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Antarctica 2025/26 đ§
ANTARCTIC ADVENTURES – NEW SEASON NOW AVAILABLE
The early bird gets the worm and in the case of small ship cruising, the early bird gets the cabin and dates of choice, as well as some pretty enticing early bird deals!
If you are looking to tick Antarctica off your bucket list, now is the time to book with 2025/26 season dates having just been released with early bird specials. Weâve sifted through the options and put some of our top picks below. However, for those still hoping to get to the White Continent this season, there are limited places available, and in several cases with up to 50% off! But youâll need to get in quick – let us know the dates, duration and cruising-style your clients are interested in and we will get back to you with some options.
Antarctic Peninsula
For those looking for the âclassicâ Antarctic experience of huge tabular icebergs, hillsides covered with gentoo, adelie or chinstrap penguins, whales and abundant marine wildlife, the Peninsula delivers everything you could want – and more.
Fly/Cruise: Classic
**Save US$2,000 on selected itineraries**
Punta Arenas return
What this 8-day fly/cruise itinerary lacks in length, it certainly makes up for in adventure. Once arriving by flight to Antarctica, you will sail between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy seeing ice-filled fjords and spectacular icebergs, while spotting penguins, seals, and whales that call the White Continent home.
Departures: Dec 2025 to Mar 2026
Duration: 8 days
Aboard: Magellan Explorer or Ocean Nova
Price from: US$9,495pp* twin share
SAVE US$2,000* per person on selected 2025/26 season itineraries.
Fly/Cruise: Antarctic Express
**Save up to 15%**
Punta Arenas return
A short, comfortable flight to King George Island in Antarctica has you with boots on the ground, overtaken by the sheer magnitude of the Seventh Continent. Fully immersed in the Antarctic environment, youâll experience a roller coaster of emotions, from excitement to awe. You may go in search of whales and find yourself bearing witness to a glacier calving. Or, you might plan to climb one more peak for a better vantage point and find yourself in a rookery of curious penguins.
Departures: 9 Jan & 28 Feb 2026
Duration: 11 days
Aboard: Ocean Explorer
Promotional Price from (save up to 15%*):
AU$35,921pp* twin share (was $47,895)
Realm of Penguins & Icebergs
**Save up to 15%**
Ushuaia return
Embark on an authentic Antarctic expedition from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Guided by weather and ice conditions, experience exceptional wildlife, stunning glaciers, and immense icebergs via Zodiac excursions. With varied whale, seal, and penguin sightings amidst breathtaking scenery, this cruise offers the essence of Antarctic exploration. Enjoy visits to research stations and take in the spectacular, untouched beauty of this remote, wild region.
Departures: 7 & 17 Feb 2026
Duration: 12 days
Aboard: Sea Spirit
Promotional Price (save up to 15%*)
from: AU$19,166pp* twin share (was AU$21,295)
Explorer Expedition
**Save up to 25%**
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
This expedition offers an unforgettable journey through the spectacular wilderness of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Youâll encounter a world where nature creates the rules, her unpredictable temperament making each trip unique, exciting and personal. Imagine cruising in a Zodiac through crackling sea ice like shattered glass, witnessing penguins building their nests, or navigating through a maze of icebergs. Includes an overnight in Buenos Aires the day before embarkation and transfers and flights BA/Ushuaia.
Departures: Nov 2025 to Mar 2026
Duration: 12 days
Aboard: Ultramarine, World Explorer & Ocean Explorer
Promotional Price (save up to 25%*)
from: AU$18,296pp* twin share (was $24,395)
Antarctica + South Georgia and/or Falkland Islands
Wildlife and history enthusiasts often add a visit to South Georgia and/or the Falkland Islands on their trip to Antarctica. South Georgia is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including penguins and seals, as well as its role in Shackleton’s Endurance expedition rescue and its historic whaling stations. The Falkland Islands are also known for their rich wildlife, offering exceptional birdwatching and photography opportunities, along with significant historical sites such as battlefields from the 1982 Falklands War, shipwrecks, and museums that provide insight into maritime history and the region’s unique heritage.
Wildlife Adventure: Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
**Save up to 15%**
Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Antarctica offers a white wilderness of stunning icescapes, abundant wildlife, and vast penguin colonies. In addition, on this journey, explore the remote, sparsely populated Falkland Islandsâa true birderâs paradise. Visit South Georgia, renowned for its subantarctic wildlife viewing in a supremely scenic wilderness. Enjoy free photography workshops to help you capture this incredible experience. This is a genuine expedition where we seize every opportunity for exceptional wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and thrilling Zodiac excursions.
Departure: 27 Feb 2026
Duration: 23 days
Aboard: Sea Spirit
Promotional price from:
AU$30,506pp* twin share (was AU$33,895)
Antarctica & Falklands Expedition
**Save up to AU$9,000 per suite**
Buenos Aires return
Join us on a late-summer expedition to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and Puerto Madryn. Spend five days in Antarctica witnessing stunning sunsets, whale-watching, and penguins in moulting. Enjoy flexible itineraries based on weather conditions with expert-led lectures and activities. Then, contrast icy wilderness with the lush Falkland Islands, exploring Stanley and its wildlife, followed by relaxing in Puerto Madrynâs beaches and nature reserve. Includes hotel night in BA & flights BA/Ushuaia return.
Departures: 19 Mar 2026
Duration: 19 days
Aboard: Fridtjof Nansen
Promotional price from:
AU$15,145pp* twin share (was AU$19,702)
Ross Sea
Sometimes referred to as âthe heart of Antarcticaâ, the Ross Sea region is the last great unspoiled part of the worldâs oceans. To date there has only been minimal exploration, and to enter this region of Antarctica is a privilege, with only a few hundred people able to visit each year. Voyages are generally New Zealand return, or, if taking in part of the Antarctic Peninsula as well, will start or end in New Zealand. Voyages also include exploration of the Subantarctic Islands.
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton
**20% off selected cabins**
Queenstown return
There is so much to do and so much to see here, from exploring historic huts and sites to visiting penguin rookeries, marvelling at the glacial ice tongues and ice shelves, and understanding the icebergs and sea ice. Then there are all the seabirds, seals and whales to observe and photograph, modern scientific bases and field camps to visit and simply the opportunity to spend time drinking in the marvellous landscape that has always enthralled visitors.
Departures: 10 Jan & 5 Feb 2026
Duration: 28 days
Aboard: Heritage Adventurer
Price from:
AU$49,995 pp* / NZ$53,500 pp* twin share
Ross Sea Odyssey
**Save up to 15%**
Dunedin return
Embark on a luxurious expedition aboard a brand-new vessel to explore the deep South. Begin in the subantarctic, spotting penguins and albatross. Cross the Antarctic Circle, watching for orcas, penguins, and snow petrels along the ice edge. Journey through Victoria Land and the Ross Sea, encountering the vast Antarctic Ice Sheet. Experience historic sites of Heroic Age explorers and visit preserved expedition huts, immersing yourself in their stories.
Departure: 16 Jan 2026
Duration: 25 days
Aboard: Douglas Mawson
Promotional price from:
US$29,066pp* twin share (was US$34,195)