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Expedition Antarctica

Embarking on an Expedition Antarctica offers a journey to the farthest reaches of our planet. Oceanwide Expeditions invites travelers to experience a true Antarctica expedition, where icy landscapes, wildlife, and historic sites combine to create unforgettable experiences. Our Antarctica trips are designed to immerse guests in the Antarctic environment, blending expert-led activities with comfortable, purpose-built expedition ships.

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

An Antarctica expedition cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula provides breathtaking views of glaciers, ice-choked fjords, and towering icebergs. Guests can observe colonies of penguins, including Gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguins, and spot humpback whales in the surrounding waters. Our itineraries maximize landings using Zodiacs, allowing travelers to explore rugged terrain, sandy beaches, and iconic locations like Lemaire Channel. Expeditions frequently include stops in remote subantarctic islands for additional wildlife encounters and awe-inspiring scenery. These Antarctica trips offer authentic expedition experiences and are led by our expert expedition team.

South Georgia and the Falklands

Trips to Antarctica often include visits to South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. South Georgia is home to massive king penguin colonies, elephant seals, and historic sites tied to polar explorers like Shackleton. The Falklands offer opportunities to see seabirds and penguin chicks in their natural habitats. Both destinations add a rich cultural and wildlife dimension to any Antarctica expedition, offering perspectives that cannot be experienced elsewhere. Travelers on these trips to Antarctica also enjoy the chance to learn about subantarctic islands and the ecology of these remote regions.

Antarctica cruises and the southern ocean

Oceanwide Expeditions specializes in small ship Antarctica cruises that provide authentic expedition experiences. Ice-strengthened vessels such as m/v Ortelius and m/v Plancius navigate the Southern Ocean, ensuring safety while reaching rarely visited locations. Guests can enjoy kayaking among icebergs, photographing whales, and walking across glaciers. Every Antarctica expedition cruise emphasizes education, with our expedition team offering insights into polar science, Antarctic history, and the fragile ecosystem of the white continent. These cruises to Antarctica provide the chance to experience the southern pole, visit base camps, and witness awe-inspiring ice formations.

Weddell Sea and polar circle adventures

For travelers seeking to reach the far south, a trip to the Weddell Sea offers awe-inspiring ice formations and the chance to see massive tabular icebergs. Expeditions to the Polar Circle allow guests to experience the extremes of the Antarctic environment and potentially follow in the footsteps of early polar explorers. These Antarctica expedition cruises provide opportunities to encounter Gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, elephant seals, and seabirds, all within a safe and well-organized framework.

Planning your Antarctic trip

Trips to Antarctica begin with careful planning. Transfers from Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, or Tierra del Fuego are arranged for a smooth start. Guests are advised to pack insulated outerwear, parkas, and sturdy footwear suitable for icy conditions. Small ship expeditions allow frequent landings and flexible itineraries, maximizing exploration and wildlife observation. Travelers can also explore the South Sandwich Islands, South Shetland Islands, and South Orkney Islands for a comprehensive Antarctic experience. Our Antarctica trips include the chance to kayak, take guided landings, and witness king penguins and penguin chicks in colonies rarely visited by travelers.

Adventure of a lifetime

An Antarctica expedition is more than a cruise; it is an adventure of a lifetime. Guests can witness colonies of penguins, iceberg-filled waters, and whale sightings in the Southern Ocean. Expeditions provide an unparalleled adventure and insight into the polar regions. For last-minute planners, Antarctica last minute deals offer opportunities to join an expedition without compromise. Whether this is your first Antarctic adventure or a return journey, Oceanwide Expeditions ensures a safe, educational, and awe-inspiring experience. These Antarctica trips also include the possibility of visiting remote sites like South Georgia or the Ross Sea for the full polar experience.

Take the first step toward your Antarctic adventure and explore our Antarctica cruise options today.

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Cruises to Antarctica

Remote Weddell Sea Explorer inkl. Südgeorgien - Südliche Sandwichinseln - Neuschwabenland - Vahsel Bay - Larsen-Schelfeis - Paulet- und Teufelsinsel - Elefanteninsel
Bis zu $8650 Rabatt

Remote Weddell Sea Explorer inkl. Südgeorgien - Südliche Sandwichinseln - Neuschwabenland - Vahsel Bay - Larsen-Schelfeis - Paulet- und Teufelsinsel - Elefanteninsel

22 Jan - 18 Feb, 2026

Reisecode: OTL29a26

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Von Südgeorgien aus begeben wir uns auf die Spuren des berühmten Polarforschers Sir Ernest Shackleton und seines Schiffes Endurance. Wir segeln durch das Weddellmeer mit seiner erstaunlichen Tierwelt und riesigen Tafeleisbergen und kehren über Elephant...

Falkland-Inseln – Südgeorgien – Antarktische Halbinsel
Bis zu $7350 Rabatt

Falkland-Inseln – Südgeorgien – Antarktische Halbinsel

28 Jan - 16 Feb, 2026

Reisecode: HDS28-26

Diese Reise zu den Falklandinseln, Südgeorgien und der antarktischen Halbinsel ist ein wahr gewordener Traum für Tierliebhaber. Die Expedition erkundet eines der letzten ungezähmten Gebiete der Erde - ein Land mit wildromantischen Landschaften und einer...

Antarktis  -  Entdeckung und Lernreise
Bis zu $3650 Rabatt

Antarktis - Entdeckung und Lernreise

8 Jan - 18 Jan, 2026

Reisecode: HDS26-26

Diese Reise zur Antarktischen Halbinsel und den Süd-Shetland-Inseln bringt Sie in eine Landschaft aus dunklem, schroffen Fels; reinem weißen Schnee und einer fantastischen Vielfalt an Tieren. Begrüßen Sie Wale, Robben und Tausende von Pinguinen.

Antarktis  -  Entdeckung und Lernreise
Bis zu $3650 Rabatt

Antarktis - Entdeckung und Lernreise

18 Jan - 28 Jan, 2026

Reisecode: HDS27-26

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  • CN
  • BI

Diese Reise zur Antarktischen Halbinsel und den Süd-Shetland-Inseln bringt Sie in eine Landschaft aus dunklem, schroffen Fels; reinem weißen Schnee und einer fantastischen Vielfalt an Tieren. Begrüßen Sie Wale, Robben und Tausende von Pinguinen.

Antarktis - Entdeckungs- und Lernreise
Bis zu $3450 Rabatt

Antarktis - Entdeckungs- und Lernreise

9 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026

Reisecode: PLA26-26

Diese Reise zur Antarktischen Halbinsel und den Süd-Shetland-Inseln bringt Sie in eine Landschaft aus dunklem, schroffen Fels; reinem weißen Schnee und einer fantastischen Vielfalt an Tieren. Begrüßen Sie Wale, Robben und Tausende von Pinguinen.

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Ihr Expeditionsführer für die Antarktische Halbinsel

Dieser Expeditionsführer enthält alles, was Sie über die Antarktische Halbinsel wissen müssen, einen der am besten zugänglichen Teile der Antarktis und Schauplatz einiger unserer eindrucksvollsten Polarabenteuer.

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Expedition Crew from Oceanwide has tried their very best to bring everyone on board to Snow Hill and meet the Emperor Penguins twice! That was really a memorable and touching moment. Thanks for the great effort you have made!

Antarktis

The 33 day voyage certainly met expectations with external activities, most lectures and "hotel" services excellent. Passengers should understand that there is little opportunity for exercise on the Hondius. As suggestions for a 5-star rating: - organised guiding for bird watching on board - even if for set periods only - QA for some weak lectures, perhaps attended by other staff who could review content for future voyages

Antarktis

Thanks to a great expedition plan, luck in the weather, and an absolutely incredible expedition team, we had the experience of a lifetime. Every day was a unique experience, and every single day was absolutely fantastic. I saw a lot of amazing places, but this expedition surpassed them all.
The Atlantic Odyssey, from Ushuaia to Cape Verde, is, for birders, one of the 'must do' expeditions. It's just over a month long but seawatching between islands is often good, and when it isn't, the quality of on-board presentations is outstanding. We were able to access all.islands and see all key bird species with just one exception. Expedition leader was excellent, as was the entire expedition team, in maximising off-ship activities. Food, cabins and WiFi all very good. Overall, an excellent expedition which I thoroughly enjoyed. I can't wait to do Svalbard with Oceanwide soon!

Antarktis

I can't say, just how amazing this trip was. It was truly incredible. The ship, the captain, the expedion staff, the expedition leader, the crew, the restaurant staff, the locations, the ice bergs and all the penguins, seals, birds and whales. I loved every minute of this expedition and it never disappointed. Sending a bunch of ordinary passengers down south to experience an environment so unique and rare that many years ago cost many people their lives to get here, is wild. I feel so lucky and blessed to have had this adventure, within the comfort of a warm remarkable vessel. The highlight, was an area called red rock Ridge, a place swarming with manic Adelie penguins and a rough zodiac trip, this felt like proper adventure. Many thanks, and I advise anyone who's thinking about going with oceanwide, to do it 😀
We had a great trip which gave us all that we were hoping for. Incredible number of whales and pinguins and beautiful weather after a very stormy drake passage. Crew and guides were amazing with all the interesting lectures and wonderful food and service. Also the other guests on the boat were great. I truly recommend this trip.

FAQ's about Antarctica cruises

Die Zeitzone der Antarktis ist die gleiche wie die von Neuseeland: GMT + 12 Stunden. Auf unseren Antarktisfahrten nutzen wir dieselbe Zeitzone wie Ushuaia in Argentinien: GMT - 3 Stunden.

Nein. Die Entlegenheit der Region, die gefrorenen Landschaften und das unberechenbare Wetter können den Tourismus in der Antarktis durchaus zu einer Herausforderung machen, aber Oceanwide Expeditions verfügt über ausreichend Erfahrung und Know-how, um einen gefahrlosen Aufenthalt in der Antarktis zu gewährleisten.

Die Antarktis ist der kälteste und windreichste Kontinent der Erde. Die tiefste Temperatur auf der Erde wurde in der Antarktis gemessen. Es gibt dabei drei Klimazonen in der Antarktis:

Das Innere des Kontinents: Dies ist die kälteste Region der Antarktis. Die Küstengebiete: Hier herrschen mildere Temperaturen und die Niederschlagsraten sind deutlich höher. Die Antarktische Halbinsel: In dieser Region herrscht ein abermals wärmeres und feuchteres Klima; in den Sommermonaten sind Temperaturen über dem Gefrierpunkt keine Seltenheit.

In den Sommermonaten liegen die Temperaturen auf der Antarktischen Halbinsel zwischen -2°C  und +5°C. Im Rossmeer kann es mit Temperaturen von bis zu -20°C deutlich kälter werden.

Die Antarktis besteht aus zwei Hauptbereichen. Ostantarktis und Westantarktis. Mehr als 98% der Antarktis ist mit Eis bedeckt. Eis und Schnee dominieren das Landschaftsbild. Die zwei genannten Hauptbereiche der Antarktis sind durch das Transantarktische Gebirge getrennt. Darüber hinaus gibt es mindestens zwei aktive Vulkane in der Antarktis - Mount Erebus (3794 m) ist der höchste und besitzt einen See aus permanent flüssiger Lava. Der andere Vulkan befindet sich auf Deception Island nördlich der Antarktischen Halbinsel und ist ein beliebter Zwischenstopp für Touristenschiffe; denn dort ist es möglich, ein warmes Bad im vulkanisch erwärmten Wasser zu nehmen – umgeben von antarktischem Eis und Pinguinen.
 

Die Vegetation der Antarktis beschränkt sich auf etwa 350 Arten von zumeist Flechten, Moosen und Algen. Verschiedene Seevögel, Robben und Pinguine können hier jedoch, in zum Teil großer Anzahl, gesichtet werden. Zu den Tierarten, die wir in der Antarktis sichten können, gehören Kaiserpinguine, Adelie-Pinguine, Zügelpinguine, Eselspinguine, Schwertwale, Buckelwale, Weddellrobben und Seeleoparden. Die Menge der Tiere überrascht vielfach innerhalb dieser ansonsten kargen Eiswüste.

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About Antarctica cruises

Weather you can expect on your cruise to Antarctica

Your Antarctica cruise will show you some of Earth’s most beautiful scenery in one of its least hospitable environments: Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, and driest of all the continents, though it grants travelers access to some of the most dazzling sights the planet has to offer.

Grey peaks stab out of the wind-carved snow, passing icebergs dot the dark blue waters, and wildlife that can be seen nowhere else reminds you that you’re truly in another world when you are on an Antarctica cruise.

Along the Antarctic coastline, temperatures can reach as high as 10°C (50°F) during a hot summer day. On a regular day, it can plummet to barely above freezing. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be uncomfortable. Our vessels are designed to make your cruise to Antarctica as pleasant as possible, and we’ll give you all the packing info you need to stay warm and dry from beginning to end.

Fun facts to prepare you for your Antarctica cruise

  • Antarctica is larger than Europe
  • Because Antarctica experiences so little precipitation, it is technically a desert
  • The name “Antarctica” comes from a Greek phrase meaning “opposite to north”
  • Almost 62% of the freshwater ice on Earth exists in Antarctica, enough to raise the oceans by about 60 meters (197 feet) if it melted today
  • The coldest temperature ever recorded was at the Antarctic research station Vostok, on July 21, 1983, when the thermometer dropped to -89.2°C (-128.6°F), cold enough to shatter steel
  • Despite the cold, the biggest documented mass of living creatures — a 10,000,000-ton school of krill — was spotted in the Antarctic
  • The first confirmed sighting of Antarctica was in 1820, though it would take almost a century — until 1911, to be exact — before a human being set foot on the continent

Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise to Antarctica

An Antarctica cruise introduces you to a seldom-seen side of our planet. It means visiting a part of Earth that has remained largely unchanged since Aristotle first wrote of Terra Australis, or the “Land of the South,” centuries before Antarctica would be seen by human eyes.

Taking a cruise to Antarctica also means acquainting yourself with the real survivalists of the Antarctic: the seals, whales, penguins, and other seabirds who call the region home.

Our Antarctica cruises offer you an experience unlike any you have ever had. Whether you’re kayaking among towering icebergs, hiking near inquisitive penguins, or camping beneath the wild polar skies, your cruise to Antarctica will redefine your notion of adventure.

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