Antarctica & Arctic Cruises

Truly the last frontiers, Antarctica and the Arctic are destinations few adventurers reach.

Truly the last frontiers, Antarctica and the Arctic are destinations few adventurers reach. On our Antarctica and Arctic cruises, by way of powerful icebreakers and ice-strengthened vessels, we can venture to the far northern reaches of the high Arctic that includes Canada, Russia and Greenland, or travel south to the fascinating and mysterious White Continent, better known as Antarctica.

Antarctica Trips

Adventure Ships

Adventure Ships

* Antarctic Adventure

* Crossing the Circle

* Antarctic Quest

  • Days: 12-20 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $4,990
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

Add an extra rush of adrenaline to your Antarctica Expedition on one of our Adventure Ships while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia. Travelers seeking a choice of activity levels and optional adventures like kayaking, camping, mountaineering or cross-country skiing will appreciate these nimble polar vessels.

Expedition Ships

Expedition Ships

* Classic Antarctica

* Explorer's Route

  • Days: 11-20 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $3,890
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

See the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia in relaxed comfort. Our Expedition Ships provide all the creature comforts of home, first-class service and many amenities of a classic passenger vessel, as well as unrivaled value. Zodiacs for ocean-level cruising and an in-depth education program are part of the Expedition Ship experience.

Icebreaker Adventures

Icebreaker Adventures

* Emperor Penguins

* Epic Antarctica

* Emperors & Kings

  • Days: 14-31 (based on trip)
  • Price: from $13,890
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

Our Icebreaker expeditions provide unparalleled access to seldom-visited regions of Antarctica. Visit Emperor and King penguin rookeries during your voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falklands and South Georgia. Sail aboard polar-class icebreakers outfitted for expedition travel. Aerial sightseeing is included.

Arctic Trips

The North Pole

The North Pole

  • Days: 16
  • Price: $22,690
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 3
  • Activity: Cruising, Wildlife Viewing

Sail into spectacular fjords surrounded by towering mountains and glaciers illuminated by 24-hour sunlight; thrill at the experience of a powerful icebreaker tackling the pressure ridges and ice floes of the great Arctic; discover historic sites of polar exploration; view polar bears and other Arctic wildlife in their natural surroundings; and call at land rarely visited before. Our Arctic trip specialists can assist you in determining which Arctic cruise is best for you.

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