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Dec 01, 2025 - 
Dec 11, 2025
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
Feb 06, 2026 - 
Feb 16, 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....
Feb 08, 2027 - 
Feb 18, 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....
Feb 13, 2027 - 
Mar 07, 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...
Feb 16, 2026 - 
Mar 10, 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 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....
Jan 08, 2026 - 
Jan 18, 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 09, 2026 - 
Jan 19, 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....

South Shetland Islands

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)
Trip Details

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

Dec 1st, 2025 - Dec 11th, 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)
Trip Details

Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Jan 8th, 2026 - Jan 18th, 2026

Prices from $9,250 to $16,750

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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Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Jan 9th, 2026 - Jan 19th, 2026

Prices from $9,250 to $13,750

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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Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Jan 18th, 2026 - Jan 28th, 2026

Prices from $9,250 to $16,750

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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Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Feb 6th, 2026 - Feb 16th, 2026

Prices from $9,250 to $13,750

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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Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Elephant Island – Antarctica – Polar Circle

Feb 16th, 2026 - Mar 10th, 2026

Prices from $17,800 to $31,000

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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Antarctica – Beyond the Polar Circle – whale watching – Aurora Australis / Southern Lights

Mar 20th, 2026 - Mar 31st, 2026

Prices from $8,200 to $14,900

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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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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Antarctica – Polar Circle – Deep South Discovery voyage – Aurora Australis / Southern Lights

Mar 6th, 2027 - Mar 18th, 2027

Prices from $10,950 to $16,300

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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Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Elephant Island – Antarctica – Polar Circle

Feb 13th, 2027 - Mar 7th, 2027

Prices from $16,950 to $30,900

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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Antarctica – Discovery and learning + Long hikes

Feb 8th, 2027 - Feb 18th, 2027

Prices from $9,600 to $14,300

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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Antarctic Peninsula – Weddell Sea + Activity: Long Hikes

Feb 3rd, 2027 - Feb 13th, 2027

Prices from $9,600 to $17,400

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 c......(read more)
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Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

Jan 6th, 2027 - Jan 16th, 2027

Prices from $9,600 to $17,400

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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Antarctica – Discovery and learning + Long hikes

Dec 29th, 2026 - Jan 8th, 2027

Prices from $9,600 to $14,300

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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