Antarctica Cruises Restart!

By Stewart_Campbell / 06 October 2021

Antarctica Cruises Restart!

News from October 2021: With restrictions easing and Argentina border opening, the Antarctic cruise industry is set to start up again after 21 months of shutdown.

Antarctica Cruises are Back!!

After a long and extremely difficult hiatus during the worldwide pandemic, we are thrilled to let everyone know that expedition cruises are soon returning to the polar waters. We know you all have longed for this moment!  Worldwide vaccination rates are rising fast, infections falling and restrictions easing. Finally, after 21 months, Argentina's borders are to open from November - with no quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers! Chilean borders will also open, however currently still with a 5 day quarantine (which we hope will be removed soon). We can once again travel to Antarctica!

This fantastic news could not come soon enough, as all travel companies have suffered enormously during the restrictions. With just two months before the start of the Antarctic season, there will be limited ships to start off with, however there are still plenty of options if you are simply itching to fix your polar travel bug!  Needless to say, all ships will feature the highest levels of hygiene protocols and onboard testing to comply with government regulations. Some trips will also offer flight 'travel bubbles' from Buenos Aires. The most important requirement of all - which will be applicable for some time with all international travel - is that cruises are open to Vaccinated Passengers Only

Following is a small sample of some special polar expeditions available to book right now. We know that not everyone is able to start travelling again quite yet, there are some countries that will take slightly longer to come out of restrictions. However patience is a virtue we have all learnt well during the last 18+ months and the important thing to know is that soon this terrible pandemic will be behind us.

Welcome back to the polar regions! Following are some special Antarctica cruises you are able to book right now!

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Early Bird Rates

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

A 14 day expedition to Antarctica's Weddell Sea to see emperor penguins on board helicopter-equipped Ultramarine

FROM 22567.73
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Antarctica Classic - M/S Expedition

This 11-day itinerary with the M/S Expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula

FROM 7679.20
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Earlybird Rates

Antarctica by Helicopter: Ultramarine

A 12 day expedition with new Ultramarine to the jewels of the Antarctic: South Georgia and the Peninsula

FROM 14716.00
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New season earlybird rates

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

An 8 day express Antarctic expedition including convenient flights to Antarctica to join a modern and luxurious expedition vessel

FROM 17034.21
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Special Rates

Antarctica The Classic Voyage: Discoverer

Explore Antarctica in peak season on board Super-Ice-Class Discoverer, discover the great white continent’s striking shores and endless vistas

FROM 11407.00
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Special Rates

Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Discoverer

An in-depth Antarctica cruise with crossing of the Polar Circle. Sail on board the super ice-class, Discoverer

FROM 13157.00
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Earlybird Rates

Epic Antarctic Circle, South Georgia & Falklands

A 23 day Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise on board the luxury Ultramarine - including a crossing of the Antarctic Circle

FROM 33768.23
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Polar Circle Air/Cruise: Magellan Discoverer

Fly to Antarctica and sail beyond the Antarctic Circle aboard a boutique expedition ship, exploring glaciers, wildlife and remote polar landscapes

FROM 34995.00
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