Take a small ship cruise to the picturesque Elephant Island located in Antarctica south of the Falkland Islands and North of the Antarctica Peninsula. This island was named after migratory seals that live on the island with no significant flora or fauna. On your cruise to Elephant Island, expect to see amazing glaciers with pink algae surrounding them. Additionally, Elephant Island is home to several chinstrap penguin rookeries and more-than 2,000-year-old moss colonies. Elephant Island is also well-known for serving as a refuge for Ernest Shackleton and his crew in 1916, where they spent over four months stranded on the island before they were rescued by a supply ship. Consider cruising Antarctica on a small ship cruise in order to be able to access smaller ports, passages, and coves. Contact our travel specialists to start planning your ideal today!

10 Best Elephant Islands Arctic Cruises, Trips, & Tours for 2020-21

Explorers Cruise: Antarctic Peninsula and the Extreme Weddell Sea

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
11 Days from $7,990

Explore the Great White Continent on this 11-day voyage aboard Ocean Victory. Experience the incredible wildlife, stunning mountain scenery and gigantic icebergs

Shackleton's Final Quest

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
21 Days from $17,995

Join the MS Seaventure crew on this 21 day voyage as you travel across Antarctica exploring the sites and the vast wildlife that Sir Ernest Shackleton encountered during his travels to Antarctica.

Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia

19 Days from $14,995

Admire the spectacular landscapes ad unique wildlife of one of the most remote locations on the planet. Leaving from Ushuaia, Argentina, discovering Antarctica, South Georgia and finally disembarking back in Ushuaia.

Celebrating Shackleton: Journey from Antarctica to South Georgia

Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
20 Days from $29,995

This brand new itinerary celebrates the life of Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose passing in South Georgia on January 5, 1922, marked the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. The 20-day itinerary Celebrating Shackleton: Journey from Antarctica to South Georgia not only honors one of Antarctica’s greatest heroes—but also his unwavering spirit of exploration.

Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Explorer

Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
21 Days from $16,995

On this 21-day expedition visit Antarctic research stations, witness minke whales breaching from your Zodiac, share magical moments with king penguins, and celebrate crossing the Antarctic Circle with like-minded travelers and crew.

Antarctica Solar Eclipse

Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
14 Days from $11,995

On December 4th 2021, a total solar eclipse will be viewable only from some of the Earth’s most southern latitudes – an exclusive and unique phenomenon. After sailing east to the eclipse zone, explore a less frequently trodden side of the Antarctic Peninsula, traversing the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Sound and visiting the historic Elephant Island before experiencing the sights and sounds of the Peninsula’s penguin-abundant north western shores.

Antarctica Expedition - Eclipse

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
12 Days from $22,600

This 12-day expedition leads you to one discovery after another. Fully experience the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland islands with a complimentary programe of unique, small-group shore experiences, led by a team of expert guides and lecturers.

Classic Antarctica - Holiday Edition

Ushuaia to Ushuaia
16 Days from $20,500

Spend a holiday to remember aboard the glamorous Silver Cloud. Sail to Antarctica on a classic cruise admiring the wonders of one of the most desired destinations in the world! Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and view its prodigious wildlife on this classic 16-day expedition cruise.

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Punta Arenas to Port of Ushuaia
17 Days from $18,700

Admire the wonders Antarctica has to offer on this 17-day sailing adventure. Starting in the historical city of Punta Arenas, explore the magnificent Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula before disembarking in Ushuaia. This expedition leads to one discovery after another, led by a team of expert guides and lecturers.

Classic Antarctica - Holiday Edition 2021

Ushuaia to Ushuaia
19 Days from $31,400

Spend a holiday to remember aboard the glamorous Silver Cloud. Sail to Antarctica on a classic cruise, admiring the wonders of one of the most desired destinations in the world! Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and view its prodigious wildlife on this classic 20-day voyage.

Elephant Island & Antarctica Travel Guide

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.

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 immersed deep beneath the pack ice hunting for food.

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.

Penguins in front of the Orlova and Ocean Nova

History of Antarctica

No single nation controls Antarctica, nor does the continent have any nations of its own. Learn more about the continent and numerous expeditions attempted throughout history in untamed Antarctica.

Best Elephant Islands Arctic Cruise, Trip, & Tour Deals for 2020-21

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Celebrating Shackleton: Journey from Antarctica to South Georgia	10%	$29995	20	Dec 22, 2021	This brand new itinerary celebrates the life of Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose passing in South Georgia on January 5, 1922, marked the end of the … 0
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Explorer	25%	$14290	21	Mar 9, 2022	Set sail aboard the magnificent Ocean Endeavour and discover Antarctica, the world’s last frontier and the land of penguins and icebergs. Sail … 0
Solar Eclipse in Antarctica	10%	$23700	22	Nov 24, 2021	Embark on a 22-day expedition through Antarctica and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse. 0
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Explorer	20%	$16995	21	Jan 7, 2022	On this 21-day expedition visit Antarctic research stations, witness minke whales breaching from your Zodiac, share magical moments with king … 0
Punta Arenas to Ushuaia	Savings	$18700	17	Nov 14, 2021	Admire the wonders Antarctica has to offer on this 17-day sailing adventure. Starting in the historical city of Punta Arenas, explore the magnificent … 0
Classic Antarctica - Holiday Edition	Savings	$20500	16	Dec 21, 2021	Spend a holiday to remember aboard the glamorous Silver Cloud. Sail to Antarctica on a classic cruise admiring the wonders of one of the most desired … 0
Classic Antarctica - Holiday Edition 2021	Savings	$31400	19	Dec 22, 2021	Spend a holiday to remember aboard the glamorous Silver Cloud. Sail to Antarctica on a classic cruise, admiring the wonders of one of the most … 0
Antarctica Expedition - Eclipse	Savings	$37700	23	Nov 20, 2021	Follow in the footsteps of the great Antarctic explorers and visit sites that Byrd, Charcot, Fiennes, de Gerlache, Shackleton, and Weddell visited. … 0
Antarctica Expedition - Eclipse	Savings	$22600	12	Nov 30, 2021	This 12-day expedition leads you to one discovery after another. Fully experience the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland islands with a … 0