Antarctica Small Ship Cruises

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. PONANT invites you on a polar expedition cruise to the heart of the icy realm that is the Antarctic Peninsula. …

Join a 24-day adventure to explore the remote East Antarctica, tracing Sir Douglas Mawson's historic Australasian Antarctic Expedition. Cruise the pack ice, see towering ice cliffs and icebergs, and watch Adélie and emperor penguins along the icy shores. Explore Mawson's primary base …

Embark on a 29-day half-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot, from Tasmania to the southern tip of Africa, crossing the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Encounter icebergs and glaciers in Antarctic lands, following the paths of renowned explorers like Jules Dumont d’Urville …

Join the National Geographic Resolution on a 12-day cruise from Santiago to Antarctica, where you'll explore the remote and untouched regions of the White Continent. Sail through the legendary Beagle Channel, surrounded by stunning wilderness, towards Antarctica's breathtaking landscapes of …

Join this 23-day expedition cruise to truly experience the wildlife and nature of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. The Falkland Islands have a lot of undiscovered beauty and charm, from the windswept green highlands and white-sand beaches to the welcoming city Stanley. And …

Embark on a 14-day cruise in the footsteps of Captain Cook as travelers venture into the Antarctic Circle, a region renowned for its perpetual sunlight and majestic ice formations. Aboard the Ocean Endeavour, bid farewell to Ushuaia, and set course for the icy landscapes of the Antarctic Continent. …

Embark on an extraordinary 12-day Antarctica expedition cruise and be enchanted by magnificent landscapes and unique wildlife. Your tour begins with crossing the legendary Drake Passage, probably accompanied by albatrosses and Cape petrels, sentinels of these often-choppy waters. Then your ship …

Experience the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula on a 12-day journey aboard the Sylvia Earle cruise, which will take you from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. You'll have the opportunity to witness the grandeur of Antarctica, where massive glaciers flow into the sea and towering peaks dwarf tiny …

For those short on time this Antarctic Express Air Cruise optimizes your experience so you can see it all! Embark on the Magellan Explorer in Ushuaia and set sail for Cape Horn. Depending on the weather, be one of the few to step foot on this rarely-visited island! Begin by crossing the Drake …

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 7th Continent - Antarctica. The remarkable history of the Antarctic Peninsula provides you with remarkable excitement as you cross the Drake Passsage. Icebergs and snow-capped mountains indicate that you have reached the South Shetland Islands, a haven for …

Board Le Boreal for a polar expedition cruise to the heart of the icy realm that is the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience an unforgettable 12-day voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. The Antarctic has a language unto itself. …

The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies, all from the comfort of your floating basecamp, MV Hondius. Some …

For those short on time this Antarctic Express Air Cruise optimizes your experience so you can see it all! Embark the Ocean Nova in Ushuaia and set sail for Cape Horn. Depending on the weather, be one of the few to step foot on this rarely-visited island! Begin by crossing the Drake Passage en …