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Antarctica 2024-2025 – New Ships & Itineraries
If you are looking at an Antarctica cruise 2024-2025, now is the time to talk to our experts. Noteworthy for the 2024 season is that Antarctica cruise lines have introduced exciting new itineraries. And it’s a great year to find more options to ski or snowboard tour if that’s on your wishlist since options decline for the next season.
New All Inclusive Active Adventure – Antarctica 2024
Starting in Antarctica 2024, the new Antarctica All-Access itinerary joins the already-popular Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp Cruise to offer all-inclusive kayaking, camping and snowshoeing at no extra cost. Most Antarctica cruises require an added fee for special activity programs, such as kayaking and camping (learn more in our primers on Things to Do in Antarctica and Antarctica cost). Next season (2025-26), the Antarctica Active Cruise will bring even more inclusive activity options in the same model.
New Fly Cruises Start November 2024
Launching in November 2024 is National Geographic Antarctica Direct, a new option for travelers seeking to fly over the Drake Passage to Antarctica. Skip the two-day sailing to instead fly round-trip on an 8-day itinerary, or fly one-way on a 10-day route. While not a new concept (we’ve been offering Antarctica air cruises for 20 years), it’s welcome addition for fans of the National Geographic fleet. And this new trip allows 30% more travelers to access Antarctica in 2024-25 via fly-cruises than the previous 2023-24 season.
New Ship Ocean Explorer – 2024-2025
The 138-guest Ocean Explorer is a modern ship with cutting-edge technology and an impressive expedition team-to-guest ratio of 1:6. Its remarkable two-story front windows flood the lounge with natural light and stunning views, and nearly every cabin offers a walkout balcony.
Choose from 5 itineraries including the new and unique 18-day South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari that offers extensive exploration of South Georgia Island with longer time in each region.
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More Antarctica & Patagonia Combo Cruises Starting in 2025
There’s an increase in Patagonia/Antarctica combo cruises starting in 2025, for example, this Antarctica & Patagonia cruise fully dedicated to the combo, along with the Active & Wild Antarctica Air Cruise & Spirit of Antarctica Expedition that will introduce new extensions into Patagonia or the Chilean fjords for the Antarctica 2025-26 season.
New Shackleton Cruise – March 2025
For polar history buffs and fans of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the March 16, 2025 “In Shackleton’s Footsteps” departure of South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey Cruise traces the route of the fateful Endurance Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Travelers will appreciate the opportunity for an optional hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness that follows the final stage of Shackleton, Worsely and Crean’s improbable traverse of South Georgia.
View the Southern Lights – March 2025
Head to the Antarctic Circle on a special departure of the Polar Circle Cruise for an optimal chance to view the Southern Lights. With little moonlight below the Circle, travelers on the March 21, 2025 departure may spot the rare Aurora Australis (best seen every 11 years), as well as many Southern Hemisphere stars and celestial objects, including the Southern Cross and Magellanic Clouds. Plus enjoy talks by a professor of astronomy and physics as well as a NASA scientist.
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Antarctica 2025-2026 – New Ships & Itineraries
Rates and dates are published over two years in advance so now is the time to book for 2025-2026 and beyond. Booking early is the best way to secure Antarctica cruise deals. One call with our experts is worth hours of internet scrolling, call us today to secure the best price.
Exciting new expeditions and ships have been announced for Antarctica 2025-2026:
Charcot Returns After a Season Away – October 2025
After taking the 2024-25 season off, Le Commandant Charcot, the most powerful expedition ship sailing today, returns to the Antarctic region for the 2025-2026 season. Look for three routes aboard this ship ranging from 14 to 31 days, including more exploratory routes.
Ski/Snowboard Options Decrease
We are seeing a decrease of ski/snowboard touring activity options for Antarctica 2025 cruises. So if you’re keen to make that a part of your Antarctica experience, don’t miss looking into the South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey Cruise, which newly offers the activity on a single October 2025 departure.
Helicopter Options Increase – November 2025
Ultramarine‘s helicopter capacity has been a big bonus for its Arctic routes, but now the ship is launching a brand-new itinerary that changes the way it explores Antarctica. The new 12-day Antarctica by Helicopter maximizes the use of helicopters to take travelers beyond the Antarctic coastline—an opportunity rarely offered in the polar industry. Two flightseeing adventures and one helicopter landing are included in the rate of this exciting new route in the rarely-visited east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula and remote Weddell Sea.
More Ships Return to Snow Hill’s Emperor Penguin Rookery
While helicopter flightseeing is rare in Antarctica, it’s always been a big component of specialty expeditions that attempt to reach Snow Hill’s famed emperor penguin rookery.
After a hiatus of activity at Snow Hill for the 2024-25 season, with only Ortelius offering two helicopter-accessed expeditions to Snow Hill, multiple ships are set to return with guests for the 2025-26 Antarctic season: Ultramarine on its 14-day Emperor Penguin Quest and Le Commandant Charcot on its Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea voyages.
New Ship Douglas Mawson – December 2025
The new 154-guest Douglas Mawson, named after the legendary Australian geologist and explorer, embarks on its maiden voyage in December 2025. Learn more about Antarctica ships in our comprehensive guide.
Epic Itineraries – Antarctica 2025 & 2026
The comprehensive 34-day Epic Antarctic Odyssey and the 24 or 25-day Ross Sea Odyssey set sail for Antarctica from Australia and New Zealand and explore the Subantarctic Islands, East Antarctica and the Ross Sea – regions that only 600 Antarctica visitors access annually.
For the most luxurious epic itinerary, book the 29- or 31-day Le Commandant Charcot Unexplored Antarctica voyage between Argentina and Australia, or Australia and South Africa. For the most adventurous, combining routes would equal a near circumnavigation of Antarctica.
The First Air Cruise to Include South Georgia – March 2026
Fly to Antarctica then cruise back by way of South Georgia in this new Antarctica & South Georgia Air Cruise, the first of the many Antarctica fly cruises to include South Georgia. This unique trip is 18 days and aboard the Magellan Explorer, a ship purpose-built for the air cruise model.
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Antarctica 2026-2027 – Select Dates Available to Book Now
Check this page often for the latest Antarctica updates for 2026 and beyond. Already for the 2026-2027 Antarctic season, we are anticipating the launch of the new ship Magellan Discoverer. And select 2027 Antarctica dates have been rolling out for bookings starting in the fall of 2024. Book now for coveted space on the top trips.
New Ship Magellan Discoverer – 2026
The new 76-guest Magellan Discoverer, expedition sister ship to Magellan Explorer, is set to launch in 2026-2027. Choose the strong and agile Magellan Discoverer for a stylish base for adventures, combining excellence in expedition and boutique hospitality.
Magellan Discoverer’s dedication to keeping it small fits perfectly with AdventureSmith Explorations’ philosophy of small, sustainable cruises. Limiting capacity to only 76 guests allows for ample space on board for ultimate comfort and off-board passenger expedition experience. This limited passenger count also allows for all travelers arriving to embark on a single flight to Antarctica, translating into less waiting. For these, and many other reasons, the Magellan Discoverer is among our top choices for passengers seeking Antarctica luxury cruises.
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