Small ship cruising vacations in Antarctica
Antarctica is the most unexplored and out-of-this-world place on the planet. You don’t come on vacation here – you come on an expedition; rolling across an endless ocean to set foot where few dare. The anticipated empty landscape reveals itself to be crammed with shifting sights – of penguins, seals, and the fluctuations of light and freshly carved ice. Onboard lectures by world-renowned experts reveal the secrets of this otherworldly continent.
32 Small ship cruising vacations in Antarctica found
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Adventure through Antarctica’s breathtaking frozen realm
From £6,799 to £8,899 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 12 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar, 21 Nov, 30 Nov
2028: 1 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 Mar, 23 Mar
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar, 21 Nov, 30 Nov
2028: 1 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 Mar, 23 Mar
Journey to the Antarctic circle vacation
Take the adventure of a lifetime to the Antarctic Circle
From £9,581 to £11,215 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 4 Feb, 26 Feb, 1 Dec, 22 Dec
2028: 19 Feb
2028: 19 Feb
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From €14,250 to €29,750 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Nov, 11 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 16 Jan
2027: 16 Jan
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
From £5,290 to £18,939 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 11 Nov, 13 Nov, 15 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 2 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov ...
40% off Antarctic Peninsula 11 day departures for 2026/27 season. Twin cabin was £9,299 per person. Now from £5,580 per person, excluding flights. Departing 22 Nov, 12 Dec, 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar.
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Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica and South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From £11,725 to £35,945 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 29 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec
2028: 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 26 Feb ...
2027: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 29 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec
2028: 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 26 Feb ...
40% off Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica 22 day departure 22nd October – 12th November 2026. Twin Cabin was £15,999 per person. Now £9,590 per person, excluding flights.
Antarctica semi-circumnavigation expedition cruise
Epic Expedition Cruise Ushuaia to New Zealand
From £20,890 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 7 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb
2028: 4 Feb
2028: 4 Feb
Antarctic explorer cruise
Journey to the most immaculate wilderness
From £10,025 to £12,490 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Nov, 21 Nov, 30 Nov, 9 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 28 Feb, 9 Mar
2027: 5 Jan, 28 Feb, 9 Mar
Antarctic expedition cruise, fly the Drake passage
The quick way to and from Antarctica - A fly cruise
From £12,316 to £22,945 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 10 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 4 Jan
2027: 1 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 4 Jan
Antarctic Peninsula crossing the Polar Circle cruise
An inspirational journey across the Antarctic Polar Circle
From £6,950 to £26,945 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 24 Nov, 5 Dec, 20 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 11 Mar, 19 Dec
2027: 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 24 Nov, 5 Dec, 20 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 11 Mar, 19 Dec
Up to 30% off Antarctic Polar Circle 14 day departure for 2026/2027 season on 128 passenger vessel. Twin Cabin was £12,199 per person. Now £9,150 per person, excluding flights. Departing 21 Dec, 8 Feb & 20 Feb.
Patagonia and Classic Antarctic cruise vacation
Wildlife and adventure in Chilean Patagonia and Antarctica
From US $23,574 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made every November through February, when Antarctic cruises sail
Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea cruise
Antarctica & Weddell Sea Emperor Penguins by ship/helicopter
From £6,950 to £18,595 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Nov, 15 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec
2027: 7 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 12 Mar, 9 Nov, 29 Nov, 18 Dec
2028: 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb
2027: 7 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 12 Mar, 9 Nov, 29 Nov, 18 Dec
2028: 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb
Antarctic Peninsula expedition cruise, 11 days
Antarctic Peninsula cruise including the South Shetland Islands
From US $12,300 to US $13,650 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 22 Nov, 2 Dec, 12 Dec
2028: 10 Jan
2028: 10 Jan
Save 20% on all 2027-28 cruise staterooms & suites booked by 31 August 2026. T&Cs apply, excludes landing fees.
South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Peninsula cruise
Antarctic Peninsula Cruise, South Georgia & Falklands
From US $23,300 to US $26,750 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Nov
2027: 2 Nov, 21 Dec
2027: 2 Nov, 21 Dec
Save 20% on all 2027-28 cruise staterooms & suites booked by 31 August 2026. T&Cs apply, excludes landing fees.
Classic Antarctic Peninsula small ship cruise
The Classic Antarctic Peninsula expedition cruise
From £5,539 to £9,435 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Nov, 21 Nov, 1 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 19 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 8 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 28 Feb, 9 Mar, 18 Mar, 27 Mar, 11 Dec, 20 Dec
2028: 8 Jan, 17 Jan
2027: 8 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 28 Feb, 9 Mar, 18 Mar, 27 Mar, 11 Dec, 20 Dec
2028: 8 Jan, 17 Jan
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Luxury Chile & Antarctic cruise vacation
Travel Chile in style plus fly-in Antarctic cruise
From £23,041 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Patagonia and Antarctica vacation
Argentina’s highlights + Antarctica on a small-ship expedition!
From £10,905 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Active Argentina and Antarctic cruise vacation
Quintessential Patagonia & Antarctica for adventure-lovers
From £16,130 22 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Argentina & Antarctica 1 month vacation
Argentina & Antarctica slowly and off-the-beaten-path
From £21,341 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Circle cruise
Discover all Antarctica has to offer on this epic expedition
From US $26,075 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 4 Jan
Whale watching and wildlife cruise in Antarctica
12 day expedition for marine & wildlife lovers
From US $11,395US $10,895 to US $29,395US $12,916 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 2 Dec, 12 Dec
2027: 16 Feb, 7 Nov, 26 Nov
2028: 1 Mar
2027: 16 Feb, 7 Nov, 26 Nov
2028: 1 Mar
Up to US $140 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips
Late availability on upcoming trips
Antarctic wildlife cruise and penguin safari
Highlights of South Georgia and the Antarctic peninsula
From £15,925 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Oct
Total Antarctic highlights cruise via Buenos Aires
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle Crossing
From £27,745 to £31,245 23 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 Jan
2028: 17 Jan
2028: 17 Jan
Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise
Perfect introductory expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula
From £12,076 to £16,195 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Dec, 6 Dec
2027: 11 Feb, 16 Feb, 21 Feb, 9 Dec
2028: 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 28 Jan, 12 Feb
2027: 11 Feb, 16 Feb, 21 Feb, 9 Dec
2028: 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 28 Jan, 12 Feb
Antarctic peninsula cruise
A 13-day expedition to both sides of the Antarctic Peninsula
From £7,655 to £8,505 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Nov, 15 Dec
Expedition cruise to Antarctica
Sail along the stunning Antarctic Peninsula
From £15,715 to £19,045 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Jan
2028: 24 Jan
2028: 24 Jan
Best of Antarctica vacation
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great White Continent
From £7,630 to £12,565 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Feb, 3 Nov, 12 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 21 Feb
2027: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Feb, 3 Nov, 12 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 21 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov
Antarctica fly cruise
Experience Antarctica without having to cruise the Drake!
From US $15,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 10 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 29 Jan, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 17 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb
2027: 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 29 Jan, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 17 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb
Ross Sea & Antarctic Circle voyage
Scott & Shackelton Huts, Mount Erebus, Macquarie Island
From £25,190 to £26,795 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Dec
2027: 6 Jan, 1 Feb
2028: 5 Jan, 31 Jan
2027: 6 Jan, 1 Feb
2028: 5 Jan, 31 Jan
Luxury Antarctica cruise
Cruise to Antarctica - One of the great cruise destinations
From £8,955 to £11,319 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 8 Dec, 10 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar
2027: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands luxury cruise
Cruise Antarctica in Luxury - Small ship luxury cruising
From £14,130 to £17,675 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 11 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 7 Feb, 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 4 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 7 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 9 Mar
2027: 5 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 7 Feb, 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 4 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 7 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 9 Mar
