Expedition Cruise Ship, Antarctica

Name: 25% Off: Quest for the Antarctic Circle (Ushuaia - Ushuaia)
Start: 2027-02-08
End: 2027-02-21
Location: Antarctica

9.2 Superb

Fitness Room
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 480 / day Check dates

“For me it was the sunset in Leith Cove as well as seing animals. ”
Stefan M, Slovakia

Highlights

A wide range of cabin categories is available
Cozy Polar Bear Pub with a wide beverage selection

The Expedition offers once-in-a-lifetime small ship cruises to Antarctica. The 105m Expedition vessel was built with safety, stability, and comfort in mind. She holds up to 128 guests, but Expedition was built to be your new home-from-home during your unique Antarctica adventure. There are 6 categories of cabins onboard to suit every budget, ranging from shared quad cabins to suites. All cabins feature private en-suite bathrooms, ocean views, and daily cabin service.

The extensive social areas include the Expedition Lounge with padded sofas and magnificent views, the Lonely Planet Library with extensive reading material, the Polar Bear Pub - a cozy place to unwind with a wide selection of beverages, and also a gym & sauna so you can work up a sweat. Three freshly prepared meals a day are served in the large Albatross Dining Room, along with an afternoon tea service and complimentary snacks.

A small ship expedition cruise to Antarctica is a trip of a lifetime and something not many are fortunate enough to experience. Antarctica is the world's least-visited continent, where you can witness immense icebergs and breathtaking glaciers, sail through the Drake Passage, and come face-to-face with amazing polar wildlife, something many people rarely get to do in the wild. The Expedition team will enhance the experience and comprise experts in geology, marine biology, and polar history. Every tour also has a resident photography expert to help you capture these unforgettable moments.

Book online today to reserve your space on this trip of a lifetime cruise to Antarctica.

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22 Oct

22 Days / 21 Nights

Valid for new bookings made and confirmed by August 31, 2026.

~~$ 17,599~~ $ 10,559 Save 40% -40%

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11 Nov

13 Days / 12 Nights

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~~$ 11,199~~ $ 6,719 Save 40% -40%

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22 Nov

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 10,399

FULL

01 Dec

13 Days / 12 Nights

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~~$ 12,099~~ $ 8,469 Save 30% -30%

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12 Dec

11 Days / 10 Nights

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~~$ 11,099~~ $ 7,214 Save 35% -35%

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21 Dec

14 Days / 13 Nights

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~~$ 14,899~~ $ 10,429 Save 30% -30%

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02 Jan

11 Days / 10 Nights

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~~$ 11,899~~ $ 8,924 Save 25% -25%

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11 Jan

21 Days / 20 Nights

Valid for new bookings made and confirmed by August 31, 2026.

~~$ 23,799~~ $ 17,849 Save 25% -25%

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30 Jan

11 Days / 10 Nights

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~~$ 11,199~~ $ 8,959 Save 20% -20%

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08 Feb

14 Days / 13 Nights

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~~$ 14,099~~ $ 10,574 Save 25% -25%

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20 Feb

14 Days / 13 Nights

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~~$ 13,099~~ $ 9,824 Save 25% -25%

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04 Mar

11 Days / 10 Nights

Valid for new bookings made and confirmed by August 31, 2026.

~~$ 9,899~~ $ 7,919 Save 20% -20%

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.

Required Extras: National Park Fees.

Optional Extras: Gratuities ($10-15 / day), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Kayaks (€1,099-1,499 / activity), Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.

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Boat features

Fitness Room
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Budget Friendly Cruise
Boutique / Souvenir Shop
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Laundry Service
Library
TV in cabins
Observation Deck
Kayaks
Hair Dryer in Cabin
Safe Box in Cabin
BBQ Area
Local & International Crew
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, and Spanish.

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1976

Year renovated: 2017

Length: 102 meters

Top speed: 9.1 knots

Cruising speed: 7 knots

Engines: 2x Rolls Royce Bergen

Max guests: 128

Number of cabins: 65

Number of bathrooms: 70

Tenders: 11 Rigid Hull 40hp Zodiacs

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits

Expedition Reviews

9.2 Superb
18 Verified Reviews

Vessel

9.3
Crew

9.3
Food

9.2
Activities

9.0
Value

9.3

10 Exceptional
Patrick E
Ireland

Amazing
Everyday brought something new. Everyday was incredible
Recommended for
Landscape, Crew, people we met
25 Nov, 2023

8.0 Very good
Takiyah B
United States

Very impactful trip
I celebrated my birthday on the ship. Everyone from the captain to the housekeeping staff wished me a happy birthday and made me feel special. I was front and center with the wildlife which was such a surreal experience. I loved every minute of my trip and I appreciate everyone who made that possible!
Recommended for
The staff (crew, dining & housekeeping). The excursions. The food.
06 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Raphael V
Switzerland

Once in a lifetime experience
The whole package from start to finish. Crew was competent, experienced, fun and so engaged and determined to provide us the best experience. Ship was also lovely, authentic and felt like a proper expedition ship. You don‘t need anything else and we were very well taken care off.
Recommended for
Ship, Excursions, Crew
17 Mar, 2023

10 Exceptional
DENIS C
France

Fantastic voyage that I dreamed about for a long time after my expeditions to Himalaya
- Very professional safe trip with a high competance crew and staff - Interresting lectures about Antactica (geology, wildlife, history) with passionated speakers - Ability to land every day (two times) due to very good weather conditions - Very interesting circuit ; good choice of the visited places - Very good kindness of all staff people
Recommended for
Crossing Lemaire Channel ; Experience of good and bad weather ; Amazing wildlife seen
24 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Edelcita G
Australia

Fantabulous
Hiking on snowy mountains, zodiac cruises going near the glaciers, seeing the penguins, seals, & whales
Recommended for
Food, crew, zodiac landings
23 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Louis M
France

Journey beyond what I expected
Visits to South Georgia The permanent spectacle of wildlife Antarctica extraordinary in all
Recommended for
Wildlife throughout South Georgia Antarctica
04 Mar, 2020

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Stefan M
Slovakia

Great adventure
For me it was the sunset in Leith Cove as well as seing animals. It was my first time I've seen whales. Presentations were also great way to spend time wisely.
Recommended for
Adventure, wildlife, breathtaking views
22 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Ronald D
United States

Thhe crew made this a trip of a lifetime.
Overnight camping. The success of onland operations.
Recommended for
The crew, the excursions, the ice bergs
28 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Lia Yee Man L
Hong Kong

Never forgettable journey with G team
Too much penguins! Iceberg! Whales, seals and birds. Of course the landscape of snowy mountains and atmosphere are gorgeous. Besides, they have an option for zodiac exploration if weather permits and the guide explained with a lot of information each time.
Recommended for
Arrangements, meals, activities and all services. I have no negative experience at all.
15 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Daniel H
Germany

Great adventure!
Absolutely awesome and a great adventure.
Recommended for
Nature and animals. Crew. Boat.
25 Mar, 2025

Translated from German

18 reviews

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10 Exceptional
Valerie
France

Hardly could have been better!
Could hardly have been better! Weather was fantastic, zodiac excursions great to discover landscape with fauna, mostly birds, seals and especially penguins. Food excellent with fresh vegetables & fresh fruits everyday to every meals very much appreciated 👍 As well as real cheese 😁, desserts for gourmands, 5 o'clok snacks. Hot beverages availables 24 hours a day as well as drinking cold water everywhere in the boat They were like 24 nationalities on board and sure there was everything for every tastes!! All the crew was very attentive to make passengers as happy and comfortable as possible, bridge was almost always opened to welcome the guests and that was a plus. I am not used to "big" cruises but i found my cabin quite big and comfortable as well as the bed, hot water really hot 24 hours a day, last but not least we got along very well with my chinese/Australian roommate (this is a lottery when u share a twin room with someone u don't know). Service twice a day. Jonathan, the leader of the trip is very enthusiastic and definitely gives life to the expedition along with his team. He would always look for options in case of ponctual weather problems, reserving also a few good surprises along the trip😎 I also want to say that after this trip, u'll never see and clean your boots the same way again!! 😁
Recommended for
Weather. Zodiac Excursións. Food.
19 Nov, 2024

9.2 Superb
Marnie R
United Kingdom

Fun Antártica adventure
Animal sightings, zodiac rides and camping.
Recommended for
Good food quality , amazing support staff and flexible schedule that they try to fill even if plans change
17 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Ioana V
Romania

The best trip ever!
I had a truly amazing experience thanks to the whole team who ensured that every details were carefully planed. I really appreciated the professionalism and dedication of the Expedition leader Matt Burnaby and his team. They made sure we used all the time we had to see as much as we can and that the experiencees are as divers as they can be. The staff on the ship was also amaazing. The rooms very clean and the food divers and delicious.I would definitely highly recommend GExpedition if you are planning to go to Antarctica.
Recommended for
The expedition team. The staff on fhe boat. The wildlife.
27 Mar, 2025

9.2 Superb
Johanna K
Germany

Step on the white continent - not once, but twice a day!
Every day was another highlight! Stunning scenery, soooo much wildlife and endless options to explore :)
Recommended for
Daily activities (landings, zodiac exploration). Crew (so friendly and knowledgeable). Boat size.
28 Feb, 2025

9.2 Superb
David B
Malta

Incredible trip to the world’s most remote place!
A very calm Drake and southern waters, navigated by competent crew allowed for additional landings and exploration of new sites - which may not have been possible had the expedition team not been so enthusiastic about sharing all that Antarctica has to offer. A once in a lifetime experience- would recommend to all family and friends!
Recommended for
Guides, food and cleanliness
15 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Gilbert T
Malta

Excellent experience!
Definitely the landings and getting to step on the frozen continent! Also all the lectures by the panel of experts on board the ship!
Recommended for
Landings, wildlife sightings and lectures
24 Apr, 2023

8.0 Very good
Ignacio S
Spain

Unbelievable is an understatement
Incredible experience, both of the places visited and the fauna seen in them
Recommended for
:D
12 Apr, 2023

Translated from Spanish

5.2 Review score
Dylan C
United Kingdom

Incredible experience. Cleaning and kitchen staff were phenomenal. Expedition staff were unfriendly, miserable and truly awful.
The first hike up to the glacier, seeing so many orcas and humpbacks and hundreds and hundreds of penguins. Just a shame the expedition team are so terrible. Would not book with G expedition again.
Recommended for
The landings were phenomenal, the kitchen/bar/cleaning staff were out of this world amazing and the rooms were spacious and comfortable
10 Feb, 2024