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Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise
Ships: Magellan Explorer, Magellan Discoverer
From$12,450per person
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Antarctic and Arctic cruises, curated by polar specialists.
Compare expedition ships, verified departures, and private planning support for penguin colonies, blue ice channels, and the world's most remote coastlines.
Where to sail
Three polar gateways, one expert planning team.
Oct - MarAntarctic PeninsulaPenguin rookeries, blue glacier walls, Zodiac landings, and classic first-time Antarctica routes.
Nov - FebIceberg ChannelsSail through sculpted ice, quiet bays, and glacier-fed passages with expert naturalists onboard.
Oct - MarSouth GeorgiaWildlife-rich expedition routes with king penguin colonies, seals, seabirds, and dramatic ice.Popular routes
Start with the itinerary, then match the right ship.
Featured route
Antarctic Peninsula
Avg. length: 11 days
Embarkation: Ushuaia
Antarctica Fly-Cruise
Avg. length: 8 days
Embarkation: Punta Arenas
Falklands & South Georgia
Avg. length: 21 days
Embarkation: Ushuaia
Svalbard & Polar Bears
Avg. length: 10 days
Embarkation: Longyearbyen
Best-selling departures
Cabin-first cruise cards for shoppers ready to compare.
Limited cabins11 - 12 days
Antarctic Explorer: 7th Continent
Ships: Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer
From$13,180per person
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Wildlife favorite19 - 23 days
South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula
Ships: Sea Spirit, MS Fram
From$18,900per person
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Help travelers shop by motive, not only destination.
Expedition ships
Small ships, polar capability, and clear price context.
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Our story
Global polar choice, grounded in Argentina.
Antarctic Explore was built around a simple idea: choosing the right polar voyage should feel clear before departure and supported once you arrive. We compare expedition operators independently, then connect that global choice with trusted local assistance in Argentina—the gateway for most Antarctic journeys.
Independent comparison
One place to compare routes, ships, dates and travel styles across specialist operators.
Argentina on-the-ground
Local coordination around Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, including arrivals, transfers, stays and embarkation support.
Support beyond booking
Practical help before the voyage and a local point of contact when plans change on the ground.
Private planning
Ready for the polar trip that actually fits?
A polar specialist with local support in Argentina can compare ships, route timing, cabin categories, flights, and pre-trip extensions before you commit.