Luxury & Expedition
Antarctica Cruises
made for you
Penguin spotting
Visit colonies all over Antarctica
Fine wines
Enjoy delicious meals on luxury expedition ships
Seabirds
Spot albatrosses and snow petrels
Marine Wildlife
Look out for leopard seals and whales
Expert naturalist guides
Hear lectures and go on specialist tours
Sail these intrepid seas in high comfort
More of a voyage than a cruise, sailing the Southern Oceans to explore Antarctica is both a privileged and unforgettable experience that can be done in the highest possible comfort and luxury.
The White Continent holds many a scene that you will not see anywhere else on Earth. From the bows of one our fine cruisers, watch a wild land mysterious to most unfold in front of you and board fully-equipped Zodiacs for getting up close to penguins, blue whales, orcas, fur seals and other remarkable wildlife solely suited to this most challenging of environments.
We offer you the choice of several state-of-the-art cruise ships with a range of comprehensive itineraries to Antarctica.
Highlights
Set sail from your expedition vessel on your very own kayak. Paddle between floating icebergs and on deep, dark, icy waters
Zip up in your thermal sleeping bag and slip into your dug-out snow trench. Get ready for a night camping out under the Antarctic stars you’ll never forget
Take the plunge with a brave and extremely bracing ice jump into the freezing waters
Zip through narrow arches of ice on zodiacs and delve deep into hidden areas and land on pristine snow
Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
Antarctica is a totally unique destination. It’s difficult to describe. Without doubt my most exciting trip, a real adventure with so many highlights. Simply being onboard and sailing across the seas is exciting, let alone when you’re met with pods of whales, snow petrels flying overhead and mega icebergs all around. It’s probably the trip I reflect upon the most, utterly captivating and definitely somewhere everyone should try and visit in their lifetime.
Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury Cruises in Antarctica
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Antarctica Camps
Expedition camps give you an immersive experience of Antarctica, getting up close with the wildlife and exploring the fascinating terrain.
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Antarctica Private Yacht Charters
Private charters through Antarctica offer an elevated personalised once-in-a-lifetime-experience. Your crew and expert guides can dedicate their entire time to making sure you get the very best experience for you and your group.
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Fly in Cruises to the Antarctic
For those short on time fly-in cruises are an efficient option. Flying into Antarctica and joining your vessel right away means you start your cruise on the same day you leave the mainland. Fly-in cruises will depart from Chile and take you straight to King George Island.
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When to visit
During Antarctica’s summer – November to March, with December to January being the optimal time. From mid to late December the penguin chicks start to hatch, and in January you will catch the feeding frenzy that ensues. February to early March is the best time to spot whales, and there are generally a good number of fur seals to be seen too.
Pristine snow
November–December
Penguin chicks hatch
December
Whales and marine life
February–March
Plan your trip on a Antarctica Cruise
Whatever you want from your Antarctica cruise, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
What a delight it was planning our trip but it was even more delightful taking it. We visited Chile (wine country and Patagonia) and Antarctica. Everything was better than we we imagined. Jacada is highly professional and extremely competent. The trip was tailored to our exact wants and needs. We couldn’t be happier. Every person we dealt with whether before,…
As Covid-19 unfolded, our Antarctica trip planned for December 2020 was in jeopardy. Berni and her team were frequently in touch with us through email and video calls. Once it was clear that travelling was not possible, she was very quick in securing places for next year, including transferring security deposits, changing flights etc. The company was also gracefully postponing…
Excellent service. Brilliant company for arranging a luxury holiday and listening to our requirements. Jen kept in touch well above average and even arranged surprise upgrades. Reccomended
This was the first time I'd used Jacada Travel to arrange a trip. Mine was to South America (Chile) and Antarctica. From the very beginning,.they took the time to work with me coordinating dates/times, since they were working with another company for the Antarctic portion. After many attempts they were finally able to find me a spot on a cruise.…
I wondered whether there was too much detail info in advance, but in view of the complexity of the trip, it was all necessary. The guidance and information provision was extremely helpful.
Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.