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Discover one of the most remote environments on Earth, where vast ice fields, towering mountains, glaciers, and pristine seas create spectacular scenery.
Observe penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, and other remarkable species thriving in the unique Antarctic ecosystem.
Sail among enormous ice formations in an ever-changing landscape where brilliant blue icebergs rise dramatically from the Southern Ocean.
Travel aboard an expedition vessel and venture into remote areas by Zodiac, allowing you to experience the Antarctic from both the water and the shore.
From rugged coastlines and snow-covered peaks to immense glaciers and frozen bays, the Antarctic offers some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet.
Most holidays to Antarctica from UK gateways travel via Buenos Aires or Santiago to Ushuaia. We put together every part of your Antarctica cruise from UK departure, from the flights and the hotel the night before to the transfers and the extensions, all ATOL and ABTA protected.
No two days are ever the same, which is half the fun of it. On an Antarctica expedition cruise you head out twice most days by Zodiac, and you are back on board before the light begins to soften.
Step off the Zodiac onto a beach almost nobody has ever stood on. It is the moment Antarctic expedition cruises are built around, and no ship carrying more than 500 guests is even allowed to try.
Sit quietly while gentoo and chinstrap penguins waddle past your boots, squabble over pebbles and ignore you completely. Guests on Antarctica luxury cruises never want to leave.
Drift along by Zodiac with the engine off among ice sculpted into cathedral blues and impossible shapes, close enough to hear it crackle and sigh. These are the hours luxury Antarctica cruises are quietly built for.
Slide a kayak out from the ship into absolute silence, included on every Antarctic luxury cruise, and the only time you will actually hear Antarctica rather than simply look at it.
Port Lockroy has been a British base since 1944 and still runs a working post office. Only a luxury Antarctica expedition calling at Goudier Island can have your postcard franked here.
Linger over dinner with naturalists and polar historians who have spent their working lives down here. On the best luxury Antarctica cruise, their company is half the holiday.
These are the anchorages and passages that made the Peninsula famous, and Antarctica small ship cruises are the only ones able to get into most of them.
The Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most accessible and spectacular regions of the continent, renowned for its dramatic mountains, glaciers, ice-filled bays, and abundant wildlife. Expedition journeys provide opportunities to encounter penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds amid extraordinary polar scenery.
Surrounded by towering mountains and immense glaciers, Paradise Bay is one of the Antarctic's most spectacular coastal landscapes. Calm waters and dramatic ice formations create exceptional opportunities for Zodiac exploration, photography, and wildlife viewing.
Often described as one of the Antarctic's most scenic waterways, the Lemaire Channel is framed by steep, snow-covered mountains and dramatic cliffs. Sailing through its narrow waters offers an unforgettable experience as icebergs drift through the channel.
Located north of the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands are home to important penguin colonies, seals, seabirds, and spectacular volcanic landscapes. The islands are a popular stop on Antarctic expedition routes.
Deception Island is a remarkable volcanic destination featuring a flooded caldera surrounded by dramatic cliffs and black volcanic beaches. Its unusual landscape and fascinating history make it one of the most distinctive places to visit in the Antarctic region.
Here is the rule that decides everything: a ship carrying more than 500 passengers is not allowed to land a single guest in Antarctica. Those people watch it all go by from the rail, while you get to walk on it. That is why Antarctica cruises 2026 on a small expedition ship are a completely different holiday. Berths on Antarctic cruises 2026 are mostly gone by the spring before they sail, and Antarctic cruises 2027 go on sale while this season is still at sea, so the best suites are booked a year ahead. Please note: Antarctic expedition itineraries are flexible by nature. Landing sites, scenic routes and daily activities may vary according to weather, sea and ice conditions, wildlife activity and operational requirements.
