Antarctica

The Antarctic voyages of the Austral Summer echo the journeys of the great explorers. Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton, Scott and others as you view some of the most exciting wildlife in the world. Vast colonies of penguins, seals and seabirds live unlike anywhere else against a vast backdrop of white wilderness with soaring glaciers, cliffs and icebergs. Humpback, Minke, Southern Right, Blue, Fin, Sei, Orca, Pilot and Sperm Whales are regularly seen in these waters. Some of the vessels we work with have full icebreaking capability, allowing them to reach areas not possible on lighter weight vessels. The smaller vessels we prefer to use also allow you more time with the experts on board and whilst on excursions off the ship. For some this is a once in a lifetime experience, although we find that many return time and time again to this truly unique continent.

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Suggested Itineraries

Tailor Made Holidays

	Antarctic Adventure 2010/2011 An expedition voyage for people who enjoy active adventures with the added benefit of a unique backdrop of towering mountains, white and azure icebergs and the vast wilderness of Antarctica.
	Classic Antarctica 2010 Special Special offer on Incredible cruises aboard Akdemik Ioffe, visiting prime wildlife sites along the Antarctic Peninsula and in the nearby South Shetland Islands.
	Classic Antarctica 2010/2011 Incredible cruises aboard a choice of comfortable expedition vessels visiting prime wildlife sites along the Antarctic Peninsula and in the nearby South Shetland Islands.
	Crossing the Polar Circle - 2010/2011 Become one of the lucky few to have ventured south of the Antarctic Circle into a rarely visited area of magnificent mountains and colossal icebergs.
	Emperors & Kings 2010/2011 The ultimate penguin experience: see Emperors, Kings and six other species of penguin on this one-of-a-kind expedition.
	Explorers' Route - Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula From the overwhelming wildlife populations of the sub-Antarctic to the magnificent scenery of the Antarctic Peninsula, this is the ultimate Antarctic experience.
	Great Antarctic Explorers Visit historic huts left behind by the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton, the surreal Dry Valleys and the wildlife-rich New Zealand sub-Antarctic islands.
	Mawson's Antarctica 2009/2010 Adventure, history and wildlife are all part of this East Antarctic expedition following the footsteps of heroic Antarctic explorer, Douglas Mawson.
	Snow Hill Island - Emperor Penguin Safari 2010 In 2004, 4,000 pairs of Emperor Penguins were confirmed at a previously unknown site near Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea - this voyage will take you there!
	South Orkney Antarctic Odyssey 2009/2010 Snow-capped mountains, sweeping glaciers and hundreds of tabular icebergs drifting north from the Weddell Sea will greet you on the South Orkney Islands - one of Antarctica's real hidden gems.