Antarctic Explorer Cruise
A classic Antarctica expedition for first-time travelers seeking a shorter Peninsula voyage.
- Up to $800 cash back
- Save up to $200 on flights
- Up to $25 off select voyages

See current offers on selected Antarctica itineraries, with savings available on our specialists’ top picks this season.
A classic Antarctica expedition for first-time travelers seeking a shorter Peninsula voyage.
A longer Antarctic journey for travelers seeking remote bays, pack ice, and a deeper polar experience.
Save up to 21%A fly-cruise option for travelers who want to skip the Drake crossing and reach Antarctica faster.
See our complete range of guided Antarctica expedition packages, from classic Peninsula trips to fly-cruise options and longer expedition itineraries. Compare routes, durations, and travel styles to find the right fit.
CruiseSAVE 18%Spend extra days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, with more shore landings, wildlife encounters, and glacier-filled landscapes. This cruise is ideal for a slower pace and deeper immersion in the polar environment.
Experience the classic Antarctic Peninsula route with a full Drake Passage crossing, daily zodiac landings, and some of Antarctica's most accessible penguin colonies. This itinerary is best for a shorter Antarctica expedition.
Travel farther into Antarctica's quieter regions, where towering ice formations and remote polar landscapes define the journey. With more days to explore, these expeditions venture beyond the Antarctic Peninsula into quieter, more remote regions rarely included on shorter cruises.
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Ship size, Zodiac capacity, and route decide your time ashore. We compare them with you before you pay a deposit.
Ship: Guest count and Zodiac capacity set how often you go ashore.
Route: A Drake crossing adds sea days. A fly-cruise skips them.
Cabin: We flag which categories are worth the upgrade.
Season: Explain how travel dates affect daylight, wildlife activity, and conditions.
Fare: We list what’s included before you commit.

Save on select sailings and flights, with one advisor from booking to return.
Save up to $700
On select Antarctica departures.
Earn 1% Back
On eligible bookings through Travelopod Circle.
One Advisor, Start to Finish
One advisor handles the cruise, the flights, and changes after you book.
Up to $200 Off Flights
When you book international flights with your expedition.
Antarctica expedition packages differ by route, length, ship class, and how you reach the ice. Our advisors match the right one to your dates and priorities.
Experience the Antarctic Peninsula through daily landings, Zodiac excursions, glaciers, and wildlife encounters.

Classic routes for discovering Antarctica’s highlights.
Explore Antarctica aboard premium expedition ships with elevated accommodations, dining, and expert-led experiences.

Added comfort with expert-led polar experiences.
Fly over the Drake Passage and join your expedition ship in Antarctica for more time exploring the region.

Faster access with more time to explore Antarctica.
Push south past 66° latitude into waters most Antarctica expeditions never reach.

Longer routes for deeper Antarctic exploration.
Experience three southern destinations in one extended South Georgia Antarctic expedition journey.

Three southern destinations in one extended journey.
Travel aboard a smaller expedition ship for a more intimate experience of Antarctica's wildlife and landscapes.
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Smaller ships for intimate shore-based experiences.
Combine Antarctica with South Georgia for a longer journey focused on wildlife and remote southern landscapes.

Wildlife-rich routes combining South Georgia and Antarctica.
Go beyond a standard Antarctic itinerary with journeys covering more remote southern waters and destinations.
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Longer journeys through remote southern landscapes.
Experience the Antarctic Peninsula through daily landings, Zodiac excursions, glaciers, and wildlife encounters.

Classic routes for discovering Antarctica’s highlights.
Explore Antarctica aboard premium expedition ships with elevated accommodations, dining, and expert-led experiences.

Added comfort with expert-led polar experiences.
Fly over the Drake Passage and join your expedition ship in Antarctica for more time exploring the region.

Faster access with more time to explore Antarctica.
Push south past 66° latitude into waters most Antarctica expeditions never reach.

Longer routes for deeper Antarctic exploration.
Experience three southern destinations in one extended South Georgia Antarctic expedition journey.

Three southern destinations in one extended journey.
Travel aboard a smaller expedition ship for a more intimate experience of Antarctica's wildlife and landscapes.
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Smaller ships for intimate shore-based experiences.
Combine Antarctica with South Georgia for a longer journey focused on wildlife and remote southern landscapes.

Wildlife-rich routes combining South Georgia and Antarctica.
Go beyond a standard Antarctic itinerary with journeys covering more remote southern waters and destinations.
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Longer journeys through remote southern landscapes.
We compare expedition styles, costs, timing, and trip details to find the journey that suits you.
Antarctica expedition costs vary widely by ship, cabin, itinerary, season, and what’s included in the fare. Here’s what to consider before you book.
Antarctica expeditions typically cost $9,000 to $28,000+ per person, depending on the ship, cabin, itinerary, season, and fare inclusions.
Ship size, cabin category, route, season, trip length, and included activities all affect the fare and overall value.
Popular ships, cabins, and peak-season departures can sell out early. Book ahead if you have specific dates or cabin preferences.
Inclusions vary by operator. Check whether Zodiac excursions, shore landings, transfers, hotels, and activities are covered before comparing fares.
Allow for international flights, travel insurance, pre- or post-expedition stays, transfers, optional activities, and personal expenses.
Compare routes, cabins, landing opportunities, and inclusions, not just price. Choose Antarctica expedition packages that fit your budget and travel priorities.
The right advice here is worth more than the cheapest fare.
Share your dates and budget. We’ll recommend a ship and itinerary and send every inclusion in writing.
Still have a question? Our polar specialists are one call away — no scripts, just answers.
Talk to a specialistAntarctica tours typically cost around $9,000 to $28,000+ per person, depending on the ship, cabin, itinerary, season, and trip length. You should also budget for international flights, travel insurance, hotel stays, transfers, and optional activities. The lowest expedition fare is not always the lowest overall trip cost.
Our advisors bring years of travel planning experience to every Antarctica journey. They listen to what matters to you, answer the questions that are easy to overlook, and help you make informed decisions before you commit.

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