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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

Photographic

Antarctica is a dream destination for photography enthusiasts, offering surreal, otherworldly landscapes, dramatic lighting, and unique wildlife encounters. While there are always fantastic photo opportunities onboard, those looking to elevate their skills can join our photography-themed voyages, which include the guidance of a professional photography expert. Workshops are frequently held both on the ship and in the field, with some opportunities to experiment with professional equipment.

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Antarctic Explorer: Through the Lens - A Unique Photography Voyage

Greg Mortimer
12 days from
$2,686 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Explorer: Through the Lens Fly/Sail expedition.   Early Antarctic explorers returned from …
Next departure on 01 February, 2026

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
  • Day 2 Embarkation
  • Days 3-9 Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 10-11 Drake Passage Crossing
  • Days 12 Disembark Ushuaia
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Best of the Southern Ocean - South Georgia & Falklands Photography Expedition

Sea Spirit
19 days from
$1,296 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This expedition cruise offers an unparalleled adventure from Ushuaia to Ushuaia. It features a rich itinerary with …
Next departure on 23 October, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina (hotel night)
  • Day 2: Welcome Aboard!
  • Day 3: At sea
  • Day 4-5: Falkland Islands
  • Day 6-7: Southern Ocean
  • Day 8-14: South Georgia Island
  • Day 15-16: Back to the Falkland Islands
  • Day 17: Falkland Islands
  • Day 18: Southern Ocean
  • Day 19: Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - Photographic Special Cruise

Ortelius
21 days from
$1,170 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
A cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit some of the most …
Next departure on 22 October, 2025

Itinerary (click to show)

  • Day 1: Sandy Argentine beaches
  • Day 2 – 3: Sea life, sea birds
  • Day 4: Finding the Falklands
  • Day 5: The seat of Falklands culture
  • Day 6 – 7: Once more to the sea
  • Day 8 – 11: South Georgia journey
  • Day 12: Southward bound
  • Day 13: The scenic vistas of South Orkney
  • Day 14 - 15: Entering the Antarctic
  • Day 16 – 18: Awe-inspiring Antarctica
  • Day 19 – 20: Familiar seas, familiar friends
  • Day 21: Earth’s southernmost city
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