The Antarctic cruise season spans October through March, with each window offering distinct wildlife, daylight, and ice conditions. Select a season below to explore and filter departures.
Antarctica at its purest with unbroken snowscapes, giant icebergs, penguin nest-building, and seal pupping on South Georgia.
Nearly 24 hours of daylight, warmest temperatures (up to +8°C), penguin chicks hatching across lively rookeries, and whale arrivals.
Prime whale encounters in the bays, fledging penguin chicks, minimal pack ice for Circle crossings, and dramatic sunset light.
Antarctic expedition departures grouped by month — see what sails when, and from what price.
Pristine white landscapes, massive sea ice, and penguins returning to court on clean snow.
Unbroken snow landscapes, massive icebergs, and penguin courtship rituals across freshly opened bays.
Long polar days, hatching penguin chicks, and peak summer activity across rookeries and bays.
Warmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.
Peak whale activity with humpbacks and orcas, fledging chicks, and open passages south.
Abundant whale encounters, playful fur seal pups, and dramatic golden-hour polar light.
Deep twilight hues, quiet waters with few ships, lingering whales, and potential aurora.
Pristine white landscapes, massive sea ice, and penguins returning to court on clean snow.
Unbroken snow landscapes, massive icebergs, and penguin courtship rituals across freshly opened bays.
Long polar days, hatching penguin chicks, and peak summer activity across rookeries and bays.
Warmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.
Peak whale activity with humpbacks and orcas, fledging chicks, and open passages south.
Abundant whale encounters, playful fur seal pups, and dramatic golden-hour polar light.
Pristine white landscapes, massive sea ice, and penguins returning to court on clean snow.
Unbroken snow landscapes, massive icebergs, and penguin courtship rituals across freshly opened bays.
Long polar days, hatching penguin chicks, and peak summer activity across rookeries and bays.
Warmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.
Peak whale activity with humpbacks and orcas, fledging chicks, and open passages south.
Abundant whale encounters, playful fur seal pups, and dramatic golden-hour polar light.