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Across the Antarctic Circle

Travelling south at the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Cruising the Antarctic Peninsula and the Circle

Explore the deep bays and fjords of the Antarctic Peninsula where massive glaciers flank a rugged spine of snowy mountains. Scattered amongst penguin rookeries and basking seals, reminders of early explorers bring history to life. Scientific stations open the door to fascinating research. We hope to make landings two to three times a day. To get ashore we will use zodiacs. Sometimes we will cruise along spectacular ice cliffs, or make contact with whales. In these situations we will appreciate the distinct advantage of being on a small vessel, which gives everyone the opportunity to experience these very special close encounters with wildlife.

Across the Antarctic Circle
Venturing across the Antarctic Circle beyond 66°33” South, takes you to a frozen region of brooding mountain ranges, massive blue icebergs and waterways taut with fast ice. Plentiful krill attracts the continent’s greatest variety and concentration of wildlife, including Orcas, Leopard seals, Fur seals, penguins and Snow petrels.

Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
On some departures we also offer a Polar Scuba diving and Polar snorkelling option. You will be one of the few divers and snorkelers ever witness the fascinating underwater world of these Antarctic waters. Please contact us for more details on these activities.

Crossing the Circle


This itinerary includes one of the most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula, it also offers the opportunity to venture further south across the Antarctic Circle. As you head towards a milestone few travelers reach, you’ll feel you are in a world without borders, sailing through an endless stretch of sea, snow and ice.
Dramatic ice formations will ignite your imagination as you search the landscape for the wildlife that calls it home. Whether it’s humpback whales alongside the ship, a leopard seal diving beneath your Zodiac, penguins sliding into crystal waters from an iceberg, or a giant petrel soaring above cracking sea-ice, you’ll experience a sensory overload in Antarctica like you’ve never felt before.
Note:
This is a sample itinerary only. Final itiniraries, ports of embarkation and disembarkation and sites may change depending on vessel and departure dates, weather- and ice conditions.

  • Antarctic Peninsula & South of the Circle

    On King George Island we are at the stepping off point for the Antarctic Peninsula. A host of choices is now open to us and depending on the ice and weather conditions the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula is yours to explore. Our experienced leaders, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day. This allows us to make best use of the prevailing weather, ice conditions and wildlife opportunities. Because we are so far south, we will experience approximately 18-20 hours' daylight and the days will be as busy as you wish. There is plenty of time for sleep when you get home!
    Once we arrive in the calmer waters of Bransfield and Gerlache Straits, we hope to make landings and do other activities like kayaking, diving and snorkeling two to three times a day. To get ashore we will use Zodiacs. Sometimes we will cruise along spectacular ice cliffs, or make contact with whales, penguins and seals. In these situations we will appreciate the distinct advantage of being on a small vessel, which gives everyone the opportunity to experience these very special close encounters with wildlife.

  • You may visit the following exciting places if conditions and time allows:

    Livingston Island

    A unique landing place on the Peninsula – tiny toes of land that are literally alive with wildlife. Here we will find two species of penguins breeding, chinstraps and gentoos. It is not uncommon to find wallows of elephant seals that are 60 beasts strong. Giant petrels nest on the ridgeline. The vegetation consists of mosses, lichens and the only grass species that grows in Antarctica. All this is set against a stunning backdrop, underneath long black scree slopes at the foot of the mountains and glaciers of Livingston Island.

  • Deception Island

    Visiting Deception Island is like making a journey to the moon. We sail through the narrow opening of Neptune's Bellows to enter the flooded volcanic crater. Inside is an unworldly scene, virtually devoid of life. We can explore the lifeless remains of a derelict whaling station and a vacant British base, or climb to the rim of the crater. Steam rises from the shore indicating that the water is actually warm enough for a swim, for those who dare. Outside the crater, if conditions allow, we might land at Bailey Head to explore the enormous chinstrap penguin rookery that featured in David Attenborough's Life in the Freezer series.

  • Paradise Harbour

    We might step on the continent of Antarctica at Paradise Harbour. Prepare to be dazzled by your first glimpse of the continent. The scenery here is amazing. We hope the weather will be mild enough to allow us all to step foot on the White Continent itself. Paradise Harbour is a protected bay surrounded by magnificent peaks and spectacular glaciers, the rocky cliffs provide perfect nesting sites for blue-eyed shags, terns and gulls. This is a haven for whales so keep your eyes open for humpbacks, orcas and minkes, as well as crabeater seals, as we explore the bay in Zodiacs. Imagine being so close to a whale that when he surfaces to blow, the fishy spray of his exhalation momentarily blurs your vision. Words cannot describe this experience.

  • Half Moon Island

    A wildlife rich island tucked into a neat bay at the eastern end of Livingston Island. On a clear day the glaciers and mountains of Livingston Island dominate the scene. There is a large chinstrap penguin rookery tucked in between basaltic turrets coloured by yellow and orange lichens. Gulls nest on these turrets and there are often fur seals and elephant seals hauled out on the pebble beaches. At one extremity of the island there is a large colony of nesting blue-eyed shags. At the other end lies a small Argentine station that is sometimes occupied by scientists conducting research on the penguin colony and surrounding waterways.

*NOTE: Snorkeling & Diving activity on designated trips need a minimum of 6 participants.

Dates & Rates

  • Le Commandant-Charcot Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 28th Nov - 13th Dec 2023
    • Embark: Santiago de Chile
    • Disembark: Santiago de Chile
    Prices per person from
    21,700 EUR
  • Le Commandant-Charcot Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 12th Dec - 27th Dec 2023
    • Embark: Santiago de Chile
    • Disembark: Santiago de Chile
    Prices per person from
    21,710 EUR
  • Greg Mortimer Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 14th Dec - 28th Dec 2023
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    17,795 USD
  • Magellan Explorer Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 31st Dec - 7th Jan 2024
    • Embark: Punta Arenas, Chile
    • Disembark: Punta Arenas, Chile
    Prices per person from
    17,295 USD
  • MS Roald Amundsen Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 7th Jan - 24th Jan 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,890 EUR

    Including flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

  • Ocean Albatros Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 10th Jan - 20th Jan 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,290 USD
  • MS Seaventure Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 16th Jan - 30th Jan 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    14,785 USD
  • MS Fridtjof Nansen Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 21st Jan - 7th Feb 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,990 EUR

    Including flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

  • MS Roald Amundsen Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 23rd Jan - 9th Feb 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,890 EUR

    Including flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

  • Sea Spirit Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 25th Jan - 8th Feb 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,995 EUR

    Early booking discount!

  • MS Seaventure Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 7th Feb - 21st Feb 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    14,785 USD
  • MS Roald Amundsen Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 8th Feb - 25th Feb 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,290 EUR

    Including flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

  • Ocean Diamond Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 17th Feb - 1st Mar 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    14,495 USD

    Early booking discount up to 25%

  • Sylvia Earle Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 25th Feb - 9th Mar 2024
    • Embark: Punta Arenas
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    16,195 USD
  • Plancius Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 25th Feb - 7th Mar 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    Superior Cabin
    10,900 EUR
    Twin Deluxe
    10,150 EUR
    Twin Window
    9,600 EUR
    Twin Porthole
    9,200 EUR
    Quadruple cabin
    7,450 EUR
  • MS Seaventure Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 29th Feb - 14th Mar 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    13,195 USD
  • Ultramarine Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 1st Mar - 14th Mar 2024
    • Embark: Buenos Aires
    • Disembark: Buenos Aires
    Prices per person from
    19,995 USD

    Discount up to 25%

  • Sylvia Earle Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 8th Mar - 25th Mar 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    17,591 USD

    Across the Antarctic Circle + to the Weddell Sea

  • Hondius Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 13th Mar - 28th Mar 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    Grand Suite private...
    15,650 EUR
    Junior Suite
    13,850 EUR
    Superior
    13,000 EUR
    Twin deluxe
    12,300 EUR
    Twin window
    11,600 EUR
    Twin Porthole
    11,150 EUR
    Triple porthole
    10,150 EUR
    Quadruple Porthole
    9,000 EUR
  • Ortelius Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 16th Mar - 29th Mar 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    Superior Cabin
    11,400 EUR
    Twin Deluxe
    10,700 EUR
    Twin Window
    10,100 EUR
    Twin Porthole
    9,650 EUR
    Quadruple Porthole
    7,850 EUR
  • Plancius Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 21st Mar - 1st Apr 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    Superior Cabin
    9,650 EUR
    Twin Deluxe
    9,100 EUR
    Twin Window
    8,600 EUR
    Twin Porthole
    8,150 EUR
    Quadruple cabin
    6,650 EUR
  • Ocean Albatros Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 8th Nov - 19th Nov 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    9,695 USD
  • Ocean Victory Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 28th Nov - 9th Dec 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    9,735 USD
  • Ocean Albatros Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 15th Dec - 26th Dec 2024
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,475 USD
  • Sylvia Earle Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 21st Dec - 3rd Jan 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    15,296 USD
  • Ultramarine Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 6th Jan - 19th Jan 2025
    • Embark: Buenos Aires
    • Disembark: Buenos Aires
    Prices per person from
    18,970 EUR
  • Ocean Victory Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 9th Jan - 20th Jan 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,585 USD
  • MS Roald Amundsen Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 11th Jan - 28th Jan 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    12,490 EUR

    Including flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

  • Greg Mortimer Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 16th Jan - 28th Jan 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Punta Arenas
    Prices per person from
    14,956 USD
  • Sea Spirit Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 24th Jan - 7th Feb 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    11,695 EUR

    Early booking discount!

  • MS Seaventure Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 25th Jan - 8th Feb 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    15,175 USD

    Early Bird Discount!

  • MS Roald Amundsen Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 27th Jan - 13th Feb 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    12,490 EUR

    Including flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

  • Ocean Adventurer Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 4th Feb - 17th Feb 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    14,110 EUR
  • Ultramarine Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 7th Feb - 20th Feb 2025
    • Embark: Buenos Aires
    • Disembark: Buenos Aires
    Prices per person from
    18,205 EUR
  • Ocean Albatros Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 8th Feb - 19th Feb 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    10,475 USD
  • MS Roald Amundsen Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 12th Feb - 1st Mar 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    11,990 EUR

    Including flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

  • Greg Mortimer Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 23rd Feb - 7th Mar 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    12,956 USD
  • MS Seaventure Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 26th Feb - 12th Mar 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    13,315 USD

    Early Bird Discount!

  • Ultramarine Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 1st Mar - 14th Mar 2025
    • Embark: Buenos Aires
    • Disembark: Buenos Aires
    Prices per person from
    16,790 EUR
  • Ocean Adventurer Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 4th Mar - 17th Mar 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    12,160 EUR
  • Ortelius Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 10th Mar - 21st Mar 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    7,150 EUR
  • Ortelius Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 21st Mar - 5th Apr 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    9,700 EUR

    To Wilkins Ice Shelf

  • Plancius Across the Antarctic Circle

    Dates
    • 23rd Mar - 3rd Apr 2025
    • Embark: Ushuaia
    • Disembark: Ushuaia
    Prices per person from
    7,150 EUR

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