Cross the Antarctic Circle on These Expedition Cruises
Antarctica Circle cruises follow the route of the classic Antarctic Peninsula cruises, but then spend 2 or 3 additional days to go further south and cross the Antarctic Circle. Review vessel options that offer these programs below and contact us to talk with an Antarctica specialist.
Key Things to Know for Antarctic Circle Trips:
Unparalleled experience in a less-visited place: Far fewer travelers make it down to cross the Antarctic circle, one of the most remote places on the planet.
Longer cruises: Spend more time in Antarctica than you would on a classic Antarctic Peninsula cruise (usually 2-3 days more).
Top Highlights: Marguerite Bay, a body of water where chunks of icebergs float past as you visit tiny, frozen islands. Detaille Island, former home of the British Antarctic Survey base, which is preserved and offers a glimpse of the Antarctic accommodations of the 1950s.
Less wildlife: It’s important to note that there is typically less wildlife as you travel further south. While you will typically see more abundant wildlife as you traverse the northern part of your route, it generally thins out as you approach the Antarctic Circle.
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.

Greg Mortimer
A Newly Launched Modern Purpose-Built Expedition Vessel


Hondius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel


Ultramarine
An ultra-inspiring Polar expedition ship


Sea Spirit
Luxuriously Appointed, With Spacious Suites and Great Value - A Traveler Favorite


Sylvia Earle
A new, modern polar expedition vessel with extensive amenities


Ocean Victory
A new expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters


Ocean Albatros
Arctic and Antarctic cruises on a new eco-friendly, top-of-the-line luxury vessel


Private: Janssonius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel

Expedition Vessels
These are more utilitarian vessels that are built for expedition cruising and provide good service with comfortable but basic accommodations.

Plancius
An ice-strengthened expedition vessel with comfort and character


Ocean Adventurer
A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class


Ortelius
An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel


Ushuaia
An ice-strengthened polar expedition vessel originally built for NOAA


Ocean Endeavour
A Comfortable, Well-Appointed Small Expedition Ship


Ocean Nova
A modern & comfortable expedition vessel

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