Antarctica Tours

Penguins

Many species of penguin make Antarctica or the nearby islands their home. From the vast colonies of King penguins, Macaroni penguins & Rock Hopper penguins that are found in South Georgia or the Falkland Islands to the Adelie penguins, Gentoo penguins and aptly named Chinstrap penguins that are found in abundance on the Antarctic Peninsula. These amazing creatures are a fascinating sight.....

Icebergs

Antarctica is a land of snow and ice and its giant glaciers and ice shelves create icebergs of all shapes and sizes. Your first sight of Antarctica is likely to be the huge tabular icebergs that have broken off and due to their size drift north before finally melting away. The peninsula itself will present you with a plethora of icebergs or all shapes and sizes from big lumps of ice freshly broken off a glacier to smaller bergs that have been carved and sculpted by the waves and melting into amazing shapes.....

History and Science

Antarctica has a wealth of history from the early explorers such as Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen to the whalers who used to base themselves on the outer islands and the more recent scientific research bases. On South Georgia you get the opportunity to visit Shackleton’s grave and learn more about his amazing voyage to the Island.....

Kayaking

Kayaking is offered on some of our expedition cruises and is a great way to see Antarctica from a different perspective. Enjoy your surroundings as you paddle amongst the ice and around the numerous bays. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.....

Akademik Ioffe

Designed for polar research the ice strengthened Akademik Ioffe has been refurbished and is modern, comfortable and can carry 96 passengers. Public areas include a presentation room, lounge and bar as well as a dining room where you can enjoy sumptuous meals. The top deck affords 360 degree views of the scenery.....

Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Originally designed for polar research, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov has been refurbished over the last 2 years into a modern, comfortable, safe and ice-strengthened vessel. From small group sessions to briefings for all passengers, the public spaces onboard mean the ship is ideally suited for each and every need. A separate bar and lounge located on deck 6 with expansive 180 degree views, as well as a library provide ideal places to sit and relax or catch up on some reading. Enjoy the sumptuous meals prepared for you by our culinary team in our dining room, which can host all clients in a single seating with ample room. Other facilities include the theatre style presentation room, gift-shop, fitness room, massage room, hot water spa, sauna, and salt water plunge pool. ....

Silver Explorer

The purpose built Silver Explorer can carry a maximum of 132 passengers in luxurious comfort, with each of its spacious cabins featuring private bathrooms and the attentions of a personal butler. Public areas include a fitness centre, observation lounge and elegant restaurant serving a superb selection of gourmet cuisine and fine wines.....

MS Fram

The MS Fram entered service in 2007 and has been designed specifically for expedition cruising. She will be limited to carrying 328 on voyages to the Antarctic. Facilities include a restaurant and bars, panoramic lounges and observation decks, lecture rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis and an exercise room.....

MS Hanseatic

The MS Hanseatic is capable of carrying 184 passengers and features 88 outside cabins and 4 suites. The observation deck allows you to enjoy the passing scenery outside or in the comfort of a lounge. The ship also has a 2 bars and 2 restaurants. The MS Hanseatic is built to the highest ice class standard for passenger ships.....

MS Bremen

Capable of negotiating narrow channels, the MS Bremen features 80 outside cabins and 2 suites (some with private balconies) and can carry up to 164 passengers. Other features of the ship include a panoramic lounge, bar, a restaurant and also a grill diner with indoor and outdoor seating. ....

Hotel Savoy

The Hotel Savoy is centrally located in the heart of Buenos Aires. Its well appointed and spacious rooms include a TV, Wi-Fi and air conditioning as well as full bathroom amenities. The hotels restaurant serves breakfast and gourmet evening meals and is complemented by the lobby bar offering coffee, snacks and drinks.....

Hotel Albatros

The Hotel Albatros is a modern hotel located in the heart of Ushuaia, close to shops and restaurants. The hotel has 77 fully equipped rooms and suites with views of either the Beagle Channel or the snow-capped Andes mountains and a restaurant and bar. ....

Travelling from November to Mid March only with everchanging of wildlife from birds courting, mating, giving birth and fledging and flying off. Small expedition vessels offer friendly atmosphere but small cabins with swift landings and if you want to skip the notorious Drake Passage some 48 hours in each direction, a long time to be unwell, we have a unique experience ie fly-cruise on the Antarctic Dream with 39 cabins. - Chantal Chenede