Top Antarctica Tours & Cruises in 2025

Join this 24-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, tracing Sir Douglas Mawson's historic journey through Antarctica's breathtaking scenery. Encounter diverse wildlife, penguins, and albatrosses while exploring remote landscapes and discovering Mawson's legendary base.

Join L'Austral for this 12-day polar expedition cruise to the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. Explore the Gentoo, Adelie, and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals, and seabirds.

Explore Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia on this 23-day MS Fram cruise. Discover diverse wildlife, and visit historic sites like Grytviken. Experience expert-led lectures, Citizen Science programs, and outdoor adventures, including kayaking and hiking.

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on a 12-day expedition aboard L’Austral. Discover pristine landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and daily adventures among icebergs, glaciers, and thriving colonies of penguins and seals.

This 8-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard National Geographic Orion offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to icy landscapes, spot wildlife, and enjoy expert-led activities like hiking, kayaking, and Zodiac cruising.

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.

Set sail on an 11-day Antarctic Discovery cruise aboard World Traveller and use Zodiacs for landings, spot penguins and whales, and traverse icy terrain. Sail aboard a purpose-built expedition ship with flexible daily plans directed by the Captain for optimal wildlife viewing and exploration.

Embark on the Magellan Explorer on this 17-day cruise to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. In the austral spring, summer, and fall, large numbers of penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate in the Southern Ocean to feed and reproduce. Present in abundant numbers, these animals will provide endless inspiration for your photographs.

The fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and mythical Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.