Safari to Antarctica West

The section of the southern continent that projects northward towards South America is known as the Antarctic Peninsula. This is by far the most commonly visited part, with 7 to 12 night cruises out of southern Argentina and 6-10 night air-cruises out of southern Chile.

the most popular location for cruises

This remote island and its remarkable wildlife populations (six million penguins, half a million elephant seals etc.) can only be accessed on longer 18-24 night cruises. This almost always combines with the Antarctic Peninsula and the Falklands, with possible passing visits to South Orkney and South Sandwich.

incredibly remote island with fabulous wildlife

This group of islands enjoys a relatively balmy climate compared with its more southerly neighbours and has a permanent human population and widespread sheep farming. The area almost always features on longer 18-24 night cruises, in combination with South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.

remote British enclave off Argentina

This group of islands lies just off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, with which it is almost always visited in combination. The home of the main airport for air-cruises, the most impressive feature is the volcanic Deception Island.

the main transport hub for cruises to the peninsula

This very remote group of islands lies between the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia. Ships on this route may pass by, but rarely make landfall.

remote islands with no landings

This very remote group of islands lies southeast of South Georgia and features dramatic volcanic peaks and large penguin colonies. Ships on this route may pass by, but rarely make landfall.

extremely remote and rarely visited islands