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Top Antarctica Small Ship Cruise Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 66 most popular Antarctica Small Ship Cruise Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 24 tour companies. 4 reviews.

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

By Quark Expeditions
none
1/5 Terrible
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Witness and explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula;
  • Be aboard one of Quark’s specially designed ice strengthened vessels;
  • Learn about the environment and wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists;
  • Witness the abundant wildlife - penguins, seals, whales and more!

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Sailing, National Parks, High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Zodiac trips are fantastic. The whale watching is amazing."

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11 days From$5,495
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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North
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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North

By Quark Expeditions
none
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • The excitement of a southbound Drake Passage crossing
  • The speed and convenience of a northbound flight over the Drake Passage
  • All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
  • Lecturers and specialists deliver presentations on geology and animal life

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Zodiac trips are fantastic. The whale watching is amazing."

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10 days From$11,595
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Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica
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Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica

By Quark Expeditions
none
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the world’s seventh continent on the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac and on foot.
  • Learn about Antarctica’s unique geology, history and wildlife with an expert team of lecturers.
  • See the incredible wildlife of South Georgia, often referred to as “the Galapagos of the South.” This includes more than 30 species of breeding birds, including four species of Penguin.
  • Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyages on South Georgia and pause for a moment at his graveside.
  • Explore the quaint, British town of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Zodiac trips are fantastic. The whale watching is amazing."

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20 days From$13,795
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Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
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Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle

By Quark Expeditions
none
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • The fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
  • Fly over Drake Passage
  • All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
  • Photography instruction included
  • Optional polar camping along the Peninsula
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Themes

Small Ship Cruise, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Zodiac trips are fantastic. The whale watching is amazing."

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11 days From$16,195
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

By Quark Expeditions
none
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • The fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
  • Enjoy all the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
  • Enjoy on-board lectures and educational presentations from polar specialists

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Zodiac trips are fantastic. The whale watching is amazing."

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8 days From$9,995
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Journey to Antarctica
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Journey to Antarctica

By National Geographic Expeditions
preferred
3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • View magnificent mountains, towering icebergs, and ice formations that make up the dramatic Antarctic landscape.
  • Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiac landing craft in search of leopard seals.
  • Kayak in protected waters, paddling around icebergs as penguins swim nearby.
  • Walk on shore amid thousands of penguins, including gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap.
  • Explore the world's last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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14 days From$12,350
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Antarctica Expedition Cruise Emperors And Kings
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Antarctica Expedition Cruise Emperors And Kings

By Inca
none
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover South Shetland Islands
  • Visit Deception Island with its sizeable chinstrap penguin rookery at Baily Head
  • Enjoy your days by exploring Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit Penguin Rookeries at Cuverville Island
  • Explore Nordenskjöld Lake and Weddell Sea

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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12 days From$15,295
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Luxury Antarctica Peninsula cruise
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Luxury Antarctica Peninsula cruise

By Audley Travel
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Absolutely amazing two week trip to Mexico. Phoebe was very knowledgeable and helped us plan a fabulous itinerary. The hotels she'd recommended were perfect and in excellent locations. Our guides were helpful, friendly and spoke excellent English and when we contacted the Mexico office to squeeze in another excursion, they were responsive and immediately organised everything. All round brilliant customer service and Mexico was the most interesting and beautiful place to visit! Thank you!"

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16 days From$16,557
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antarctictraveller

Aug 2019

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Adventure Smith was exceptional. Antarctica 21 corporate office was deplorable.

Adventure Smith was so helpful throughout-- from initial info to booking the trip to answering questions to helping us once Antarctica 21 cancelled our Mom's trip. ...

Tour:  Antarctic Peninsula

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Peter

Aug 2018

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Excellent

The best in the business!

Tour:  Antarctic Peninsula

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Amanda

Mar 2022

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Company is a scam

This company cancelled our trip 3 times due to COVID. The most recent cancellation was less than 10 days notice. When we tried to re-book this time for a later date ...

Tour:  Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

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Collin

Jan 2022

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Terrible Customer Service for Cancellations

I booked an Antarctic Peninsula trip two years ago through Oceanwide Expeditions that I have been looking forward to for a long time. My goal is to scuba dive on eve...

Tour:  Antarctic Peninsula – Polar Circle, Deep South Discovery and whale watching voyage

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