Arctic and Antarctic Holidays and Cruises
 

Antarctica

Expedition cruises to the immense white continent

Antarctica is a land like no other. Regarded by scientists and travellers as one of the last pristine regions in the world, it is a place of incredible icescapes and rich wildlife. Far from being harsh and inhospitable, this awe-inspiring continent and the islands around it teem with life. If you're a penguin enthusiast this is the place to go, but there's much more besides.

COMPLETE ANTARCTIC CRUISE DATES:   2013/2014 SEASON | 2014/2015 SEASON

The description of Antarctica as an icy wilderness and our planet's last frontier makes it sound a bit daunting. The reality may be just that, but in a wonderful way. Unbelievable scenery and atmosphere combine with stunning close-up encounters with the area's wildlife to produce the kind of experience which can only be described as a total privilege.

The Antarctic Peninsula is the most accessible area of the continent, lying as it does just 600 miles from the tip of South America. Scenically it is the equal of anything to be found elsewhere in Antarctica and its wildlife is stunning. There are vast colonies of penguins, whilst hundreds of seals are to be found on the iceflows or in their breeding colonies. The waters are home to some of the great whales and seabirds such as the magnificent albatross abound.

An Orca in the Ross Sea
Go beyond the Antarctic Peninsula
on our 'Antarctic Odyssey'

One of the tours which we have to offer includes a visit to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The very name of South Georgia smacks of romance with its strong association with the explorer, Shackleton. It is also home to vast penguin colonies and dramatic scenery – a destination to be dreamed of, or perhaps even visited!

To convey the marvels of this region of the world in words is impossible. It is an experience from which each person lucky enough to enjoy it will come away with strong emotional reactions and lasting memories.

Our holidays are on board the ice-strengthened vessels Plancius and Ortelius. Daily shore excursions are accompanied by expert guides who not only have superb local knowledge but also want to share their love of the Antarctic with their guests. The operators have strong environmental policies which coincide with those upheld by Island Holidays.

King Penguins – © Rinie van MeursHumpback WhaleWandering Albatross in South GeorgiaWeddell Seal – © Franco Banfi
2013 / 2014 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES
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Falkland Islands – South Georgia – South Sandwich – South Orkneys – Antarctic Peninsula
OTL2101 – 23 Nov 2013Puerto Madryn – Ushuaia22 nights
 £7,775Falkland Islands – South Georgia – South Sandwich – South Orkneys – Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula
PLA2302 – 20 Dec 2013Ushuaia – Ushuaia18 nights
PLA2531 Dec 2013 – 18 Jan 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia18 nights
OTL2813 Feb – 04 Mar 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia19 nights
 £7,865 on Plancius
or
£9,045 on Ortelius 		Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula (Basecamp Plancius / Basecamp Ortelius)
PLA 2925 Feb – 08 Mar 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia11 nights
OTL 2904 – 15 Mar 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia11 nights
 £5,000 on Plancius
or
£5,000 on Ortelius		Antarctic Peninsula (Basecamp Plancius / Ortelius) Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula
OTL26A16 – 25 Jan 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia09 nights
OTL2703 – 13 Feb 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
PLA2705 – 15 Feb 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
PLA2815 – 25 Feb 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
 £5,140 on Plancius
or
£3,955 on Ortelius		Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula – Whalewatching
OTL3015 – 24 Mar 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia09 nights
 £3,590Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands
PLA2420 -31 Dec 2013Ushuaia – Ushuaia11 nights
 £5,410Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands Route Map
Polar Circle – Antarctic Peninsula
PLA3008 – 19 Mar 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia11 nights
 £5,000Polar Circle – Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Weddell Sea – Emperor Penguin Voyage (Incl. helicopters)
OTL2223 Nov – 03 Dec 2013Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
 £7,545Weddell Sea – Emperor Penguin Voyage Route Map
Antarctica 2013/14
(the above table)		 M/v Plancius
2013/14 dates & prices		 M/v Ortelius
2013/14 dates & prices
The Antarctic Peninsula
2014 / 2015 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES
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Falkland Islands – Weddell Sea – Antarctic Peninsula - In Search of the Emperor Penguin & King Penguin
PLA 2129 Oct – 11 Nov 2014Puerto Madryn – Ushuaia13 nights
 £5,545Currently unavailable
Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula
OTL 2106 – 25 Nov 2014Puerto Madryn – Ushuaia19 nights
 £8,090Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula
PLA 2401 – 19 Dec 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia18 nights
PLA 2629 Dec 2014 – 16 Jan 2015Ushuaia – Ushuaia18 nights
PLA 2716 Jan 2015 – 03 Feb 2015Ushuaia – Ushuaia18 nights
PLA 2913 Feb 2015 – 03 Mar 2015Ushuaia – Ushuaia18 nights
 £8,275 Falkland Islands – South Georgia – Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula (Basecamp Plancius)
PLA 2211 – 21 Nov 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
PLA 3003 – 14 Mar 2015Ushuaia – Ushuaia11 nights
 £4,730Antarctic Peninsula (Basecamp Plancius) Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula
PLA 2803 – 13 Feb 2015Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
 £5,410Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula – Whalewatching
PLA 3114 – 23 Mar 2015Ushuaia – Ushuaia09 nights
£3,770Antarctic Peninsula – Whalewatching Route Map
Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands
PLA 2519 – 29 Dec 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
£5,410Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands Route Map
Polar Circle – Antarctic Peninsula
OTL 2713 – 24 Mar 2015Ushuaia – Ushuaia11 nights
£5,320Polar Circle – Antarctic Peninsula Route Map
Weddell Sea – Emperor Penguin Voyage (Incl. helicopters)
OTL 2225 Nov – 05 Dec 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
OTL 2305 – 15 Dec 2014Ushuaia – Ushuaia10 nights
 £7,730Weddell Sea – Emperor Penguin Voyage Route Map
Antarctica 2014/15
(the above table)		 M/v Plancius
2014/15 dates & prices		 M/v Ortelius
2014/15 dates & prices
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