Top Ross Sea Trips & Tours in January 2026

Embark on a 24-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, journeying from Hobart to Dunedin to explore East Antarctica's Ross Sea. Encounter magnificent wildlife, from whales and orcas to penguins and seals, amidst the awe-inspiring icebergs and glaciers that have captivated explorers like Shackleton and Scott for generations.

Embark on a 24-day cruise to and from Dunedin aboard the Scenic Eclipse II to explore East Antarctica's Ross Sea. Encounter magnificent wildlife, from whales and orcas to penguins and seals, amidst the awe-inspiring icebergs and glaciers that have captivated explorers like Shackleton and Scott for generations.

Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean en route your 28-day Antarctica expedition on the Ross Sea. Aboard Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via zodiacs and on wildlife walks.

On this 22-day journey aboard Le Soleal, follow in the footsteps of pioneers such as Scott, Shackleton, and Borchgrevink. From New Zealand, cruise to Antarctica through the Ross Sea, visiting sub-Antarctic islands, observing the region's spectacular wildlife, and admiring unspoiled landscapes.

Embark on a 25-day Ross Sea Odyssey Expedition Cruise aboard Douglas Mawson from Dunedin, New Zealand. Witness yellow-eyed penguins and royal albatrosses in the subantarctic, navigate through pack ice to spot emperor and Adélie penguins, orcas, and snow petrels against the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Explore the Victoria Land Coast and into the Ross Sea.

Embark on a 30-day Antarctic adventure aboard Le Commandant Charcot, tracing the footsteps of legendary explorers. Experience dreamlike landscapes and abundant wildlife, including penguins and whales. Explore iconic sites like Marie Byrd Land and Ross Sea before returning via Macquarie Island.