Enter a spellbinding world of snow and ice as you voyage to Antarctica, a continent that has long captivated explorers. Set sail aboard the comfortable, spacious and well-appointed Ocean Endeavour on an 11-day voyage, discovering unbelievable wildlife and the world’s most remarkable scenery. As you explore this icy wilderness, you’ll not only be accompanied by an expert expedition team, but also by penguins, seals, whales and seabirds, set against a backdrop of towering icebergs, snow-capped peaks, imposing glaciers and ice-choked waters. Adventures like this don’t come along every day – there’s simply nowhere else on earth like Antarctica.

Gaze at captivating glaciers and majestic icebergs as we sail from Ushuaia to the icy wilderness of the South Shetland islands. Immerse yourself in the magnificent landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter nesting Adelie penguins and downy snow petrels.

Antarctica is a destination that, quite simply, defies the imagination. This remote polar region comprises beautiful untouched icescapes and captivating wildlife. Prepare yourself for an Expedition Voyage that will take your breath away at every turn.

Journey to some of the most remote and wildlife-rich regions of the Southern Hemisphere on a true polar adventure, following in the footsteps of early explorers. Reach the Falkland Islands, a windswept archipelago steeped in British history and inhabited by five species of penguins and giant albatross colonies. South Georgia Island is known for its massive king penguin colonies, colossal sea lions, and the pioneering polar adventures of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Beautiful ice formations surround the South Orkney Islands. Heading south, you arrive at the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula—an icy wonderland where gentoo, chinstrap, and Adelie penguins play among towering icebergs and whales spout offshore. Experience the wonders of these rarely visited islands in the South Sea. Note: Trip length varies between 18 and 20 nights, depending on departure date.

Join the pioneers of Antarctic expedition travel on a thrilling exploration of the continent. Save time by flying directly from South America to the Antarctic peninsula (and back) where we embark the National Geographic Orion, purpose-built for polar waters.