The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of mainland Antarctica, and almost the only part of that continent that extends outside the Antarctic Circle. Teeming with wildlife, the Peninsula features hundreds of offshore islands and is one of Antarctica’s richest breeding grounds for seabirds, seals and penguins.
The Peninsula is the most easily accessible region of Antarctica, reached from South America either by air or, more commonly, on a two day sea crossing over the Drake Passage. Its mountainous landscape is attributed to a continuation of the majestic Andes of South America, with the two continents being linked via a sub-marine chain of peaks. The soaring mountains of the Antarctic Peninsula are peppered with immense glaciers, which flow into the Larsen Ice Shelf.
Due to its accessibility and relatively mild climate, the Antarctic Peninsula has the highest concentration of research stations on the continent. It is also the region of Antarctica most often visited by tourist ships, which are rewarded with spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
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Trip ideas
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Antarctic Peninsula and the Weddell Sea
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseRoam between the west and less-visited east of the Peninsula by cruise.
From £10316 Excluding Flights
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Classic Antarctica
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseEncounter curious penguins and laid-back seals on a classic Antarctic cruise.
From £6680 Excluding Flights
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Peninsula Fly-In
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseThe ideal way to experience the Antarctic Peninsula whilst without having to tackle the Drake Passage.
From £11836 Excluding Flights
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Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseDiscover many of Antarctica's top wildlife hotspots on this expedition cruise.
From £12400 Excluding Flights
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseHead south of the Antarctic Circle on this extended Peninsula cruise.
From £7955 Excluding Flights
Trip experiences
Accommodation ideas
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Ocean Victory
Antarctica Deluxe Expedition ShipPart of a brand new generation of low-energy small ships, specifically designed for Polar expedition cruising, Ocean Victory is the sister ship to Ocean Albatros. Combining cutting-edge, sustainable design with exceptional stability, efficiency, and superior on-board comfort.
Other Antarctica regions
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Ross Sea and East Antarctica
East Antarctica and the Ross Sea are synonymous with some of the world's greatest explorers including Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton.
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South Georgia
The Sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia is arguably one of the most naturally beautiful and dramatic islands in the world.
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South Pole
The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth.
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Weddell Sea
Part of the Southern Ocean, the Weddell Sea is on the eastern side of the Peninsula and is one of the least visited parts of Antarctica owing to large areas of pack ice which rarely allows ships to penetrate a great distance.
