Antarctica's Best Expedition Ships

FEATURED EXPEDITION SHIPS

Akademik Ioffe
1A Ice-rated, 96 Guests, Outstanding Guides
Ortelius
A True Expedition Ship with Helicopters
Sea Spirit
Explore in Style aboard Sea Spirit
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JUST RELEASED - 2021 SOLAR ECLIPSE CRUISES
Departing in Ushuaia in November 2021, these special 20 day Antarctica, South Georgia and Falkland Islands cruise also take in the Total Solar Eclipse occurring on 04 December 2021. Choose to cruise aboard Hondius, Ortelius or Plancius.

A VOYAGE TO THE WHITE CONTINENT

One of the World's Great Journeys
For centuries, a voyage to the White Continent has been the world's ultimate adventure. Legendary explorers like Shackleton, Mawson and Scott fill the pages of books chronicling the world's greatest expeditions, their names steeped in history and legend. 

Today you can follow in their famous footsteps, and although modern journeys are aboard purpose-built expedition ships with latest technology safety and navigation aids, every expeditioner's first sight of the ice remains as exhilarating as ever.

Antarctica truly is the greatest wilderness area on earth, home to the world’s greatest concentration of wildlife, where penguins, seals and whales are the only permanent residents. Cross the mighty Drake Passage, encountering glistening icebergs as you draw closer to the continent. Explore the Falkland and South Shetland Islands and experience the awe-inspiring king penguin rookeries of South Georgia.

Choose to cruise from Ushuaia or Punta Arenas in South America to the Antarctic Peninsula, or set out from New Zealand to explore Commonwealth Bay and the Ross Sea. Our Antarctica specialists are on hand to help you choose the expedition that ticks all your boxes.

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience sailing the glacial waters of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, on a magnificent vessel, then you are reading the right page.
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This outstanding experience is definitely one for your bucket list.

Choose From Antarctica's Best Expeditions

FEATURED ANTARCTICA EXPEDITIONS

Journey To Antarctica: The White Continent
11 Nights from Santiago (Ushuaia)
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
17 Nights Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp Ortelius
11 Nights from Ushuaia

EXPEDITION CRUISE SPECIALISTS

Experts in Polar Cruising
When planning a voyage of a lifetime to Antarctica it can be difficult to work through all the options and choose the ship and itinerary that is right for you. That's where the expert advice provided by the knowledgeable team at Antarctica Cruise Specialists really comes to the fore. For example, did you know that no more than 100 guests from any one ship can land on the ice at the same time? That's why we recommend that you maximise your possible shore excursion time by sticking with ships of no more than 116 guests. 

It's this first hand knowledge of the Antarctica - and intricate understanding about operating the very best cruises in the Polar regions - you will receive when you speak to our team of experts. We will guide you to select the very best itinerary, and small ship, to make your  Antarctic dreams become a reality. You're also guaranteed to get the very best cruise fare possible, with a range of Earlybird offers and special deals regularly announced.

As a full service travel agency we're also here to help you with flights, pre and post cruise accommodation, and even short break city stays. We'll help you plan a holiday of a lifetime.
​And don't forget travel insurance, there's even a 20% discount on all policies when you purchase your cruise through Antarctica Cruise Specialists.

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