Experience the seductive lure of Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands on a small-ship expedition voyage. The Great White Continent has held a fascination for intrepid adventurers for well over a century. While the exploits of Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen are tales of perseverance and endurance, modern expedition voyaging is infinitely more comfortable, but the sense of wonder is undiminished.
Encounters with penguins, seals and whales are exhilarating, while the awe-inspiring scenery of sculpted icebergs, snow-covered mountains and sweeping glaciers is mesmeric. Zodiac cruises, hikes ashore and optional activities like kayaking and camping on ice immerse you in the extraordinary natural world.
Your choice of expedition voyages range from 12-34 days. Focus your time on a classic peninsula cruise, combine with the Falklands and South Georgia or head to East Antarctica and venture to the lesser visited Ross Sea.
If you travel across the infamous Drake Passage, take some ginger tea or ginger biscuits with you to banish nausea. It can also help to lay in a place where you can see the horizon and get air often.
Antarctic voyage ideas
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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, 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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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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Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseHead south of the Antarctic Circle on this extended Peninsula cruise.
From £7955 Excluding Flights
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Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseRetrace the route of Shackleton on this adventure from South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula.
From £18556 Excluding Flights
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Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseJoin a spectacular expedition to the rarely navigated waters of the remote Ross Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula.
From £35036 Excluding Flights
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Ross Sea Voyage
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseJoin an expedition voyage to one of the most remote places on earth, the Ross Sea - the gateway to the South Pole.
From £24995 Excluding Flights
Next generation cruise ships
The modern, purpose-built vessels of our partner, Aurora Expeditions, bring fresh technology for smoother sailing and sustainability offering a superlative Polar experience. The Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle are custom-built with revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW® design for stability, energy efficiency and virtual anchoring.
Journeying aboard this fleet of X-BOW® ice-strengthened ships blends supreme comfort with uncompromising adventure. Cutting edge design ensures both minimal impact on the environment, stylish home comforts and spacious decks built for explorers. Life onboard is laid-back and informal, though never at the expense of safety or respect for the natural surroundings.
