Best Antarctica Cruises & Tours 2021/22

Early explorers didn’t have the luxury of booking their expeditions online.

These days it’s a bit easier: we run a variety of Antarctica tours between November and March each year, cruising in comfort on well-equipped polar vessels, offering three course meals, onboard ammenities, and expert leaders. But don’t be fooled: as adventures go, this is the big one. You’ll cross the infamous Drake Passage and set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, explore ice-dotted bays by zodiac and get up close with gentoo penguins and migrating blue whales. Because you're travelling with Intrepid Travel, you'll experience this incredible part of the world in a way that builds human connection, supports local communities, and respects the environment. 'Antarctic tours' doesn't really do it justice. These are Antarctic adventures.

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Enjoy your journey to the Antarctic Peninsula on the Ocean Endeavour

Best of Antarctica

11 Days From 6475

Capture the essence of the Antarctic Peninsula and its incredible islands aboard the...

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Map of Best of Antarctica including Antarctica and Argentina

Antarctic Whale Journey

11 Days From 7805

Follow the whales of Antarctica as they migrate south on this 11-day expedition cruise,...

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Map of Antarctic Whale Journey including Antarctica and Argentina

Journey to the Antarctic Circle

14 Days From 19995

Take an adventure of a lifetime to the Antarctic and beyond. Cross the Antarctic Circle...

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Map of Journey to the Antarctic Circle including Antarctica and Argentina

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Departing	Trip name	Days	From GBP
12 Nov 2022 Best of Antarctica	Best of Antarctica Ushuaia to Ushuaia	11	5695	View Trip
20 Jan 2023 Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands Explorer	Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands Explorer Ushuaia to Ushuaia	21	17025	View Trip
8 Feb 2023 Antarctic Whale Journey	Antarctic Whale Journey Ushuaia to Ushuaia	11	7805	View Trip
17 Feb 2023 WWF Journey to the Circle and Giants of Antarctica	WWF Journey to the Circle and Giants of Antarctica Ushuaia to Ushuaia	14	9210	View Trip
1 Mar 2023 WWF Giants of Antarctica	WWF Giants of Antarctica Ushuaia to Ushuaia	11	6475	View Trip
10 Mar 2023 Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Odyssey	Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Odyssey Ushuaia to Puerto Madryn	21	11165	View Trip

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Activities

Take your Antarctica experience to the next level with some outdoor adventures. These activities are offered on many of our trips.

Ice camping

Sea kayaking

Snowshoeing

Photography

Wildlife

Antarctica – the seventh and final continent, where penguins, seals and birds are the only permanent residents. Here’s a snapshot of what you might see when you visit the Southern Ocean. Learn more about the wildlife in Antarctica here.

Our top wildlife tours

Antarctic Whale Journey

11 Days From 7805

Follow the whales of Antarctica as they migrate south on this 11-day expedition cruise,...

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WWF Giants of Antarctica

11 Days From 6475

Join Intrepid and special guests from the World Wildlife Fund – Australia’s whale...

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Map of WWF Giants of Antarctica including Antarctica and Argentina

WWF Journey to the Circle and Giants of Antarctica

14 Days From 9210

Join Intrepid and special guests from the World Wildlife Fund-Australia’s whale...

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Map of WWF Journey to the Circle and Giants of Antarctica including Antarctica and Argentina

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Onboard experts

There's only so much you can read in a guidebook, especially when it comes to such rare and extraordinary locations. That's why we have a range of specialists on board Ocean Endeavour for every polar journey, from historians to marine biologists and hiking guides. With experts at hand, you can be assured that no question will be left unanswered.

Todd - Naturalist

"I’m a firm believer in conservation and creating awareness through education and sharing our experience. I love sharing the polar regions with guests, connecting people to the environment and using my job as a platform to teach people."

Annie - Marine biologist

"I love my job because everyday you don’t quite know what’s going to unfold. For me, a big part of it is about being able to educate and shift people's understanding of wildlife, and to give them an experience that will last in their memories for a lifetime"

John - Eclipse chaser

“I have been involved in the planning and escorting of groups to view solar eclipses since the early 1980s and am looking forward to travelling on the Antarctic Solar Eclipse Cruise.”

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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Odyssey

21 Days From 11165

Explore South Georgia, the Antarctic Peninsula and the Falkland Islands with Intrepid...

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Map of Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Odyssey including Antarctica, Argentina, Falkland Islands (malvinas) and South Georgia

Passengers on board small boat in the Antarctic

Best of Antarctica from Punta Arenas

11 Days From 10495

Take to Antarctica on an 11-day expedition on board the Ocean Endeavour via Puntas...

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Map of Best of Antarctica from Punta Arenas including Antarctica, Argentina and Chile

Two passengers drink champagne at sunset in Antarctica

Antarctic Solar Eclipse

14 Days From 19995

See a total solar eclipse as you tour for 14 days on an Antarctica expedition aboard...

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Map of Antarctic Solar Eclipse including Antarctica, Argentina and South Georgia

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Your home on the sea

We know you want to be as comfortable as possible while on board, which is why we’ve chosen well-equipped vessels with modern conveniences like LED televisions and internet connectivity, along with touches that make each voyage a true pleasure. Each ship boasts onboard chefs to prepare a range of hearty, quality meals, and onboard experts to ensure you spend more time seeing the sights and less time thumbing through a guidebook.

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For more information about our tours in Antarctica, and answers to common queries, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Responsible travel

Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.

How we're helping to protect Antarctica

Tourism in Antarctica is overseen by the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO). They work alongside the Antarctic treaty to register tour operators and maintain strict environmental standards and Intrepid are registered through our Antarctic partner, Chimu. We’ve always believed in the power of travel to educate and inspire people, so will continue to do everything we can to help preserve this environment for future generations.