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Whether you plan to follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers or are seeking the company of penguins, seals and whales, our travel specialists will design an Antarctica holiday that is tailored to your preferences.

LUXURY ANTARCTICA HOLIDAYS

A LAND FROZEN IN TIME

Few have experienced first-hand the sheer magnitude and awe-inspiring beauty of the White Continent. As a fabled land of perpetual ice and snow, an Antarctica holiday is made for the intrepid traveller.

Follow in the footsteps of explorers past such as Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen and experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure amidst the drifting ice floes of Antarctica. From the monumental glaciers of Neko Harbour to Deception Island and its caldera of a submerged volcano, an Antarctica cruise promises all who travel a unique view of some of the most pristine landscapes in the world.

Despite the seemingly inhospitable environment, Antarctica is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife. Colonies of Gentoo, Adelie and Chinstrap penguins huddle in huge numbers on the vast snow plains, whilst the beaches are populated by pods of seals. Humpback, Sei and Minke whales can be seen gliding through the still, near-frozen waters, whilst petrels and albatrosses can be seen soaring across the skies above. Due to their unfamiliarity with humans, those who embark on an Antarctic holiday can expect close-up encounters with many of the region’s natural residents.

View of a Penguin Colony and Icebergs in Antarctica | Luxury Antarctica Holidays | The Ultimate Travel Company

The best way to travel to Antarctica and explore this isolated corner of the globe is aboard an Antarctic cruise ship. Most Antarctic cruises set sail from the southern tip of Argentina at Ushuaia and journey across the notorious Drake Passage to reach the Antarctic Peninsula. There are also a handful of Antarctica holidays which fly from Chile and cruises which depart from New Zealand and visit the Ross Sea.

As you navigate the narrow fjords and glacial channels on your Antarctica holidays, you can embark on countless shore excursions, kayaking trips among the icebergs and even camping on the Peninsula like a true polar explorer.

Click here to read our expert advice on what to expect on your Antarctica cruises.

If you are interested in planning an unforgettable voyage to the icy wilderness of the seventh continent, speak to our travel specialists today and they will design your Antarctica holiday packages in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Sunset View from Antarctica Cruise Ship | Antarctica Cruises | Antarctica Holidays | The Ultimate Travel Company
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Gentoo Penguins on Cuverville Island | Antarctica Holidays and Antarctica Cruises | The Ultimate Travel Company
Baby Seal with Penguins in the Background | Antarctica Cruises | Antarctica Holidays | The Ultimate Travel Company
Bird Flying Overhead | Antarctica Cruises | Antarctica Holidays | Ultimate Travel Company
Humpback Whale Tail Coming Out of the Water | Antarctica Cruises | Antarctica Holidays | The Ultimate Travel Company
KEY FACTS

Antarctica

  • Sailing time (from South America)18-48 hours
  • POPULATION5,100
  • BEST TIME TO VISIT ANTARCTICANovember – March
  • GEOGRAPHIC SIZE13.66 million km²
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