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Jan 18, 2026 - 
Jan 28, 2026
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....
Jan 19, 2026 - 
Feb 06, 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...
Jan 22, 2025 - 
Feb 01, 2025
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....
Jan 22, 2025 - 
Feb 01, 2025
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....
Jan 22, 2026 - 
Feb 18, 2026
This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, we’ll enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife and co...
Jan 28, 2026 - 
Feb 16, 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...
Mar 09, 2025 - 
Mar 23, 2025
This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound make this voyage truly exceptional....
Mar 09, 2026 - 
Mar 23, 2026
This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound make this voyage truly exceptional....
Mar 10, 2025 - 
Mar 21, 2025
This voyage will take you further south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circle. This cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters....
Mar 10, 2026 - 
Mar 20, 2026
Cruise south to the frozen southern continent. Watch as the clearing mist reveals some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. Experience one of the most pristine regions in the world first-hand and enjoy the possible close encounters with spouting whales, lounging seals, and the peng...
Mar 14, 2025 - 
Apr 25, 2025
The Atlantic Odyssey cruise visits some of the remotest islands in the world, crossing the migratory paths of Arctic Terns, Long-tailed Skuas, other birds, and a variety of whales as they make their annual expeditions north for the breeding season....
Mar 14, 2025 - 
Mar 23, 2025
Cruise south to the frozen southern continent. Watch as the clearing mist reveals some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. Experience one of the most pristine regions in the world first-hand and enjoy the possible close encounters with spouting whales, lounging seals, and the peng...

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!

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

Feb 25th, 2025 - Mar 9th, 2025

Prices from $9,900 to $14,300

“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 act......(read more)
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Antarctica – Elephant Island – Weddell Sea – Polar Circle

Mar 9th, 2025 - Mar 23rd, 2025

Prices from $10,500 to $15,300

This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound make this voyage truly e......(read more)
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Antarctica – Polar Circle – Deep South Discovery voyage

Mar 10th, 2025 - Mar 21st, 2025

Prices from $7,700 to $11,200

This voyage will take you further south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circle. This cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-hea......(read more)
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Antarctica – Whale watching discovery and learning voyage

Mar 14th, 2025 - Mar 23rd, 2025

Prices from $6,300 to $11,200

Cruise south to the frozen southern continent. Watch as the clearing mist reveals some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth. Experience one of the most pristine regions in the world first-hand and enjoy the possible close encounters with spouting whales, lounging seals, ......(read more)
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Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena

Mar 14th, 2025 - Apr 15th, 2025

Prices from $10,260 to $18,450

The Atlantic Odyssey cruise visits some of the remotest islands in the world, crossing the migratory paths of Arctic Terns, Long-tailed Skuas, other birds, and a variety of whales as they make their annual expeditions north for the breeding season. ...(read more)
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Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to Cape Verde

Mar 14th, 2025 - Apr 25th, 2025

Prices from $12,375 to $22,500

The Atlantic Odyssey cruise visits some of the remotest islands in the world, crossing the migratory paths of Arctic Terns, Long-tailed Skuas, other birds, and a variety of whales as they make their annual expeditions north for the breeding season. ...(read more)
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Antarctica – Beyond the Polar Circle – Wilkins Ice Shelf – Aurora Australis

Mar 21st, 2025 - Apr 5th, 2025

Prices from $10,500 to $15,300

This voyage explores a number of historically significant Antarctic areas, such as the very rarely visited Bellingshausen Sea, Marguerite Bay, and Alexander Island. We focus on places discovered by Adrien De Gerlache on his Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897 – 1899) an......(read more)
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Antarctica – Polar Circle – Whale watching

Mar 23rd, 2025 - Apr 3rd, 2025

Prices from $7,700 to $11,200

This voyage will take you further south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circle. This cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to  dive in the iceberg-heavy ......(read more)
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Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctica

Feb 1st, 2025 - Feb 20th, 2025

Prices from $9,450 to $15,800

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 tr......(read more)
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Atlantic Odyssey to Cape Verde

Mar 23rd, 2025 - Apr 25th, 2025

Prices from $6,705 to $12,420

During the days at sea the chances of meeting whales are high. Witness the northbound spring migration of northern birds like Arctic Terns and Long-tailed Skuas who join us in crossing the Equator (“the Line”). ...(read more)
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St. Helena to Cape Verde

Apr 15th, 2025 - Apr 25th, 2025

Prices from $2,350 to $4,500

During the days at sea the chances of meeting whales are high. Witness the northbound spring migration of northern birds like Arctic Terns and Long-tailed Skuas who join us in crossing the Equator (“the Line”). ...(read more)
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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica – Photographic Special

Oct 22nd, 2025 - Nov 11th, 2025

Prices from $14,250 to $21,000

A cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit some of the most beautiful arrays of wildlife on Earth. This journey will introduce you to at least 6 species of penguin and a whole lot of Antarctic fur seals! ...(read more)
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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

Nov 11th, 2025 - Nov 21st, 2025

Prices from $12,900 to $17,150

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 I......(read more)
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South Georgia Explorer

Nov 13th, 2025 - Nov 27th, 2025

Prices from $10,900 to $15,800

Few places compare to South Georgia in terms of exotic wildlife and jaw-dropping scenery. On this exploratory voyage you can enjoy wandering albatross colonies while also seeing some of the biggest breeding spots for king penguins and elephant seals on Earth – along wi......(read more)
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Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Nov 17th, 2025 - Nov 27th, 2025

Prices from $7,750 to $13,900

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. ...(read more)
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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

Nov 21st, 2025 - Dec 1st, 2025

Prices from $12,900 to $17,150

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 I......(read more)
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