Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Massive, magnificent and unforgiving, Antarctica is a continent of superlatives that will leave your mind searching for words to describe it. Each day presents a new discovery, whether you’re cruising through ice-choked waterways, trekking through chattering penguin rookeries, or catching minkes and humpbacks breaching in the pristine waters. The few travellers who are fortunate enough to explore Antarctica’s vast expanses return home forever changed by an experience so awe-inspiring that it reaches to their very core.
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Antarctica Classic ( XVCASX )
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$5949
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11 DaysVivid emerald, violet tints, intense blue and crimson light—the Antarctic is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
More InformationAntarctica Classic in Depth ( XVAESX )
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13 DaysLike the ‘Antarctica Classic’, this 13-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula—but allows for two additional days to explore its majesty. Part of the reward of arriving in Antarctica is the challenge of negotiating the Drake Passage—and the M/S Expedition will bring you there safely. Encounter leopard seals lazing on ice floes and immense rookeries of penguins surrounded by towering glaciers. The Expedition’s expert guides and lecturers offer knowledge and insights that really bring the nature and history of the region to life and serve to create an adventure of a lifetime.
More InformationQuest for the Antarctic Circle ( XVQCSX )
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14 DaysA massive rookery of penguins shuffles across a frozen shore, a pod of whales glides through frigid waters, dramatic landscapes float off in the distance—welcome to Antarctica. Join us on a voyage of discovery to our planet’s last frontier—a mysterious and virtually pristine paradise. Our ice-strengthened expedition ship is ideally suited to cruising this icy wilderness and its expert staff are on hand to ensure you’ll fully appreciate all the majesty you encounter. You’ll sail the Drake Passage past the South Shetland Islands and then really explore the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Prepare yourself for an adventure like no other—more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise.
More InformationSpirit of Shackleton ( XVSHSX )
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20 DaysExperience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this awe-inspiring voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. This 20-day voyage illuminates Shackleton’s legend and recounts his courageous exploration of Antarctica. You’ll visit historical sites of past explorers, as well as Shackleton’s final resting place—the wildlife rich island of South Georgia. Antarctica is beyond comprehension and sure to amaze any traveller seeking a true adventure to the world’s most remote wilderness.
More InformationLake Districts of Patagonia & Antarctica Classic ( XLLASX )
21 DaysYou’ve come this far—so why not go all the way? A fascinating 21-day Argentinean exploration through two of the world’s most rugged and pristine territories: Patagonia and Antarctica! Enjoy the breathtaking rugged landscapes of towering mountains and exhilarating glacial lakes in Argentina. Experience the beauty of the Lake District and rugged treks in Patagonia before boarding the M/S Expedition for a 10-day cruise-of-a-lifetime. On your way to the frozen continent, you’ll conquer the Drake Passage, where three oceans meet, and encounter immense icebergs and thousands of penguins. With expert guides to expand on what you’re seeing, you’ll come away with like-minded friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
More InformationPatagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic in Depth ( XLPESX )
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22 DaysSoak in Antarctica’s unspoiled beauty on this longer cruise of the frozen continent, and encounter stunning vistas on treks through Patagonia. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy its amazing environment—a combination of mountains, sea, glaciers, forests and peaks before embarking on a polar cruise you’ll never forget. The M/S Expedition will safely cross polar waters while you watch whales, seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Set foot on the continent that so few have visited before. With this much scenery and adventure, you’d better make sure your camera is charged.
More InformationPatagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic ( XLPASX )
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20 DaysYou’ve travelled to the end of the earth for the classic Antarctic journey—so why not enjoy the complete experience? The hiking haven of El Chalten is the perfect introduction to Patagonia. With access to Chile’s beautiful Torres del Paine National Park, there is no better place to explore than El Calafate. Here, you will experience the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia before returning to Ushuaia and boarding the M/S Expedition to encounter stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. A true adventure to the world’s most remote wilderness, this 20-day expedition will introduce the traveller to the magic of Patagonia, the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.
More InformationLake District of Patagonia & Antarctica Classic in Depth ( XLLESX )
23 DaysFrom the refined beauty of the Lake District and the rugged grandeur of Patagonian peaks to the frozen splendour of Antarctica itself, this 23-day adventure is one of superlatives. You’ll trek stunning mountain trails in Patagonia and encounter the remote and the incredible from the comfort and safety of the M/S Expedition. Expert guides and lecturers offer insight to the rookeries of penguins and incredible natural history and daily excursions will get you closer than you ever imagined. Few journeys can inspire such wonder.
More InformationLake District of Patagonia & Quest for the Antarctic Circle ( XLLQSX )
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24 DaysDiscover beauty in the south—the extreme south. This exceptional 24-day journey covers everything from the magnificent Lake District of Argentina, rugged Patagonian mountains and the icy wonders of Antarctica itself. After exploring the Seven Lakes Route, you’ll trek Patagonia’s finest trails through incredible scenery photographs can’t do justice to. You’ll hit the high seas and discover the Antarctic Circle aboard the comfortable M/S Expedition. Expert staff enrich the already incomparable scenery and excursions ashore mean you’ll get closer to the remote scenery and wildlife than you ever imagined.
More InformationPatagonia Experience & Quest for the Antarctic Circle ( XLPQSX )
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23 DaysFrom the trails and rugged peaks of Patagonia to the incredible frozen world of the Antarctic Peninsula, this 23-day journey traverses some of the most spectacular—and remote—terrain in the world. Trek through Glacier and Torres del Paine National Parks then sail the Drake Passage and really experience the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
More InformationDaily Excursions
One of the most exciting parts of any expedition is getting up close and personal with your surroundings. Enjoy daily zodiac adventures or opt to add one of our kayaking or camping adventure options.
Zodiac Excursions
We’ll put our Zodiac team to work so you can plant your flag ashore and explore the uncharted continent—march with the penguins and their chattering chicks, explore pack ice spotted with lazing seals, and explore cliffs sporting a myriad of life and spectacular icebergs and surreal landscapes.
Camping
Follow in the footsteps of bold explorers and experience the majesty of Antarctica first hand—fall asleep to the sounds of heaving ice, the fresh scent of the sea and the shine of stars.
Kayaking
Go eye to eye with an inquisitive whale—it’s a rare and special moment that will carve itself into your memory. Kayaking isn’t just an outdoor adventure—it’s an opportunity to experience the Antarctic from another vantage point.
Add-ons
Our flight & hotel add-ons can be combined with any cruise you choose to complete the package and ensure your trip of a lifetime is totally stress-free. Only available to book with our Antarctica voyages, our Antarctica extension tours allow you to unravel the mysteries of Easter Island, delight in the fine food and wines of Chile & Argentina or travel to the heart of the Amazon to discover Iguassu falls.
