South of the Antarctic Circle
By including optional kayaking and diving, these late season voyages offer the chance to maximise your polar crossing experience by exploring Antarctica both on and under the water. Travelling at that time provides excellent photographic and whale watching conditions, alongside the normal zodiac and land-based excursions.
Trip Summary
- From albatrosses and petrels to penguins and seals, you'll make plenty of new Antarctic friends
- 6, 7 or 8 full days in Antarctica, depending on which departure date you choose
- Antarctic operational experience since 1996
- Expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:10
- February and March voyage dates only when conditions are optimal for reaching the Polar Circle
- Optional scuba diving on most departures; kayaking and camping on selected departures (additional cost)
- Soak up even more regional knowledge with wildlife, nature and history lectures on board
Trip Overview
From
$7,700 - $16,650
The flukes of a diving humpback whale
Your vessel amid the ice
Witness icebergs the size of apartment blocks
Orca whale trio
Mirrored landscapes
Gravitating towards the water again
Gathering as a group at Pleneau Island
Hikers trek along the coast, Antarctic Peninsula
Adelie penguins at sunset, Antarctica
Operator's Itinerary
Why our customers love Swoop
The Antarctic Experts.
No Compromises
Our team has visited Antarctica over 150 times and has 100 collective years of polar experience, so from which trip is right for you to what shoes to bring - there’s no question we can’t answer.
Expert impartial advice at no extra cost
Choosing the right voyage is complicated, Swoop makes it easy. We offer no-nonsense advice on 1500 voyages across 30 ships to find you the right trip, cabin, price - and we don’t charge a fee.
The only B Corp certified Antarctic specialist
We want to protect Antarctica for future generations - which is why we became a certified B Corp and set up our own conservation fund. So your adventures can be a force for good.
A full concierge service, unlike booking direct
We leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip and have over 6500 happy travellers to show for it. With a dedicated Antarctic co-ordinator & support throughout - you’re in safe hands.
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