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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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Antarctica - Polar Circle
Voyage due south in an attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle and discover a remote world few have ever seen.
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Crossing the polar circle A voyage into the Antarctic Circle will take you as far south as ice will allow. Our small ships allow access to this inhospitable and impossibly beautiful area, which only the lucky few will ever see. Imagine being encircled in rookeries of chinstap, Adelie and gentoo penguins, so close to colossal glaciers and icebergs towering above you. | |||||||
This 15-day cruise to Antarctica is aboard the MS Expedition which is uniquely equipped to meet the demands of cruising in polar regions. This itinerary is similar to the '˜Antarctica Classic' & '˜Antarctica in Depth' trips, except on this journey you will go further south; with the aim of '˜touching' the Antarctic circle, which none of our other Antarctic cruises do. 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 on board. 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. | |||||||
To the South Shetland Isles and Antarctic Peninsula From 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. We continue to the peninsula and will revisit this area on our return. 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. Polar Circle Crossing We continue southward along the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, passing colossal icebergs and countless colonies of penguins. After attempting to cross the Polar Circle at 66°33'S. We will then turn north for the first time and head back through the 'inside passage' (pending ice conditions) to continue our exploration of the Antarctic peninsula. | |||||||
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 her expert staff are on hand to ensure you’ll fully appreciate all the majesty you encounter. Sail the Drake Passage past the South Shetland Islands, 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. | |||||||||
An expedition that encompasses the very spirit of Antarctica, this in-depth adventure takes you from the southern tip of the South American continent and across the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean, to experience 'The Great White Continent' in all its magnificent glory. Beginning in Ushuaia, on the southernmost tip of South America, you'll venture through the Beagle Channel and across the open waters of the Drake Passage, heading towards the South Shetland Islands and vast Antarctic Peninsula.Then begins your journey through one of the most beautiful and serene landscapes on earth. With more time in the area than most voyages, you'll have numerous opportunities for fantastic wildlife encounters and remote shore landings, before continuing on across the Antarctic Circle, travelling well beyond the range of most cruise operators.With daily zodiac excursions and fascinating on board presentations from the resident experts, you'll journey deep into a land filled with fabulous ice formations, Weddell seals, humpback whales and the promise of unique adventure. 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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To the South Shetland Isles and Antarctic Peninsula From Ushuaia, navigate the Beagle Channel then head south across the Drake Passage and across the turbulent waters of the Antarctic Convergence. Continue to the peninsula and make our way to the Polar Circle, stopping along the way. Icecapped mountains, crevassed glaciers and endless white expanses herald our arrival in Antarctica. Possible landings include Paradise Harbour, Neko Harbour and cruising Lemaire 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. | |||||||
