1,000 departures across 14 operators and 39 ships
7 upcoming Antarctic expeditions with Ross Ice Shelf on the route, from $26,710 per person.
The Ross Ice Shelf is the world's largest floating ice body — the size of France — ending in an ice cliff up to 50 m high that runs for hundreds of kilometres. Sailing along "the Barrier" was how the heroic-age explorers measured themselves.
Only Ross Sea expeditions reach it; pair it with Scott's and Shackleton's huts for the full deep-field experience.
Aurora Expeditions Greg Mortimer 130 guests
Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 · 26 days
Hobart
Aurora Expeditions Greg Mortimer 130 guests
Jan 7, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027 · 34 days
Dunedin
Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 22 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Swan Hellenic SH Minerva 152 guests
Feb 3, 2027 – Mar 8, 2027 · 34 days
Ushuaia
Swan Hellenic SH Minerva 152 guests
Feb 4, 2028 – Mar 8, 2028 · 34 days
Ushuaia
Jan 25, 2029 – Feb 15, 2029 · 22 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Feb 15, 2029 – Mar 8, 2029 · 22 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Wildlife
One of the most widespread penguins in Antarctica, the Adélie is often the first tuxedoed local guests meet ashore. Its stark white eye-ring and brisk, purposeful waddle make it easy to pick out along the ice edge.