Behold the stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and icy waters of the Antarctic Peninsula. This unforgettable journey offers the perfect introduction to one of the most remote and beautiful regions on Earth, where every moment is filled with wonder and discovery. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and from Antarctica, admiring spectacular seabirds and approaching the ice as the explorers of old did: by sea.
See fast growing penguin chicks - leaving their nest and learning to swim
Search for orca and minke whales - in icy bays
Spot leopard seals resting on ice floes - from your Zodiac
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life, and you'll have the opportunity to do the same AND capture it all on your camera. Experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake Passage in one direction. Immerse yourself in the unimaginable beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, where vast glaciers tumble into the sea, penguins are dwarfed by soaring peaks and humpback and minke whales feast on abundant krill. Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice, keep a close watch for the tail fluke of whales as they take a deep dive and find yourself surrounded by the world's greatest landscapes.
Witness extraordinary wildlife - including fledging penguin chicks
Photograph enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs - in various shades of blue
Snap a shot of a tail fluke - of whales as they take a deep dive
Observe porpoising penguins and ice seals - hauled out on ice floes
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Ship Cabin
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Drake Pas
Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Drake Passage, King George Island, Antarctic Peninsula
All aboard – the journey of a lifetime awaits. Set sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula, where whales gather in their largest numbers, on this 12-day expedition designed especially for wildlife-lovers and epic adventurers. Follow the migration paths of whales and spot seals, penguins and seabirds along the way. Explore the frozen wilderness from the deck of the Ocean Nova and from a fleet of up-close-and-personal Zodiacs, scanning for underwater silhouettes. Take an optional expedition by day paddle or choose to take a reinvigorating polar plunge. Among electric blue glaciers, this by-sea adventure provides the best opportunity for whale-spotting and once-in-a-lifetime exploration.
Crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66’30 is a polar milestone achieved by relatively few. Because innovation is in our DNA, we wanted to make this experience even more memorable. The result is this exciting adventure, which includes the chance to soar above the Antarctic landscape in one of Ultramarine’s twin-engine helicopters. Your helicopter-supported excursions feature multiple opportunities for heli flightseeing, as well as a heli landing. Learn what it’s like to step out of a helicopter onto Antarctica and gaze upon polar landscapes previously only seen by a few fearless explorers and mountaineers. You’ll also explore the southern heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. And you’ll experience it all from sea and air.
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Lodge, Ship Cabin
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Pas
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle
Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience of a northbound return flight at the end of your expedition. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as you travel to the northernmost tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
The surreal silence in this vast wilderness may overwhelm at first, but playful, charismatic wildlife and your intrepid travelling companions keep you grounded. You’ll develop a new appreciation and understanding of Antarctica’s extreme contrasts – harsh mountain peaks and fragile ecosystems; stark, lonely icescapes; and populous, gregarious penguins.
On this extraordinary 18-day voyage, explore the fascinating Falkland Islands and mind-blowing South Georgia, before heading to the Antarctic Peninsula - all the highlights of the Southern Ocean. After the Falklands, we venture onwards to South Georgia. A strip of jagged glacier-clad mountains piercing the brooding sky, South Georgia leaves a mark on every visitor, and it is no mystery why. The shores brim with wildlife, with thousands of King Penguins, elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals. The vast penguin colonies, seal-filled seas and albatross-packed skies have to be seen to be believed. Continuing southward, we delve deeper into the inlets and bays of the Antarctic Peninsula; Icebergs, glaciers, mountains and rugged snowfields characterise this wildly beautiful landscape.
See black browed albatross and elusive macaroni penguins - in the Falkland Islands
Witness the king penguins - in their thousands, a true wildlife spectacle!
Soak up the rich history of these regions - on this epic polar adventure
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hut, Ship Cabin
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, South Georgia, Drake Pa
Ushuaia, South Georgia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Island
Discover all that Antarctica has to offer on this epic 24-day expedition that explores the Falkland Islands, South Georgia islands and the Antarctic peninsula, including crossing the rarely seen Antarctic Circle! This is our longest Antarctica trip available – a voyage of discovery aboard the Ocean Nova, where you’ll marvel at spectacularly rugged landscapes, thousands of king penguins and the abundant wildlife of the south. Glide through ice floes in a Zodiac with your Expedition Team and take part in fascinating educational presentations. Keep your eye out for predatory seals, wandering albatross and migrating whales as you pass by towering ice-blue glaciers and icebergs. Round this unforgettable adventure off by reaching latitude 66°33’S, as you cross the fabled Antarctic Circle. With optional adventures like camping on the ice (there’s no better spot to experience the sound of silence) and day paddling across icy waters, this journey of discovery and mateship is sure to be the trip of a lifetime.
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
12-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, So
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, At Sea, Antarctic Circle, Fitzroy, Falkland
Experience incredible wildlife, stunning scenery and gigantic icebergs in an action-packed 10 days on the Antarctic Peninsula. Departing Argentina's southernmost city of Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage, we set sail towards the South Shetland Islands. Delve deep into the inlets and bays of the Antarctic Peninsula, entering the famous Gerlache Strait, where glittering ice cliffs and precipitous peaks rise straight out of the frigid water. Icebergs, glaciers, mountains and rugged snowfields characterise this wildly beautiful landscape. On no other journey can you experience so much pristine nature and varied wildlife in such a short time. We will set foot on land to experience penguin rookeries, research stations and historical sites, as well as Zodiac-cruise through scenic bays filled with giant icebergs, whales and seals. A plethora of Antarctic wildlife and jaw-dropping scenery awaits on this great adventure to the Great White Continent.
Visit vast penguin rookeries - see gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins
Cruise by Zodiac - amongst elegant ice shapes
Soak up the pristine landscapes - in the company of seals and whales
Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
See Jaw dropping scenery - from your Zodiac or on shore
Get close to large colonies of penguins - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hut, Ship Cabin, Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Sh
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
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Uncover the landscape, wildlife and stillness of the remote Antarctic Peninsula on this 11-day adventure like no other. Conquer the famed Drake Passage, explore scenic natural environments and take daily Zodiac expeditions to the South Shetland Islands. Here, you can walk, hike and get up close to the colonies of penguins and birds that call this remote paradise home. Spot whales and seals, enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by your handy polar experts, and personalise your adventure with optional activities that suit your interests, like kayaking, snowshoeing and paddling. Take on this incredible journey and cross the 7th Continent off the list—your way.
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage
18% OFF TODAY
This deal is valid for limited time. Book now to reserve your seats.
A voyage into the Antarctic Circle will take you as far south as the ice will allow. Our small ships allow access to this inhospitable and impossibly beautiful area, which only the lucky few will ever see. Imagine being encircled in rookeries of chinstrap, Adelie and gentoo penguins, so close to colossal glaciers and icebergs towering high above you.
Travel even further into Antarctica - join an expedition cruise to cross the Polar Circle
Superb wildlife - excellent viewing opportunities from our Zodiacs and on-shore landings
Incredible landscapes - immerse yourself in the vast icescapes of Antarctica
Marine wildlife - sail with whales and past seals basting in the sun on passing ice floes
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Welcome to Antarctica Active: an all-inclusive activities expedition, including Paddling, camping, snowshoeing and snorkelling. On these activity-packed sailings, you will experience the wonders of Antarctica on a deeper level. Not only will you enjoy Zodiac excursions and guided walks offered on all voyages, you will also paddle among icebergs in protected bays, with a chance of catching a glimpse of wildlife up-close! Step into your snowshoes for a gentle hike, where breathtaking views await. For the ultimate overnight adventure in Antarctica, pack a sleeping bag for a sleepover on the ice. We can't guarantee a sound slumber, but we can guarantee an unforgettable night on the ice.
An activity filled voyage - for adventurous expeditioners
Experience unspoiled Antarctica - kayak past elegant ice shapes
Witness the sublime beauty of the Antarctic peninsula - in near pristine conditions
Sit and watch penguins - busily building nests
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
In this frozen area of extraordinary beauty, powerful orcas and leopard seals patrol the waters, while ethereal snow petrels grace the skies against a backdrop of bristling mountain ranges and surreal icebergs. Get ready for an exciting Antarctic adventure on this condensed Classic Antarctica itinerary, complemented by powerful whales, shimmering mountain ranges and mesmerising icebergs.
Sail & Fly expedition - only one crossing of the Drake Passage
Penguin rookeries - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguin
Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
Observe extraordinary wildlife - including fledging penguin chicks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Ship Cabin, Hotel, Hut, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Sh
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Punta Arenas
Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life, and you'll have the opportunity to do the same AND capture it all on your camera. Experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake Passage in one direction. Immerse yourself in the unimaginable beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, where vast glaciers tumble into the sea, penguins are dwarfed by soaring peaks and humpback and minke whales feast on abundant krill. Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice, keep a close watch for the tail fluke of whales as they take a deep dive and find yourself surrounded by the world's greatest landscapes.
Witness extraordinary wildlife - including fledging penguin chicks
Photograph enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs - in various shades of blue
Snap a shot of a tail fluke - of whales as they take a deep dive
Observe porpoising penguins and ice seals - hauled out on ice floes
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Ship Cabin
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Drake Pas
Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Drake Passage, King George Island, Antarctic Peninsula
Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent, sailing across the famed Drake Passage. Zodiac-cruise through pack ice, set foot on the continent, choose from a range of adventure options and even perhaps camp under pastel polar skies, this is the quintessential Antarctic voyage for adventure-lovers.
Search for orca and minke whales - as they hunt in icy bays
Penguin rookeries - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguin busily building their nests
Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Sh
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula