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Antarctica is a remarkable continent – remote, hostile and uninhabited. This frozen continent is key to understanding how our world works, and our impact upon it. Antarctica is important for science because of its profound effect on the Earth’s climate and ocean systems. Locked in its four kilometre-thick ice sheet is a unique record of what our planet’s climate was like over the past one million years.
Expedition cruises are a world apart from your average ocean cruise liner; small, agile and exclusively designed for intrepid exploration, built to withstand the most extreme environs and climatic conditions around the Southern Ocean.
Select from the finest selection of polar class Antarctica cruise ships, operated by our most trusted of partners, preeminent pioneers in polar exploration who offer exceptional itineraries, unrivalled knowledge, and utmost levels of service.
Part of the adventure of an Antarctic expedition is in the difficulty and anticipation of getting there, a rite of passage for the privilege of visiting one of the most spectacular, awe-inspiring places on the planet, its geographical prominence and vast scale affording a variety of ways to reach and witness its cornucopia of natural wonders.
Explore the most popular routes to cruise Antarctica, its prized peninsula, and its equally alluring sub-Antarctic island neighbours.
WHAT TO PACK FOR AN ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION
Comfortable, sturdy footwear with long, thick socks are essential for icy terrains - muck boots are ideal. Very warm clothing with thermal layers is similarly essential, including a good quality, well-insulated parka with space for layers beneath. A lightweight hoody works well beneath a more robust parka, or useful as an upper layer on warmer summer days. Waterproof trousers will protect from inevitable icy splashes when on Zodiacs to landing areas and you'll need waterproof gloves. Take binoculars for spotting wildlife on land and sea and a camera with spare battery and memory cards. In summer the sun can be bright and reflects off the snow, so take a high UV protective sun cream and lip balm.
MEDICATIONS & VACCINATIONS FOR ANTARCTICA
We strongly suggest you visit your health practitioner or local travel clinic well in advance of your departure for guidance on any health precautions you should take. While no particular health risks are present for expeditions to the Antarctic, there are certainly some measures one should take, including ensuring you are equipped with all of your medical needs and personal prescriptions to see you through the duration of your journey. Further health information can be found on the NHS's website Fit for Travel.
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Antarctica
Antarctica
Antarctica
MS Roald Amundsen, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Antarctica
MS Roald Amundsen, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Antarctica
MS Roald Amundsen, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Antarctica
MS Fridtjof Nansen, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Antarctica
MS Fridtjof Nansen, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Antarctica
MS Fram, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Antarctica
AE Expeditions, Antarctica
AE Expeditions, Antarctica
AE Expeditions, Antarctica
AE Expeditions, Antarctica
AE Expeditions, Antarctica
AE Expeditions, Antarctica
Departing between Jan 21st 2025 & Jan 15th 2026
2 Adults
All Inclusive, Bed & Breakfast
London Gatwick Airport
15 Nights
For spectacular scenery, amazing wildlife, extraordinary history and a glimpse of just how special our planet is, an Antarctica Expedition cruise shou...
An expedition cruise to Antarctica is a journey that offers a uniquely immersive experience in our planet’s most remote, pristine, and awe-inspiring region. Rather than be mere ‘observational floating platforms’, expedition cruises are specifically designed to offer opportunities to feel, hear, see, and witness the breath taking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and scientific wonders of the Antarctic continent.
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