Extraordinary journeys · Antarctica
Expedition historyWildlife & landscapesExpedition by sea
Explore Antarctica
Ice, wildlife and expedition history at the far south. Choose the route and ship around your interests, with daily plans shaped by weather, sea ice and current site access.
Glaciated coastlines · Antarctic wildlife
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Volcanic islands · Polar coastlines
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Wildlife colonies · Expedition history
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Stanley heritage · Island wildlife
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Tabular icebergs · Sea-ice landscapes
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Exploration history · Remote Antarctic shores
View guide →Stories from the far south
Discover the history of Antarctic exploration through expert interpretation and the sites included in your expedition. Access to historic sites depends on the route, conditions and current protection rules.
Let the expedition unfold
Explore ice-shaped coastlines and look for wildlife from the ship or on permitted outings. Daily conditions and the expedition team determine what is possible.
Let the ship become basecamp
Expedition vessels connect remote landing sites while keeping expert guidance, comfort, and changing conditions in view.
Explore Antarctica your way
Bring together the places, stays, and experiences that interest you, with room to enjoy the journey between them.
From our travel partners
A few possibilities to inspire your journey. Search beyond this selection, or let Gloria shape something around you.
Alexander+Roberts
12 nightsFeb 5, 2027
From USD 12,299.00 per person
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MT Sobek
12 nightsNov 25, 2027
From USD 13,650.00 per person
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Silversea Cruises
9 nightsJan 24, 2027
From USD 18,300.00 per person
View itineraryItineraries are provided by our travel partners. Availability, pricing, inclusions, and terms must be reconfirmed before booking.
Plan the timing
For Antarctic Peninsula voyages, compare the austral-summer program below. Ross Sea, South Georgia and Falkland Islands routes follow different seasonal and logistical patterns; use their individual guides and the operator’s published itinerary.
Seasonal guidance, not a forecast. Photographs illustrate the destination, not conditions in a particular season.
The Peninsula season begins
November
Compare published Peninsula departures and their planned routes. Sea ice and weather can limit access; the expedition team adapts the program.
Compare expedition routes
December–February
Choose the ship and route around the experience you want. Landings, wildlife sightings and small-boat outings depend on daily conditions.
Check the final departures
March
Compare the operator’s late-season Peninsula program and return schedule. Do not assume every route or activity remains available.
Prepare a future expedition
April–October
Use the individual destination guides to compare routes and future departures. Check any specialist or edge-season program directly.
Good to know
A few useful details, with the rest shaped around you.
Choose the expedition and departure first, then coordinate flights, any pre-voyage stay, and the operator’s documents and equipment requirements.
Most visitors explore by expedition ship, with small-boat outings or landings when conditions allow. Some programs include flights; compare the exact route, transfers and activities before choosing.
Some expeditions combine the Antarctic Peninsula with South Georgia or the Falkland Islands. These are longer journeys, so compare total sea time and the full route.
These choices open expedition cruise searches for Antarctica. Check each itinerary for its actual route, activities and landing program, or ask Gloria to help compare the options.
Your ideas. Our personal attention.
Start with what caught your eye. We will help connect the details into a journey that feels like you.
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