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Tailor-Made Travel to Antarctica

Explore the White Continent on a first-class cruise

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Up Close and Personal

See wildlife found nowhere else in the world

The ship National Geographic Resolution and sculpted icebergs in Gerlache Strait, Antarctica.

Sail Aboard Best-in-Class Expedition Ships

From intimate 100-passenger vessels to luxurious expedition ships, every cruise is chosen based on you

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The World’s Most Pristine Wilderness Area

Zodiac excursions, guided shore landings, and optional kayaking, camping, and hiking for those who want more

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Your Antarctica Journey Starts Here

Speak to a specialist and we’ll start building your itinerary

Antarctica Travel: Glaciers, Wildlife & Private Tailor-Made Adventures

No photograph does Antarctica justice. There are no cities, no roads, and no permanent human population: just electric-blue glaciers as tall as buildings, spectacular penguin colonies, humpback whales breaching and leopard seals lounging on ice shelves, and a remoteness that’s hard to fully appreciate until you are standing in it.

The way you get there shapes the experience: classic Peninsula cruises offer the full Drake Passage crossing; fly and cruise combos let you fly one or both legs and maximize your time on the continent; Antarctic Circle cruises push further south for a more remote experience; luxury cruises offer the finest vessels and highest service levels; adventure cruises add kayaking, camping, mountaineering, and diving; and South Georgia and Falkland Islands cruises combine multiple destinations into one extended expedition. Browse our full Antarctica expedition vessel list to compare ships across every category. If you have questions about what to expect, our Antarctica travel FAQ covers everything from the Drake Passage to choosing the right ship.

Every Antarctica voyage we recommend is chosen from firsthand knowledge and experience. The right ship, the right route, and the right time of season make an enormous difference to what you see and how you experience it. Contact a Vaya specialist to start planning your Antarctica journey.

Best-Selling Antarctica Cruises

Antarctic Peninsula Cruises

Antarctic Peninsula Cruises

Days: 10-23 | From: $8,590/person

The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option

Antarctica Fly & Cruise

Antarctica Fly & Cruise

Days: 8-24 | From: $13,595/person

Fly down to or back from Antarctica to start your cruise, avoiding the crossing of the Drake Passage

“I can't say enough great things about the experience. I loved not having to worry about anything. I want to have all my travels be as seamless as this experience was for me.”

Malea Sulliban

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Antarctic Circle Cruises

Antarctic Circle Cruises

Days: 12-24 | From: $9,450/person

Explore further down into the continent on these slightly longer cruises

Antarctic Luxury Cruises

Antarctic Luxury Cruises

Days: 6-22 | From: $10,650/person

The most luxurious Antarctica cruise options

“When I first stepped onto land on Antarctica, I was in awe. Never could a photograph allow me to imagine what it was like.”

Patricia Slaughter

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Argentina & Antarctica Explorer

Argentina & Antarctica Explorer

Days: 16+ | Contact us for pricing

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and the Antarctic Peninsula combined in one epic expedition to the bottom of the world

Chilean Patagonia and Antarctica : Fly the Drake

Chilean Patagonia and Antarctica : Fly the Drake

Days: 13+ | Contact us for pricing

Chilean Patagonia and the Antarctic Peninsula combined in one expedition — fly the Drake Passage and skip the crossing entirely

Antarctica Adventure Cruises

Antarctica Adventure Cruises

Days: 8-23 | From: $6,950/person

Cruises with adventure activities (paddleboarding, mountaineering, hiking, camping, and more)

South Georgia & Falkland Islands Cruises

South Georgia & Falkland Islands Cruises

Days: 8-35 | From: $13,590/person

Combine your Antarctica cruise with South Georgia Island or the Falklands

“Trip of a lifetime! It exceeded all our expectations. Everything went smoothly, and all plans were great.”

Rob Van Nus and Karen Gilmore, Canada

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Antarctica Expedition Vessels

Antarctica Expedition Vessels

Days: 6-23 | From: $6,950/person

Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category

5-Star Reviews

Find out why our discerning travelers consistently rate us with 5-stars.

“Everything was well planned and all the travel arrangements were forward looking and panned out very smoothly. The Antarctica experience was amazing. Simply amazing.”

Wee Hiong Malcolm Tan

“Antarctica was the journey of a lifetime. The immersive kayaking experience was special. We were literally kayaking with humpback whales all around us. The camping was magical and the amount of wildlife we encountered exceeded all of our expectations.”

Tara Paikin

“This trip was fantastic. Our Patagonia and Antarctica experience was a trip of a lifetime and encompassed all that we wished for. We came home expressing our satisfaction with the trip and with Vaya for their expertise in putting it all together.”

Helen Bosch

“I cannot say enough great things about the staff. We had a once in a lifetime journey. The camping was magical and the amount of wildlife we encountered exceeded all our expectations.”

Tara Paikin

“Certainly an adventure of a lifetime. Amazing.”

Marshall Fleer

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“The trip was amazing! The itinerary was perfect. We felt very well cared for.”

Roy Dion and Catherine Daly

“Every guide we had was excellent. They far exceeded our expectations. They were funny, knowledgeable and flexible.”

Elizabeth Siaba

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