Antártida, Antártid
What you’ll do
One of the planet's most remote and pristine environments. You’ll navigate the icy waters of the Antarctic Peninsula, where endless white mountains stretch to the horizon and massive glaciers churn icebergs into the sea.
Did you know that Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent? Despite these harsh conditions, it is teeming with wildlife. Penguins waddle adorably along the shores, seals bask lazily on ice floes, and the icy waters come alive with the majestic breaches of humpback and orca whales. Each day, accompanied by a team of expert scientists and naturalists, you will embark on different excursions. Whether walking along snowy beaches or gliding past towering icebergs by Zodiac or kayak, you'll be fully immersed in the stark and stunning beauty of this otherworldly landscape. This expedition promises an unforgettable journey into the untouched, raw splendor of our planet's final frontier.
Stay
Your home in Antarctica is an expedition vessel designed to explore the world’s most remote waters.
Quark Expeditions: Specialists in polar travel, Quark offers a range of small to mid-sized ships with ice-strengthened hulls, expert polar guides, and a focus on adventure—think kayaking among icebergs, camping on the ice, and zodiac landings at penguin colonies.
National Geographic Expeditions: Operated with Lindblad Expeditions, these voyages combine comfort with deep storytelling. Onboard naturalists, scientists, and National Geographic photographers lead lectures, photography workshops, and land excursions, turning each day into a living documentary.
Both options balance comfort and capability, with cozy cabins, panoramic observation lounges, and expedition gear provided.
Getting there
The most common gateway is Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. From here, ships cross the infamous Drake Passage in roughly two days, entering the Southern Ocean where the Atlantic and Pacific meet. Most Antarctic voyages last 10 to 14 days, including four days at sea for the round-trip crossing and six to ten days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands. Longer expeditions—up to 20+ days—push farther south into the Weddell Sea or combine Antarctica with the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.
Worth knowing
Antarctica’s travel season runs from November to March, when the ice eases its grip and wildlife is at its most active, early summer brings pristine snow and courtship displays, while later months see penguin chicks and more accessible landing sites.
All visitors must follow strict biosecurity and wildlife guidelines, keeping several meters’ distance from animals and ensuring nothing foreign enters this fragile ecosystem. Weather is famously unpredictable; clear skies can give way to blizzards in minutes, and itineraries often shift to match the conditions, flexibility is part of the experience.
There are no shops, no bins, no infrastructure; everything you bring in, you bring out, in keeping with the continent’s pristine, leave-no-trace principles. And while some ships offer satellite internet, Antarctica remains one of the last true frontiers for a complete digital disconnect.
Let’s fly
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Once we hear from you, we’ll schedule a one-on-one call to get to know you better.
From there, we’ll start designing something uniquely yours.