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Antarctica Cruises

Travel to Antarctica with Polar Holidays by cruise ship or through select flights! We offer the best cruises to Antarctica which feature a host of exclusive and immersive adventure opportunities. Visit historic landmarks from early Antarctic explorers, enjoy spotting the local wildlife (especially the penguins), and explore the seventh continent through hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more! Choose from cruises on small, nimble ships to large luxury icebreaking vessels. Your Antarctic adventure can be as affordable or as extravagant as you want. To speak with an agent about the best cruise to Antarctica for you, or to book your trip, contact Polar Holidays today!

Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula – Birding

Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026

All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper pinguins. You’ll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. You’ll explore the transition fro...

Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica

Jan 16, 2027 - Feb 03, 2027

All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper pinguins. You’ll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. You’ll explore the transition fro...

Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land – incl. helicopters

Jan 14, 2027 - Feb 07, 2027

This adventurous expedition offers a unique opportunity to discover very rarely visited places, deep South along the coast of Antarctica to the Bellingshausen Sea, along the coast of Ellsworth Land and even to Peter I Island. ...

Antarctica – Basecamp – free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop

Jan 08, 2027 - Jan 20, 2027

“Base camp” is by definition a temporary storing and starting place, from which an activity starts. We offer “activity modules” which go beyond our normal shore program. The vessel will stay for two or three days at specific locations to serve our active passenge...

Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Jan 06, 2027 - Jan 16, 2027

This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins....

Antarctica – Discovery and learning + Long hikes

Dec 29, 2026 - Jan 08, 2027

This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins....

Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica

Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 14, 2027

All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper pinguins. You’ll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. You’ll explore the transition fro...

Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 06, 2027

This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins....

Antarctica – Basecamp – free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop

Dec 15, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

“Base camp” is by definition a temporary storing and starting place, from which an activity starts. We offer “activity modules” which go beyond our normal shore program. The vessel will stay for two or three days at specific locations to serve our active passenge...

Antarctic Peninsula – Weddell Sea + Activity: Long Hikes

Feb 03, 2027 - Feb 13, 2027

Embark on a 10-night expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula and the remote Weddell Sea, a region of towering icebergs, vast ice shelves, and incredible wildlife. Navigate through dramatic polar landscapes where seals, penguins, and whales thrive in one of the most untouched corners of th...

Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

Dec 05, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south of Snow Hill Island. Heavy...

Weddell Sea – Basecamp

Dec 05, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026

The Weddell Sea Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one of the most remote regions of the world, we will do all kinds of activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, hiking, a photography workshop and if ...