Antarctica Cruises

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Book your dream Antarctica cruise with award-winning US-based experts. We’ve helped thousands of clients with cruises to Antarctica & we’ll help you find the right ship at the best price. One call is worth hours of internet scrolling.
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Small Ship Antarctica Expedition Cruises

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52 Cruises
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Antarctica cruises immerse you in the pristine beauty and raw power of this frozen continent. Unlike the generic Antarctica cruise experiences, our small ship expeditions prioritize personalized attention, expert-led exploration, and intimate encounters with the region’s awe-inspiring wildlife.

We have the perfect Antarctica cruise for you. Ditch the ordinary and choose an expedition that will leave you breathless with wonder. Contact us today to plan your life-changing Antarctica expedition.

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ANTARCTIC CRUISE EXPERTS

Free consultation.
Personalized planning.

Why AdventureSmith Explorations?

Antarctica Cruises with AdventureSmith

Cruising Antarctica with AdventureSmith is the ultimate way to explore up close and in style. Since 2003, thousands of travelers have trusted our small ship cruise and expedition cruise specialists to help them research, choose, book and plan the right Antarctica small ship cruise at the best price.
Why our customers love Antarctica with AdventureSmith:

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Antarctic Cruise Experts

20+ Years Experience

Free travel planning from experts who’ve been aboard the ships. Trust in our experience

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Expert Advice

At No Extra Cost

Planning an Antarctic cruise is hard. We offer honest, unbiased advice on itineraries, ships, cabins and more.


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Concierge Service

Unlike Booking Direct

Ditch the call center for a dedicated Antarctica specialist. We leave nothing to chance to deliver your perfect cruise.

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USA Based

Book with Confidence

We’re a family business owned, operated, licensed & insured in the USA for 20+ years. Let us earn your trust.

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Antarctica Small Ship Cruises
Our Specialty

When choosing an Antarctica vessel, know this: small ships explore where the big ships cannot. Landings are limited to 100 guests on shore. Ships carrying more than 500 guests aren’t allowed to land at all. Smaller is better on Antarctic cruises. Learn how to choose the best cruise and find in depth articles with our detailed Antarctica cruising guide.

The ships we work with carry 72-200 guests ensuring active and intimate explorations. We specialize in this size range because we know from experience it’s the most active, informative and sustainable way to cruise Antarctica. Learn more about the unique ships on our Antarctica expeditions. We’ll find your perfect Antarctica ship.

Antarctica Expeditions
for Every Interest

An expedition is defined as a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose. This perfectly captures the spirit of Antarctica small ship expeditions, which focus on daily off-vessel explorations with expert naturalist guides.

Travelers seeking more adventure can book a range of activities including sea kayaking, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, scuba diving or trekking. Learn more about the active things to do in Antarctica. Book early; off-vessel expeditions sell out fast.

Other specialties include luxury Antarctica cruises, Falkland & South Georgia Island cruises and Antarctica fly cruises. Our experts are your guide to the perfect voyage.

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Timely Antarctic Cruise Info

Find up-to-date information on the current, upcoming or future Antarctica seasons. Read about Antarctica 2024 for the latest updates, check availability or plan ahead to Antarctica 2025-2026. We have the most up-to-date Antarctica travel requirements to inform your planning.

New for 2025 are epic Antarctica expeditions to remote regions such as the Ross Sea, East Antarctica and Subantarctic Islands. Book now to get aboard the 34-Day Epic Antarctic Odyssey, the 25-Day Ross Sea Odyssey or 24-Day East Antarctica cruise aboard the brand new Douglas Mawson ship.

What It’s Like? Our Experts Have Been

Smaller is better on Antarctic cruises.

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PICTURE YOURSELF HERE

Our experts have been.
We’ll get you there.

Book with the confidence that comes from experience.

100+ combined years of experience, 7 continents explored, decades of expedition cruising around the world & here to help you find & book your dream trip.

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