Australia · Direct-Sail Expedition Port · 42°53′S · 147°20′E
Tasmania • East Antarctica, Commonwealth Bay & Macquarie Gateway
4 upcoming Antarctic expeditions embarking or concluding via Hobart, from $30,171. Compare ships, routes and cabin fares.
Tasmania's maritime capital has served polar exploration since Roald Amundsen wired news of his 1911 South Pole triumph from Hobart. Today ice-strengthened expedition vessels depart Macquarie Wharf for remote East Antarctica, Commonwealth Bay, Wilkes Land, Macquarie Island, and semi-circumnavigations toward New Zealand.
| Available departures | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price range (per person, USD) | $30,171 – $88,220 |
| Typical duration | 26–31 days |
| Active fleet coverage | 2 operators · 2 ships |
| Country | Australia |
| Gateway profile | Direct-Sail Expedition Port |
| Leading operators | PONANT · Aurora Expeditions |
| Coordinates | 42°53′S · 147°20′E |
| Prices last verified | 48-hour verification methodology |
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