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Antarctic Cruises
Independent Antarctic specialists with 25 years of first-hand experience.
Antarctica Travel Centre specialises in small-ship Antarctic cruises and expedition voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Macquarie Island, New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands and the Ross Sea.
With 25 years of first-hand Antarctic experience across 13 different ships and 9 ship operators, we have the knowledge to help you choose the expedition that is right for you.
We are completely independent, so our focus is on matching you with the right ship, operator, itinerary and season for your interests, travel style and expectations — whether that means an expedition, expedition-luxury, luxury or fly-cruise experience.
There is no single “best” Antarctic cruise. The right choice depends on what you want to see and do, how you like to travel, the time you have available and the level of comfort you expect.
Our Antarctic cruise experts can draw on decades of experience to help you make that choice with confidence — and create a truly once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic experience.
The Antarctica Travel Centre Difference
Independent & Expert Antarctic Cruise Advice
Our experienced Antarctica cruise consultants have travelled widely in Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Macquarie Island and New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic Islands and have first-hand knowledge of a wide range of Luxury & Expedition Antarctic cruise ships. Each Antarctica cruise that our specialists select is matched to your needs and your pre/post travel in South America is tailored for you.
Many ships have Antarctic cruise Early Booking Offers as well as special rates for last minute berths often made available by group cancellations. Check here for the best Antarctic cruise rates for Antarctica 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
We’ve tried to answer many frequently asked questions as well as offer our insights into the key factors that should be considered when asking ‘what’s the best Antarctic cruise for me’:
Which ship, which itinerary, when to go and a host other other important factors.
As Independent experts with first-hand experience of numerous operators, ships and itineraries we hope you find this useful.
Book with Confidence
We have been operating since 1995 and have carefully selected ships and operators with proven track records. As a member of Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and the ATIA accreditation scheme ATAS you have financial security when booking with Antarctica Travel Centre. We are a wholly Australian-owned company. We are proud to be Associate Members of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators.
Antarctica Travel Centre is part of Tailor-Made Journeys. Most cruises and expeditions to Antarctica depart from South America; Ushuaia in Argentina or Punta Arenas in Chile.
South America Travel Centre is our dedicated South America tailor made tour division, with 30 years of experience in travel throughout South America we can arrange all of your pre and post-holiday arrangements in a seamless and efficient way.
We have a dedicated Arctic web site featuring cruises to Svalbard (Spitsbergen), Iceland, Greenland, Northwest Passage and the ultimate Arctic cruise the North Pole.
To speak to an Antarctica cruise expert call 1300 784 794
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Sea Kayaking or Paddling in Antarctica
Sea Kayaking (more in-depth) or Paddling (easier/shorter and still offering an incredible experience) in Antarctica...
A Selection of Antarctica Cruise Ships
These luxurious ships combine more traditional-style cruising with an Antarctic adventure. They offer large, very comfortable cabins with en-suite facilities and many have private balconies. The experienced expedition team enable you to explore the Antarctic Peninsula with Zodiac dinghies and come home to an exquisite ship with superior comfort and excellent cuisine options.
As the name suggests these ships are a hybrid of an Expedition Ship and a Luxury Ship. Focusing on maximising opportunities for exploring as on an expedition vessel but with the added comfort of having larger, more comfortable cabins and common areas. Generally cabins are larger or perhaps the ship is newer than an Expedition ship. The cuisine is of a very high standard.
Expedition ships have a greater emphasis on maximising time off the vessel or out on deck. The expedition team works closely with the ship’s captain and crew to get you out exploring on the Zodiac dinghies and on shore as much as possible. Most voyages also offer kayaking and sometimes camping. Cabins are simple and comfortable, the food excellent. The ships are stable, fast and manoeuvrable.
