Antarctica Cruises

Antarctica’s great, white, icy expanse is the planet’s last true wilderness and is mesmerising in its dramatic beauty and wildlife. Since its first sighting in 1820, Antarctica has captured the imagination of the outside world and been immortalised by the feats of the legendary explorers Scott, Amundsen, Shackleton and Mawson. Today, its pristine isolation is matched only by the scale of its magnificent landscapes. Huge tabular icebergs carved from vast ice shelves choke the narrow channels against towering peaks and distant volcanoes. The freezing waters abound with whales, sea lions and orcas while the bays echo the shrill cries of penguins, albatross and petrels. For nature lovers, there is no place quite like it on Earth.

From South America, cruises set off from Ushuaia at the tip of Argentina to reach the Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the notorious waters of the Drake Passage. Fly cruises are also available from Punta Arenas in southern Chile and are perfect for those who struggle to find their sea legs. Longer cruises also take in the remote South Georgia and the Falklands, islands that teem with elephant seals and King penguins.

At Oasis Travel, we understand that visiting Antarctica is a lifetime trip. We have used our extensive knowledge and experience to handpick the best boats and itineraries. We will discuss the many ships on offer and highlight our favourite voyages.

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Antarctica Cruise Options
  • MV Plancius Antarctic Cruises
    Places Visited; Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands, South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Polar Circle
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  • MV Magellan Explorer Air-Cruises
    Places Visited; Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands, South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Polar Circle

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  • MV Sea Spirit Antarctic Cruises
    Places Visited; Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands, South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Polar Circle

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ImageTour nameCost (from)DaysNext Departure 
M/V PlanciusM/V Planciusfrom USD$8650from 11 days1st October, 2024Read MoreHighlight: Capacity: 114 passengers in 53 Cabins; Ice-Class: 1D; Length: 89m; Staff: 40 Crew + 8 Guides
M/V Magellan ExplorerM/V Magellan Explorerfrom USD$6495from 6 days9th October, 2024Read MoreHighlight: Capacity: 76 passengers in 50 Cabins; Ice-Class: Polar Class 6; Length: 298ft; Staff: 60 Crew
M/V Sea SpiritM/V Sea Spiritfrom $13,681from 12 days19th October, 2024Read MoreHighlight: Capacity: 114 passengers in 60 Cabins; Ice-Class: Polar Class 1D; Length: 298ft; Staff: 72 Crew
M/V OrteliusM/V Orteliusfrom USD$9700ppfrom 11 days10th November, 2024Read MoreHighlight: Capacity: 108 passengers in 50 Cabins; Ice-Class: UL1 (Equivalent to 1A); Length: 91m; Staff: 45 Crew + 8 Guides
M/V Ocean NovaM/V Ocean Novafrom USD$5995 ppfrom 5 days29th November, 2024Read MoreHighlight: Capacity: 67 passengers in 36 Cabins; Ice-Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A); Length: 240ft; Staff & Crew: 46
M/V HondiusM/V Hondiusfrom USD$7800 ppfrom 10 days1st November, 2024Read MoreHighlight: Capacity: 170 passengers in 80 Cabins; Ice-Class: Ice class: Polar Class 6 (1A-Super); Length: 108m; Staff: 40 Crew + 8 Guides
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Antarctica Cruises

Antarctica

Antarctica is the ultimate travel destination, a frozen wilderness at the end of the planet shrouded in darkness and plagued with howling winds. Yet, when the sun finally rises above the horizon, breathing light and life onto the ice-scapes, there is no place like Earth!

Huge tabular icebergs redefine scale, calved from distant ice sheets while jagged, granite peaks rise above frozen channels that teem with whales, sea-lions, penguins and countless sea birds.

The Antarctic offers little luxury, a destination prone to high winds, heavy seas and extreme temperatures, yet those who visit return enthralled. At this latitude, the season is short – November to March – and the cruise options are fairly limited, from stark ex-Russian expedition ships to larger cruisers.

Yet, each year, the experiences grow: kayak through icebergs within remote, glassy channels, snowshoe to panoramic viewpoints or even camp on the ice itself bathed in the ghostly half-light of an Antarctic night. In February, when pack ice allows, you can cross into the Antarctic Circle and put your name alongside the polar explorers!

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