Have questions? We're here.
King penguins, Macquarie Island

Top Macquarie Island Trips & Tours in January 2026

Travel made your way
Talk with an expert
Build your ideal South Pacific trip. Call 1.406.541.2677
Start Planning My Trip
Discover Macquarie Island in January 2026 on one of these 8 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Macquarie Island, Ross Sea, Campbell Island, The Snares, and Ross Island during January 2026 as you enjoy wildlife viewing, small ship cruises, cruises, wildlife & safari exploration, and kayaking. Prices for trips in January 2026 range from $11,480 to $188,640 for a vacation of 15 to 31 days. Choose any of the below 8 itineraries in January 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Macquarie Island trip planners.
Filter (8 Results)
  • Start Date
    OR, More specific start
  • Length
    to
  • Price
    to
  • Activity Level
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Ships
  • Destinations
    • Macquarie Island
$31,500
EXPLORE

In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

28 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit the Ross Sea region
  • Experience nature on a grand scale
  • View relics of early exploration
  • Observe penguins, seals, and whales
  • Enjoy shore landings on islands
Starts / Ends:
Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The Ross Sea region of Antarctica is one of the most remote places on Planet Earth and one of the most fascinating places in the continent's human history. With shipping restricted by impenetrable pack ice to just two brief months each austral summer, few people have ever visited this strange …
Cruise Details
0
Snares Penguin on The Snares Island
$15,295
Savings
EXPLORE

Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic wildlife
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Attend lectures
Starts / Ends:
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:
Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip Dunedin, New Zealand aboard Douglas Mawson to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands. Discover the rugged beauty and rich wildlife of Stewart and Ulva Islands. Observe endemic …
Cruise Details
0
Coastal beauty of Dunedin
$31,495
Savings
EXPLORE

Ross Sea Odyssey

Roundtrip New Zealand - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore the deep South
  • Encounter subantarctic wildlife
  • Traverse the Antarctic Circle
  • Cruise along Victoria Land Coast
Starts / Ends:
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 25-day Ross Sea Odyssey Expedition Cruise roundtrip Dunedin, New Zealand aboard Douglas Mawson, and delve into one of the most remote and historic regions of the deep South. Witness yellow-eyed penguins amidst ancient rātā forests and royal albatrosses nesting in sprawling megaherb …
Cruise Details
0
Beautiful port of Ushuaia, Argentina
$49,580
EXPLORE

Unexplored Antarctica between Two Continents

Ushuaia - Tasmania - 31 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Experience half-circumnavigation
  • Explore inaccessible Antarctica
  • Encounter wildlife
  • Discover more of Antarctica
  • Trace footsteps of explorers
Starts / Ends:
Santiago / Hobart
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Spa Relaxation, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 30-day Antarctic adventure aboard Le Commandant Charcot, tracing the footsteps of legendary explorers like Charcot, Bellingshausen, and Amundsen. Start from the southern reaches of the American continent to Australia, offering encounters with landscapes and abundant wildlife. Experience …
Cruise Details
0
Adelie penguins
$68,190
EXPLORE

Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Hobart - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Hobart
  • Discover Macquarie Island
  • Experience Balleny Islands
  • Explore Sturge Island
Starts / Ends:
Hobart / Dunedin
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 24-day cruise from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. This expedition takes you to the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica, a place that will take your breath away. You can witness stunning landscapes, including glaciers, icebergs, and mountain ranges, and experience some of the …
Cruise Details
0
A Weddell seal watches the ship cruise by
$57,790
EXPLORE

Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Dunedin - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Experience Antarctica's Ross Sea
  • Discover Macquarie Island
  • Experience Balleny Islands
  • Explore Sturge Island
Starts / Ends:
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 24-day cruise to and from Dunedin aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. This expedition takes you to the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica, a place that will take your breath away. You can witness stunning landscapes, including glaciers, icebergs, and mountain ranges, and experience some of the …
Cruise Details
0
Explore the stunning Milford Sound
$11,480
EXPLORE

Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore the Snares Islands
  • Enjoy a guided walk on Ulva Island
  • View fur seals, sea lions, & seals
  • See Fiordland Crested penguins
Starts / Ends:
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Le Soleal hosts this 15-day New Zealand Subantarctic Islands cruise expedition that immerses you in an incredible world of wildlife and introduces you to the pristine grandeur of New Zealand's Fiordlands and Subantarctic Islands. This journey begins in Dunedin, New Zealand's Edinburgh, a …
Cruise Details
0
Breathtaking landscapes of Antarctica
$19,260
EXPLORE

Scott & Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea Expedition

Dunedin Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Spot incredible wildlife
  • Explore unique flora and fauna
  • Follow the paths of explorers
  • Marvel at pristine ice formations
Starts / Ends:
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
An exciting voyage awaits those who dare to set foot in the rarely-visited Ross Sea and follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers. Set sail from Dunedin, New Zealand, and head south toward Antarctica to cruise the Ross Sea to learn about this interesting region, its history, and its …
Cruise Details
0
1-8 of 8 Results

South Pacific Travel Guide

Favorite South Pacific South Pacific All Trips

Top South Pacific Travel Destinations

South Pacific Trips by Departure Date

Top Experiences in South Pacific

South Pacific Trips by Duration

South Pacific Trips by Activity

More Reasons

Why Travel With Adventure Life

All News

Recognized By