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Plan this year's adventures with our exclusive deals on Antarctica, the Arctic, and South America.
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.
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Greenland Explorer
Greenland & Iceland
Ship: Ocean Victory (Arctic)
Start: Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish: Copenhagen, Denmark
Departures: 15 Aug 2026 10 Jun 2027 More x
Western Islands Cruise Galapagos Angel
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, South America
Ship:Galapagos Angel
Start: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Finish: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Departures: Selected Sundays 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 13 Dec 2027 03 Jan 2028 10 Feb 2028 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
Iceland to Greenland SH Vega
Iceland & Greenland
Ship:SH Vega
Start: Reykjavík, Iceland
Finish: Reykjavík, Iceland
Departures: 15 Aug 2026 More x
Extended Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: Ocean Nova
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 28 Oct 2027 More x
Antarctic Circle, Elephant Island & Weddell Sea
Antarctic Circle & Weddell Sea
Ship:Plancius
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 12 Mar 2027 23 Feb 2028 More x
Exploring Svalbard
Svalbard
Ship:SH Diana
Start: Copenhagen, Denmark
Finish: Copenhagen, Denmark
Departures: 12 Jun 2026 19 Jun 2026 26 Jun 2026 03 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
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 01 Dec 2027 22 Dec 2027 19 Feb 2028 More x
Galapagos Northern & Eastern Islands 8 Day
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, South America
Ship:Horizon Trimaran
Start: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Finish: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Departures: Selected Saturdays More x
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North
Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
Ship:World Voyager
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Departures: 11 Dec 2026 26 Feb 2027 14 Dec 2027 25 Feb 2028 More x
Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica 20 Day
Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: Discoverer
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 07 Nov 2027 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
Northern and Eastern Galapagos Islands Cruise
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, South America
Ship:Grand Majestic
Start: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Finish: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Departures: Selected Thursdays 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.