If Antarctica has always been on your travel bucket list, but fares have kept this destination out of your reach, last-minute travellers can make big savings on upcoming Antarctica expeditions when they cruise with one of the leaders in global polar cruising Oceanwide Expeditions.
There’s a number of exciting expeditions to choose from, departing from Ushuaia or Puerto Madryn aboard Oceanwide’s fleet of three expedition ships, the state-of-the-art Hondius and classic vessels Plancius and Ortelius. Itineraries on offer include the Basecamp Hondius voyage, which is designed for active adventurers, Ortelius’s voyage into the heart of the Weddell Sea in search of Emperor Penguins and Plancius’s comprehensive 21-day Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica.
For a limited time, you can make big savings off normal prices on these expeditions, and on selected departures each traveller will also receive complimentary Zeiss 8x32 Terra binoculars, valued at $600, to make that penguin spotting even easier!
Basecamp Hondius – Departing Ushuaia 01 November 2024
SAVE UP TO 40% PLUS receive FREE Zeiss 8x32 Terra binoculars
Designed specifically for more adventurous travellers, Oceanwide’s 13-day Basecamp programmes offer a range of daily activities including kayaking, zodiac adventures, mountaineering, Antarctic camping, snowshoeing and more.
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See Hondius's Antarctica Basecamp Itinerary
On this incredible adventure, you’ll cruise aboard the state-of-the-art Hondius. Launched as the world’s first Polar Class 6 expedition ship, Hondius is truly designed to take you deep into the polar regions, and with a maximum capacity of just 170 expeditioners, you’ll have plenty of time to get onto the ice to explore.
Basecamp Hondius
Ship: Hondius
Departs 01 November 2024
13 Days Ushuaia to Ushuaia
Last-minute Prices
All prices are per person, twin share in United States Dollars (USD)
Twin Porthole – USD $7,500
Twin Window – USD $7,750
Twin Deluxe – USD $7,800
Superior – USD $8,050
Junior Suite – USD $8,300
Grand Suite with Balcony – USD $9,200
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica – Departing Puerto Madryn 18 October 2024
SAVE UP TO 35% PLUS receive FREE Zeiss 8x32 Terra binoculars
This comprehensive itinerary covers the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll visit some of the most beautiful arrays of wildlife on Earth. This journey will introduce you to at least six species of penguin and a whole lot of Antarctic fur seals!
Find out more about your expedition ship, Plancius
Accommodating just 108 expeditioners, the classic Plancius was originally launched as a polar research vessel, before being reconfigured as an expedition ship taking adventurers to the polar regions. Regularly refurbished, she offers comfortable onboard facilities and excellent access into all corners of Antarctica.
Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Ship: Plancius
Departs 18 October 2024
21 Days Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia
Last-minute Prices
All prices are per person, twin share in United States Dollars (USD)
Quad Porthole – USD $9,650
Triple Porthole – USD $10,750
Twin Porthole – USD $10,750
Twin Window – USD $11,700
Superior – USD $13,500
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin – Departing Ushuaia 20 November 2024
SAVE UP TO 20% on remaining cabins
A true expedition, Ortelius’s Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near rarely-visited Snow Hill Island. You will also have the opportunity to tour the area via Ortelius’s helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Find out more about your ship, Ortelius
The ice-strengthened Ortelius accommodates just 108 expeditioners, and travels with helicopters, allowing exploration further from the mother ship. This helicopter capability gives you the rare chance to see the famed emperor penguin rookery south of Snow Hill Island, numbering around 4,000 breeding pairs. The thrilling helicopter flights make this search possible, enabling you to land in locations otherwise inaccessible this early in the season.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Ship: Ortelius
Departs 20 November 2024
11 Days Ushuaia to Ushuaia
Last-minute Prices
All prices are per person, twin share in United States Dollars (USD)
Quad Porthole – USD $9,700
Twin Porthole – USD $11,050
Twin Window – USD $11,500
Superior – USD $12,650
Antarctica Discovery & Learning – Departing Ushuaia 30 November 2024
SAVE UP TO 30% PLUS receive FREE Zeiss 8x32 Terra binoculars AND FREE Kayaking
For those travellers with limited time, this Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands expedition aboard the polar-strengthened Ortelius delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
Find out more about your ship, Ortelius
On this trip, Ortelius’s 108 adventurers will have the opportunity to take part in an Antarctic Navigational Workshop. Be part of a true polar expedition at locations such as Wauwermans Islands (close to Anvers Island), where the ship’s navigational experts will chart and make depth measurements while you explore the area in zodiac boats and kayaks. Navigation workshops and presentations about historic Antarctic voyages are also part of this exciting activity-based expedition.
Antarctica Discovery & Learning
Ship: Ortelius
Departs 30 November 2024
11 Days Ushuaia to Ushuaia
Last-minute Prices
All prices are per person, twin share in United States Dollars (USD)
Quad Porthole – USD $7,900
Twin Porthole – USD $6,300
Twin Window – USD $6,550
Twin Deluxe – USD $7,000
Superior – USD $7,500
To book your 2024 Oceanwide Expeditions Antarctica cruise call the expert team at Expedition Cruise Specialists today on 1800 90 20 80 or fill in the form below and one of our team will contact you shortly to discuss this special offer.
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Terms & Conditions: All offers are valid for new bookings only made from 31 July 2024 on selected cruise dates until sold out or withdrawn. The offers may not be combined with any other deal. Prices are cruise only from cruise departure point and do not include return airfares or pre / post cruise hotels. All prices are per person, twin share (unless specified) in United States Dollars (USD).
