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Expedition Antarctica

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Antarctica

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Antarctic - expedition through the ice

Experience an unforgettable adventure at the end of the world - the Antarctic invites you to be astounded. Mighty glaciers, majestic icebergs and thrilling sightings of animals from close proximity await you in this extraordinary natural habitat. With its bizarre formations of white snow and glowing blue ice, the Antarctic is a region with an unfathomable yet alluring magic. Only very few people ever get the opportunity to explore the Antarctic as intensively as you. This unknown land of the south, this Terra Australis Incognita, promises breathtaking experiences.

With our expedition ships and our experienced crew, you will discover worlds in the Antarctic that remain hidden from many other ships. Your thirst for adventure will be further satisfied by numerous landings with our expedition-grade Zodiacs that will carry you safely as you explore the glittering sixth continent. Here in the Antarctic, a unique stillness reigns that draws everyone under its spell.

It is amazing just how fancifully nature has adapted to the inhospitable Antarctic environment. With a little luck, your cruise will grant you sightings of penguins, whales, seals, elephant seals, fur seals and a variety of sea birds. True adventurers will be pleased that things don't always run exactly to plan during our cruise through the Antarctic. Because it could well be that whales will suddenly surface nearby, for example, and our expedition ships will divert their course for a while. After all, we want you to be able to admire rare animals from close proximity.

Our captains, expedition leaders, lecturers, cruise directors and Zodiac drivers will find the most spectacular routes through the wonderland of the Antarctic and show you the most fascinating aspects of this polar region. Your thrilling experiences in the eternal ice of the Antarctic will bring you lasting impressions that will certainly stay with you forever. That also makes your cruise in the polar seas an unforgettable adventure.

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Selected trips

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea intensive (Christmas cruise)

13 Dec 2026 to 04 Jan 2027

  • 22 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2700

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: wildlife worlds (intensive)

24 Jan 2027 to 13 Feb 2027

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2702

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle (intensive)

13 Feb 2027 to 05 Mar 2027

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2703

Offers in the SILVER fare

Cape Town - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica from Cape to Cape (Christmas cruise): The ultimate adventure between two continents

21 Dec 2026 to 12 Jan 2027

  • 22 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2700

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle

12 Jan 2027 to 01 Feb 2027

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2701

Ushuaia - Christchurch

Expedition semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica: one of the greatest feats of our time

01 Feb 2027 to 05 Mar 2027

  • 31 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2702

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Highlights first hand

26 Nov 2027 to 18 Dec 2027

  • 22 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2721

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea intensive (Christmas cruise)

18 Dec 2027 to 07 Jan 2028

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2800

Montevideo - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: highlights first hand

22 Nov 2027 to 14 Dec 2027

  • 22 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2719

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea intensive (Christmas cruise)

14 Dec 2027 to 03 Jan 2028

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2800

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

07 Jan 2028 to 21 Jan 2028

  • 14 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2801

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle (intensive)

21 Jan 2028 to 11 Feb 2028

  • 21 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2802

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

11 Feb 2028 to 25 Feb 2028

  • 14 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2803

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

02 Dec 2028 to 16 Dec 2028

  • 14 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2821

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea (intensive, Christmas cruise)

16 Dec 2028 to 05 Jan 2029

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2900

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle (intensive)

03 Jan 2028 to 23 Jan 2028

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2801

Ushuaia - Lyttelton (Christchurch)

Expedition semi-circumnavigation Antarctica

23 Jan 2028 to 24 Feb 2028

  • 31 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2802

Montevideo - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Highlights first hand

02 Nov 2028 to 24 Nov 2028

  • 22 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2818

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Highlights first hand

24 Nov 2028 to 14 Dec 2028

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2819

Ushuaia - Ushuaia

Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea (intensive, Christmas cruise)

14 Dec 2028 to 03 Jan 2029

  • 20 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2900