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All you need to know to plan your bucket list trip to Antarctica!

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Antarctica is a once-in-a-life-time experience for many travellers - but where to start can often be overwhelming. Antarctica has a short window of opportunity before winter sets in where visitors can maximise their travel to this stunning wilderness region and experience the unique wildlife that populates the picturesque landscape of snow capped mountains and enormous glaciers in the most remote continent on earth.
 
There are three distinct seasons where the wildlife and fauna are showcasing their magic, this is one of the things you need to consider when planning your trip. We have also put together a guide on the seasons in Antarctica and what you can expect to see, including comparing some of our favourite luxury cruises to the area to help you find the right cruise line to suit your individual needs.
 
 

Fly/Cruise - No Drake Crossing 4 Feb 2023

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5-Day Door to Door All-Inclusive Cruise Package

For those short on time, or wanting to avoid the Drake Passage, Silversea's Silver Explorer is a fantastic option. Your Antarctic adventure begins in Punta Arenas (Chile). Enjoy meeting your fellow explorers during an evening briefing and welcome dinner before travelling the next day by private BAE146 aircraft to King George Island, where Silver Explorer awaits, ready for your bucket list adventure to the Antarctic Peninsula.
 
Spend your time instead revelling in the magnificent wonder of Antarctica. Enjoy multiple shore landings to see vast colonies of penguins, hikes upon snow covered glaciers and Zodiac cruises that will leave you speechless at the sheer beauty of the landscape.

King George Island Return

Adventurer Suite from $24,300
Explorer Suite from $24,900
View Suite from $27,200
Vista Suite from $28,000
Veranda Suite from $37,700
Medallion Suite from $46,600
Silver Suite from $49,300
Grand Suite from $51,600
Owner's Suite from $56,500
Other cabin types on waitlist
 
Per person twin share. Rates are subject to change depending on occupancy.

Cruise Inclusions:

- Door to door transfers from your home (Executive, private chauffeur service transfers)
- Economy class flights (or business class upgrade at reduced cost)
- Shore excursions
- Choice of 2 restaurants and 24-hour in-room dining
- Unlimited beverages including champagne, selected wines + spirits
- Pre & post hotel accommodation*
- Butler service on all suites
- Expedition gear

Departure - 4th February 2023

 
 

Antarctica in Depth 9th Dec 2022

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13-Day Voyage - Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires

Pristine and strikingly beautiful, Antarctica is an awe-inspiring region of untouched icescapes, mountains rising from the sea, and incredible, diverse wildlife that will literally take your breath away.

Scenic Eclipse is a luxury 6-star expedition vessel featuring all verandah suites, 2 helicopters and a submarine to enhance your viewing options and 9 restaurants for your dining pleasure.

Ushuaia (Bueos Aires) Return

Deluxe Verandah Suite from $21,485
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite from $22,895
Spa Suite from $29,855
Selling fast, other cabin types on waitlist
 
Per person twin share. Rates are subject to change depending on occupancy.

Cruise Inclusions:

- Up to 10 onboard dining experiences, from casual to fine dining & in-suite
- Free choice discovery activities (Helicopters & submarine not included)
- Unlimited beverages including selected wines + premium spirits + cocktails
- Butler service on all suites
- Theater for entertainment & education

Departure - 9th December 2022

 

Antarctica from New Zealand 22 Jan 2023 **Almost SOLD OUT - Last Availability **

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22-Night Voyage - Dunedin NZ to Hobart

One of the only Antarctica cruises leaving from New Zealand!
Embark on this extraordinary bucket list voyage on the Ross Sea from Dunedin, New Zealand to Antarctica aboard Ponant's Le Soléal. With only 132 staterooms and suites, the elegant appearance and refined interior design of this five-star ship will ensure your every need is catered for whilst you explore the natural wonders of Antarctica’s untouched landscapes and unique wildlife with expert expedition guides.

Dunedin NZ to Hobart

Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
from $42,380
Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6

from $44,800
Deluxe Suite from $62, 620
Hurry - only 5 staterooms left!
 
Per person twin share. Rates are subject to change depending on occupancy.

Cruise Inclusions:

- 22 night cruise on Le Soléal
- All meals while on board the ship
- Port charges
- Open Bar including pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol excluding premium brands
- Evening entertainment and events
- 24-hour room service
- Excursions with Expedition Guides

Departure - 22nd January 2023

 
 

Christmas Cruise to Antarctica + Falkland Islands + South Georgia 19 Dec 2023

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18-Day Door to Door All-Inclusive Cruise Package

Experience the whitest Christmas you have ever seen on this luxury Christmas/ New Year voyage to Antarctica, the Falkland Island and South Georgia. Bring in the new year in style on Sliversea's Silver Wind - intimate, spacious and elegant expedition ship.
 
See this magnificent region teaming with wildlife with only 254 passengers on board. Get up close and personal to penguin chicks hatching, whales breaching and fur seals battling to create and protect their harems. Kayak, hike and explore on Silversea's zodiacs with their experienced expedition guides - an unforgettable Christmas experience to the most remote continent on earth where your every need is catered for in this truly all-inclusive journey.

Puerto Williams (Chile) Return

Vista Suite from $29,900
Classic Veranda Suite from $34,400
Deluxe Veranda Suite from $39,700
Medallion Suite from $51,300
Silver Suite from $60,100
Royal Suite from $102,100
Owner's Suite from $114,00
 
Per person twin share. Rates are subject to change depending on occupancy.

Cruise Inclusions:

- Door to door transfers from your home
- Economy class flights (or business upgrade at reduced cost)
- Shore excursions
- Choice of restaurants or in-room dining
- Unlimited beverages including champagne, selected wines + spirits
- Pre & post hotel accommodation*
- Butler service on all suites
- Expedition gear

Departure - 19th December 2023

 

First + Business + Round the World Fares

Round the World Fares

Sydney Business Class 26,000miles
from $11,750
Sydney Business Class 34,000miles
from $14,328
Sydney First Class 34,000miles
from $18,613
Combination of airlines, can include South America for Antarctica voyages.

Lufthansa First Class

Sydney to Rome from $11,935
Sydney to London from $12,255
Sydney to Paris from $12,035
Sydney to Munich from $12,525
Sydney to Frankfurt from $12,465
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Lufthansa Round the World

Business Class Special
Sydney to Rome from $6,755
Sydney to Paris from $6,845
Sydney to Athens from $6,925
Sydney to London from $7,015

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information.

Lufthansa Business Class

Sydney to Rome from $6,235
Sydney to London from $6,555
Sydney to Paris from $6,325
Sydney to Zurich from $6,905
Sydney to Birmingham from $6,495
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Multiple departure and arrival cities throughout Australia and Europe are also available.
*Note - best availability is Sept to Nov 2022. June and July sold out.
Talk to our specialist team to plan your luxury adventure.
 
For alternative destinations please get in touch with our specialist team, we'd love to help you book your next luxury escape. Call us on 1300 308 081 or send an enquiry.
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