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Antarctica ItinerariesAntarctica - the White Continent
Classic Antarctica
Antarctica, South Shetlands and The Falklands
Few experiences in life compare to the sheer amazement of looking upon Antarctica’s coast for the very first time. This is a land almost completely free of the touch of humankind; an untouched wilderness that seems frozen in time. Your expedition cruise takes you right into the center of it, where you’ll encounter the serenity and grandeur of one of the planet’s most inspiring landscapes. More... Antarctica, South Shetlands, The Falklands and South Georgia
In the nearly 100 years since the South Pole Continent was first reached by the most intrepid explorers of the day, little has changed. Antarctica is still seen as an exciting voyage and a rare achievement few can claim. Here, you’ll feel the same thrill of setting foot on snowy, ice-packed shores as did Sir Ernest Shackleton when he took the first ofmany steps on the first land crossing of the continent. You’ll also gaze in wonder at the mountain ranges and glacial peaks first seen by Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen as they raced in wooden ships to see these lands by sea. More... Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands Quest
Cape Horn to the Cape of Good Hope
Extraordinary and unusual, an expedition from Cape to Cape has been the challenge and dream of many sailors and explorers. Colorful milestones line our route on this epic voyage from Cape Horn, at the tip of South America, to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Explore the wildlife and icebergs of Antarctica and South Georgia, with its vast king penguins colonies. Visit the remote outpost of Tristan da Cunha — one of the least accessible, least visited and most dreamed-of places anywhere — before ending in lively Cape Town. More... Explorer's Antarctica
Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia
In addition to a week of exploration in Antarctica, this voyage incorporates one day in the South Orkneys, two days in the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and four days in South Georgia, an island abundant in wildlife, scenic beauty and history. It’s been said that if God was going to take a vacation on Earth, he’d go to South Georgia. Our naturalist staff loves South Georgia — the spectacular scenery and the sight of millions of stately king penguins are absolutely unforgettable. More... South Georgia & The Falklands
Famed for its astonishing number of king penguins — literally, hundreds of thousands — South Georgia is the ultimate destination for jaw-dropping scenery, boundless wildlife and captivating history, and it will affect the way you tell stories about travel and wildlife adventures for years to come. More... Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands
This Antarctica cruise sails from Argentina to the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula and Elephant Island, the little-known natural wonderland of South Georgia, and finishes in the Falkland Islands. Join us as we journey through this thrilling land of penguins, icebergs, and Sir Ernest Shackleton. More... Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari
Multiple visits over a number of days to the Snow Hill Island rookery offer unique photo opportunities. Digital photography workshops help you take outstanding photographs while among the penguins. Scenic hikes cross sea ice dotted with icebergs frozen in place are akin to walking through a sculpture garden. Onboard helicopters are used for transfers and sightseeing. A polar-class icebreaker and more than 15 years of expedition operations make this voyage possible, More... Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
This 15-day expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures and hanker to travel south of the Antarctic Circle. It offers an average of three activites off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula. There is a shipboard education program. Optional adventures - camping and kayaking - are available on selected departures. More... Antarctic Adventure: Actively Exploring the Peninsula
This expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures. Every sailing offers an average of three shore landings per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. The education program covers a wide range of topics from identifying seabirds to the future of Antarctica. Optional adventures - camping, kayaking, mountaineering and cross-country skiing - are available on selected departures. More... Antarctic Quest: via the Falklands & South Georgia
This 20-day expedition is for people who are always on the move. It offers an average of three activities off the ship per day while in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. The education program introduces you to the flora and fauna of each region. Optional adventures are available on selected departures. More... Classic Antarctica: Discovering the Peninsula
This 11-day itinerary is delivered at a comfortable pace. Shore landings will be in the Peninsula. There is an in-depth education program, with an artist-in-residence on selected voyages. More... Explorers' Route via the Falklands and South Georgia
This expedition features a relaxed pace with shore landings in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, an in-depth education program, and on selected departures an interactive Polar Arts program. More... Epic Antarctica: Semi-Circumnavigation
This 31-day adventure sails from the Antarctic Peninsula to Lyttelton, New Zealand via the Phantom Coast. Landings are planned in the Peninsula, Peter I Island, and Ross Island. The icebreaker will sail the Bellingshausen and Amundsen Seas. En route, we plan to visit Emperor Penguin and Adelie Penguin rookeries, as well as some of the historic huts of the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration. The Honourable Alexandra Shackleton, granddaughter of Sir Ernest Shackleton, will be the special guest aboard this expedition. More... Antarctic Continent - Ross Sea
During the peak of the southern hemisphere summer, Orion offers travellers a unique opportunity to venture to the continent of Antarctica. Sailing from Bluff, Orion will cross the Antarctic Circle to places redolent with history and adventure. Along the way the wildlife we will encounter will astound you. The sub-Antarctic islands are home to penguin breeding colonies numbering in the millions, to elephant seals and Hooker sea lions, and the endangered Wandering Albatross. More... Classic Antarctic Expedition
During the peak of the southern hemisphere summer, Orion offers travellers a unique opportunity to venture to the continent of Antarctica. Sailing from Bluff, Orion will cross the Antarctic Circle to places redolent with history and adventure. Along the way the wildlife we will encounter will astound you. The sub-Antarctic islands are home to penguin breeding colonies numbering in the millions, to elephant seals and Hooker sea lions, and the endangered Wandering Albatross. More... Antarctica & Polar Circle
There are several milestones to achieve in an Antarctic expedition. These include crossing the Antarctic Convergence, crossing the Drake and making a continental landing. Expect to achieve all of these on most expeditions but our Polar Circle program also strives to go farther south to cross the Polar Circle at 66°33’S. From there we will wander north again to explore the wonders of the stunning landscapes, visit historic and research sites, penguin rookeries and watch for seals and whales. More... Antarctica & Sub Antarctic Islands Odyssey
This expedition odyssey takes us first to the Antarctic where fledgling penguins begin to assert their independence and all wildlife prepares for the coming winter. This is an extremely good time of year for whale sightings. From the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula we head for the little visited South Orkney Islands and then on to South Georgia and the Falklands. It is an amazing voyage of history, stunning scenery, magnificent ice and fascinating wildlife. More... Antarctica
The season is short, but the days are long, stretching to midnight and beyond. And they are surprisingly warm, too: highs in the 30s F – just the right temperature for a glacier to occasionally calve, with a thunderous crash, into the sea. More... All rates are per person, double occupancy. Port charges, Government taxes and fees are additional. Limited availability and based on minimum fares for select departure dates. Other dates may be higher. These rates are for new, individual bookings only. Not responsible for last minute changes of price or itinerary by cruise line, or any errors or omissions in the content of this site. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply. |
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This journey to the White Continent offers six days of exploration
on the incomparably beautiful Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands
and waterways. The sights, sounds and emotions will stay in your mind forever
— enormous tabular icebergs, hillsides covered with thousands of penguins and
the excitement on deck as someone shouts, “Whales!” 
This has to be described as a grand expedition. In addition to the Antarctic Peninsula, in this program the ship first sails to the Falklands and South Georgia. Delve into the history of the Falklands and look for the several species of penguins as well as nesting albatross. In South Georgia the stunning landscapes of glaciers, snow capped mountains, tussock grass and beaches feature large numbers of seals and incredibly large King penguin colonies. The voyage continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands where history and wildlife abound – penguins, seals, whales and seabirds. This is a program that awakens the senses. 
