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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Last Places!

Antarctica Small Ship Expedition: Ocean Nova

A boutique 10 day adventure cruise to Antarctica. Sail to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula on the small expedition ship Ocean Nova

WAS6595.00
NOW 4995.00
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Best of Antarctica: Ocean Endeavour

An shorter expedition with the impressively comfortable Ocean Endeavour discovering the 7th Continent, Antarctica

WAS8399.00
NOW 6299.00
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Reduced prices!

Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica - Plancius

An epic expedition cruise onboard the MV Plancius exploring the highlights of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands

WAS13350.00
NOW 9700.00
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On Sale!

Antarctica Untouched: Seaventure

Explore Antarctica early season on board Luxury-Ice-Class Seaventure, discover the great white continent’s striking shores and endless vistas

WAS8795.00
NOW 6313.00
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Special Offers

South Shetlands and Antarctica

A classic voyage to the Great White Continent with incredible wildlife, stunning mountain scenery and icebergs in 10 action-packed days

WAS7373.00
NOW 5757.00
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On Sale

Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp M/V Hondius

An extended 12 night Antarctic expedition with free camping, kayaking, hiking and other activities on brand-new Polar-6 ice-class ship M/V Hondius

WAS8850.00
NOW 6600.00
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Classic Antarctica Cruise: MV Ushuaia

A small ship cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands aboard the M/V Ushuaia

WAS6370.00
NOW 4500.00
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On Sale 2024

Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin Voyage: M/V Ortelius

An incredible Antarctic expedition cruise on the M/V Ortelius with onboard helicopters searching for Emperor penguins in the Weddell Sea

WAS12100.00
NOW 9750.00
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