Truly the last great wilderness and a Bucket list trip for many

The best way to see the White continent is by sea with seasonal cruises now making this a reality for many people

Larger cruise ships will only "sail by" the Antarctic Peninsula and you will not get the opportunity to land on the ice. These are a great affordable option for a Taste of Antarctica and usually operate round trip from South America during the Southern Summer Late Nov until mid March. The larger ships will often also include the Chilean Fjords & the Falkland Islands

Expedition ships are smaller and offer a full immersion experience. You will get to travel in zodiacs from your ship, walk on the continent and in some cases may even get the opportunity to overnight on land. Expedition guides usually include botanists, geologists, marine biologists and Antarctic Experts to enhance your experience.

Expedition cruises usually operate round trip from South America, but there are also seasonal departures round trip from New Zealand to the Ross Sea and Sub Antarctic Islands. For the ultimate Antarctica trip look out for Itineraries that operate from South America via the Antarctic Peninsula and the Ross Sea through to New Zealand. Ponant and Aurora Expeditions offer these seasonally.
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