Expeditions Cruises in Antarctica

Oceanwide Expeditions

Passionate. Adventurous. Pioneering.

So what exactly is beneath the tip of that iceberg? The pioneering spirit, which all travelers to the polar regions (regardless of age and background) have in common. Guiding our expeditions with passion, tapping into the desire for inspiration and beauty, and always taking you closer to the heart of the Arctic and Antarctic – at Oceanwide Expeditions, that is our promise to you.

Taking you closer to the heart of the polar regions has been our driving passion at Oceanwide Expeditions for over twenty years.Our knowledgeable cruise leaders, committed staff, and thoroughly outfitted vessels are our way of expressing what we care about most: making your cruise to the Arctic and Antarctic truly unforgettable. When you sail with us, you experience a part of the world that is unlike any other. Mountainous glaciers, snow-swept shores, whales and polar bears and vast colonies of penguins make up this world, and they are all part of the surreal ecosystem you can watch unfold before you on your future Oceanwide expedition.

Providing you a travel experience that inspires (and is inspired by) you, that’s what taking you closer to the heart of the polar regions means to us. We get you away from the vessel and into the action as fast as possible: up to two landings per day in the morning and afternoon, with a fleet of inflatable Zodiacs ready to shuttle you past the ice floes and onto the shore. We keep our programs flexible so that you get the most out of whatever surprises nature has in mind. When you sail with us, the cruise is just the tip of the iceberg.

Discover another world beyond our own

Set out on an Oceanwide Expeditions Antarctica cruise and experience the outermost edge of human exploration. Oceanwide’s Antarctic cruises immerse you fully in the incomparable terrain of Antarctica, introducing you to a diverse host of animals while also engaging you in exhilarating expedition cruise activities like kayaking, hiking, mountaineering, scuba diving, and even camping. Your Antarctic expedition cruise will thoroughly acquaint you with Antarctica’s wondrous ice wildernesses, bringing out your inner explorer as you tour colossal glacier fronts, dazzling berg-filled bays, and shorelines surrounded by towering, snow-swept mountains.Also available during Antarctic cruises aboard our new vessel, Hondius, are special science-based activities that delve into the incredible Antarctic ecosystem.
For countless people over several centuries, Antarctica represents many things…
Antarctica is the ice-packed secrets of the Ross or Weddell Seas. It is the snowy southern islands as well as the lush, bird-filled flora of the sub-Antarctic. And Antarctica is the snowy peaks, vast penguin colonies, and whale-abundant waters of the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctica means seabirds, whales, and near-limitless other animals. But whatever else Antarctica is, it is without doubt an incomparable cruise adventure.

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Some selected departures

Join Oceanwide on an Antarctic expedition cruise, and experience exploration in its native environment.

We’ve only selected a few trips among the expeditions provided by Oceanwide Expedition, but of course all their trips are bookable through us. Should you not find your dream trip here, feel free to contact us !

Trips

Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

Meet at least 6 penguins species !

A cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit some of the most beautiful arrays of wildlife on Earth. This journey will introduce you to at least 6 species of penguin and a whole lot of Antarctic fur seals!

21 DAYS / 20 NIGHTS
Puerto Madryn - Falklands - South Georgia - South Orkney - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
25 Oct - 14 Nov, 2021 (OTL)
6 - 26 Nov, 2021 (HDS)
Start at EUR 10900

22 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Falklands - South Georgia - South Orkney - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
13 Dec, 2021 - 3 Jan, 2022 (OTL)
Start at EUR 13600

19 DAYS / 18 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Falklands - South Georgia - South Orkney - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
14 Jan - 1 Feb, 2022 (JNS)
Start at EUR 12900

20 DAYS / 18 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Falklands - South Georgia - South Orkney - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
15 Jan - 3 Feb, 2022 (PLA)
Start at EUR 13600

23 DAYS / 22 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Falklands - South Georgia - South Orkney - Elephant Island - Antarctic Peninsula - Polar Circle - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
21 Feb - 15 Mar, 2022 (JNS)
Start at EUR 13200
Antarctic Peninsula

The "Classic" Routes

These cruises deliver you to wondrous landscapes found in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Explore a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.

10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Drake Passage - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
14 - 23 Dec, 2021 (JNS)
15 - 24 Dec, 2021 (HDS)
Start at EUR 5800
3 - 12 Jan, 2022 (HDS)
22 - 31 Jan, 2022 (HDS)
10 - 19 Feb, 2022 (HDS)
Start at EUR 6'400
15 - 24 Mar, 2022 (HDS)
Start at EUR 5150

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Drake Passage - Deception Island - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
12 - 22 Dec, 2021 (PLA)
Start at EUR 6400
24 Dec, 2021 - 3 Jan, 2022 (HDS)
3 - 13 Jan, 2022 (OTL)
4 - 14 Jan, 2022 (JNS)
12 - 22 Jan, 2022 (HDS)
31 Jan - 10 Feb, 2022 (HDS)
1 - 11 Feb, 2022 (JNS)
3 - 13 Feb, 2022 (PLA)
11 - 21 Feb, 2022 (JNS)
19 Feb - 2 Mar, 2022 (HDS)
Start at EUR 7050
Antarctica Oceanwide Expeditions Landscapes Gerlache Strait
Antarctica Base Camp

Best activity voyage in Antarctica

The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. These expeditions allow you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.

13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS (PLA)
Ushuaia - Drake Passage - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
11 - 23 Nov, 2021
22 Dec, 2021 - 3 Jan, 2022
3 - 15 Jan, 2022
24 Feb - 8 Mar, 2022
8 - 20 Mar, 2022
Start at EUR 7400
Antarctica Oceanwide Expeditions Peninsula Danco Island Mountain Climbing
Weddell Sea

In search of the Emperor Penguin

A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
To make the most of these expeditions, helicopters will be used for ship-to-shore transfers.

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Drake Passage - Antarctic Sound - Weddell Sea (Duse Bay, Seymour, Devil & Gourdin Islands, Brown Bluff, Esperanza Base) - Deception Island - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
14 - 24 Nov, 2021
The Ross Sea

The ultimate Antarctic immersion !

Sail to the southern parts of the Antarctic Peninsula, Peter I Island, the Bellingshausen and Amundsen Seas into the Ross Sea. Visiting the Ross Ice-shelf, Dry Valleys, McMurdo Station, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island and the historic huts of Scott and Shackleton.
To make the most of these expeditions, helicopters will be used for ship-to-shore transfers.

34 DAYS / 33 NIGHTS
Ushuaia - Drake Passage - Antarctic Peninsula - Peter I Island - Ross Ice Shelf - Ross Sea - Cape Adare - Macquarie Island - Campbell Island - Bluff (New Zealand)
13 Jan - 15 Feb, 2022
Start at EUR (ON REQUEST)

32 DAYS / 31 NIGHTS
Bluff (New Zealand) - Campbell Island - Macquarie Island - Cape Adare - Ross Sea - Ross Ice Shelf - Peter I Island - Antarctic Peninsula - Drake Passage - Ushuaia
16 Feb - 19 Mar, 2022
Start at EUR 23900

Photo galleries

Embark on a virtual tour of the Sub-Antarctic and Antarctic world

The Fleet

Discover the ships for your adventure to Antartica