43 Wildlife vacations in Antarctica found
Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia small ship cruises
Water, wilderness & wildlife in breath-taking perfection
From £6,590 to £13,070 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 3 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 3 Dec, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb, 20 Mar, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 16 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 11 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 14 Mar
2019: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb, 20 Mar, 20 Oct, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 16 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 11 Feb, 23 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 14 Mar
Save 20% on Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula Voyage 3rd - 23rd November 2019 on luxurious Polar Class 6 Ice strengthened vessel, with a maximum of 174 passengers. Cabins Are spacious, some with balconies.
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:
2018: 6 Nov, 8 Dec, 9 Dec
2019: 3 Jan, 12 Jan, 30 Jan
2019: 3 Jan, 12 Jan, 30 Jan
Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea cruise
An inspiring, beautiful & diverse polar wilderness journey
From €6,220 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Nov
2019: 12 Jan, 22 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Nov
2020: 28 Jan, 3 Mar
2019: 12 Jan, 22 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Nov
2020: 28 Jan, 3 Mar
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
From £3,750 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 30 Nov, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 6 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 2 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Oct, 9 Nov ...
2019: 2 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Oct, 9 Nov ...
Save €1,100 on last remaining cabins on Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands Voyage 23rd November - 3rd December 2018. Optional Kayaking & Camping Options available.
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Antarctica cruises
Wildlife expeditions to Antarctica's legendary landscape!
From US $4,995 to US $35,000 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We have a range of departures dates available - please enquire for more information
Antarctica vacation, spirit of Shackleton
Visit the historical sites of past Antarctic explorers
From US $12,999 to US $16,299 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Nov
2019: 11 Jan
2020: 11 Jan, 11 Feb
2019: 11 Jan
2020: 11 Jan, 11 Feb
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From €9,950 to €12,250 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Nov, 3 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 9 Jan, 16 Feb, 30 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 19 Jan
2019: 9 Jan, 16 Feb, 30 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 19 Jan
Antarctica cruise
11 day trip to Antarctica
From US $8,695 to US $9,195US $8,895 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Nov, 19 Nov
2019: 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 23 Mar
2019: 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 23 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov, 19 Nov
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 $14,295 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Nov
Antarctica expedition cruise
Classic 11 Day Expedition Cruise to Antarctica
From £4,680 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Nov, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 12 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 10 Feb, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 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: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 26 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar ...
2019: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 10 Feb, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 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: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 26 Jan, 4 Feb, 5 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar ...
Save up to 30% off Antarctic Peninsula trips for 2019-20
Antarctic cruise with Chris Packham
Experience Antarctica with Chris Packham & Mark Carwardine
From US $13,635 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 28 Nov
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 $7,499 to US $7,699 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 12 Nov
2019: 11 Nov, 1 Dec
2019: 11 Nov, 1 Dec
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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:
2019: 11 Jan, 9 Feb
2020: 10 Jan, 8 Feb
2020: 10 Jan, 8 Feb
Antarctic peninsula cruise adventure
An action packed adventure to the white continent!
From US $8,695 to US $11,195 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 Nov, 19 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec
2019: 1 Mar, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar
2019: 1 Mar, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Experience all that this remarkable area has to offer!
From US $4,770 to US $7,630 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 5 Nov, 14 Nov, 23 Nov, 13 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 19 Jan, 28 Jan, 16 Feb, 17 Mar, 26 Mar, 14 Nov, 13 Dec
2020: 7 Feb, 17 Mar, 26 Mar
2019: 19 Jan, 28 Jan, 16 Feb, 17 Mar, 26 Mar, 14 Nov, 13 Dec
2020: 7 Feb, 17 Mar, 26 Mar
Summer Antarctic cruise
11 Day Summer Antarctic Cruise
From £5,565 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Jan
Pristine Antarctica holiday
11 Day Cruise to the Magical White Wilderness of Antarctica
From £4,550 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Nov
Antarctica cruise, In Shackletons Wake
21 Day Antarctic and surrounding islands adventure cruise
From £10,990 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Mar
Antarctica cruise from Australia
28 Day Expedition to East Antarctic Region
From US $19,900 26 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Dec
Antarctica fly and cruise
Experience Antarctica without having to cruise the Drake!
From £7,500 to £7,600 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Dec
2019: 3 Feb, 19 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Dec, 8 Dec, 13 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 19 Feb
2019: 3 Feb, 19 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Dec, 8 Dec, 13 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 19 Feb
Ross Sea & Antarctic Circle voyage
Scott & Shackelton Huts, Mount Erebus, Macquarie Island
From US $22,750 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Jan, 9 Feb
Antarctica, Weddell Sea Quest vacation
Explore the Weddell Sea!
From £6,470 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Feb
Crossing the Antarctic Circle expedition cruise
Get on board and cross the Polar Circle!
From £5,295 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 2 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 24 Jan, 8 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 20 Feb, 26 Feb, 3 Mar, 21 Dec
2020: 30 Jan, 10 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 1 Mar, 18 Mar
2019: 2 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 24 Jan, 8 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 20 Feb, 26 Feb, 3 Mar, 21 Dec
2020: 30 Jan, 10 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 1 Mar, 18 Mar
Save up to 20% off Polar Circle trips for 2019-20
South Georgia, Falklands and Antarctica cruise
Witness amazing wildlife & stunning scenery
From £6,875 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 Oct, 23 Oct, 7 Nov, 23 Nov, 29 Nov, 3 Dec, 16 Dec, 22 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 30 Jan, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 26 Feb, 14 Mar, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 11 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 20 Oct
2019: 5 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 30 Jan, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 26 Feb, 14 Mar, 22 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 16 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 11 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 20 Oct
20% off all cabin types on board the newly built mv Hondius saving up to $5,000pp!
Luxury Antarctica cruise
Cruise to Antarctica without compromising on luxury
From £5,000 to £13,245 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 4 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 22 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 7 Mar, 24 Nov, 10 Dec, 22 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 8 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb
2019: 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 7 Mar, 24 Nov, 10 Dec, 22 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 8 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 26 Feb
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands luxury cruise
Cruise Antarctica in Luxury - Small ship luxury cruising
From £8,987 to £14,900 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Nov, 5 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec
2019: 6 Feb, 15 Nov, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 15 Jan, 3 Feb, 28 Feb, 19 Dec
2019: 6 Feb, 15 Nov, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 15 Jan, 3 Feb, 28 Feb, 19 Dec
Antarctic expedition cruise, fly the Drake passage
Cross the Polar Circle in Antarctica the fast way-fly cruise
From £11,546 to £11,625 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jan, 22 Jan, 18 Feb
2020: 1 Jan, 16 Feb
2020: 1 Jan, 16 Feb
Patagonia and Antarctica, fly and cruise
Discover Chile and the Antarctic on this epic adventure
From £13,195 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures between November and February
From
£13,725
excluding flights
From
£3,750
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Crossing the Drake Passage on our return home in a force 10 Gale. So exciting. Plus all our Zodiac trips.
Tips?
You need to be reasonably agile to walk up and down the steps to board the Zodiacs and to climb in. Take along a sense of humour and adventure.
Local benefits?
Everyone was advised to make as little impact as possible when we landed. To leave no trace on land or animals.
Overall rating?
My trip was one of the best trips I've had. The organisation,... (more)Gillian Mason
From
£6,590
excluding flights
This trip will forever stay in my heart. Incredible. I would go again tomorrow if I got the chance.
(more)Helen Connolly
Fantastic - it's more than a vacation and is so different to anything else I have ever done. South Georgia is an amazing place. The beaches were packed with tens of thousands of penguins and they weren't afraid to come right up to us. The scenery in Antarctica is beautiful. (more)rebecca allcock
Every part of the vacation was memorable including animals, birds, scenery, the ship (Polar Pioneer), fellow travelers and expedition team. (more)Christine Brignoni
From
£4,680
excluding flights
The whole trip was amazing, but I loved the whales and penguins the most! Go for it! Antarctica is truly special place! Be prepared for the high possibility of rough sea while passing through the Drake! That was really rough on our way back but it was worthy!! (more)Eva Pekarova
There are so many highlights that it is impossible to sensibly list them all. I would say the sheer majesty of the Antarctic landscape stands out along with the
opportunity to be really close to wildlife such as penguins, seabirds and seals. (more)Nigel Wingate
The highlight was the vegan meals. (more)Emma Smith-Bodie
From
US $4,995
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 $14,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The highlight of the trip for me was always going to be South Georgia, which has fascinated me for years and entirely lived up to my very high expectations. What a stunningly beautiful place! We were extremely fortunate as we approached the island because there was no cloud cover and we could see the full magnificence of the snowy peaks in all their glory - a rare occurrence apparently. During three whole days around this incredible island, we made a numerous landings and... (more)Roger Bilder
From
€6,220
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
£11,546
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
US $5,999
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 $8,695
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
£4,050
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
