South Shetland Islands cruise overview
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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Searching for the Elusive Emperor Penguins
OTL23-24 A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
20 Nov - 30 Nov, 2024
Berths start from:
11050 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
PLA26-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
6 Jan - 16 Jan, 2025
Berths start from:
6050 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage + navigational workshop
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
OTL28-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
22 Jan - 1 Feb, 2025
Berths start from:
8650 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
HDS27-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
22 Jan - 1 Feb, 2025
Berths start from:
8650 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
OTL29-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
1 Feb - 11 Feb, 2025
Berths start from:
10700 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
PLA28-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
3 Feb - 13 Feb, 2025
Berths start from:
8650 USD
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
Meet at least six penguin species
HDS29-25 This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
20 Feb - 14 Mar, 2025
Berths start from:
16700 USD
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage
Crossing the Polar Circle
OTL31-25 This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
10 Mar - 21 Mar, 2025
Berths start from:
7700 USD
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching
Crossing the Polar Circle
PLA32-25 This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
23 Mar - 3 Apr, 2025
Berths start from:
9450 USD
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL22-25 A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
11 Nov - 21 Nov, 2025
Berths start from:
12900 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
HDS22-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
17 Nov - 27 Nov, 2025
Berths start from:
8800 USD
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL23-25 A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
21 Nov - 1 Dec, 2025
Berths start from:
12900 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
OTL24-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
1 Dec - 11 Dec, 2025
Berths start from:
8050 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
HDS26-26 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
8 Jan - 18 Jan, 2026
Berths start from:
10350 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
PLA26-26 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
9 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Berths start from:
9250 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
HDS27-26 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
18 Jan - 28 Jan, 2026
Berths start from:
9250 USD
Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
PLA28-26 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
6 Feb - 16 Feb, 2026
Berths start from:
9250 USD
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
Meet at least six penguin species
HDS29-26 This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
16 Feb - 10 Mar, 2026
Berths start from:
17800 USD
Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - whale watching
Crossing the Polar Circle
HDS31-26 This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
20 Mar - 31 Mar, 2026
Berths start from:
8200 USD