Terra Nova Expeditions · 2026/27 Season

Seven ways into
Antarctica.

Every expedition departs from Ushuaia, Argentina. All activities, kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, photography, are included at no extra cost.

No hidden charges. Ever.

Terra Nova — Expedition Cards
Classic Antarctica — Antarctic Peninsula
Most popular RMS St Helena
Classic Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula · South Shetland Islands
Best for: First-time expeditioners
Duration
10 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$7,990
Wildlife
High
Adventure
Moderate
Remoteness
High
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Classic Antarctica 2026/27 — USD per person
DatesQuadTwinSuperior
9–18 Dec 2026$7,990$9,380$10,140Available
28 Dec–6 Jan ✦NYE departureSold out
16–25 Jan 2027$9,290$10,780$11,690Available

Owner's Suite from $14,650. Single supplement applies to Superior+ cabins. All prices USD.

Worried about fitness? All activities are optional. Join what suits you, skip what doesn't. All ability levels welcome.
Spirit of Terra Nova — kayaking Antarctica
Most departures RMS St Helena
Spirit of Terra Nova
Antarctic Peninsula · South Shetland Islands
Best for: More time on the ice
Duration
11 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$8,790
Wildlife
Very high
Adventure
Moderate
Remoteness
High
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Spirit of Terra Nova 2026/27 — USD per person
DatesQuadTwinSuperior
18–28 Dec 2026$8,790$9,940$10,890Limited
6–16 Jan 2027$9,290$10,780$11,690Available
25 Jan–4 Feb 2027$9,290$10,780$11,690Available
4–14 Feb 2027Please enquireLimited
25 Feb–7 Mar 2027$8,790$9,940$10,890Available

Owner's Suite from $15,980. Single supplement applies to Superior+ cabins. All prices USD.

Classic vs Spirit? One extra day means an additional landing site, more wildlife encounters, and less rushing.
Polar Circle Quest — Zodiac in Antarctica
Furthest south RMS St Helena
Polar Circle Quest
Peninsula · Polar Circle · South Shetland Islands
Best for: Those who want to go furthest south
Duration
12 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$10,980
Wildlife
High
Adventure
High
Remoteness
Extreme
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Polar Circle Quest 2026/27 — USD per person
DatesQuadTwinSuperior
14–25 Feb 2027$10,980$13,140$14,250Available

Owner's Suite from $19,120. Single supplement applies to Superior+ cabins. All prices USD.

What does crossing the Polar Circle mean? You travel further south than 99% of Antarctic visitors — into remote waters few operators ever reach.
Ultimate Antarctic Adventure — Icebird yacht
Most immersive St Helena + Icebird
Ultimate Antarctic Adventure
Peninsula · Icebird yacht · Deep immersion
Best for: The complete Antarctic experience
Duration
20–21 days
Yacht guests
Max 6
Ship
Two vessels
Price from
$21,080
Wildlife
Maximum
Adventure
Maximum
Remoteness
Maximum
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Expedition sailing Photography Polar plunge
Ultimate Antarctic Adventure 2026/27 — USD per person
DatesQuad shareDouble privateSolo private
28 Dec–16 Jan$21,080$25,380$50,760Available
6–25 Jan 2027$21,080$25,380$50,760Available
16 Jan–4 Feb 2027$21,080$25,380$50,760Available
25 Jan–14 Feb 2027$21,080$25,380$50,760Available

Cabins on both vessels included. Medical questionnaire required for Icebird segment. All prices USD.

How does the yacht work? You join 5 others on Icebird for 6 nights of independent sailing — then seamlessly rejoin St Helena for the Drake crossing home.
Kingdom of Kings — South Georgia penguins
Highest wildlife density RMS St Helena
Kingdom of Kings
South Georgia · Falkland Islands · Antarctica
Best for: Wildlife obsessives & return visitors
Duration
TBC
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
On request
Wildlife
Maximum
Adventure
Moderate
Remoteness
Extreme
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Dates and rates will be announced soon. Register your interest to be first to know.
Why South Georgia? King penguin colonies in the hundreds of thousands. Wildlife density that makes the Peninsula look quiet — a completely different experience.
The Heroic South — Antarctic Peninsula history
· RMS St Helena
The Heroic South
In the footsteps of Shackleton & Scott
Best for: History & heritage travellers
Duration
13 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$10,980
Wildlife
High
Adventure
Moderate
Historical depth
Maximum
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Snowshoeing Photography Historian guides
The Heroic South 2026/27 — USD per person
DatesQuadTwinSuperior
7–19 Mar 2027$10,980$13,140$14,250Available

Special interest programme — may operate differently from the standard itinerary. Owner's Suite from $19,120.

Antarctic Classroom — students on expedition
· RMS St Helena
Antarctic Classroom
Sustainability & leadership · Year 9–12 students
Best for: Year 9–12 students & educators
Duration
TBC
Eligible
Yr 9–12
Ship
St Helena
Price from
On request
Wildlife
High
Adventure
Moderate
Educational depth
Maximum
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Snowshoeing Photography Citizen science Polar plunge
What is the Antarctic Classroom? A once-in-a-lifetime sustainability and leadership programme for selected Year 9–12 students — researching, learning, and reflecting alongside scientists aboard St Helena. IB-aligned and Duke of Edinburgh eligible.
Terra Nova — Plan My Expedition
N S E W
Complimentary expedition planning

Antarctica deserves
more than a booking form.

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Tell us what you're looking for — dates, duration, what excites you most
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We match you to the right expedition. Not the most expensive one — the right one
03
We answer what's holding you back — Drake Passage, fitness, costs, cancellation
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You decide on your own timeline. No pressure, no follow-up if you're not ready
Your expedition specialists
Ann Souter
Ann Souter
Expedition Specialist
N. America & Europe
Amanda Hunter
Amanda Hunter
Operations Manager
10+ yrs on the ice
20 minutes · No obligation · No sales script
Plan My Expedition →

DISCOVER THE BEST OF ANTARCTICA.

BIGGER ADVENTURES.
TAILORED TO YOU.

Our Classic Antarctica cruises aboard St Helena offer the perfect introduction to the awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife of the White Continent.

Want more time to explore? Our Spirit of Terra Nova and Ultimate Antarctica voyages are designed for deeper immersion. For those seeking something truly extraordinary, journeys like the Polar Circle Quest and Classic South Georgia Expedition venture beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia and the Falklands.

Best of all? Kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and more are always included — no extra cost, just extra adventure.

  • A large research vessel navigating through icy waters with icebergs and a cloudy sky, labeled 'RMS. St Helena' in bold orange text.

    Our Odyssey Class features the legendary St Helena—a former Royal Mail Ship, purpose-built for long ocean voyages and now reimagined for modern expedition cruising.

  • A red sailboat sailing in icy waters near a glacier, with large icebergs and snow-covered landscape in the background.

    Our Nomad Class is anything but ordinary. Aboard Icebird, a rugged ice-reinforced yacht, you’ll join just six guests for an intimate, hands-on expedition.