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South Shetland Islands Luxury Whale Watching Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

22 South Shetland Islands Luxury Whale Watching Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 10 tour companies. 3 reviews.

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Antarctic Circle Expedition

By Hurtigruten

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Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

First class scientific lectures
Come ashore on isolated beaches and spend the night in a tent
Cross the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66° 33’ 39’’
See penguins, Leopard seals and whales

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

By Secret Atlas

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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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Christmas in Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula

By Poseidon Expeditions

premier

Small Ship Cruise

Why we love them

Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Celebrating Christmas amidst fantastic rugged mountains, cascading glaciers, crystalline icebergs and clear waters abounding with whales and seals.
Countless penguins and endemic Antarctic birdlife - true memorable lifetime moments
Possibility for kayaking and camping under the southern stars in a world of ice and snow.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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$10,295

12 days From$9,795

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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

By Poseidon Expeditions

premier

Small Ship Cruise

Why we love them

Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

The greatest concentrations of seabirds and marine mammals on the planet.
Astounding abundance of penguins at huge breeding colonies
A rare view of albatross family life
Fearless marine wildlife and scenery beyond belief on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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$18,695

23 days From$14,395

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Antarctic Awakening: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

By Poseidon Expeditions

premier

Small Ship Cruise

Why we love them

Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

The greatest concentrations of seabirds and marine mammals on the planet.
The astounding abundance of penguins at huge breeding colonies
A rare view of albatross family life
Fearless marine wildlife and scenery beyond belief on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

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$18,695

23 days From$13,395

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New Year in Antarctica

By Poseidon Expeditions

premier

Small Ship Cruise

Why we love them

Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Celebrating New Years amidst fantastic rugged mountains, cascading glaciers, crystalline icebergs and clear waters abounding with whales and seals.
Countless penguins and endemic Antarctic birdlife - true memorable lifetime moments
Possibility for kayaking and camping under the southern stars in a world of ice and snow.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events, Small Ship Cruise

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$12,048

12 days From$9,795

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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs: Antarctic Peninsula

By Poseidon Expeditions

premier

Small Ship Cruise

Why we love them

Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Fantastic rugged mountains, cascading glaciers, crystalline icebergs and clear waters abounding with whales and seals.
Countless penguins and endemic Antarctic birdlife.
Possibility for kayaking and camping under the southern stars in a world of ice and snow.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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$9,695

12 days From$7,234

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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

Peter

Aug 2018

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Excellent

The best in the business!

Tour: Antarctic Peninsula

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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