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Antarctic Expeditions

Tailored travel to the frozen continent

"Antarctica has this mythic weight. It resides in the collective unconscious of so many people, and it makes this huge impact, just like outer space. It's like going to the moon." ― Jon Krakauer, writer and mountaineer.

"The land looks like a fairy tale." ― Roald Amundsen, first explorer to reach the South Pole

"Antarctica still remains a remote, lonely and desolate continent. A place where it's possible to see the splendours and immensities of the natural world at its most dramatic and, what's more, witness them almost exactly as they were, long, long before human beings ever arrived on the surface of this planet. Long may it remain so." ― Sir David Attenborough, broadcaster and naturalist.

"In the soft glamour of the midsummer midnight sun, we were possessed by a rapturous wonder--the rare thrill of unreality." ― Douglas Mawson, explorer and geologist

Cruise Packages

Maximise your time in Antarctica by choosing a fly/cruise package, allowing you to bypass the Drake Passage and reach the White Continent faster. Alternatively, extend your adventure by exploring nearby attractions like Patagonia or the Galapagos Islands.

Our cruise package options are continuously updated. For more information, please contact us.

Prices on this page are indicative rates

Final price may change due to currency fluctuations. Choose to pay in NZD, AUD, GBP, USD or EUROs. Contact us today and secure your small ship cruise.

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13 Days Luxury Antarctica Expedition - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams

Silver Cloud

13 days from
$2,131 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Antarctica is the most alien place on Earth. It is truly like walking on another planet; its …
Next departure on 25 October, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & Puerto Williams
  • Days 2 - 3 - Drake Passage
  • Day 4 - Antarctic Sound
  • Days 5 - 7 - Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 8 - South Shetland Islands
  • Day 9 - Drake Passage
  • Days 10 - 11 - Puerto Williams
  • Day 12 - Post Cruise
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18 Days Luxury Antarctica Expedition - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams

Silver Cloud

18 days from
$1,622 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Spend Christmas exploring the Antarctic wilderness. Bookended by Puerto Williams, you’ll start with three days at sea. …
Next departure on 21 December, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & Puerto Williams
  • Days 2 - 4 - Day at sea
  • Days 5 - 7 - South Georgia
  • Days 8 - 9 - Drake Passage
  • Day 10 - Elephant Island
  • Days 11 - 12 - Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 13 - South Shetland Islands
  • Day 14 - Drake Passage
  • Days 15 - 16 - Puerto Williams
  • Day 17 - Post Cruise
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9 Days Luxury Antarctica Expedition - King George Island to King George Island

Silver Cloud

9 days from
$3,473 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Set sail for the world’s most coveted destination. This voyage sees you fly in to the heart …
Next departure on 24 October, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & King George Island
  • Day 2 - Antarctic Sound
  • Days 3 - 5 - Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 6 - South Shetland Islands
  • Day 7 - King George Island
  • Day 8 - Post Cruise
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Antarctica Active 15 Day Expedition - All Inclusive Activities

Greg Mortimer

15 days from
$2,086 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Aurora Expeditions is renowned for the variety and volume of activities offered to expeditioners on our voyages. …
Next departure on 20 November, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
  • Day 2 Embarkation
  • Day 3-4 Drake Passage Crossing
  • Days 5-12 Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 13-14 Drake Passage Crossing
  • Day 15 Disembark Ushuaia
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Magellan Discoverer

6 days from
$1,533 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Our Antarctica Express Air-Cruise was designed for travelers looking for a quick and affordable visit to the …
Next departure on 18 November, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
  • Day 2: Cape Horn and Drake Passage
  • Days 3: Drake Passage
  • Day 4: Drake Passage and Antarctica
  • Day 5: Antarctica and scheduled return flight
  • Day 6: End of the Air-Cruise
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Antarctica & Falklands Expedition From Punta Arenas to Buenos Aires - Flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas Included

Fram

26 days from
$1,511 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The frozen continent After a flight from Santiago de Chile, you’ll embark in Punta Arenas and head towards …
Next departure on 19 March, 2026

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1-2 Santiago, Chile's capital
  • Day 3 Depart from Punta Arenas
  • Day 4-5 Get set for Antarctica
  • Day 6-15 Antarctica: another world
  • Day 16-17 Heading to the Falklands
  • Day 18-20 Wildlife of the Falklands
  • Day 21 The South Atlantic
  • Day 22 Puerto Madryn
  • Day 23-24 Cruise the Argentine Basin
  • Day 25-26 Buenos Aires
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Antarctic Express Cruise: Crossing the Circle

Ocean Explorer

11 days from
$6,372 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
A short, comfortable flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in Antarctica has you with …
Next departure on 09 January, 2026

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1 — Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Day 2 — Fly to King George Island and Embarkation
  • Days 3 to 5 — Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
  • Days 6 and 7 — Antarctic Circle
  • Days 8 and 9 — Northbound Along the Peninsula
  • Day 10 — Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
  • Day 11 — Depart Punta Arenas
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Antarctic Express - Cruise South, Fly North Expedition

Ocean Explorer

10 days from
$2,930 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience …
Next departure on 03 December, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Day 2 Embarkation Day
  • Days 3 and 4 Crossing the Drake Passage
  • Days 5 to 8 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
  • Day 9 Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
  • Day 10 Depart for Home
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Antarctic Express - Fly South, Cruise North Expedition

Ocean Explorer

10 days from
$3,252 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Take the fastest route to Antarctica – a three-hour flight – and enjoy your first glimpse of …
Next departure on 20 December, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1 Punta Arenas, Chile
  • Day 2 Embarkation Day
  • Days 3 to 6 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
  • Days 7 and 8 Crossing the Drake Passage to Ushuaia
  • Day 9 Disembark and overnight in Ushuaia, Argentina
  • Day 10 Depart for home
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Highlights of Antarctica Expedition - Flights Included

Fridtjof Nansen

15 days from
$1,344 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Breathtaking icescapes Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible Antarctica expedition cruise. Experience nature's majesty as …
Next departure on 29 October, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1-2 The beat of Buenos Aires
  • Day 3 Early start in Ushuaia
  • Day 4-5 Get set for Antarctica
  • Day 6-10 Antarctica: another world
  • Day 11-12 Returning to warmer waters
  • Day 13 Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
  • Day 14-15 Buenos Aires to Australia
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In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition Cruise - Flight Included

Fram

26 days from
$1,550 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
An Antarctic expedition We’ll set sail from Chile to explore the unique world of South Georgia and Antarctica. …
Next departure on 13 November, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1-2 Santiago, Chile's capital
  • Day 3 Depart From Punta Arenas
  • Day 4 Preparing for more adventure
  • Day 5-7 The many charms of island life
  • Day 8-9 Adventure lies ahead
  • Day 10-13 The ‘Serengeti of the Southern Ocean’
  • Day 14-15 Towards Antarctica
  • Day 16-20 A world of ice and wonder
  • Day 21-23 Relax and unwind at sea
  • Day 24 Arrival in Punta Arenas
  • Day 25-26 Santiago to Australia
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Life Returns | Springtime Expedition to Antarctica - Flight Included

Fram

26 days from
$1,457 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Southern Ocean islands of wonder Setting off from Buenos Aires, we head to the windswept green hills and …
Next departure on 23 October, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1-2 The beat of Buenos Aires
  • Day 3-5 Preparing for adventure
  • Day 6-8 Wildlife of the Falklands
  • Day 9-10 Adventure lies ahead
  • Day 11-13 The southern Serengeti
  • Day 14-15 Towards Antarctica
  • Day 16-20 Another world
  • Day 21-23 The passage back
  • Day 24 Arrival in Punta Arenas
  • Day 25-26 Santiago to Australia
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Polar Circle Air-Cruise - An In-Depth Antarctic Adventure

Magellan Discoverer

10 days from
$2,945 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The Polar Circle air-cruise is one of the most adventurous expeditions that we offer. Our main objective …
Next departure on 01 January, 2026

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1 Start of the Air-Cruise
  • Day 2 Scheduled flight to Antarctica
  • Days 3 - 8 Exploring Antarctica
  • Day 9 Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
  • Day 10 End of the Air-Cruise
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