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Antarctic Peninsula Explorer

4.6/5 From 41 Reviews

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Explore the White Continent aboard one of the polar fleet's newest additions, a state-of-the-art expedition vessel combining adventure with comfort. As well as being limited to only 130 passengers, there’s a wide range of optional activities on this classic Antarctic Peninsula voyage.

Trip Summary

  • 5 full days exploring Antarctica = 10 planned ‘off ship’ excursions
  • Only 130 guests onboard gives an intimate experience of Antarctica
  • Antarctic operational experience since 1992
  • The expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:8 ensures a high level of personalisation
  • Kayaking, polar snorkelling & camping activities (additional cost)
  • Complimentary 3-in-1 parka jacket & digital post-voyage photo book
  • Includes beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner

Trip Overview

Route
Trip length
12-15 Days
Ship Comfort
Comfort & Adventure
Ship
Greg Mortimer
Total guests
130

From

$11,395 - $37,595

Operator's Itinerary

Start from Ushuaia and end at Ushuaia

Landmarks potentially visited on Antarctic Peninsula Explorer

NOTE: This itinerary is for guidance only as each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions, and opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is key and all part of the adventure of an expeditionary cruise.

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What our customers think of Antarctic Peninsula Explorer

10/10 - This was more of the Antarctic experience than we could have hoped for: the expedition leader and ship captain were communicative as they responded to ever-changing weather conditions, ensuring every landing was unique. The landscapes were otherworldly, the wildlife so varied, and the science and history lectures grounded the entire experience in the broader context of how Antarctica is changing.

Travelled: December 2024

Jonathan Carroll - USA

While I wanted to travel to Antarctica Peninsula, I wanted the trip to be 10-12 days total and the Antarctic Peninsula Explorer fit that timeline well.

Travelled: December 2024

Tushar Sharma - USA

10/10 - All the wildlife experienced, the expedition staff allowing us all of the opportunities to experience and explore Antarctica. The experience of the entire staff and expedition team is unmatched.

Travelled: November 2024

Liz Oakley - USA

10/10 - It was nothing like I expected. The wildlife and the terrain was so beautiful and the expedition crew was really helpful and made our trip much more memorable.

Travelled: November 2024

Mohammed Alkaabi - Qatar

Difficult to chose a most memorable moment. Boarding the cruise, opening the curtains the first morning and see how we were navigating on ice, the quietness, meeting the expedition team, the polar plunge, camping, dinners with cruise mates, the morning salutations from the crew, the lectures, every time we listened to a call for a landing... EVERYTHING!

Travelled: November 2024

Irma Vazquez Cabezas - Netherlands

10/10 - Everything about the trip was above my expectations. A unique trip that has to be experienced to describe.

Travelled: November 2024

Lana Mellen - USA

10/10 - The caliber of the guides. The size of the group on the trip. The other guests - everyone had an adventurous spirit.

Travelled: November 2024

Tim Donovan - USA

The expedition team were amazing - very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed the talks by the naturalists. Amusing and educational.

Travelled: November 2024

Kari Klein - USA

10/10 - Crew, boat, fellow travellers all added to the success of the trip. Got to see a great deal of Antarctica, and various bays and islands. Amazing to have the opportunity to kayak during the trip, but also do onshore landings if you wanted. The boat crew did an amazing job to make sure it was the best experience

Travelled: October 2024

Natalie Gillespie - UK

10/10 - Simply amazing. The expedition team were masters of their field! Genuine care and their energy and passion are contagious! They are as excited as we are!

Travelled: October 2024

John Paul Lotuaco - Panama

10/10 - Beautiful scenery, multiple exploration spots with great expedition team members to explain what we see.

Travelled: October 2024

Cheuk Tung Wong - Hong Kong

The expedition team were incredibly knowledgable, friendly, patient, excellent educators, incredible backgrounds.

Travelled: January 2024

Kristie Collins - France

The expedition team were first rate. They truly made the whole experience. I was very impressed with the variety of experts and they were all very enthusiastic and passionate about their respective fields.

Travelled: January 2024

Nathalie Parent - France

10/10 - Unique and adventurous. Very good coordination and safety management done by team.

Travelled: December 2023

Pawan Jai Sahu - United Arab Emirates

The expedition team was perfect!! Very knowledgeable. Extremely friendly.

Travelled: December 2023

Nisha Ramdas Chandnani - United Arab Emirates

10/10 - It was just incredible! From the crew, to the expedition team, to the ship, to the kayaking, to the camping, to the other passengers. Everything really made the experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Travelled: December 2023

Michelle Leen - USA

10/10 - The trip was something I had always wanted to do, but never became a reality. I don't think people understand how beautiful and quiet it is. It was a time for quiet and reflection and to enjoy a place where mankind has not totally destroyed everything. The adventures were one of a kind and the people who helped make the trip unique were also wonderful.

Travelled: December 2023

Susan Merryfield - USA

The expedition team was absolutely amazing. Each of them has so much knowledge and passion that really shows through.

Travelled: November 2023

Jeni Ness - USA

10/10 - Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, amazing staff and expedition crew. Truly this was the best trip we have ever taken.

Travelled: November 2023

Jeni Ness - USA

Small-ship expeditions allowed us to be on land for a good amount of time. The expedition team was top notch and they knew many of the passengers by name. The ship is a smaller ship, so it was able to get to many places.

Travelled: November 2023

Craig Murata - USA

I loved our exploration team. They were knowledgeable and friendly. Ashley definitely stands out. All the lectures were good.

Travelled: January 2023

David Guang-Hwai Chu - USA

The trip was amazing. We loved everything we saw and did and thought the itinerary was great. I loved the focus on learning. It was exactly what we wanted.

Travelled: December 2022

Rebecca Ready - Canada

Most memorable moment: walking amongst the penguins and the incredible landscape.

Travelled: January 2022

Doug Behan - USA

The expedition team were top-notch!

Travelled: January 2022

Doug Behan - USA

The beauty of it all was fantastic. A pretty cool moment was when kayaked to our landing on the actual continent of Antarctica and we celebrated the landing.

Travelled: January 2022

Bob Varga - USA

The team were fantastic. Howard, David Berg, John and Wes were all outstanding. You could tell that they enjoyed what they were doing.

Travelled: January 2022

Bob Varga - USA

The kayaking was great. It was nice to have the same kayak for every trip. John and Wes were a pleasure to go with as our guides.

Travelled: January 2022

Bob Varga - USA

The seal and penguin species were well documented by the expedition staff and I felt that they did a great job with educating us before arrival in Antarctica from various speeches and learning opportunities to know about what we'd encounter. There were numerous great photo opportunities daily!

Travelled: December 2021

Christopher Norton - USA

The daily expeditions were well run, adventurous, and led by amazingly insightful, patient, and FUN expedition staff. There was no one moment that was great, they were all great.

Travelled: December 2021

Christopher Norton - USA

From beginning to end the trip was fantastic. It was so educational and I learned more about the wildlife, geology and history of Antarctica than I could have imagined. All the staff and crew members were knowlegeable and helpful. It was absolutely awe inspiring and the most exciting adventure I have ever been on.

Travelled: January 2019

Courtney Troy Harrison - United States Of America

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