Antarctica Adventure Cruises
A journey to Antarctica is an adventure in and of itself, but for travelers who want even more daring experiences, some cruises offer exciting active excursions. Options include kayaking or paddleboarding among ice floes, trekking across frozen landscapes and climbing icy mountains, and camping in the snow.
Key Things to Know for Antarctica Adventure Cruises
A distinct experience: Get to know Antarctica in a unique way, whether you’re drifting silently between icebergs in your kayak, listening to the ice creaking below your snug camping tent, or taking in the panoramic views from the top of a snowy peak that you’ve just traversed.
Push your limits: Few people can say they’ve explored Antarctica, and even fewer have challenged themselves to explore the White Continent via active excursions like these.
It’s always optional: If you decide on any given day that you would prefer a more relaxed excursion, you always have the option to skip that day’s adventure activity.
Premium Expedition Vessels
These vessels provide very comfortable surroundings and first-class service while maintaining the feel of a ship that is designed for expedition cruising.
Ultramarine
An ultra-inspiring Polar expedition ship
Days: 11-23 | From: $11,876/per personHondius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
Days: 13-23 | From: $9,700/per personGreg Mortimer
A Newly Launched Modern Purpose-Built Expedition Vessel
Days: 11-23 | From: $12,395/per personMagellan Explorer
A New & Modern Expedition Vessel
Days: 8, 10, & 17 | From: $14,995/per personSea Spirit
Luxuriously Appointed, With Spacious Suites and Great Value - A Traveler Favorite
Days: 11-23 | From: $8,895/per personWorld Explorer
Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy modern expedition ship
Days: 8-20 | From: $14,995/per personSylvia Earle
A new, modern polar expedition vessel with extensive amenities
Days: 9-24 | From: $13,095/per personSeaventure
A World-Class Small Ship Experience
Days: 13-33 | From: $9,675/per personOcean Victory
A new expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters
Days: 10 or 19 | From: $7,985/per personOcean Albatros
Arctic and Antarctic cruises on a new eco-friendly, top-of-the-line luxury vessel
Days: 9 to 19 | From: $8,590Janssonius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
Days: 10-23 | From: $6,950/per personExpedition Vessels
These are more utilitarian vessels that are built for expedition cruising and provide good service with comfortable but basic accommodations.
Ortelius
An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel
Days: 11-21 | From: $10,700/per personOcean Adventurer
A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class
Days: 8-20 | From: $8,495/per personPlancius
An ice-strengthened expedition vessel with comfort and character
Days: 11-20 | From: $9,450/per personWhy travel to Antarctica with Vaya
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