Antarctica

'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

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.

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

2013 / 2014 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES
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Falkland Islands – South Georgia - South Sandwich - South Orkneys - Antarctic Peninsula
OTL21	01 - 23 November	Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia	22 nights

£7,775

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
PLA23	02 – 20 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	18 nights
PLA25	31 Dec – 18 January	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	18 nights
OTL26	16 Jan - 03 February	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	18 nights
OTL28	13 Feb – 04 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	19 nights

£7,865 on Plancius or £9,045 on Ortelius

*Antarctic Peninsula (Basecamp Plancius / Basecamp Ortelius)*
PLA 29	25 Feb – 08 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights
OTL 29	04 – 15 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights

£5,000 on Plancius or £5,000 on Ortelius

Antarctic Peninsula
PLA27	05 – 15 February	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights
PLA28	15 – 25 February	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights
OTL24	13 - 22 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	09 nights
OTL27	03 – 13 February	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights

£5,140 on Plancius or £3,865 on Ortelius

Antarctic Peninsula – Whalewatching
OTL30	15 – 24 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	09 nights

£3,590

Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands
PLA24	20 -31 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights

£5,410

Polar Circle – Antarctic Peninsula
PLA30	08 – 19 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights

£5,000

Weddell Sea – Emperor Penguin Voyage (Incl. helicopters)
OTL22	23 Nov – 03 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights
OTL23	03 – 13 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights

£7,545

Antarctica 2013/14
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M/v Plancius
2013/14 dates & prices

M/v Ortelius
2013/14 dates & prices

An Ice Bridge
Visit the Antarctic Peninsula on
our 'South Atlantic 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.