Antarctica Tours

Long known as the last frontier on Earth, Antarctica has many accolades. It’s the driest, coldest and windiest continent, it has no native population, nor countries within it, and it’s home to an astounding 90% of the world’s ice. Fascinatingly, its landscape is also dotted with dozens of volcanic peaks – some of which are still active. Antarctica is wilderness at its most raw and beautiful and today, it’s more accessible than ever.

Navigate the Drake Passage, spot penguins, and follow in the footsteps of the world’s great explorers as you journey across glaciers and ice sheets. The great white continent is a land of wonder and unlike anywhere else on the planet. Click here to learn more about when is the best time to visit Antarctica.

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Guide to Antarctica’s most famous wildlife
18 Sep 2020

From penguins to whales and birds, wildlife are the star attractions on an Antarctic adventure An expedition to the Antarctic is a once in a lifetime journey. Traversing the mighty Drake Passage, circling the Antarctic Peninsula, watching i...

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Cold cases: the lives (and deaths) of the first polar explorers
16 Sep 2020

Exhausted, cold, beaten. Expeditions aren't for the faint-hearted and these first explorers will not be forgotten At the turn of the 20th century, during an era of exploration and adventure, expeditions were sent to the most remote corners...

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12 animals to look out for in Antarctica
16 Sep 2020

It may be a frozen desert but there’s still a whole lot of wildlife in Antarctica Here, 12 Antarctica residents you're most likely to encounter on your icy adventures. PENGUINS Six out of 17 species of penguin can be seen waddling, swimming...

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My life at the Pole: meet Ralf Auer
16 Sep 2020

The frozen continent is the most remote corner of earth. We speak to one of the only people on earth who has spent two years living at the South Pole Just a century ago, man first set foot on this frozen land. This dry, cold desert supports...

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Everything you need to know about: the MS Fridtjof Nansen
16 Sep 2020

Hurtigruten’s new addition is a world leader in innovation and environmentally-conscious expedition cruising Exploring the Antarctic is a dream come true for many, and with the remote continent becoming more accessible every year, it’s no l...

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Antarctic Shore Excursions: cruising guide & tips for first-time cruisers
16 Sep 2020

Shore excursions are the highlights of any expedition cruise - here's what you need to know For most, travelling to Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime journey. The frozen continent is home to extraordinary wildlife, a baffling landscape and...

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Visiting Antarctica: your questions answered
16 Sep 2020

From temperature to sights and safety, we answer the most commonly asked questions It’s hard to believe that wild and untamed frontiers still exist today, but that’s exactly what Antarctica is. Nature at its most raw and unfilte...

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When is the best time to visit Antarctica
16 Sep 2020

Antarctica is one of the most pristine pieces of wilderness on the planet. But, when is the best time to go? Antarctica is like another world. In this far southern continent, Mother Nature rules; cross the Drake Passage and you’ll enter th...

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Going to Antarctica? Here's what to watch & read first
16 Sep 2020

Before travelling to the icy continent, its sights and fascinating history are best explored through screen and literature As the most remote destination on earth visited by a few thousand every season (November to March), it’s no surprise...

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