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On your unforgettable Antarctica trip consider taking a cruise to the majestic island of Petermann Island located on the Northern coast of Klev Peninsula. Marvel at all the Antarctic Peninsula highlights and enjoy onboard lectures and presentations from polar specialists. Explore beaches dotted with leopard seals and two species of penguins (Adelie and Gentoo). Along the beaches and on your cruise you're likely to see humpback whales and Blue-eyed shags. You could also look for calving icebergs at Neko Harbor to see something really special. Contact our Antarctica specialists to start planning your ideal trip today!
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia
13 Days from $9,900
Take your Antarctic expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.
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Whale watching in Antarctica

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas
8 Days from $16,795
Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest and most direct way to Antarctica on this 8-day polar expedition. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and astounding icebergs, and enjoy daily landing excursions in the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below

Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia
13 Days from $9,100
Embark on MV Hondius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventure with hiking and snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.
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Seals rest on a floating piece of ice

Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip
12 Days from $8,200
Embark on a 12-day Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Cruise aboard MV Hondius, starting from Ushuaia. Encounter humpback whales, explore Livingston Island, Deception Island, and more. Experience Zodiac cruises amidst glaciers, witness penguin colonies and dive into the Melchior Islands.
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Leopard Seal

Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia
11 Days from $7,750
Meet the Antarctic's great stars, the penguins, which number in the thousands and include a variety of curious species. This 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise takes you to the picturesque scenery found in one of the world's most inhospitable settings. Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound may be visited during your Antarctic adventures.
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Penguin jump in Antarctica

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas
8 Days from $18,295
Explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, skipping the Drake Passage on this 8-day polar experience. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and astounding icebergs, and enjoy daily landing excursions in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.
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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below

Antarctica - Basecamp

Ushuaia Roundtrip
13 Days from $9,900
Embark on the Ortelius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, photo workshops, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping under the Antarctic stars.
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Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery

Roundtrip Ushuaia
12 Days from $7,700
Join the Ortelius on this 12-day deep South cruise to the Polar Circle roundtrip Ushuaia. Experience stunning Antarctic landscapes and encounter incredible wildlife like penguins, skuas, leopard seals, and whales. Get up close to incredible wildlife such as Gentoo and Adélie penguins, and leopard seals. Witness the majestic presence of humpback whales.
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Lemaire channel reflection

Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia
11 Days from $8,650
Meet the Antarctic's great stars, the penguins, which number in the thousands and include a variety of curious species. This 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise takes you to the picturesque scenery found in one of the world's most inhospitable settings. Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound may be visited during your Antarctic adventures.
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Gentoo penguin

Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Punta Arenas
11 Days from $23,495
On this 11-day journey onboard the Ocean Explorer, immerse yourself in the Antarctic landscape and experience the emotional roller coaster. Visit King George Island before embarking on a voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Cross the Antarctic Circle to arrive at 66º33´ S. Take pleasure in having reached a region of the world that relatively few people visit.
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6 Amazing Petermann Island Cruise Deals for 2025-2026

Trip NameSaveFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Antarctica - Discovery and Learning VoyageSavings$865011Jan 6, 2025Meet the Antarctic's great stars, the penguins, which number in the thousands and include a variety of curious species. This 11-day Classic Antarctic …
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Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. HelenaSavings$1575033Mar 23, 2026Explore the world´s most remote islands on this 33-day cruise aboard the MV Plancius, an ice-strengthened vessel. Sail through the Antarctic …
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Antarctic Express: Fly the DrakeCustom Label$167958Dec 5, 2024Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest and most direct way to Antarctica on this 8-day polar expedition. Zodiac cruise in search of …
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Antarctic Express: Crossing the CircleCustom Label$2349511Jan 24, 2025On this 11-day journey onboard the Ocean Explorer, immerse yourself in the Antarctic landscape and experience the emotional roller coaster. Visit …
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Antarctic Express: Fly the DrakeCustom Label$182958Jan 9, 2025Explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, skipping the Drake Passage on this 8-day polar experience. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, …
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Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. HelenaSavings$1480033Mar 14, 2025Explore the world's most remote islands on this 33-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius, an ice-strengthened vessel. Sail through the Antarctic Peninsula …
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Top 2 Petermann Island Luxury Cruises for 2025-2026

Trip NameFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake$167958Dec 5, 2024Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest and most direct way to Antarctica on this 8-day polar expedition. Zodiac cruise in search of …
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake$182958Jan 9, 2025Explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, skipping the Drake Passage on this 8-day polar experience. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, …
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Antarctica Wildlife & Polar Travel Guide

Antarctica & Petermann Island Travel Guide

Whale watching from the Zodiac

Antarctic Peninsula

Information on the Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Hope Bay, Paradise Bay and Wiencke Islands
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Gorgeous views of Greenwich Island and the wildlife on shore.

Best Time of Year to Travel to Antarctica

The travel season in Antarctica is during the summer which runs from November through March. January and February are considered the best months to visit due to better weather and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Stunning scenery

Antarctica Weather

Weather is, of course, unpredictable. Thus, one should be as prepared as possible for what one might experience on an Antarctic expedition. This guide will help travelers know what to expect for weather conditions on an Antarctica cruise.
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The hike up to Lago de Los Tres, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

Sullivan Packs for Antarctica

Adventure Lifer Sullivan shares her wisdom about what to pack on a tour of Antarctica. Obviously, you need to be prepared for cold weather, but to be truly prepared for Antarctica, read this.
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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay

Antarctica FAQs

Booked a trip to Antarctica? Now what? From what gear to pack to the best times of year to go, our FAQ article will answer some of the most commonly asked traveler questions. This will hopefully help you feel better prepared for an adventure of a lifetime to the Great White Continent!
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Antarctica Wildlife

Elephant Seals in Grytviken

Gold Harbour -- elephant seal paradise

In the morning we took the zodiacs to Gold Harbour where huge elephant seal males grunted and sneezed and fought each other for the nearby females.
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A humpback whale feeds on krill in Antarctic waters

Whales of the Antarctic

One of the highlights of any expedition into the Antarctic waters is whale-watching. These majestic creatures can be spotted breaching the water in magnificent displays as they blast air and water high into the sky. If you’re lucky, they might even swim close to your ship.
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A mother penguin comforts her chicks

Penguins of Antarctica

One type of animal symbolizes the frozen landscape: the Spheniscidae family – aka. penguins! These flightless birds are specially adapted to survive in the bitter cold of the the Antarctic southern ocean.
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The penguins line up as you cruise by

Birds of the Antarctic

From small snow petrels to the great wandering albatrosses, the seabirds of Antarctica are some of the most well adapted species on the planet, thriving in the strong sub-zero winds and icy waters of the polar region.
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Watching seal during Antarctic trip

Seals of Antarctica

The seals that populate the southern ocean flourish in the nutrient rich waters of the Antarctic. With diets that range from krill and small fish to even penguins and other seal pups, they are expert divers and can be seen lounging or breeding on the ice when they are not immersed deep beneath the pack ice hunting for food.
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