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Plan this year's adventures with our exclusive deals on Antarctica, the Arctic, and South America.
Our biggest sale of the year is happening now, and you won't want to miss it. Now the perfect time to book your dream Antarctic cruise, South American holiday, or to discover the culture and icy landscapes of the Arctic.
We are true Polar and South America experts, with over 20 years of experience. We'll help you find not only the perfect cruise, but also flights, insurance, and any pre or post-cruise South American travel.
The unforgettable landscapes of Antarctica and South America await, so don’t miss out on these Chimu exclusive deals. These offers are limited and will sell out quickly, so please get in touch to book.
Antarctic Peninsula: Classic Voyage
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: M/S Seaventure
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 09 Feb 2027 More x
Greenland Explorer
Greenland & Iceland
Ship: Ocean Victory (Arctic)
Start: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish: Copenhagen, Denmark
Departures: 15 Aug 2026 More x
Svalbard Circumnavigation: Ultimate Arctic Quest
Svalbard
Ship: Ocean Albatros
Start: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Finish: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Departures: 28 Jun 2026 07 Jul 2026 More x
Traversing the Northwest Passage
Greenland, Canada, United States
Ship:Greg Mortimer
Start: Toronto, Canada
Finish: Anchorage, United States
Departures: 20 Aug 2026 More x
Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Nova
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 16 Feb 2027 More x
Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland
Greenland & Iceland
Ship:Ultramarine
Start: Reykjavík, Iceland
Finish: Reykjavík, Iceland
Departures: 19 Sep 2026 More x
Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Nova
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 16 Nov 2026 06 Dec 2026 26 Jan 2027 More x
Geographic North Pole & East Greenland
Spitsbergen, Geographic North Pole, Greenland
Start: Paris, France
Finish: Reykjavík, Iceland
Departures: 11 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2027 More x
Celebrating New Years In Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Nova
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 26 Dec 2026 More x
Extended Antarctic Circle Crossing
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Antarctic Circle
Ship: Ocean Nova
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 04 Feb 2027 26 Feb 2027 More x
Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Nova
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 09 Mar 2026 18 Mar 2026 More x
Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica 20 Day
Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: M/S Seaventure
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 09 Jan 2027 More x
Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Albatros
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 22 Nov 2026 02 Dec 2026 12 Dec 2026 More x
Antarctic Peninsula: An Immersive Odyssey
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Nova
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 25 Nov 2026 15 Dec 2026 More x
Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing
Antarctic Circle, Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: M/S Seaventure
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 27 Jan 2027 19 Feb 2027 More x
Exploring Antarctica's Spring
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Albatros
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 04 Nov 2026 13 Nov 2026 More x
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, both the Arctic and Antarctica are easy to visit via an expedition cruise. Popular places to visit on an Arctic cruise include Greenland, Norway, Iceland, and the Canadian High Arctic. In Antarctica, cruises often visit the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and the sub-Antarctic Islands.
Antarctica is a dream for wildlife enthusiasts. Some of the most common wildlife spotted on the Antarctic Peninsula include penguins (chinstrap, Adelie, and gentoo), seals (fur, leopard, Weddell, crabeater, and elephant), and whales. Antarctic whale species may include minke, humpback, fin, blue, and even orca. There are also many bird species to spot, including albatrosses and petrels.
Arctic cruise season runs within the Northern Hemisphere summer, from May to September. The warmer weather means more accessibility through the ice and long days, perfect for exploring.
Yes, many Polar enthusiasts visit both Antarctica and the Arctic, as each Pole offers a completely unique experience. Antarctica is best known for its spectacular wildlife, landscapes, and research bases, while the Arctic is home to Inuit communities, national parks, and icy tundra.
Yes, Chimu's small ship expedition cruises to Antarctica are designed to help you maximise your time off the ship and onto the ice. Weather permitting, our expedition cruises offer two excursions per day, with plenty of time on land to hike, observe wildlife, and take photos.
The Antarctic cruise season operates from late October through March, taking advantage of the Southern Hemisphere summer season. Each month of the season is slightly unique, but no matter when you go, you'll get to see huge colonies of penguins, sculptural iceberg formations, and icy mountainous landscapes.