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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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Whale watching in Antarctica

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

8 Days from $18,995
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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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay

Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

9 Days from $16,395
Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, and witness towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and incredible wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.
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Emperor penguin chick in Antarctica

Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

9 Days from $13,395
Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard World Voyager. Explore the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, where you'll encounter towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and diverse wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.
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Hauling kayaks out for a paddle

Antarctica - Basecamp

13 Days from $9,700
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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Travelers on a zodiac tour in Antarctica

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

8 Days from $17,895
Discover King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 8-day polar adventure aboard World Voyager, skipping the Drake Passage for a seamless journey. Fly directly from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, where you’ll explore the pristine landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Penguin jump in Antarctica

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

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

13 Days from $9,700
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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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below

Antarctica - Basecamp

13 Days from $10,100
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

13 Days from $10,950
Join the Ortelius on this 13-day deep south cruise to the Polar Circle round trip from 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.
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Seals rest on a floating piece of ice

Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

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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2 Amazing Petermann Island Cruise Deals for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
South Atlantic Cruise: from South Africa to Antarctica $15,580 22 Nov 14, 2025 This 22-day Africa to America Antarctic Epic Expedition Cruise departs from Cape Town, South Africa, and sails south to the Antarctic Peninsula. Along the way, see glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, such as penguins, seals, and whales. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Antarctica, including Port Lockroy and the Shackleton Icefall.
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Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle $25,595 11 Jan 09, 2026 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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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 go on an Antarctica cruise due to better weather and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Stunning scenery

Antarctica Weather

Weather is unpredictable. Therefore, it is important to be as prepared as possible for what you might experience on an Antarctic expedition. This guide will help you know what to expect in terms of 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 Harbor, 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 animal symbolizes the frozen landscape of Antarctica: the Spheniscidae family – also known as 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 submerged deep beneath the pack ice hunting for food.
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