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63 Wildlife vacations in Antarctica found
Antarctica expedition cruise, 11 days
Experience an adventure tour of Antarctica
From US $5,995 to US $15,195 11 days ex flights
Small group travel
Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea cruise
An inspiring, beautiful & diverse polar wilderness journey
From €6,400 to €10,990 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Nov
2020: 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 3 Mar, 19 Nov
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 20 Jan, 28 Jan, 3 Mar, 19 Nov
2021: 6 Jan
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From €10,450 to €11,950 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 19 Jan
2020: 19 Jan
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
From £3,850 to £8,930 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Oct, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 11 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Nov ...
2020: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 26 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Nov ...
Save up to 10% on new bookings for Antarctic Peninsula departing 29 November, 18 December and 27 December 2020 and 7 February and 17 February 2021. Departing Ushuaia. Includes free expedition jacket and 1 pre-voyage hotel.
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Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia small ship cruises
Water, wilderness & wildlife in breath-taking perfection
From £7,070 to £17,450 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 8 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 1 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 16 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 10 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar, 23 Nov ...
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 1 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 16 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 10 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar, 23 Nov ...
Save up to 10% on new bookings for Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula departing 19th October, 10th November 2020, 6th January, 27th February 2021. Departing Ushuaia or Montevideo. Includes free expedition jacket and 1 pre-voyage hotel.
Antarctica cruises
Wildlife expeditions to Antarctica's legendary landscape!
From US $6,695 to US $35,000 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
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Antarctica vacation, spirit of Shackleton
Visit the historical sites of past Antarctic explorers
From US $15,999 to US $16,299 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jan, 11 Feb
Antarctica cruise
11 day trip to Antarctica
From US $7,295 to US $10,495 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Nov, 12 Nov, 21 Nov, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 17 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 13 Nov, 30 Nov, 9 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 28 Jan, 6 Feb, 16 Feb
2020: 10 Jan, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 13 Nov, 30 Nov, 9 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 28 Jan, 6 Feb, 16 Feb
Antarctic cruise and hiking in Chile
Walk in Atacama and Patagonia before cruising Antarctica
From £13,725 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made
Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia cruises
The ultimate Antarctic and South Georgia adventure
From US $13,495 to US $16,595 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Feb, 27 Feb, 16 Nov
2021: 20 Jan, 27 Feb
2021: 20 Jan, 27 Feb
Antarctica expedition cruise
Classic 11 Day Expedition Cruise to Antarctica
From £4,680 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 26 Mar, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 13 Nov, 21 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 6 Feb ...
2020: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 26 Mar, 3 Nov, 4 Nov, 13 Nov, 21 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 2 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 6 Feb ...
Antarctica semi-circumnavigation cruise
Scott & Shackelton Huts, Mount Erebus, Maquarie, Helicopter
From €21,890 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jan, 16 Feb
Antarctic cruise expedition
Encounter towering glaciers and leopard seals
From US $7,599 to US $7,699 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Nov, 1 Dec
Antarctica and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Wildlife Cruise
Travel from New Zealand on the ultimate Antarctic voyage.
From US $23,000 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Jan
2021: 13 Jan, 11 Feb
2021: 13 Jan, 11 Feb
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2021 Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands cruise
Delve into this in-depth polar expedition across Antarctica.
From £12,990 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 12 Mar
Falkland Islands discovery vacation
Discover the culture and wildlife of the Falkland Islands.
From £3,705 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Oct
Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands vacation
Antarctica - an epic voyage and wildlife enthusiasts dream.
From £10,485 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 11 Mar
Save 15% off category 4 cabins and above and 20% off category 8 cabins and above on all Ocean Endeavour departures for 2020-21
Antarctica Christmas cruise
Journey to Antarctica for the ultimate white Christmas
From £4,835 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Dec
Save 15% off category 4 cabins and above and 20% off category 8 cabins and above on all Ocean Endeavour departures for 2020-21
New years Antarctica cruise
Toast the New Year on the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica
From £4,835 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Dec
Save 15% off category 4 cabins and above and 20% off category 8 cabins and above on all Ocean Endeavour departures for 2020-21
Antarctic expedition cruise, two weeks
Take the adventure of a lifetime to the Antarctic Circle
From £6,450 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 5 Jan
Antarctica cruise, discover Antarctica
Journey into Antarctica's formidable frozen landscapes.
From £3,995 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Nov, 13 Nov, 1 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 14 Feb
2021: 14 Feb
Save 15% off category 4 cabins and above and 20% off category 8 cabins and above on all Ocean Endeavour departures for 2020-21
Christmas Antarctica cruise
Experience the ultimate White Christmas in Antarctica
From £8,430 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Dec
Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands cruise
Unearth the secrets of Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands
From £10,990 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 17 Jan
Save 15% off category 4 cabins and above and 20% off category 8 cabins and above on all Ocean Endeavour departures for 2020-21
Antarctica 10 day cruise
Set sail through superb seascapes and wildlife in Antarctica
From £3,995 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Dec
Save 15% off category 4 cabins and above and 20% off category 8 cabins and above on all Ocean Endeavour departures for 2020-21
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Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands cruise in 2021
Follow the trail of Sir Ernest Shackleton to Antarctica
From £13,990 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 17 Jan
Journey to the Antarctic circle vacation
Take the adventure of a lifetime to the Antarctic Circle
From £10,990£8,224 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 5 Jan
Antarctic cruise in 2021
Witness an incredible wildlife spectacle in Antarctica
From £4,990£3,995 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 23 Feb, 3 Mar
Best of Antarctica vacation
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great White Continent
From £5,590£4,510 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 1 Dec
2021: 5 Feb, 14 Feb
2021: 5 Feb, 14 Feb
Discover Antarctica vacation
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the great white continent
From US $7,642 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Dec
New Year in Antarctica vacation
Toast the New Year on the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica
From £9,990£7,540 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 27 Dec
From
£13,725
excluding flights
One of the best vacations I've had. Well organised, variety of scenery and activities, lots of local information provided, opportunity for peace and reflection as well. (more)Lorna Macann
The entire trip was magical and I loved almost every moment. The landings were
supplemented with presentations that helped me to put my experiences into the
perspective of wider Antarctica issues.
(more)Christine Gordon
Respect where you are and its beauty. (more)Edmund Raczkowski
From
£7,070
excluding flights
This trip was excellent. I can't speak highly enough of the Aurora staff and the Russian crew. (more)Barbara Shore
Awesome, a life changing experience....I have so many wonderful memories, it is difficult to summarise. The combination of the stunningly vast wilderness of Antarctica, the glacial icebergs and the beautiful King Penguins stand out, however so many other things will live in my memory. (more)Nick Russen
I can scarcely tell you how pleased we were with the trip. The ship was a lovely ship, and our cabin was well-appointed and very spacious. Even with all of our polar gear, we had storage space we didn’t use — unheard-of on a cruise ship. (more)Don Shay
From
£3,850
excluding flights
Trip of a lifetime....Day one zodiac outing. We were so lucky, ten minutes after leaving the ship we had three humpbacks surface right next to our zodiac, they stayed for about 10 minutes and put on a great show. (more)Bruce Denwood
Crossing the Drake Passage on our return home in a force 10 Gale. So exciting. Plus all our Zodiac trips. (more)Gillian Mason
From
£4,680
excluding flights
Excellent...The whole trip was amazing and met all our expectations and more. The first view of an iceberg floating past the ship was magical. (more)Catherine Connolly
5 out of 5; 10 out of 10; the best of the best!! (more)D Shumate
The whole vacation was absolutely brilliant. Antarctica is the most astonishing place - incomparable and impossible to describe. A great privilege to stand on
its shores. Humbling to share the penguins' world! (more)Penny Wade
From
US $6,695
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the interplay between the animals, icebergs, glaciers, sea and sky.
Tips?
First: TAKE THE TRIP TO ANTARCTICA. It is unforgettable.
If Miami is not on a direct route to Buenos Aires, fly there directly.Be sure to bring the right clothing. Being out on the water or a hill is COLD with the wrong clothes. Spend as much time on the bridge of the ship as possible. Go to all of the lectures. Meet new people
Local benefits?
No people to benefit in Antarctica.
However,... (more)Stephen Kohn
From
US $13,495
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was the whales swimming really close to my kayak... A fantastic adventure. (more)Caroline Blagg
In a nutshell, the trip could not have been better. It was fantastic. 5 star, 10 out of 10, couldn't have been better. I'm not sure when I'll be able to make another "exotic" trip, Responsible Travel will for sure be top of my list when I do. Thanks all of you. (more)Roger Bilder
From
€6,400
excluding flights
So many highlights - Kayaking among glaciers and around icebergs with humpback whales, penguins and seals. (more)Arlene Weingart
The entire expedition and crew were amazing, but I'd have to say our wedding was the most memorable, although the polar plunge comes in a close second
place, lol! (more)Danny Whiting
Best bits: The close sighting of a pod of Orca attacking a Humpbacked Whale and penguins; The ideal size of the ship and friendliness of the other passengers and crew. (more)Roger Labbatt
From
£11,625
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Stunning Antarctic views, penguin colonies, whales ... Kayaking, swimming in Antarctic Ocean!
Tips?
As the weather in Antarctica is highly unpredictable, it is advisable to have enough travel insurance. There is always a chance of the trip being cancelled
because of adverse weather conditions. There is no refund even if the trip is cancelled.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
A lifetime experience (more)KK Chan
From
£5,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A fantastic trip to Antarctica most memorable for crossing the antarctic circle.
Tips?
Do your research, we booked with the operator via Responsible travel but discovered that the ship is owned and run by another operator with whom you can book directly. The operator we booked with did not add anything extra on the contrary not particularly customer focused or friendly, so the operator of the boat should get all of the credit for Environmental Sustainability etc.... (more)Malcolm Salisbury
From
£6,875
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the Antarctic wildlife up close, the fascinating lectures on board from the very knowledgeable expedition team, the fantastic, friendly staff on board
MS Midnatsol.
Tips?
Don't over pack the thermals! You only really wear them for landings so one set of outers/inners is fine.
Bring a camera with a zoom lens.
Local benefits?
Yes, we were carefully instructed about how to behave on landings. We were guided and monitored carefully to protect the wildlife.
Overall... (more)Katherine Chiu
From
US $6,099
excluding flights
It was all fantastic. The first visit to a penguin colony was amazing, but the best was probably our visit to Adie Cove. No cruise had been there before and it was named after the lady who ran our cruise. 11 out of 10.... (more)Lawrence Bradley
The whole trip from the time we boarded the ship to disembarkation. The most memorable thing was not getting sea sick the ship is that stable...The best ever.
(more)David Lohan
This was the most incredible vacation - the staff on our ship were so efficient and hospitable, the landings were well managed and offered a diverse range of activities (hiking, sliding down the slopes on our stomachs, seals/penguins/birds - and the occasional whale), fascinating lectures, and a wonderful small ship environment.
(more)Barbara Wilson
From
US $7,295
excluding flights
Excellent. Trip of a lifetime. (more)Audrey Nice
An absolutely stunning vacation thanks, just magic! The most exciting part was very close encounters with whales :0) ... Rate vacation 9/10, excellent! (more)Sally Hawkins
No words that I can write nor pictures that I can show will ever capture the magic, the feeling and the mood of Antarctica. You simply have to go there for that. It was beyond compare utterly beautiful in every way. (more)David Oates
From
£5,640
excluding flights
Interacting with the wildlife in Antarctica was the most memorable part of the vacation. (more)Robert Pecoraro
All of it was memorable, but if I had to pick it would be my first sight of Antarctica which was at sunrise, wow! And my 30 minute dive with a leopard seal. But it was all amazing. (more)Stacy Valentine
Most memorable was diving around the ice bergs and snorkelling with the leopard seal. Real WOW factor. (more)Judith Bewell
From
US $23,000
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The sub antarctic islands, wildlife and the icebergs.
Tips?
Prepare for a big sea voyage and lots of time to spare.
Local benefits?
There are no people, but the environment is excellent and getting better as
recovery from last 2 centuries of exploitation has taken place. Nz and Aust
governments should be congratulated on the feral pest controls.
Overall rating?
Up there with the big ones. (more)Robert Mock
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