Comfort & Adventure

Antarctic Peninsula in Focus

4.7/5 From 36 Reviews
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For those seeking a high level of onboard comfort without formality or stuffiness, the relaxed atmosphere on this expedition is an ideal match. Smooth logistics with chartered domestic flights makes for a stress-free journey to and from Antarctica. The calming Scandi-style design of the ship perfectly complements and frames the jaw-dropping Antarctic vistas you’ll be exploring.

Trip Summary

  • 4-5 full days exploring Antarctica, depending on departure dates
  • Hassle-free travel package including domestic charter flights, transfers & pre-cruise hotel night in Buenos Aires
  • Antarctic operational experience since 2021
  • Expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:12
  • Relax in unpretentious elegance with unobtrusive but attentive service 
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24 hours per day
  • Complimentary expedition parka, waterproof rucksack and water bottle to keep
  • One-off kayaking session available (additional cost)

Trip Overview

Route
Antarctic Peninsula
Trip length
10 or 11 Days
Ships
Total Guests
Ship Comfort
SH Vega
152
Comfort & Adventure
SH Diana
192
Comfort & Adventure

From

$8,480 - $21,480

Operator's Itinerary

The date of "Day 1" for each voyage reflects the date that you will embark on your ship. However, the price of your trip also includes additional services pre-voyage to ensure a hassle-free experience on arrival into Argentina. Once you have landed into Buenos Aires (on the day prior to your embarkation date) you will be met and transferred to your included 4-5* city centre hotel where you will spend the night. Please see the final paragraph of this itinerary for the included arrangements once you have disembarked.

After an early breakfast, this morning you will be transferred to the airport for your included charter flight down to the port city of Ushuaia in southern Argentina. Here, you will board your ship and set sail for Antarctica. After the mandatory safety briefings, head out on deck as you sail down the Beagle Channel. Here you are likely to spot your first wildlife of the trip including flocks of black-browed albatross, sea lions and perhaps even the odd Magellanic penguin.

The adventure begins in earnest as you head across the infamous Drake Passage with the help of the ship’s extra large stabilisers. Your sea days will be busy with preparatory educational briefings and presentations on topics such as the wildlife, history and geology of Antarctica. There will also be time to get out on deck to enjoy the spectacular sight of huge albatrosses and giant petrels gliding past the ship. Join in with citizen science activities to count the number and variety of bird species sighted, and help out with cloud surveys for a NASA observation project. As you draw closer to Antarctica, keep your eyes peeled for that first iceberg sighting!

Once you have arrived in glorious Antarctica, your Expedition Leader and the ship’s Captain will be working hard to maximise the opportunities for you to get off the ship and explore as much as possible. There is no fixed itinerary as every day the weather and ice conditions can (and do!) change, and impromptu wildlife opportunities such as whale sightings are seized upon wherever possible. Your expedition team of naturalist guides will be on hand to help you explore safely and to explain about this incredible ecosystem.

During your time in Antarctica you may be heading out on Zodiac cruises, crunching through brash ice to look for snoozing seals hauled out, or penguins taking a break on a sculptural iceberg. There are 50 shades of blue as the light dances across the ice and water - it’s a photographer’s dream. Alternatively, you might be heading ashore to fully experience the sound, sight and smell of cacophonous penguin rookeries. Watching these adorable characters waddle past can’t fail to put a smile on your face. Look out also for predatory skuas on the aerial hunt for a penguiny snack, whilst in the water leopard seals patrol looking for opportunities to pounce. There may be the opportunity to hike uphill for breathtaking views out across the Antarctic Peninsula.

Other times the ship itself might be the best platform, with ship cruising often being the perfect way to soak up the incredible landscapes. Whether you’re squeezing through the photogenic Lemaire Channel or gliding through iceberg-strewn channels, make sure to spend some time in the toasty Jacuzzi or the infinity pool looking out at the ice - it’s a surreal feeling.

As you bid Antarctica farewell, the ship will head northwards back towards South America. The educational program will continue, and if you don’t feel up to attending in person, you can watch the lectures live-streamed onto your cabin’s widescreen television. Why not check out the sauna with its views out to sea, or if you’re feeling energetic the window-filled gym is the perfect place to work off all the delicious desserts.

This morning you will arrive back in civilisation and disembark in Ushuaia. Here you will be taken to the airport for your charter flight back up to Buenos Aires; from here you can make your own arrangements for onward travel home.

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What our customers think of Antarctic Peninsula in Focus

Antarctic Peninsula in Focus trips scored 4.7/5 from 36 reviews

10/10 - We had the best weather. We were truly blessed. The expedition team were very knowledgeable and helpful. Very professional in delivering their duties.

Travelled: February 2025

Sant Dayal - Australia

10/10 - No notes. It was incredible. The whole trip was an unbelievable experience and a perfect honeymoon. The best part of the trip was being out in Zodiacs and seeing 20-30 humpback whales surfacing all around us.

Travelled: February 2025

David Noyes - USA

10/10 - Life changing experience and professionally managed and handled.

Travelled: February 2025

Johan Smal - South Africa

10/10 - Amazing journey with very knowledgeable staff who were informative and supportive to help maximize the experience, while always being attentive to safety.

Travelled: February 2025

Joseph Davis - USA

10/10 - Unforgettable experience, overwhelming natural beauty, unspoilt part of Mother Earth. The cruise was rich in impressions, entertainment and comfort. The small number of guests for a cruise ship was just right for me.

Travelled: February 2025

Kirsten Altmann - Germany

10/10 - Was incredible and amazing to see animals and icebergs, really loved every minute of it!

Travelled: February 2025

Daniel Nissim Fisher - Israel

Incredible people, very nice ship. Expeditions were 10/10.

Travelled: February 2025

Andrew Redman - USA

10/10 - The ship was AWESOME. The crew, expedition team, the service. Everything from start to finish was impeccable, and the journey was incredible. Would recommend without hesitation.

Travelled: February 2025

Mansi Parikh - USA

It was the most amazing out-of-this-world experience. Nothing like it in the world! You must go! Don't think twice about it!

Travelled: February 2025

Stephanie Stryker - USA

10/10 - Unlike any location on earth. Excellent ship excellent crew.

Travelled: February 2025

Guy Regalado - USA

10/10 - The service - the crew - the food - the ambiance - a truly wonderful trip.

Travelled: February 2025

Janette Giddings - USA

10/10 - Everything I was looking for trips on. Zodiacs, modern ship and accommodations, exceptional ship staff.

Travelled: February 2025

Timothy Moore - USA

10/10 - Incredible trip and experience.

Travelled: January 2025

Margaret Harris - USA

10/10 - It was an amazing trip on an amazing ship. The expedition team was knowledgable and friendly.

Travelled: January 2025

Louise Harris - USA

Amazing combination of specialist expedition ship knowledge and cruising luxury and fun. The staff and fellow passengers were encouraged to have dinner together which was fascinating. The guests all gelled well together making life long friendships. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Travelled: January 2025

Sharon Hardie - UK

Just amazing. Service was brilliantly delivered and an unforgettable experience.

Travelled: January 2025

Keith Hardie - UK

Once in a lifetime experience. Be sure to do an expedition cruise not just a sightseeing cruise. The expedition team were very knowledgeable and friendly. They were all good.

Travelled: January 2025

Jennifer Luther - USA

10/10 - Why not, everything was perfect.

Travelled: January 2025

Sepah Mazloum - Canada

10/10 - This trip is one of my "bucket list" items. It exceeded my expectations. Excellent, first class service. Everyone very friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful ship. Good food. They kept us busy and entertained. Went above and beyond to make sure that everyone on board had an excellent experience and got what they needed.

Travelled: January 2025

Gloria Mazloum - Canada

10/10 - Scenery was exceptional, both the animals and the islands/continent. The expedition team were extremely knowledgeable and supportive.

Travelled: January 2025

Robbie Asher - USA

Great array of landings and cruises. Twice a day. The expedition team were very knowledgeable.

Travelled: January 2025

Panagiotis Panagi - UK

The expedition team were very knowledgeable, good educational sessions and very conscious of passenger safety. The ship staff were fabulous. Knew our names and good/drink preferences. Dinner and breakfast food terrific!

Travelled: January 2025

Beverly Landstrom - USA

10/10 - It was a beautiful ship, spacious room, appreciated the all-inclusive (including minibar and room service). Expedition team was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure we had 2 activities a day, regardless of weather and ice. We really didn't have anything to plan or worry about. Truly a perfect honeymoon :)

Travelled: December 2024

Taylor Concannon - USA

Once in a lifetime experience. Splendid scenery and enjoyable and interesting island visits on the zodiacs.

Travelled: December 2024

Louis Segal Van Zyl - South Africa

All the expedition crew and captain did a fabulous job of making sure we got off the boat twice. If weather didn't permit, they had a Plan B. We had 10 excursions in total over 4.5 days after crossing the Drake. The support staff in the restaurant where fabulous. Cabin was nice!

Travelled: February 2024

Michelle Deeton - Canada

There were so many great experiences, including the polar plunge, our daytime expeditions on the continent, and zodiac cruising. The staff went above and beyond in terms of caring for us passengers. So much so that by the end of the trip I felt not as if I was part of a cruise but a family!

Travelled: January 2024

Jiba Nath Lamichhane - Canada

Loved it! Couldn’t have picked a better cruise line. Sustainable, beautiful and fun.

Travelled: January 2024

Elyse Kent - USA

10/10 - Really great trip! Expedition team were very professional and great to work with.

Travelled: December 2023

Aaron Fedor - USA

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Prices & Departures

Prices quoted are per person based on two sharing. Cabin availability changes all the time, so please contact us for up-to-date details.

21 Trips Found21/21
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7 cabin options
Departure Date01-Dec-2025
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7 cabin options
Departure Date10-Dec-2025
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1 cabin option
Departure Date19-Dec-2025
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0 cabin options
Departure Date28-Dec-2025
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7 cabin options
Departure Date17-Jan-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date15-Feb-2026
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7 cabin options
Departure Date23-Feb-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date24-Feb-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date12-Nov-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date21-Nov-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date30-Nov-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date30-Nov-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date09-Dec-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date19-Dec-2026
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8 cabin options
Departure Date29-Dec-2026
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7 cabin options
Departure Date04-Jan-2027
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8 cabin options
Departure Date08-Jan-2027
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7 cabin options
Departure Date13-Jan-2027
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8 cabin options
Departure Date06-Feb-2027
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8 cabin options
Departure Date15-Feb-2027
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Availability
7 cabin options
Departure Date03-Mar-2027
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*Note: Prices are per person. The actual voyage price is paid in USD ($) - the indicative pricing above is based on today's exchange rate.
  • Domestic charter flights to/from Ushuaia
  • Group return transfers from Ushuaia airport to the cruise port 
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel 
  • All meals onboard and 24 hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24 hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by the experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard low-data, text-only WIFI where the connection allows
  • Platinum WIFI for customers staying in Suites (for voyages departing after November 2026)
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes 
  • Complimentary expedition parka, waterproof rucksack and water bottle to keep
  • Loan of rubber boots for the voyage duration
  • Loan of one pair of binoculars per cabin  
  • International flights to/from the starting point for your cruise arrangements
  • Transfers from the airport to the hotel if you arrive prior to Day 0
  • Optional one-off paddling excursion
  • Premium wines and spirits
  • Purchases from the ship’s boutique and any spa treatments
  • Laundry services (access to a complimentary self-service laundrette is also available)
  • Visas where required
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional premium WIFI to allow for photo sharing, voice calls and streaming (full duration sign-up required)
  • Any hotel requirements pre or post-cruise unless otherwise stated within the itinerary description 

The following departures are 11 days long and spend 5 days in Antarctica: 

  • 9th December 2026 
  • 19th December 2026 
  • 29th December 2026 

All other departures are 10 days long and spend four days in Antarctica, as per the itinerary listed above. 

Single Supplement And Child Policy

For those travelling solo, the additional single varies from 75% to 100% on top of the twin berth, depending on the cabin category booked. However, there are occasionally special promotions that reduce this supplement, so please contact us for more details.


Children aged 8 years old or over are permitted on this trip. A child between 6 to 8 years old may be considered in some circumstances, but this is decided on a case-by-case basis

Optional Adventure Activities

Enhance your trip with the following add ons. Limited places per activity. Get in contact to check availability.

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