with flights across the Drake Passage, directly to Antarctica. Many expeditions to South Georgia also include the Peninsula, making for a more comprehensive expedition experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions about our Antarctica Peninsula cruises. Start planning your greatest adventure yet!
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise: Magellan Explorer
December - February
8 days
An 8 day adventure flying to Antarctica and sail on the state-of-the-art Magellan Explorer, with just 69 passengers
Pay In Full Save 10%
Antarctic Express, Fly the Drake: World Explorer
February
8 days
An 8 day express Antarctic expedition on board the luxurious World Explorer including flights to Antarctica
Pay in full save 10%
Antarctic Explorer, Cape Horn, Diego Ramirez
November & January
13 days
A new 13 day expedition with the Ultramarine discovering the 7th Continent, with the extra excitement of rare stops at Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez
Free Swarovski binoculars*
Antarctic Basecamp M/V Plancius
November - March
11/12 days
An Antarctic expedition cruise onboard M/V Plancius with a greater variety of included activities such as climbing, kayaking, hiking and diving
Antarctica and Weddell Sea: Ocean Victory
December
11 days
Once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the seventh continent. Experience incredible wildlife, stunning mountains and gigantic icebergs in 11 action-packed days
Early Bird discount 2024/25
Antarctic Christmas: M/V Sea Spirit
December
11 days
A white Christmas expedition on board the luxury M/V Sea Spirit with 9 nights onboard discovering the amazing Antarctic Peninsula
Special pricing*
Christmas in Antarctica: Seaventure
December
13 days
Explore Antarctica in peak season on board Super-Ice-Class MS Seaventure, discover the great white continent’s striking shores and endless vistas
May Sale!
Quest for the Antarctic Circle: M/S Expedition
February-March
14 days
This 14-day adventure itinerary with the M/S Expedition spends seven full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, including past the Polar Circle
Early Booking 20% offer
Best of Antarctica In-Depth: Ocean Endeavour
December - January
14 days
A longer Antarctica expedition with time to fully explore the wilds of the Peninsula from base of the impressively comfortable Ocean Endeavour
Polar Circle Air/Cruise: M/V Ocean Nova
January - February
9 days
A 9 day Air/Cruise adventure to Antarctica including Polar Circle. Fly direct to Antarctica and join the 68-passenger expedition ship Ocean Nova
The Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most beautiful regions of the entire continent. A 10 to 12 day cruise from Ushuaia is often known as the 'Classic Route'. Your cruise to Antarctica will reveal the most diverse mixture of wildlife. The scenery in this region is dramatic, filled with icebergs and of course, very photogenic. Animal lovers who take their holiday in the Antarctic Peninsula will be treated to a diverse list of wildlife that is especially suited to the climate. It is common to encounter several penguin species such as the Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins. Other types of wildlife that can be spotted from an Antarctic cruise or an Antarctic Peninsula land expedition include the Weddell seal, the Antarctic shag and Snow petrels - not to mention encounters with whales.
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