Antarctica.
Not just a cruise. An expedition built on connection: to raw landscapes,
like-minded explorers, and something deeper within yourself.
100+ years combined crew experience
Fewer than 100 guests
All activities included
Most people will never set foot on Antarctica.
You're not most people.
Fewer than 130,000 travellers make it to the White Continent each year.
That’s roughly the capacity of a modern stadium - filled just once. And about the number of visitors the Great Wall of China sees in a single peak-season day.
Those who do describe it the same way: nothing prepares you for it.
The scale. The silence. The wildlife that has never learned to fear humans.
We keep our small-ship Antarctic expeditions limited to fewer than 100 guests. Small enough that every landing feels like a private discovery, large enough to share it with people who get it.
Every trip is different. Every one is Antarctica.
From a classic 10-day Peninsula crossing to a 21-day voyage, we have one expedition for every kind of traveller who wants the real thing.
Experience Antarctica in a way few ever will.
This world-first expedition combines the comfort of St Helena with a rare five-night sailing adventure aboard Icebird, delivering a level of access and intimacy unavailable on standard Antarctic itineraries.
Designed for true explorers who value immersion over scale, this journey blends a comfortable Drake Passage crossing with the quiet magic of Antarctica experienced up close. Antarctica truly does not get more intimate than this.
ULTIMATE ANTARCTIC
ADVENTURE
Featured Expedition
No extra charges. Just extra adventure.
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Kayak
Glide through crystal-clear water at ice level, closer to the wildlife and geology than any Zodiac can get. Seals, penguins, and whales have a habit of approaching curious kayakers. Pre-booking required.
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Trekking
Venture beyond the shoreline and into terrain most Antarctic visitors never reach. Quiet, low-impact, and staggeringly beautiful. Led by expert guides across snowfields and beside glaciers.
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Zodiac Cruising
Your daily connection to the shore. Twelve Zodiacs mean more landings, more flexibility, and more time where it counts, on the ice, not waiting for a tender.
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Open Air Camping
Sleep on the ice itself: surrounded by silence, glaciers, and the kind of stillness cities never see. Open to 30 guests per departure using expedition-grade bivvy gear, fully supported by our team. Register early, spaces fill quickly.
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Photography Workshop
A lecture from an expert expedition photographer, plus hands-on guidance during landings and on deck. Whether you shoot on a phone or a professional camera, you'll find the support you are looking for.
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Polar Plunge
Completely optional. Absolutely unforgettable. A supervised plunge into Antarctic waters. something most people insist they’ll skip… until they don’t.
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Morning Yoga
Morning sessions to ease the body between days of exploration. Beginners welcome. Held indoors, or on deck when Antarctica decides to cooperate.
Still deciding?
That's what we're here for.
Our expert team is here to help you choose the perfect expedition. No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation with people who know Antarctica.
- 01 Tell us what you're looking for Dates, duration, who you're travelling with, and what excites you most about Antarctica.
- 02 We match you to the right expedition Not the most expensive one, but the right one. Our specialists have sailed these waters.
- 03 We answer what's holding you back Drake Passage, fitness, costs, cancellation - nothing is off the table.
- 04 You decide on your own timeline No pressure, no follow-up if you're not ready. This is a conversation, not a sales call.
Guided by our experienced team on the ice.
The same passionate team, voyage after voyage. Naturalists, historians, and guides who have given their careers to this continent.
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Ryan Hope-Inglis
Expedition Leader
Currently celebrating his 100th trip to Antarctica. Ryan brings a wealth of enthusiasm, passion and experience to Terra Nova Expeditions.
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Ida Olsson
Expedition Leader/Glaciologist
Ida has spent a decade living at 78° North in Svalbard. One of the last people to ski to the North Pole. When Ida says she knows the cold and remote, she means it personally.
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David Baillie
Cinematographer & Guide
Dave is an award-winning Director of Photography capturing stories in some of the world’s most remote environments, with extensive experience in the polar regions and work on major BBC series like Planet Earth and Frozen Planet.
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Gaby Pilson
Expedition Leader/Geologist
Gaby is a seasoned expedition guide and outdoor educator with a background in geosciences, meteorology, and philosophy. She’s always ready to dive into all things polar over a good cup of coffee.
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Dr Sara Torres Ortiz
Naturalist, Citizen Science Coordinator
Sara is a marine biologist and postdoctoral researcher, studying animal cognition and communication. She works with whales, dolphins, and porpoises worldwide and helps travelers connect with the natural world through informed, respectful wildlife encounters. -
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Dr Jarrod Mckenna
Naturalist
Jarrod is a reproductive biologist, TED speaker, and expedition guide based in Melbourne. His research spans female reproductive health across species, and he brings his passion for science to inspire respect for the natural world and future scientists.
Expedition first. Comfort always.
Hidden costs, never.
“At Terra Nova, we long for the return of true expedition travel—where the focus is on the destination, not the ship. On the purity of the places we visit, not ticking boxes. Our journeys are immersive, respectful, and deeply human, aboard our truly unique fleet. Antarctica is what we do, day in and day out. This is our passion, and our sole focus. We step ashore. We get our boots dirty. We listen, we learn, and we leave as stewards.
Our small team shares a simple ethos: protect, conserve, and educate. This isn’t travel from a distance—it’s an authentic connection. Expedition first. Comfort always. Hidden costs never. If that resonates with you, come and join our family. Welcome home.”
- Greg Carter,
Founder, Terra Nova Expeditions
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Departures for 2026–27 are filling. Limited cabin types available. Secure your spot with a deposit while you finalise your plans.
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