Top Antarctica & the Arctic Bird Watching Cruises & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 59 most popular Antarctica & the Arctic Bird Watching Cruises & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 15 tour companies. 5 reviews.

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Antarctica Aboard the Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond
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5/5 Excellent
54 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Sail in all suite ship or a high-value larger luxury vessel.
  • Sail Antarctica in comfort on a classic itinerary.
  • Many voyages feature optional adventure activities like camping and sea kayaking!

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Just got back from an incredible adventure. Bhutan was more than I could have ever expected. There was an abundance of good travel karma throughout the trip. The guide, Bhim, was great, very accommodating, and personalized the trip in many amazing ways, and though him I got to know the people and the culture close up and personal. The whole thing went off without a hitch. Bhutan was the most amazing place I have ever been."

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The extremes of the Arctic
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3.4/5 Average
29 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • An exclusive expedition to Greenland, Spitsbergen and Iceland.
  • Experience the largest National Park in the World
  • Untouched landscape, deep fjords and high mountains
  • Chance to see the Northern Lights and polar bears, musk oxen, polar hares, Greenland Falcon and polar wolves

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"This company is unbelievable. Firstly I get a cancellation of the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica trip. The compensation in comparison to a like for like trip was peanuts and the increase was 1000s more! Then I read numerous customers are getting switched onto trips without paying the difference. I ring them again and they promise to swop me for no extra charge. This was agreed with their team leader. I waited until getting a cabin on Fram without getting too excited but sure enough we were swopped and I was so excited and looking forward to the trip of a lifetime. Yesterday I got a devastating email saying ‘i am reaching out to you since regardless of his statement that we will be able to price match you, this request was denied by our Revenue department and we are not able to honour the price match.’ After speaking to this new team leader she had very little to say, no excuse or justification just she was sorry. There is no way we can afford the 1000s extra they are asking for the same trip. We are now left heartbroken for a second time. This company has no care or consideration for its customers and I for one will not use them again and I will tell anyone who will listen how shocking they are!"

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Adventure from Cape Horn to the Penguins of Antarctica
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3.4/5 Average
29 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Lectures on popular science topics
  • On board science centre
  • Activities in our fully equipped explorer room
  • Landings in Antarctica

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"This company is unbelievable. Firstly I get a cancellation of the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica trip. The compensation in comparison to a like for like trip was peanuts and the increase was 1000s more! Then I read numerous customers are getting switched onto trips without paying the difference. I ring them again and they promise to swop me for no extra charge. This was agreed with their team leader. I waited until getting a cabin on Fram without getting too excited but sure enough we were swopped and I was so excited and looking forward to the trip of a lifetime. Yesterday I got a devastating email saying ‘i am reaching out to you since regardless of his statement that we will be able to price match you, this request was denied by our Revenue department and we are not able to honour the price match.’ After speaking to this new team leader she had very little to say, no excuse or justification just she was sorry. There is no way we can afford the 1000s extra they are asking for the same trip. We are now left heartbroken for a second time. This company has no care or consideration for its customers and I for one will not use them again and I will tell anyone who will listen how shocking they are!"

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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition
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5/5 Excellent
54 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Glaciers galore
  • Stunning icebergs the size of skyscrapers
  • Soaring coastal mountains (up to 9,186 ft./2.800m)
  • Abundant wildlife found nowhere else

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Just got back from an incredible adventure. Bhutan was more than I could have ever expected. There was an abundance of good travel karma throughout the trip. The guide, Bhim, was great, very accommodating, and personalized the trip in many amazing ways, and though him I got to know the people and the culture close up and personal. The whole thing went off without a hitch. Bhutan was the most amazing place I have ever been."

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Natural Wonders Cruise - 20th - 30th August 2022
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The ultimate Svalbard cruise on a small, capable expedition vessel with just 12 guests.
  • The focus on this adventure is to explore the beautiful natural wilderness of Svalbard during the summer months with 24 hours of daylight.
  • We will encounter calving glaciers, witness an abundance of wildlife, visit historical places, and spend time exploring ashore.
  • All this with 2 expert guides and just 12 guests.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I've always been drawn by the Arctic and being able to experience it first hand was a dream coming true. The guys at Secret Atlas know what they are doing, every detail has been perfect and I highly recommend talking to them before you book elsewhere."

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Frozen Svalbard Photo Tour - 23rd - 30th April 2023
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Early in the season gives us numerous opportunities to photograph Svalbard’s frozen landscapes as they emerge from the winter.
  • Explore the frozen North-west of Spitsbergen with a good chance of encountering polar bears.
  • Develop your photography skills in the field with a highly experienced Arctic photographer.
  • Learn about the area from an expert Svalbard guide.
  • Encounter the wildlife which could include polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, and whales.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I've always been drawn by the Arctic and being able to experience it first hand was a dream coming true. The guys at Secret Atlas know what they are doing, every detail has been perfect and I highly recommend talking to them before you book elsewhere."

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Svalbard Explorer - 14th - 23rd July 2022
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Svalbard on a small ship expedition cruise with just 48 guests in total.
  • This expedition takes place on the newly refitted Polar Pioneer, one of the smallest and most rugged expedition cruise ships visiting Svalbard, perfect for visiting the ice edge.
  • On this expedition we will venture to the northern wilderness to explore the beautiful landscapes, wildlife and glaciers of north west Spitsbergen, home to an abundance of polar wildlife.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I've always been drawn by the Arctic and being able to experience it first hand was a dream coming true. The guys at Secret Atlas know what they are doing, every detail has been perfect and I highly recommend talking to them before you book elsewhere."

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Svalbard Explorer - 28th July - 6th August 2023
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Svalbard on a small ship expedition cruise with just 48 guests in total.
  • This expedition takes place on the newly refitted Polar Pioneer, one of the smallest and most rugged expedition cruise ships visiting Svalbard, perfect for visiting the ice edge.
  • On this expedition we will venture to the northern wilderness to explore the beautiful landscapes, wildlife and glaciers of north west Spitsbergen, home to an abundance of polar wildlife.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I've always been drawn by the Arctic and being able to experience it first hand was a dream coming true. The guys at Secret Atlas know what they are doing, every detail has been perfect and I highly recommend talking to them before you book elsewhere."

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Antarctica & the Arctic Bird Watching Cruises & Packages Reviews

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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. ...

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Peter

Aug 2018

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Excellent

The best in the business!

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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...

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Jon Erickson

Mar 2020

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Insensitive and unresponsive to the needs of people during COVID-19.

Oceanwide Expeditions is absolutely insensitive to the issues we're facing during this COVID-19 pandemic. After numerous emails, they've simply determined that "In...

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sinbad123

Jun 2016

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An Excellent Adventure on the MV Fram and Crew

My travel buddy and I flew to Spitsbergen from Oslo. Before our cruise we stayed overyight at the Radisson Blu Hotel. Nothing fancy, just a place to wait for the shi...

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