Antarctica

The immense white continent

Described as '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. View our complete 2012/2013 Antarctic cruise table

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 2013 Antarctic Odyssey

2012/2013 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION CRUISES
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
PLA 21	03 – 22 November	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	19 nights

£6,890

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
PLA 26	02 – 20 January	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	18 nights
PLA 27	20 Jan – 07 February	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	18 nights

£6,890

*Antarctic Peninsula (Basecamp Plancius)*
PLA 22	22 Nov – 03 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights
PLA 30	26 Feb – 09 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights

£4,450

Antarctic Peninsula
PLA 28	07 – 17 February	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights
PLA 29	17 – 26 February	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	09 nights
PLA 32	20 – 29 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights

£4,170

Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetland Islands
PLA 23	03 – 13 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights
PLA 24	13 – 22 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	09 nights
PLA 25	22 Dec – 02 January	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights

£3,660

Polar Circle – Antarctic Peninsula
PLA 31	09 – 20 March	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	11 nights

£4,450

Weddell Sea – Emperor Penguin Voyage (Incl. helicopters)
OTL 21	14 – 24 November	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights
OTL 22	24 Nov – 04 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights
OTL 23	04 – 14 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	10 nights

£6,690

Antarctic Peninsula
OTL 24A	14 - 23 December	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	09 nights
OTL 24B	23 Dec – 01 January	Ushuaia – Ushuaia	09 nights

£3,105

£3,490

South Georgia
OTL 28	20 Mar – 06 April	Ushuaia – Montevideo	17 nights

£4,415

M/v Plancius
2012/13 dates & prices

M/v Ortelius
2012/13 dates & prices

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.

An Ice Bridge
Visit the Antarctic Peninsula on
our South Atlantic Odyssey