"The thing that is most beautiful about Antarctica for me is the light. It's like no other light on Earth, because the air is so free of impurities."
- Jon Krakauer
Best time to visit Antarctica
The cruise season runs from late October to late March.
Antarctica highlights
Venture to Antarctica, the highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent on Earth.
Flight time
Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina (30+ hours) or Punta Arenas, Chile (19+ hrs) to board a cruise.
Visa required?
No visa is required for Antarctica and New Zealanders do not need a visa for stays in Argentina of up to 90 days.
Currency
There is no currency, except for the currency of the ship you are on.
Your luxury Antarctica holiday awaits
Your luxury Antarctica holiday awaits
Like the great explorers Amundsen, Scott, and Shackleton, today’s travellers are drawn to this vast, otherworldly realm. Covering 20% of the Southern Hemisphere, Antarctica is a living gallery of sculpted blue icebergs and a landscape unlike anything you've seen – home to penguins, seals, and orcas.
Your luxury Antarctica holiday awaits
Your luxury Antarctica holiday awaits
Our advisors recommend journeying to Antarctica by expedition cruise. Depart from Ushuaia or Punta Arenas to navigate the Drake Passage toward the Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, or Weddell Sea. Voyages may also explore the Falklands, South Georgia, or East Antarctica from Hobart or New Zealand.
Your luxury Antarctica holiday awaits
Your luxury Antarctica holiday awaits
Antarctica offers unforgettable off-ship adventures. Smaller vessels reach closer to shore, while larger ships use rigid inflatables. We love that you can stand-up paddleboard, kayak, hike, ski and even camp on the ice. Enjoy optional helicopter and submarine tours for deeper exploration in this wondrous place.
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Luxury Cruises
From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.
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Immersive Tours
Travel deeper with a luxury tour: connect with culture, uncover stories, and see the world with ease with an expert guide by your side. Perfectly matched to you by your advisor, a luxury tour takes care of the details – so all you need to do is choose your destination.
Luxury Flights
Round-the-world, multi-city, mixed-class, multiple airlines and more – our advisors can navigate even the most complex flight itineraries with ease. Explore hand-selected flights below, or leave your flights in the hands of our Travel Associates experts.
Luxury Stays
Your luxury holiday is not complete without the perfect hotel – and your Travel Associates advisor knows just the place for you. From remote retreats, city escapes, ski hotels, beach hotels, or a combination of them all, your Travel Associates advisor will find the ones that feel just right.
Exclusive Holiday Packages
Explore our collection of exclusive holiday packages below, with everything you need for a one-of-a-kind holiday. Crafted by experts, each pairs luxury with exceptional value – including your flights, stays, cruises and more. Each package can be tailored to your tastes by your Travel Associates advisor.
Luxury Rail Journeys
With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.
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Travel range
Luxury Cruises
From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.
Immersive Tours
Travel deeper with a luxury tour: connect with culture, uncover stories, and see the world with ease with an expert guide by your side. Perfectly matched to you by your advisor, a luxury tour takes care of the details – so all you need to do is choose your destination.
Luxury Flights
Round-the-world, multi-city, mixed-class, multiple airlines and more – our advisors can navigate even the most complex flight itineraries with ease. Explore hand-selected flights below, or leave your flights in the hands of our Travel Associates experts.
Exclusive Holiday Packages
Explore our collection of exclusive holiday packages below, with everything you need for a one-of-a-kind holiday. Crafted by experts, each pairs luxury with exceptional value – including your flights, stays, cruises and more. Each package can be tailored to your tastes by your Travel Associates advisor.
Luxury Stays
Your luxury holiday is not complete without the perfect hotel – and your Travel Associates advisor knows just the place for you. From remote retreats, city escapes, ski hotels, beach hotels, or a combination of them all, your Travel Associates advisor will find the ones that feel just right.
Luxury Rail Journeys
With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.
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