Tailor-made adventures.
Days: 10 | From: $11,190/per person
Two nights in Cape Town, a private game reserve safari and the thunder of Victoria [...]
Days: 10 | From: $11,050/per person
Follow the Great Migration across the Serengeti and Masai Mara on a classic ten-day East [...]
Days: 8 | From: $8,290/per person
Experience Rwanda's gentle mountain gorillas in the wild, and discover its varied wildlife and lush [...]
Days: 11 | From: $12,690/per person
The Okavango Delta, Chobe's elephant herds, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park all woven into [...]
Days: 11 | From: $4,130/per person
Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
Days: 10 | From: $5,900/per person
Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
Days: 10 | From: $5,560/per person
The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
Days: 16 | From: $22,400/per person
An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
Days: 10 | From: $7,470/per person
See Australia's Wonders: Sydney, Uluru, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, and Brisbane
Days: 14 | From: $10,570/per person
From the Bay of Islands and Auckland in the north to Queenstown and Fiordland in [...]
Days: 4 | From: $2,425/per person
Four nights in Fiji's Mamanuca or Yasawa islands: a tropical finale to any Australia or [...]
Days: 16 | From: $29,370/per person
The finest lodges and 5-star experiences for travelers who want both islands without compromise
Days: 12 | From: $9,490/per person
Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Forest, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Wine Region, and Sydney
Days: 10 | From: $14,950/per person
The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Days: 11 | From: $11,050/per person
An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid
Days: 11 | From: $16,550/per person
Where Castles, History, and Culture Come to Life
Days: 11 | From: $13,380 per person
An Extraordinary Alpine Journey from Zurich to Zermatt
Days: 12-15 | From: $9,650/person
Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, followed by a small-ship expedition cruise through [...]
Days: 13 | From: $11,590/per person
Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier, and the finest lodges on both sides of the [...]
Days: 8 | From: $5,650/per person
Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco
Days: 9 | From: $5,550/per person
Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
Days: 9 | From: $7,990/per person
Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
Days: 8 | From: $8,750/per person
Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
Days: 9 | From: $6,650/per person
Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
Days: 16-23 | From: $9,395/person
One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
Days: 10-23 | From: $8,590/person
The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option
Days: 6-23 | From: $6,950/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category
Days: 6-23 | From: $4,795/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category.
Days: 10| From: $14,250/per person
The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Masai Mara. Follow the Great Migration in luxury tented camps
Destinations Polar Regions
Explore the White Continent on a first-class cruise
See wildlife found nowhere else in the world
From intimate 100-passenger vessels to luxurious expedition ships, every cruise is chosen based on you
Zodiac excursions, guided shore landings, and optional kayaking, camping, and hiking for those who want more
Speak to a specialist and we’ll start building your itinerary
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.
Superior Small Ships and Vessels Choose from intimate cruises to expedition vessels to first-class ships
5-Star Reviews Consistently rated 5 stars by travelers who've explored Antarctica with us
Superb Naturalist Guides Discover Antarctica alongside scientists, biologists, and expert guides
Responsible Travel We work with providers and vessels committed to protecting Antarctica
Great Food and Drink Enjoy quality meals and diverse cuisines, even at the ends of the Earth
Your Definition of Adventure From a luxury fly-in cruise to an exciting expedition, this is Antarctica built around you
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.”
Explore further down into the continent on these slightly longer cruises
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.”
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and the Antarctic Peninsula combined in one epic expedition to the bottom of the world
Chilean Patagonia and the Antarctic Peninsula combined in one expedition — fly the Drake Passage and skip the crossing entirely
Cruises with adventure activities (paddleboarding, mountaineering, hiking, camping, and more)
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.”
Find out why our discerning travelers consistently rate us with 5-stars.
There’s something special about the serenity and proximity with nature you feel when kayaking, and the [...]
As I stood on the windswept tarmac in Puna Arenas, Chile, I felt nervous yet wasn’t [...]
Most trips to Antarctica involve a two-day crossing each way of the infamous Drake Passage, the [...]
Thanks to my job as a Destination Specialist with Vaya, I’ve had the pleasure of traveling [...]
Antarctica is a continent like no other, an ice-laden land that’s often misunderstood – or at [...]
“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.”
“Certainly an adventure of a lifetime. Amazing.”
Marshall Fleer
“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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