Luxury Antarctica Cruises
Be awed by the power and majesty of Antarctica while cruising aboard one of the finest ships available. You will make daily landings onto the White Continent in the company of some of the very best expedition leaders working in Antarctica. After your explorations, you'll return to the comforts of your vessel. In the evenings, you'll have engaging talks from naturalists and scientists and enjoy superb cuisine. Cruising on one of these vessels is a combination of luxury and exploration that is hard to equal. Our Antarctica specialists know Antarctica first hand and will help you find you the ideal vessel and departure. We offer a variety of cruise options in this category. Please contact us to discuss your travel plans.
Luxury Expedition Vessels
These vessels offer a more expedition style luxury experience. They have a refined and very comfortable atmosphere, excellent food, and top naturalist guides, without quite the focus on luxury amenities as the 5 star options below.

Magellan Explorer
A new & modern expedition vessel
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Sea Spirit
Luxuriously appointed, with spacious suites and great value: a traveler favorite
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Greg Mortimer
A newly launched modern purpose built expedition vessel
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True 5-star Luxury
There are only a few vessels cruising Antarctica that reach a true 5 star level of service. Ponant and Silversea's vessels are in this category. These are luxury exploration ships built on an intimate, human scale. Ponant vessels feature a French crew, exceptional service, and superb cuisine. You'll set sail in an environment that is simultaneously authentic and sophisticated.

L’Austral
Visit Antarctica from one of the must luxurious vessels available
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Le Boreal
Visit Antarctica in style on this truly luxurious vessel
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Silver Explorer
A true 5-star luxury expedition cruise ship
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Le Lyrial
Visit Antarctica on a luxurious European vessel
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Silver Cloud
A 5-star luxury expedition cruise ship
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Le Soleal
Visit Antarctica on a luxury vessel
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Silver Wind
A recently refurbished 5-star luxury cruise ship (sailing 2020/2021)
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New Luxury Options
Check out the latest luxury and expedition options that have been recently launched or that will start operating in the coming months and seasons.

Seaventure
A world-class small ship experience (launching November 2021)
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Le Commandant-Charcot
Visit Antarctica on a luxurious European vessel (launching Nov 2021)
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Sylvia Earle
A newly launched modern purpose built expedition vessel
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