Terra Nova Expeditions · 2026/27 and 2027/28 Season

Seven ways to experience Antarctica

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

A woman with sunglasses and a black beanie, smiling, in a snowy, icy landscape with icebergs in the background, wearing a light-colored winter jacket and an orange life vest.
A penguin standing on a rocky surface near the water, with a blurred background and snowflakes falling around it.

NO EXTRA CHARGES.

JUST EXTRA ADVENTURE,
COMFORT, AND VALUE.

Peninsula expeditions — aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
Classic Antarctica — Antarctic Peninsula
Best for: First-time expeditioners
Classic Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula · South Shetland Islands
Duration
10 days
Group size
Ave 98
Ship
Terra Nova Adventurer
Price from
$6,490
Days ashore
~5 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
High
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Worried about fitness? All activities are optional. Join what suits you, skip what doesn't. All ability levels welcome.
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Spirit of Terra Nova — kayaking Antarctica
Best for: More time on the ice
Spirit of Terra Nova
Antarctic Peninsula · South Shetland Islands
Duration
11 days
Group size
Ave 98
Ship
Terra Nova Adventurer
Price from
$8,790
Days ashore
~6 days
Pace
Moderate
Remoteness
High
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Classic vs Spirit? One extra day means additional landing opportunities, more wildlife encounters and more time to explore.
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Polar Circle Quest — Zodiac in Antarctica
Best for: Those who want to go furthest south
Polar Circle Quest
Peninsula · Polar Circle · South Shetland Islands
Duration
12 days
Group size
Ave 98
Ship
Terra Nova Adventurer
Price from
$10,980
Days ashore
~7 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
Very high
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
What does crossing the Polar Circle mean? You travel further south than most Antarctic visitors, into remote waters few voyages reach.
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Curated expeditions
Echoes of the Deep: Whale Expeditions
Best for: Whale research & marine mammal viewing
Echoes of the Deep: Whale Voyage
A 13-Day Whale & Science Expedition
Duration
13 days
Group size
Ave 98
Ship
Terra Nova Adventurer
Price from
$10,980
Days ashore
~8 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
Very high
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Snowshoeing Photography Whale research experts and tools
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Antarctic Classroom — students on expedition
Best for: Year 9–12 students & educators
Antarctic Classroom
Sustainability & Leadership · Year 9–12 students
Duration
10 days
Eligible
Yr 9–12
Ship
Terra Nova Adventurer
Price from
$7,990
Days ashore
~5 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
High
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 Terra Nova Adventurer. IB-aligned and Duke of Edinburgh eligible.
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Extended & combination voyages
Into the Wild South — Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
Best for: Early-season Wildlife & Pristine Ice
Into the Wild South
Falkland Islands · South Georgia · Antarctica
Duration
21 days
Group size
Ave 98
Ship
Terra Nova Adventurer
Price from
$13,670
15 Oct–4 Nov 2027
Montevideo → Ushuaia
Expedition days
~10 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
Extreme
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Why travel this early? Experience South Georgia during southern elephant seal breeding season, with snow-covered mountains, immense king penguin colonies and some of the wildest wildlife encounters of the season. Continue south to Antarctica as it emerges from winter, with fresh snow, extensive sea ice and pristine early-season landscapes.
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The Kingdom of Kings — Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
Best for: Peak wildlife & Southern Ocean summer
The Kingdom of Kings
Falkland Islands · South Georgia · Antarctica
Duration
21 days
Group size
Ave 98
Ship
Terra Nova Adventurer
Price from
$16,420
05 Feb–25 Feb 2028
Ushuaia → Ushuaia
Expedition days
~13 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
Extreme
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Snowshoeing Photography Polar plunge
Why travel in prime season? Experience South Georgia at the height of the austral summer, with immense king penguin colonies, fluffy brown chicks and wildlife-rich beaches. Continue to Antarctica as summer wildlife activity peaks, with busy penguin colonies and excellent opportunities for whale encounters.
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Ultimate Antarctic Adventure — Icebird yacht
Best for: The complete Antarctic experience
Ultimate Antarctic Adventure
Peninsula · Icebird yacht · Deep immersion
Duration
20–21 days
Yacht guests
Max 6
Ships
Adventurer + Icebird
Price from
$21,080
Days ashore
~13 days
Pace
Moderate
Remoteness
Extreme
Included activities
Zodiac landings Kayaking Camping Snowshoeing Expedition sailing Photography Polar plunge
How does the yacht work? You join 5 others on Icebird for 6 nights of independent sailing — then seamlessly rejoin Terra Nova Adventurer for the Drake crossing home.
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Complimentary Expedition Planning

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.

  1. 01 Tell us what you're looking for Dates, duration, who you're travelling with, and what excites you most about Antarctica.
  2. 02 We match you to the right expedition Not the most expensive one, but the right one. Our specialists have sailed these waters.
  3. 03 We answer what's holding you back Drake Passage, fitness, costs, cancellation - nothing is off the table.
  4. 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.
Your Expedition Specialists Available now
Ann Souter
Ann Souter
Passenger Experience & Reservations Manager
North America & Europe
+1 302 217 6942
Lauren McDougall
Lauren McDougall
Passenger Experience & Reservations Coordinator
Australia
+61 870 830 135
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Your Ship:
The Terra Nova Adventurer

Proven in the Polar Regions.
Designed for Exploration.

98
Guests
51
Cabins
12
Zodiacs
81
Crew
Cabins & suites
All en-suite with ocean views, updated in the 2022 refit. Single cabins with no supplement. Interconnecting cabins available for families and groups.
Onboard facilities
Panoramic observation lounges, two Jacuzzis, gym, spa, and a full science lab with a resident expert science team. More space per guest than almost any comparable vessel.
Built for adventure
Ice-strengthened hull, deep draft, and powerful engines built for the Southern Ocean. British built and flagged — purpose-made for long ocean voyages, not converted from a cruise ferry.
A ship with a story
Capacity for 150.
We carry 98.
The difference is yours.
British built & flagged £10 million renovation
Learn more about the Terra Nova Adventurer

DISCOVER THE BEST OF ANTARCTICA.

BIGGER ADVENTURES.
TAILORED TO YOU.

Our Classic Antarctica cruises aboard Terra Nova Adventurer 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.

Your Sailing Yacht - Icebird

Ice-strengthened. Wind-driven. Expedition-proven. The most intimate way into Antarctica that exists.

Sailing boat and small motorboat in icy water surrounded by snow and icebergs in Antarctica
An aerial view of a red and white sailboat trapped in ice, with several people in winter clothing on the snow-covered ice nearby.
6–8
Guests
6
Berths
1
Zodiac
3
Crew
Purpose-built for polar waters
A custom 61-foot aluminium expedition yacht designed by Van de Stadt and built at the renowned Trintella Shipyard in the Netherlands. Built for polar conditions, she's classified for operation in all oceans — including the Arctic and Antarctic.
Accommodation & comfort
Fully insulated and climate-controlled throughout, with a hot water radiator system, air conditioning, and heated towel rails. The heated, double-glazed pilothouse saloon offers all-round panoramic views as Icebird navigates through ice and sea.
Expedition-ready
The aft garage carries a rigid aluminium-hulled inflatable boat, kayaks, skis, and diving gear. Guests can snorkel, dive, ski, climb, or kayak — Icebird is a choose-your-own-adventure platform for Antarctica's most remote corners.
A polar thoroughbred
Six guests.
One yacht.
Antarctica to yourselves.
Australian owned Ice-reinforced aluminium hull Fully insulated & climate controlled
Learn more about Icebird