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Expedition Micro Cruises to the Polar Regions

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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Micro Cruise

Combine Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica on a 78-guest cruise expedition in Spring. Follow in Shackleton’s footsteps, witness penguin chicks and whales, and enjoy uncrowded, pristine landscapes.


  • 78 guests
  • 21 days
Rates From
£11,800 €13,590 US$14,590 CA$19,990 AU$23,700 pp
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28 Oct — 17 Nov 26 Ocean Nova 21 Days
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Antarctic Spring Micro Fly Cruise - Sail One Way

54°16’S, 36°30’W

Sail across the Drake Passage and explore Antarctica in spring on a 44-guest Micro Cruise.


  • guests
  • 9 days
Rates From
£11,995 €12,995 US$14,495 CA$19,995 AU$21,995 pp
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20 Nov — 28 Nov 26 TBD 9 Days
28 Nov — 06 Dec 26 TBD 9 Days
19 Nov — 27 Nov 27 TBD 9 Days
27 Nov — 05 Dec 27 TBD 9 Days
Gentoo penguins courting Antarctica 2024 Jean Pauldelaharpe Secret Atlas

Antarctic Spring Micro Fly Cruise

54°16’S, 36°30’W

Skip the Drake Passage to awakening Antarctica in spring on a 44-guest Fly & Cruise. Witness penguins courting, whales returning, glittering pack ice, and thawing fjords—uncrowded and flexible.


  • guests
  • 10 days
Rates From
£14,995 €15,995 US$17,995 CA$24,995 AU$27,495 pp
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04 Dec — 13 Dec 26 TBD 10 Days
11 Dec — 20 Dec 26 TBD 10 Days
03 Dec — 12 Dec 27 TBD 10 Days
10 Dec — 19 Dec 27 TBD 10 Days
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Antarctic Christmas Micro Fly Cruise

54°16’S, 36°30’W

Experience a Christmas like no other in Antarctica on a 44-guest Fly & Cruise. Penguin chicks, whales, and glittering icebergs await in an uncrowded, flexible adventure.


  • guests
  • 10 days
Rates From
£15,995 €16,995 US$19,495 CA$26,995 AU$29,995 pp
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18 Dec — 27 Dec 26 TBD 10 Days
17 Dec — 26 Dec 27 TBD 10 Days
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Antarctic New Year Micro Fly Cruise

54°16’S, 36°30’W

Welcome the New Year in Antarctica on a 44-guest Fly & Cruise expedition. Witness penguin chicks taking their first steps, whales returning, and towering icebergs in an uncrowded, flexible polar adventure.


  • guests
  • 10 days
Rates From
£15,995 €16,995 US$19,495 CA$26,995 AU$29,995 pp
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25 Dec — 03 Jan 27 TBD 10 Days
24 Dec — 02 Jan 28 TBD 10 Days
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Antarctic Summer Micro Fly Cruise — Sail One Way

54°16’S, 36°30’W

Fly one way and sail the other across the legendary Drake Passage on a 44-guest Antarctic expedition. See summer’s penguin chicks, whales and sculpted ice—uncrowded and free from rigid schedules.


  • guests
  • 9 days
Rates From
£11,995 €12,995 US$14,495 CA$19,995 AU$21,995 pp
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01 Jan — 09 Jan 27 TBD 9 Days
09 Jan — 17 Jan 27 TBD 9 Days
31 Dec — 08 Jan 28 TBD 9 Days
08 Jan — 16 Jan 28 TBD 9 Days
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Antarctic Circle Micro Fly Cruise

54°16’S, 36°30’W

Sail beyond the legendary Antarctic Circle with just 36 guests. Explore pristine ice, wildlife-rich bays, and iconic sites without crowds, and free from rigid schedules.


  • guests
  • 10 days
Rates From
£14,995 €15,995 US$17,995 CA$24,995 AU$27,495 pp
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15 Jan — 24 Jan 27 TBD 10 Days
19 Feb — 28 Feb 27 TBD 10 Days
14 Jan — 23 Jan 28 TBD 10 Days
18 Feb — 27 Feb 28 TBD 10 Days
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Antarctic Autumn Fly Micro Cruise — Sail One Way

54°16’S, 36°30’W

Sail the Drake Passage once on a 44-guest Fly & Cruise expedition to Antarctica in autumn. Golden light bathes bustling penguin colonies, playful seals, and whales at their seasonal peak.


  • guests
  • 9 days
Rates From
£11,995 €12,995 US$14,495 CA$19,995 AU$21,995 pp
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26 Feb — 06 Mar 27 TBD 9 Days
06 Mar — 14 Mar 27 TBD 9 Days
25 Feb — 04 Mar 28 TBD 9 Days
04 Mar — 12 Mar 28 TBD 9 Days

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