Polar Circle Cruises
Venture further south than most travellers ever dream.
Polar Circle Cruises
Venture further south than most travellers ever dream.
Antarctic Circle cruises cross the legendary 66°33′ south latitude, where few ships dare to go. Experience untouched wilderness, monumental icebergs, and true polar silence aboard small expedition vessels built for exploration. Reaching the Antarctic Circle is a milestone achieved by only a select few. These extended voyages take you deeper into the Antarctic wilderness — beyond the usual routes of the Peninsula — offering more days for landings, exploration, and wildlife encounters.
Special Rates
Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Discoverer
January
14 days
An in-depth Antarctica cruise with crossing of the Polar Circle. Sail on board the super ice-class, Discoverer
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton
January-March
28 days
Explore Antarctica's seldom-seen and spectacular Ross Sea, with its mountains, ice-shelves, abundant wildlife and fascinating history
Earlybird Rates
Epic Antarctic Circle, South Georgia & Falklands
January-February
23 days
A 23 day Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise on board the luxury Ultramarine - including a crossing of the Antarctic Circle
Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctic Circle
February-March
23 days
Ann epic 23 day expedition cruise onboard the Polar-6 class MV Hondius exploring the Antarctic Circle and sub-Antarctic islands
Early Booking Rates
Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle
February
14 days
Join the state-of-the-art polar ship Ultramarine on an unique and epic helicopter-equipped adventure cruise to Antarctica
Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica Polar Circle
February-March
23 days
Sail from Ushuaia through the Falklands, South Georgia & Elephant Island into the Antarctic Circle for epic wildlife & polar exploration
Earlybird Rates
Antarctica, Elephant Is, Weddell Sea, Polar Circle
February-March
15 days
Sail into the Antarctic Circle aboard Plancius — historic Elephant Island, remote Weddell Sea and epic polar wildlife & icebergs
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle: M/S Expedition
December-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
Special Rates
Ultimate Falklands, South Georgia Antarctic Circle
December-January
23 days
An epic expedition in the wake of Shackleton, on board the luxury Ocean Albatros, covering the highlights of Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands
Antarctica Crossing the Circle: Ocean Victory
December-January
12-13 days
On this inspiring cruise, explore magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, incredible wildlife before reaching 66°33′ – the Antarctic Circle
Go Further on an Antarctic Circle Voyage
Travel beyond where most Antarctic expeditions dare to venture! The Polar Circle is a significant geographical boundary defines where the sun can shine 24 hours a day. The following intrepid cruises give you the chance to discover a frozen area of extraordinary beauty. Before crossing the Circle, spend several days exploring key landing sites such as Paradise Bay, Lemaire Channel, and Petermann Island. Sail south past 66°33′ S — often near the remote Crystal Sound or Detaille Island — where sea ice and sculpted icebergs create a surreal, frozen landscape. Conditions permitting, make rare visits to hidden bays, research stations, and glacial fjords few ever see.
You’ll Experience:
- Pristine ice shelves and rarely visited landing sites
- Midnight sun and ethereal light
- Encounters with penguin colonies and whales far from regular routes
- A true sense of isolation and achievement
- Regions where powerful orcas and leopard seals patrol, while ethereal snow petrels grace the skies against a background of bristling mountains and surreal icebergs.
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