Voted as a top 10 dream trip, Antarctica, the "White Continent" is a frosted wilderness of glistening white as far as the eye can see. Experience natural ice sculptures like enormous works of avant-garde art. See whales, seals, and sea birds worthy of seafaring poems. Sail near monolithic glaciers and among scatterings of icebergs on your Antarctica cruise. This is the modern explorer’s final frontier!

Cruises to Antarctica operates during 'Austral Summer' (Austral is a scientific term used for Southern Hemisphere) between October and March. The icescapes and wildlife of Antarctica change with the seasons. Late spring in October and November means more snow and pristine landscapes, though whales are relatively rare. Penguins court and nest these months, with the eggs hatching into cute bundles of feathers by December and January. February and March offer peak whale-watching opportunities when large amounts of krill lure them to the area. Whichever period you visit, be ready to discover the secrets and magic of the frozen continent.

You can choose 8 to 14 night cruises to Antarctica from some of the world’s leading cruise lines that specialise in expedition cruising. What’s more, some cruise lines offer an option to fly across the Drake passage saving two days of travel and you can dive straight into the white continent.

Hurtigruten has its roots in the coastal express route between Bergen and Kirkenes in Norway and expanded to the polar waters over 20 years ago offering expedition cruises to the Arctic Region and to Antarctica. Hurtigruten’s expedition ships combine hybrid technology with a premium onboard experience that includes trained destination & nature specialists on board where you will learn about Antarctica’s fascinating history and science through lectures and hands-on projects.

Fully enjoy your discovery of the white continent knowing that we have the lowest possible CO2-footprint of all expedition cruises to Antarctica. Go ashore and on small boat cruises to discover charming wildlife and spectacular frozen landscapes - from snowy mountains to icebergs and glaciers.

Embark on this thrilling adventure to the White Continent onboard Hurtigruten’s brand new ships - MS Fridtjof Nansen or MS Roald Amundsen (sister ships).

12 day expedition cruises start from USD 7195 per person.

Antarctica 21 offers exclusive Fly & Cruise expeditions to Antarctica presenting a unique opportunity to fly from Punta Arenas, Chile over Cape Horn and the infamous Drake Passage in less than 2 hours and dive straight into the ‘White Continent’. Join your boutique expedition cruise and visit the best wildlife sites along the Antarctic Peninsula. On a small expedition cruise with Antarctica 21, there are less than 100 guests onboard the vessels which allows the entire group to go ashore and explore the region.

The most popular itineraries range between 6 to 10 nights on M/V Ocean Nova and the new Magellan Explorer, a modern expedition vessel custom-built for Antarctic air-cruises. On the Polar circle Air Cruise itinerary, Antarctica 21 tries to reach the Antarctic Polar Circle located at approximately 66° south of the Equator. These itineraries start from USD 5795 per person. There is an exclusive saving of US$ 2,000 per person on select Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise departures aboard M/V Ocean Nova. Space is limited!

Poseidon Expeditions is known as an operator of icebreaker expedition cruises to the North Pole and to Antarctica. Founded in 1999, their first voyage to the North Pole was operated aboard the nuclear powered icebreaker Yamal, the only ship at that time that could provide safe and comfortable navigation to the "top of the world". Today, they are arguably one of the world leaders in polar expedition cruising to both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The fleet of small ships allows passengers to have the greatest selection of landing sites to appreciate the unique marine wildlife of the region.

Poseidon is offering their 11 day & 12 days cruises to Antarctica aboard M/V Sea Spirit round trip from Ushuaia, Argentina on multiple dates from Dec to Feb. Tariff from US$ 8795 per person on double share basis including stay onboard the ship, all meals and taxes.

Considered a leader in Polar Adventures, Quark explores the Polar regions differently from everyone else which includes excursions in a twin-engine Airbus H145 helicopter so that you not only have an aerial view to soak in the untouched polar wilderness but also the helicopter supported excursions enables off-ship experiences exclusive to Quark Expeditions, such as Alpine Heli-trekking, Mountain Biking, Alpine Kayaking, Heli-Landing Heli-hiking, Ice Sheet Landings and more.

Quark has three ships deployed in the White continent - Ocean Adventurer, Ultramarine, World Explorer, with Ultramarine being the newest of the three (launched in Dec 2021). The most popular Quark Expedition itineraries are between 7-10 nights - the 7 nights one includes flying over the Drake passage & the 10 nights itinerary option is with crossing the Drake passage. Cabin prices start from USD 11,726 per person.

Ponant is a luxury cruise company sailing under the French flag and is an exponent for the French way of life that can be experienced through exceptional services, a multilingual crew and a 5-star setting that is both authentic and high end. Discover exceptional destinations on Ponant’s small capacity ships that makes guests feel that they are on a private yacht.

Embark for a Ponant Antarctic expedition cruise and sail along the continent's incredible coasts, admire its unique wildlife - from king penguins to whales - and navigate through immaculate white scenery, where icebergs glimmer and shine in an explosion of blues, from turquoise to the darkest of tones. 10 night cruises start from EURO 9300 per person.

Known for ultraluxury & all-inclusive cruising, Silversea has made luxury cruising to Antarctica into an art form. Silversea has three ships deployed in Antarctica that takes you so far off the beaten track, that there is no track! With 20-brand new Zodiacs, four superlative restaurants onboard and a pole-to-pole expedition itinerary, Silver Cloud really does break the ice between expedition and luxury.

Silversea offers door-to-door and port-to-port all-inclusive fares giving you more flexibility than ever. You can either choose to fly straight into the heart of Antarctica in just 2 hours with Antarctica Bridge or sail the iconic Drake Passage for an unforgettable experience. The all-inclusive experience includes private chauffeur driven transport from home to airport, 1 night pre-cruise stay, butler service, choice of restaurants & beverage, guided zodiacs and more. Silver Cloud offers 13 days voyage starting at USD 14760 per person.