Antarctica is often considered the ultimate travel destination for Australians, and the best way to visit Antarctica is on an expedition cruise. Many consider Antarctica the last frontier and the ultimate in travel experiences.
Travel to the end of the Earth and explore the vast wilderness of the great white continent on one of our many incredible small ship expeditions. Travellers are invited to join us as we explore the planet’s most remote continent with its unspoilt, awe-inspiring scenery and incredible wildlife encounters.
Antarctica is the fifth largest, the coldest and the driest continent on Earth. Cruises not only offer travellers the amazing opportunity to observe the abundance of wildlife it has to offer from the comfort of their expedition vessel, but also to gain inspirational insights from a dedicated and knowledgeable crew who spend their working lives traversing the icy ends of the globe. This is truly the very height of exciting travel and adventure holidays. Add the great, white continent to your travel itinerary and see for yourself what the most remote destination on the planet can offer you.
The Antarctica cruise season runs from November to March each year – with the months of November and March generally having the cheaper cruises, and December to mid-February being the peak season. Each month really offers its unique advantages. Cruises depart from South America or longer voyages from Australia or New Zealand. The voyage from South America is the more affordable and popular departure option having considerably less sea days, but the Australia and New Zealand options offer an opportunity to see the sub-Antarctic islands crossing the Ross Sea and witness the amazing King and Emperor Penguins. Luxury Antarctica cruises offer travellers a unique opportunity to explore this isolated wilderness with the comforts of a luxury hotel as they move around.
Choose from our range of fascinating trips or contact us and we’ll be happy to tailor the perfect itinerary to suit your requirements.
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Ross Sea Antarctic Adventure
The ultimate Antarctic voyage, 33 days from Argentina to New Zealand via the least visited part of the continent.
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Best Antarctica Cruise Deals
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Antarctic Explorer - Discovering the 7th Continent | Save 25% Save 20% Save 5% |
$11247 pp | 11 | 08 Jan 2023 | Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and this expedition offers you the chance to... |
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula | Save 15% |
$7290 pp | 10 | 26 Dec 2022 | Onboard our strong, ice-classed expedition vessel, Ocean Victory, we are sure to get close to... |
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Antarctic Explorer - Discovering the 7th Continent | Save 20% Save 15% |
$8695 pp | 11 | 09 Jan 2023 | This Classic Antarctic Peninsula voyage is the ultimate introduction to the White Continent and you... |
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World Explorer: South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula - Penguin Safari | Save 15% |
$14995 pp | 16 | 27 Dec 2020 | Discover everything Antarctica has to offer on the brand new World Explorer featuring all-balcony suites.This... |
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Spirit of Antarctica | Save 15% |
$11046 pp | 12 | 05 Nov 2023 | Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent.... |
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | Exclusive | $13595 pp | 17 | 28 Oct 2023 | Discover Antarctica by travelling in style and comfort on board the ice-strengthened, small all-suite expedition... |
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Antarctic Express - Fly the Drake | Save 20% Save 20% Save 15% Save 15% |
$11295 pp | 8 | 08 Feb 2023 | Skip the four days of Drake Passage crossings and optimize your Antarctica experience by flying!... |
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Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail | Save 15% |
$11641 pp | 12 | 03 Mar 2023 | Adventurers, explore Antarctica at its most pristine! Experience whales, penguins and seal as they rush... |
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica - Explorers & Kings | Save 20% |
$18396 pp | 20 | 14 Nov 2023 | A comprehensive expedition of extremes, you can’t find a more complete Antarctic experience than this!... |
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica | Exclusive | $14795 pp | 23 | 27 Feb 2024 | Early summer is an extraordinary time of year in Antarctica. Penguins and seabirds are returning... |
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Semi-circumnavigation from Antarctica to New Zealand | Save 30% |
$21931 pp | 34 | 06 Feb 2023 | Escape into another realm as you board our luxury boutique ice-class ship on this once-in-a-lifetime... |
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Ross Sea Including Helicopters | Exclusive | $28450 pp | 32 | 17 Feb 2023 | Join us on this 32-day exploratory voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula, to the rarely visited... |
Antarctica Blogs
New Zealand’s Sub-Antarctic Islands
By Lance Burgerman
The Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia lie in the Southern Ocean. These remote and desolate stepping stones to Antarctica offer rich biodiversity, breathtaking scenery and fascinating human history. They are home to some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on Earth. Many bird species, invertebrates and plants (including the...
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Visiting Antarctica from New Zealand
By Lance Burgerman
Over the past few years I have been very privileged to visit Antarctica not once, but twice. Once from Bluff in the south of New Zealand and more recently from Ushuaia on the southern tip of Argentina. Since I returned from the Antarctic Peninsula in December I’ve been asked on a number...
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Greg Mortimer Ship Review
By James Wright
There has been quite a lot of hype around Aurora Expeditions’ brand-new ship, the Greg Mortimer. With its X-Bow design that is currently unique to the expedition cruise industry, it is one of a number of new ships that are taking this industry into a new era of custom built vessels and...
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Total Solar Overstock Trips: Why 2021 is the year to visit Antarctica
By Mitch Serone
For many people a trip to Antarctica is an adventure saved for their bucket list; something they have thought of doing for many years and haven’t yet got around to. Well now is the time to consider planning your trip, as a total solar Overstock Trips will happen in Antarctic waters during the...
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How to Book Your Antarctica Expedition
By Marco Clark
Antarctica: Penguins, seals, whales, icebergs, The Drake Passage and the best holiday you could ask for. I would be lying if I say that I always wanted to go to Antarctica. This beautiful part of the world doesn’t usually come up on a kid’s radar and sometimes not even on an adult...
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Destinations
Polar Circle Tours
Join us on a voyage of discovery to our planet’s last frontier, a mysterious and pristine paradise, with Polar Circle Tours and Overstock Trips. Our Polar Circle Travel packages offer you the chance to witness amazing ice formations that will ignite your imagination as you search the unbelievable landscape for the wildlife. Our Polar Circle Tours will have you traverse some of the coldest waters on the planet, see sights few will ever see, and experience what life is like for the most amazing animals on planet Earth.
Antarctic Peninsula Tours
Tick off that must-see and must-see destination that is Antarctica and choose from our range of Overstock Trips cruise options and packages to experience the wonder and unforgettable majesty of Antarctic Peninsula Tours.
Antarctica Fly Cruise
These Antarctic Fly Cruise and our Fly Cruise Tours reduce your precious time otherwise spent on a leisurely ship passage down to the mainland but allow you to still witness the magnificent landscape and wildlife on offer. An Antarctica Fly Cruise is a great way to experience the expansive wonder of Antarctica, while avoiding the famous Drake Passage and is perfect for Fly Cruise Tour lovers who may be shorter on time to spent getting to the wild, untamed ice island on the planet’s far south.
Falklands & South Georgia Tours
The Falkland Islands Tours and South Georgia Tours with Overstock Trips are the best way to experience these jewels of the South Atlantic Ocean. These incredibly remote and wild islands are home to an abundance of wildlife. The Falkland Islands Tours will show you a rich and storied history, while South Georgia Tours will give you front row seats to what has rightly been called ‘the most staggering wildlife show on earth’. After our in-depth exploration, we are certain you will agree.
Weddell Sea Tours
Experience the wild and wonderful Weddell Sea Tours with Overstock Trips's selection of Antarctic tours and Weddell Sea Tour packages. Fierce, cold and stunningly beautiful your Weddell Sea Tours selection will have you following in the footsteps of explorers just like Shackleton who have grappled with the contrasts of the Weddell Sea and defied the odds to see some of the planet’s most amazing natural landscapes. The Weddell Sea has an abundance of whales and seals which is of great appeal for wildlife lovers too.
Sub-Antarctic Islands
New Zealand's remote Sub-Antarctic Islands are a region of wild landscapes, unique wildlife and forgotten beauty.
23/24 Antarctic Season Specials
Great savings and bargain fares on Antarctic cruise and tour packages. We continually update our amazing Antarctic specials and deals to help you get to this magnificent destination at a discounted price.
