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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:
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 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.
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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.
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.
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 All Inclusive Active Adventure – Antarctica 2025
In late 2024, the Antarctica All-Access itinerary joined 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). Adding to this list in the 2025-26 season is the Antarctica Active Cruise, which will bring even more inclusive activity options in the same model.
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.
Air Cruising Returns to South Georgia – March 2026
Fly to Antarctica then cruise back by way of South Georgia in this new Antarctica & South Georgia Air Cruise, redesigned for the 2025-26 season, and the only 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 2027 Antarctica dates have been rolling out for bookings since 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.
Newly Offered Ship World Voyager – 2026
The 2020-built World Voyager joins the fleet of Quark Expeditions for the 2026-2027 Antarctica season. This ship is nearly identical to the sister ship that she’s replacing, World Explorer (read our expert’s World Explorer ship review for applicable insights). The all-suite World Voyager features a selection of double-occupancy options (only), each with either a step-out private balcony, or a Juliet balcony and extra indoor seating space. This elegant ship has been overhauled to suite Quark’s expeditionary programming, including a brand new Science Hub and substantial wellness amenities.
Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica with Nat Geo
Launching in 2026-2027 is the National Geographic Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Odyssey cruise, aboard 138-guest National Geographic Resolution. This 25-day cruise starts with 5 days sailing among the stunning fjords and “Glacier Alley” of Chile. Then move on to the windswept Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia Island before exploring the icy landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. No other Antarctic operator offers this unique combination. With only one departure in its inaugural season, space will book up quickly.
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