- x Region Antarctica
Antarctica Tours and Cruises
- Falkland Islands
- South Georgia Island
- Antarctic peninsula
Massive, majestic and unforgiving, Antarctica is a continent of superlatives. It is the coldest, windiest, driest, iciest and highest of all the major landmasses in the world. One of the world's environments least touched by human activity, Antarctica is increasingly unique on our planet. Here, stark white landscapes framed by towering rock faces and icebergs on a colossal scale slide by noiselessly as you navigate some of the most beautiful waterways in the world. Antarctic wildlife is unique in both scale and accessibility; from whales, to seals, to penguins by the thousands, Antarctica is truly nature "in the raw".
To view interactive route maps, wildlife guides and deckplans of the M/S Expedition, please visit our Antarctica Cruises Page. For more information about the M/S Expedition, visit our Ship Information Page.
Quest for the Antarctic Circle (XVQCSX)
Highlights: Spying whales and albatross following the vessel, cruising the South Shetland Islands, discovering the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, marvelling at immense icebergs.
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 2
A 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.
Antarctica Classic (XVCASX)
Highlights: Wandering to the end of the earth in Ushuaia, conquering the Tierra del Fuego, witnessing immense icebergs, feeling like a legendary exploring as you set ...
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Vivid 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.
Spirit of Shackleton (XVSHSX)
Highlights: Explore the Falkland Islands, visit South Georgia Island’s former whaling stations, pay respects at Shackleton’s resting place, encounter King Penguins, take part in daily lectures, ...
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Experience 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.
Antarctica Classic in Depth (XVAESX)
Highlights: Conquering the Drake Passage, encountering amazing polar wildlife and immense icebergs, exploring the South Shetland Islands, reaching the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Like 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.
Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic (XLPASX)
Highlights: Trekking through the majestic scenery of Torres del Pain, conquering the Drake Passage, getting remote on the South Shetland Islands, marvelling at immense icebergs, setting ...
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 4
You’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.
Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic in Depth (XLPESX)
Highlights: Trekking through Patagonia's Glacier National Park and Tores del Paine, witnessing thousands of penguins, the Tierra del Fuego and the Drake Passage, exploring the South ...
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 4
Soak 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.
Patagonia Experience & Quest for the Antarctic Circle (XLPQSX)
Highlights: Trekking through rugged beauty in Patagonia, going to the end of the Earth in the Tierra del Fuego, conquering the Drake Passage, witnessing penguins and ...
- Trip Style:
- Expedition
- Physical Grading:
- 4
From 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.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest for the Antarctic Circle (XVQCSX) | 14 days | Expedition | N/A |
From
$5899
USD
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| Antarctica Classic (XVCASX) | 11 days | Expedition | N/A |
From
$6249
USD
|
| Spirit of Shackleton (XVSHSX) | 20 days | Expedition | N/A |
From
$11399
USD
|
| Antarctica Classic in Depth (XVAESX) | 13 days | Expedition | N/A |
From
$4999
USD
|
| Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic (XLPASX) | 20 days | Expedition | N/A |
From
$9249
USD
|
| Patagonia Experience & Antarctica Classic in Depth (XLPESX) | 22 days | Expedition | N/A |
From
$7999
USD
|
| Patagonia Experience & Quest for the Antarctic Circle (XLPQSX) | 23 days | Expedition | N/A |
From
$8899
USD
|
