Antarctic Circle Cruises & Tours
Soul-stirring views and incredible wildlife encounters are the tip of the iceberg on an Antarctic Circle cruise
Cruising from Argentina to the Antarctic Circle aboard the Ocean Endeavour is an adventure like no other. You’ll witness sights you’ve only ever dreamed of – think never-ending seascapes, remarkable ice formations and giant glaciers – and see some of the fascinating creatures that call Antarctica home. If you're lucky, you may see seals swimming under your Zodiac or encounter a curious humpback as you kayak past icebergs. Few travellers can say they've crossed latitude 66°33’ S... will you be one of them?
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Celebrate reaching 66°33’ S
Raise a toast with your crew and fellow travellers because reaching 66°33' S (one of the five imaginary lines of latitude that map Earth) is no small feat. You'll join a relative handful of people – including 18th-century explorer Captain James Cook – who can claim they've reached one of the planet's most remote and unforgiving places. You're now surrounded by the densest concentration of wildlife in Antarctica, and this is when the magic of the journey really starts to unfold.
Visit a penguin rookery
You’ll see penguins patrolling the rocky shorelines in vast numbers from the ship, but you’ll get a much better view when you visit a penguin rookery on foot. Watch in wonder as you see groups of Chinstrap, Gentoo and Adelie penguins waddling to the water, observe families huddling together to stay warm, or maybe see a creche of adorable chicks hanging out while their parents are fishing. Your Antarctica wildlife expert will be nearby to answer your burning questions about these curious critters.
Explore on a kayak
Marvelling at the snow-covered peaks and imposing icebergs from the ship is enough to leave you speechless, but nothing beats the feeling of exploring in a kayak. Where else can you paddle around the base of glaciers, float through narrow ice-strewn corridors, or watch penguins diving underneath your kayak to hunt for their next meal? If you’re lucky, you might encounter a whale breaching to get a closer look at you or a seal hanging out on a floating ice block.
Watch inquisitive seals
From Crabeater seals with their cream-coloured fur to Southern Elephant seals with their huge trunk-like schnoz, it's impossible to get tired of watching one of Antarctica's most fascinating animals. There'll be plenty of opportunities to watch seals on your trip, whether it's seeing them slide into the water on their bellies, diving into the icy water to hunt, or witnessing the tight bond between a mumma seal and her pup. By the end of your expedition, you'll be well-clued up on your seal knowledge.
Strap on a pair of snowshoes
Follow in the footsteps of early explorers as you hike the Antarctic Peninsula in a pair of snowshoes. From feeling the crunch of the snow under your boots to discovering remote alcoves and hidden valleys, snowshoeing allows you to go deeper and experience these majestic lands in a way that's impossible on a regular hike. Walking beneath snow-clad mountains, gazing at the soaring cliffs and taking in the views from hard-to-reach viewpoints is a feeling like no other.
Take a polar plunge
Will you dare to plunge into Antarctica's ice-cold waters? There's nothing quite like it to wake you up! Call us biased, but we think it's one of those things you have to do. If you don't, we're almost certain you'll spend the rest of your life wishing you'd done it – and life is too short for regrets. If your stomach flips at the thought alone, rest assured knowing you'll be attached to a safety rope for the few seconds you're in the water. There will also be a doctor on board (just in case). Your crew will welcome you back aboard with a warm, fluffy gown.
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