 
Classic Antarctica Expedition
Small group expedition to the Last Frontier!
Trip Overview
- Spend four full days on the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring on land and sea
- Get close to the continent’s profuse wildlife by motorized Zodiac
- Travel with a top Expedition Team of naturalists, geologists, biologists and polar expert
Antarctica. The name alone is epic. No place is more synonymous with adventure, extremes, and pristine wilderness. Though rumored to exist even among the ancient Greeks, no human laid sight on Antarctica till 1820. The most intrepid expeditions in history penetrated its inner reaches less than a century ago. Today, its white wonders are within reach of anyone with an explorer’s spirit. Our small ship floats among colossal icebergs and giant blue whales, while thousands of penguins congregate ashore. Antarctica arguably supersedes any place on earth in provoking a traveler’s awe, and no less now than for Shackleton or Amundsen.
Natural Habitat Adventures can arrange for you to join departures aboard a selection of independently operated ships. We recognize that different people have different tastes and, after having been on an enormous number of ships, we selected this collection to provide our guests with the best Antarctic expedition possible. We encourage you to call one of our Adventure Specialists to have us help you determine which ship might best suit your needs.
Included
Inclusions vary from ship to ship, but all include shipboard accommodation and meals, shore landings and Zodiac excursions, services of an Expedition Leader, naturalist guides, and ship’s crew, educational presentations by the Expedition Team, port taxes and service charges. Some departures also include pre-cruise hotel accommodations and meals, airport transfers, some flights within South America, boots on loan, a parka, some gratuities, and/or emergency evacuation insurance. Please call our office for more details about specific ships and departures.
Not Included
Exclusions vary from ship to ship, but none include flights from your home to South America, personal items (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc), airport and departure taxes, passport and visa fees, optional travel insurance. Please call our office for more details about specific ships and departures.
Physical Requirements
Easy/Flexible
Most voyages to Antarctica require light walking, sometimes over uneven or icy surfaces but can include longer walks and hikes. Some departures offer options for more active endeavors, like kayaking, camping, etc.
Snow Hill Emperor Penguins — New Trip!
It is rare that mankind discovers something new in nature! This newly found rookery of thousands of emperor penguins provides a select few travelers with a rare chance to walk among these remarkable animals. Fees and dates to be determined.
'Round Spitsbergen
A small group expedition voyage to the European Arctic -- polar bears, walrus and much more!
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11-15 Days
2010/2011 Season
Akademik Ioffe: From $4,990
Nov 19-30, 2010
Nov 29-Dec 10, 2010
Dec 9-20, 2010
Dec 19-30, 2010
Jan 16-27, 2011
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Ocean Nova: From $5,490
Nov 11-22, 2010
Feb 24-Mar 7, 2011
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Clipper Adventurer: From $4,390
Nov 5-16, 2010
Nov 15-26, 2010
Dec 13-23, 2010
Jan 9-19, 2011
Jan 18-28, 2011
Jan 27-Feb 6, 2011
Feb 5-15, 2011
Feb 14-24, 2011
Feb 23-Mar 6, 2011
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Polar Star: From $5,260
Dec 10-19, 2010
Dec 19-29, 2010
Dec 29, 2010-Jan 7, 2011
Jan 7-16, 2011
Jan 16-26, 2011
Jan 26-Feb 6, 2011 (Peninsula & Polar Circle)
Feb 6-17, 2011 (Peninsula & Polar Circle)
Feb 17-28, 2011 (Peninsula & Weddell Sea)
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National Geographic Explorer: From $10,270
Nov 27-Dec 10, 2010
Dec 7-20, 2010
Dec 17-30, 2010
Dec 27, 2010-Jan 9, 2011
Jan 6-19, 2011
Jan 16-29, 2011
Jan 26-Feb, 2011
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Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. Single cabins may be available on ships without dedicated single cabins at higher rates. Fees may increase for the 2011/2012 season. Payment, cancellation and refund policies for Expedition Cruises vary according to the departure and ship chosen. Please call our office for details on specific voyages. At times, expedition cruise companies impose fuel surcharges prior to departures. Please book these trips knowing that may occur.
 For an increndible, once-in-a-lifetime kayaking Antarctic expedition visit our friends at Explorers' Corner!
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