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 Prices
Across the Antarctic Circle
November to February
13 days
An expedition to Antarctica's Far South aboard a luxurious modern ship. This journey takes you further south than most other voyages
Special Prices
Ross Sea Odyssey: Greg Mortimer
December-January
26 days
Journey to Antarctica's remote Ross Sea on an epic expedition, exploring historic sites, vast ice shelves, mountains and rich wildlife
On Sale
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
Early Booking 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
Ultimate Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia
January
24 days
Join the small ship Ocean Nova on this ultimate Antarctica voyage with all the best highlights of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands
Bellingshausen Sea, Peter I Isl & Ellsworth Land
January-February
25 days
An epic 25 day expedition cruise to the the farthest southern reaches of the Antarctic Peninsula onboard the helicopter equipped M/V Ortelius
Early Booking Offer
Crossing the Circle: World Voyager
March
14 days
An in-depth and peak-season, 14 day expedition on board the luxury, state of the art World Voyager along the Peninsula and past the Antarctic Circle
On Sale
Crossing the Circle Express: Ocean Explorer
January/February
11 days
An 11 day air/cruise expedition on board the luxury Ocean Explorer to the Antarctic Circle. Fly direct and skip the Drake Passage!
Super Early Booking discounts
Antarctic Polar Circle: Sea Spirit
February
13-14 days
An in-depth expedition on board the luxury M/V Sea Spirit with exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing of the Circle
On Sale
Extended Antarctic Circle Crossing: Ocean Nova
February-March
14 days
An in-depth expedition with the comfortable Ocean Nova discovering the 7th Continent, Antarctica including crossing of the polar 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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