Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

 

Antarctica Small Ship Cruises and Luxury Expeditions. Discover the White Continent with Wild Earth Travel.

"Glittering white, shining blue, raven black, in the light of the sun the land looks like a fairy-tale." - Roald Amundsen

The most accessible part of the seventh continent is the dramatic Antarctic Peninsula. It extends a ‘welcoming arm’ north towards South America. Antarctic Peninsula is the warmest part of the continent known for its stunning landscapes, accessibility and mild climate. Travellers usually begin their journey there from Argentina or Chile. 

Antarctica cruises and expeditions offer the essential experience of one of the wildest places on Earth. Usually, cruises begin in the city of Ushuaia – the southernmost city in the world. Next, you will experience the crossing the infamous Drake Passage, during which albatrosses and cape petrels will escort you, they are the sentinels of these rough waters.

It is worth mentioning that here, at Wild Earth Travel, we offer a variety of Fly/Sail voyages that not only feature the best of Antarctica but also allow for more exploration. These trips often cruise one way and fly the other. Fly in comfort over the stormy Drake Passage and board your ship directly in Antarctica. No seasickness!

Once you reach the White Continent, you will have an opportunity of exploring the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, a narrow finger of land that juts into the ice-choked waters of the Weddell Sea. Witness a breathtaking panorama of icebergs, blue glaciers, and jagged, snow-capped mountains. Cruise aboard Zodiacs among ice floes and explore penguin rookeries. Learn from the scientists, visit research stations or even venture further south across the Antarctic Circle!

Antarctic Peninsula Highlights may include:

Cruising provides the perfect opportunity to visit the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands. Wild Earth Travel offers the most comprehensive range of Antarctic small ship cruises from luxury to expeditionary. Our General Manager Aaron Russ has visited Antarctica over 80 times and still leads voyages to the region regularly, so we are perfectly equipped to help you decide on the Antarctic cruise that is right for you.

 

Our Associates Include

Adventure Canada
Heritage Expeditions New Zealand
UnCruise Adventures
Hurtugruten
Ponant
Pandaw