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Top South Shetland Islands Luxury Cruises & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 27 most popular South Shetland Islands Luxury Cruises & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 10 tour companies. 3 reviews.

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Polar Circle

By Bunnik Tours

none

5/5 Excellent

1 reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Be one of the few adventurous travellers to cross the Antarctic Circle
Marvel at the abundant wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula including sea birds, penguins & seals
Cruise past towering icebergs & along Ice-filled fjords
Spend time whale spotting
Enjoy time at the South Shetland Islands, home to several Antarctic Research stations and abundance of Flora and fauna.

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"Excellent tour guide & great choice of locations. Staff in head office - particularly "Lucky" who went the extra mile to assist when we need it."

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9 days From$16,795

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Antarctic Express Air-Cruise

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Experience sail through the Drake Passage en route to King George Island
Opportunity to sail South Shetland Islands , while enjoying the company of sea birds
Explore King George Island

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Sailing, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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6 days From$5,595

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Polar Circle Air-Cruise - Ocean Nova

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen station
Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs
Chances to witnesspenguins, seals and whales
Explore Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
If weather permits, vist the sites such as Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, the Lemaire Channel, Prospect Point or other magnificent places

Themes

50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise

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10 days From$17,495

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Antarctica Aboard the Sea Spirit or Ocean Diamond

By Adventures within Reach

preferred

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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11 days From$6,150

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Antarctica Wildlife and Photo Tour -1st January – 12th January 2024

By Secret Atlas

none

5/5 Excellent

8 reviews

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Small group experience of just 48 guests, the smallest group size available in Antarctica.
A rare opportunity to join a in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula with extended time ashore to view and photograph wildlife.
Explore key wildlife sites on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.
Comfortable, and intimate ice-strengthened expedition vessel with sauna.
Encounter Antarctica’s wildlife including penguins, fur and leopard seals and whales.

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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12 days From$11,490

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South Shetland Islands Luxury Cruises & Packages Reviews

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

Peter

Aug 2018

Written on

Excellent

The best in the business!

Tour: Antarctic Peninsula

Collin

Jan 2022

Written on

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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