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Antarctica ToursListed below are expeditions to Antarctica provided by some of the leading tour companies in the industry. Choose the route of interest from the list below (routes are shown on the map to the right, click to enlarge) and browse the available options. For further details and to book your tour, click "details & booking" to visit the tour company website. Antarctic Peninsula (12) Antarctica and Sub-Antarctic Islands (9) Antarctica and Patagonia (0) Antarctic Far East (0) Antarctic Expedition (0) Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea (2) Antarctica - Fly and Cruise (0) |
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Antarctic Peninsula
The classic and popular Antarctic route which explores the fascinating wildlife and dramatic icescapes of the peninsula.
There are 12 tours available for this route:
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Antarctica awaits The South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula form one of the most spectacular wildernesses on earth. A remarkable collection of wildlife lives in the shadow of snow-capped mountains and blue icebergs; penguins, whales and a rich diversity of birdlife await you on an exploratory journey of the Great White Continent. | |||||||
This 13-day cruise to Antarctica aboard the MS Expedition, a recently refitted and refurbished vessel, uniquely equipped to meet the demands of cruising in polar regions. This itinerary is similar to the ‘Antarctica Classic' except if you go ‘In Depth' you have an additional two days to explore its majesty. We board the boat in Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth, which is situated in the Argentinean part of Tierra del Fuego. Our journey takes us through the Drake Passage to the so-called Antarctic Convergence, where colliding cold and warm waters force nutrients to the surface, attracting seabirds and whales, and giving us our first glimpses of Antarctic wildlife. Further south, we reach the South Shetland Islands and cross the Bransfield Strait to reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Here we enter a world of immense scale and visual splendour, the last true wilderness on earth. Huge blue icebergs calmly floating in the waters, massive penguin rookeries, seabirds diving and whales breaching. Zodiac excursions are guided by the expert expedition staff and there are opportunities for kayaking and also to camp for a night on the Antarctic Peninsula. Built for the Southern Ocean the MS Expedition is a sturdy ship with a passenger capacity of just over one hundred. With its dining areas, presentation rooms, different cabin sizes, mud room and viewing decks you will have plenty of space and entertainment whilst onboard. Each day there are presentations and informative talks from the staff on the wildlife, history and environment of the area. After 6 days around the peninsula, we return through the Drake Passage with magical memories of an enchanted world. | |||||||||
Like our Antarctica Classic tour, this 13-day expedition introduces you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, but adds on two additional days to better explore its majesty. Part of the reward of arriving in Antarctica is the challenge of negotiating the Drake Passage – and the G 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 insight that really bring the nature and history of the region to life, creating the adventure of a lifetime. | |||||||||
This is Polar cruising in Antarctica for the restless! The ship becomes our base camp on these voyages. We sail down to the ‘High Antarctic' where we have numerous inlets and channels to choose from to set up base. We will have 2 or 3 different base camp locations in the duration of the voyage. Once we have in place we go out and enjoy multi-activities which go beyond the normal shore program. We can take the kayaks out, or enjoy some time on shore snowshoeing or if we are more intrepid we can do a few hours mountaineering on Antarctica, giving us a huge sense of achievement and a true feeling of the remoteness and scale of Antarctica. We can also opt for a photo-work shop or shore excursions on the Zodiacs. Everyone will also get the chance to camp on Antarctica for a night. All these activities are included in the price of the holiday and do not require any previous experience. The only activity which is extra and requires experience is scuba diving. Of course we get extremely close to the wildlife during our activities as well, which is a totally exhilarating experience. This is the Polar cruise holidays for wildlife lovers and outdoorsy people. | |||||||||
A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! This 13-day Antarctica Classic in Depth expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Throughout the voyage, the team of lecturers and guides will share their knowledge of the region's remarkable natural history. | |||||||
Into Antarctica... The South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula form one of the most spectacular wilderness areas on earth. A remarkable collection of wildlife lives in the shadow of snow-capped mountains and blue icebergs; penguins, whales and a rich diversity of birdlife await you an exploratory journey of the Great White Continent. | |||||||
This 11-day cruise to Antarctica is aboard the MS Expedition, a recently refitted and refurbished vessel, and uniquely equipped to meet the demands of cruising in polar regions. We board the boat in Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth, which is situated in the Argentinean part of Tierra del Fuego. Our journey takes us through the Drake Passage to the so-called Antarctic Convergence, where colliding cold and warm waters force nutrients to the surface, attracting seabirds and whales, and giving us our first glimpses of Antarctic wildlife. Further south, we reach the South Shetland Islands and cross the Bransfield Strait to reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Here we enter a world of immense scale and visual splendour, the last true wilderness on earth. Huge blue icebergs calmly floating in the waters, massive penguin rookeries, seabirds diving and whales breaching. Zodiac excursions are guided by the expert expedition staff and there are opportunities for kayaking and also to camp for a night on the Antarctic Peninsula. Built for the Southern Ocean the MS Expedition is a sturdy ship with a passenger capacity of just over one hundred. With its dining areas, presentation rooms, different cabin sizes, mud room and viewing decks you will have plenty of space and entertainment whilst onboard. Each day there are presentations and informative talks from the staff on the wildlife, history and environment of the area. After 4 days around the peninsula, we return through the Drake Passage with magical memories of an enchanted world. | |||||||||
A spectacular journey that takes you across the infamous waters of the Drake Passage and deep into the vast openness of the Southern Ocean, this adventure of a lifetime sees you setting foot on the most enigmatic continent on earth. Beautiful and vast, the continent of Antarctic is one of the last great wildernesses left and this 11-day odyssey takes you into the heart of its icy embrace.Departing from Ushuaia, on the southern edge of the South American continent, you'll sail down the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage towards the magnificent landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. The journey itself is an integral part of this great adventure, but on arrival you'll also experience fabulous glaciers and icebergs, a staggering diversity of wildlife and a chance to visit some of the world's most remote research stations.With daily zodiac excursions and fascinating on board lectures and presentations, you'll travel in the company of knowledgeable experts and seasoned crew, aboard a purpose-built and luxurious vessel specifically designed for the icy waters of Antarctica.Highlights
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An incredible wildlife experience awaits you over the next 11 days, as you venture deep into the heart of the Southern Ocean. A dazzling continent of snow and ice awaits, where miles of ice 2,000 metres thick and giant tabular icebergs share this breathless landscape with mighty whales, giant albatross and thousands of penguins.Departing from the port of Ushuaia, the southernmost city on the South American mainland, you'll sail down the Beagle Channel and across the notorious Drake Passage, one of the most infamous waterways in the world. Accompanied along the way by an inquisitive array of seabirds, the journey takes you on towards the vast expanse of the Antarctic Peninsula, where you will be able to enjoy the full majesty of the setting with daily excursions by zodiac boats.You'll encounter giant icebergs, breeding colonies of seemingly limitless penguins, Antarctic fur seals, whales and a baffling wealth of seabirds. With daily lectures on board from the resident experts, the journey will be mesmerising and you will return to Ushuaia in time for the flight on to Buenos Aires.Highlights
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Vivid emerald, violet tints, intense blue, and crimson light – the Antarctic Peninsula 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. | |||||||||
To the South Shetland Isles After an included night in Ushuaia we navigate the Beagle Channel then head south across the Drake Passage and across the turbulent waters of the Antarctic Convergence. This meeting of cold polar water flowing north and warmer equatorial water moving south pushes nutrient rich waters to the surface, attracting a variety of seabirds, whales and other species. Reaching land at the South Shetland Islands we hope to sail into the flooded volcanic caldera of Deception Island. Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula Ice-capped mountains, crevassed glaciers and endless white expanses herald our arrival in Antarctica. Possible landings include Paradise Harbour, Neko Harbour or Wilhelmina Bay and cruising Lemaire Channel, Errera Channel or Neumayer Channel. Scientific research stations and abandoned whaling stations will also be of interest. Conditions permitting, we'll attempt two excursions per day to explore the rich diversity of wildlife and potential wildlife sightings include Gentoo, Adelie and Chinstrap penguins, Fur, Leopard, Weddell and Crabeater seals, Minke and Humpback whales - and possibly even Orcas. Not to mention the abundance of seabirds, most notably the albatross that spend the day soaring above our wake. Enormous icebergs and the sheer walls of their glacial parents provide virtually limitless photo opportunities. | |||||||
This classic adventure will introduce you to the majestic beauty and grandeur of one of the world's last great wildernesses. A dazzling landscape of vivid emeralds and violets, intense crimson light and sweeping panoramas of blue ice, Antarctica promises adventure on a scale of unimaginable beauty and scope.Leaving from the southernmost tip of South America, you'll venture through the Beagle Channel and across the open waters of the Drake Passage, one of the most notorious seaways anywhere in the world. Accompanied along the way by an inquisitive array of seabirds, the journey takes you on towards the remote South Shetland Islands and the vast Antarctic Peninsula, where icebergs, glaciers and thousands of penguins await.With daily zodiac excursions, there will be chances along the way to look for whales, take a plunge in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean and enjoy a fascinating series of on board lectures from a host of Antarctic experts. Journeying back across the Drake Passage, the voyage then ends back in Ushuaia in time to catch the flight on to Buenos Aires.Highlights
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