Antarctica

Discover another world beyond our own

Experience the ultimate adventure on an Antarctica cruise

Are you ready for a real adventure? Then set out on one of our thrilling expedition cruises to Antarctica, where you’ll experience the ultimate in polar exploration.

Our Antarctica cruises fully immerse you in the otherworldly polar environment, introducing you to an exotic variety of Antarctic wildlife – whales, seals, penguins, and many other seabirds that can be seen in few other places on the planet.

Not only that, you’ll enjoy exhilarating outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, mountaineering, scuba diving, and even camping. On our Antarctica cruises, there is never a dull moment.

What you’ll do and see on your cruise to Antarctica

An Oceanwide Antarctica cruise takes you to another world. Enchanting icescapes, beautiful wildlife, and exhilarating shore landings will bring out your inner explorer.

Because you won’t just experience Antarctica from the decks of a vessel; you’ll explore it firsthand, either on foot or in one of our Zodiacs. Our cruises to Antarctica take you as close as possible to every glacier front, iceberg, and mountainous shoreline.

Not to mention all the humpback whales, gentoo penguins, fur seals, and wandering albatrosses you may encounter along the way. On an Antarctic cruise, epic is just the beginning.

Antarctica cruise destinations, activities, and options

Our cruises to Antarctica are as varied as the wildlife. Do you want to take a helicopter flight to a Weddell Sea emperor penguin colony? Do you want to walk the stunning shores of South Georgia, surrounded by elephant seals and king penguins? Or is an activity-filled Basecamp cruise more your speed?

Whatever expedition experience most appeals to you, we have the Antarctica cruise for it. Check out our current list of available cruises to Antarctica, and take the first step in an unforgettable adventure.

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Cruises to Antarctica

Islas Malvinas – Georgias del Sur – Antártica
Hasta US$10500 de descuento

Islas Malvinas – Georgias del Sur – Antártica

Cumplir al menos seis especies de pingüinos

HDS26-25 Este crucero a las islas Malvinas, Georgias del Sur y Península Antártica es el sueño de los amantes del animales hecho realidad. Las expedición explora una de las últimas regiones indómitas sobre la Tierra – una tierra de bellos paisajes escarpados...

m/v Hondius

El Hondius

Fecha del crucero:

4 ene. - 22 ene., 2025

Literas desde:

9450 USD

Odisea del Atlántico, excluída la Península Antártica
Hasta US$6200 de descuento

Odisea del Atlántico, excluída la Península Antártica

Este extenso viaje de expedición navega a lo largo del Atlántico, visitando varias de las islas más remotas del mundo

HDS31-25 La Odisea del Atlántico es una delicia para los observadores de aves, ya que nos cruzamos con las rutas migratorias de especies como el charrán ártico y el skua de cola larga. Visitamos algunas de las islas más remotas del mundo mientras surcamos el...

m/v Hondius

El Hondius

Fecha del crucero:

23 mar. - 15 abr., 2025

Literas desde:

5100 USD

Antártida - Viaje de descubrimiento y aprendizaje
Hasta US$3350 de descuento

Antártida - Viaje de descubrimiento y aprendizaje

Antártida clásica que incluye la isla Decepción

PLA26-25 Este viaje a la Península Antártica y las islas Shetland del Sur lo lleva a un paisaje de oscura roca escarpada, nieve puramente blanca y una fantástica variedad de vida silvestre. Venga a saludar a las ballenas, focas y miles de pingüinos.

m/v Plancius

El Plancius

Fecha del crucero:

6 ene. - 16 ene., 2025

Literas desde:

7800 USD

Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to Cape Verde
Hasta US$2775 de descuento

Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to Cape Verde

PLA31B26 The Atlantic Odyssey cruise visits some of the remotest islands in the world, crossing the migratory paths of Arctic Terns, Long-tailed Skuas, other birds, and a variety of whales as they make their annual expeditions north for the breeding season.

m/v Plancius

El Plancius

Fecha del crucero:

23 mar. - 4 may., 2026

Literas desde:

16380 USD

Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to Cape Verde
Hasta US$2500 de descuento

Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to Cape Verde

HDS30D25 The Atlantic Odyssey cruise visits some of the remotest islands in the world, crossing the migratory paths of Arctic Terns, Long-tailed Skuas, other birds, and a variety of whales as they make their annual expeditions north for the breeding season.

m/v Hondius

El Hondius

Fecha del crucero:

14 mar. - 25 abr., 2025

Literas desde:

12375 USD

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Último blog e historia de un cliente

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Oceanwide Expeditions donates €1060 to nature charities

This year we will donate €1,060 to the following conservation charities based on guest reviews: World Wildlife Fund, BirdLife International, 4Ocean, and the Falklands Conservation.

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Antarctica cruise reviews

por Kuriackal Stephen Jos
It was a long time pending wish to visit Antarctica. It happened this November. The 13 day trip in MV Hondius from Ushuaia to Antarctic peninsula was a dream come true. The trip was made more entertaining and knowledgeable by the experienced and supporting team which accompanied us. The stay was made comfortable by the ever ready and pleasing support staff in the ship. We were a group from 28 countries who shared their experiences and knowledge during the trip. The lectures organised every day by qualified staff bonded us further towards wildlife.
por Myrtle Finucane
What a time we had. Excellent presentations on all things Antarctica. From lectures on whales, penguin, personal experiences, history, art and many more topics. All presentations were well received by all of the great guests.
por Luis Alcaraz
The Xperience was breathtaking, incredible, magnific. The penguin colonies visits, the navigation through Weddell Sea, the Emperor Penguin Xperience including helicopter, really unique. All the staff very proffessional, competent and kind. But, with the price of the Expedition, should you invoice 2 € for the seasickness pills? Best regards
por Siegfried Rotter
Gerne wieder
por Sylvia Walentin
Great Adventures!
por Bernhard Kischnick

Meine 1. große Kreuzfahrt die die Erwartungen bei weiten übertroffen haben. Ein tolle Crew von bis die, uns eine solche Reise mit ihrem Einsatz und freundlicher Bedienung ermöglicht haben. Hauptärgernis was sich immer wieder durch die gesamte Reise zog, war das ich einer der wenigen auf dem Schiff gewesen bin der den vollen Preis und auch sonst keine Vergünstigungen bekommen habe.

FAQ's about Antarctica cruises

Antártida es el 5to en tamaño de los siete continentes. El continente tiene dos grandes entradas en la línea costera que son el Mar de Ross y el Mar de Weddell. El continente más cercano es América del Sur. La superficie total del continente es de 14.2 millones de km2 (aproximadamente 5.5 millones de millas cuadradas) en verano.

La zona/ huso horario en Antártida es la misma que en Nueva Zelanda: GMT +12 horas. En viajes regulares a Antártida operamos en la misma zona horaria que Ushuaia, Argentina: GMT -3horas.

No, la ubicación remota, el paisaje congelado y la meteorología impredecible pueden hacer que las operaciones turísticas sean difíciles, pero Oceanwide Expeditions tiene la experiencia, conocimientos y competencia necesaria para operar con seguridad en Antártida.

La Antártida es el continente más frío y también más ventoso en el mundo. La temperatura más baja en la Tierra se registró en la Antártida. Hay tres regiones climáticas en la Antártida:

El interior del continente: Esta es el área extremadamente fría de la Antártida. Las áreas costeras: Estas áreas tienen temperaturas más moderadas y más precipitaciones. La Península Antártica: Esta es la región que tiene un clima más cálido y húmedo; las temperaturas sobre cero son comunes en los meses de verano.

Durante la temporada de verano la temperatura en la Península Antártica varía en un rango entre -2° C y 5° C. En el Mar de Ross puede llegar a ser significativamente más frío, con temperaturas que bajan hasta los -20° C.

Sí, pero sólo si el líder de la expedición considera que las condiciones locales son seguras. En ese caso, podemos ofrecer esta actividad de natación desde tierra bajo la supervisión de nuestros guías. Por motivos de seguridad, no realizamos el polar desde nuestras embarcaciones o lanchas Zodiac.

Seguimos el protocolo aconsejado por la IAATO. Antes de salir de viaje, asegúrese de que todo lo que lleve y que pueda entrar en contacto con el medio ambiente (ropa, equipo, etc.) esté completamente limpio y desinfectado. Le rogamos que no se siente, arrodille ni tumbe durante los desembarcos. Tampoco coloque nada en el suelo. Recibirá un documento con más información después de hacer la reserva.

En esta página encontrará toda la información que necesita saber sobre los brotes de gripe aviar, incluidos los protocolos de bioseguridad.

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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