Explore the world’s most remote places on true expedition voyages.
Small-ship journeys led by experts to destinations few travellers will ever reach.
100+ years combined crew experience
Small-ship expeditions
Expert expedition leaders
DISCOVER THE BEST OF ANTARCTICA.
More than a cruise, this is an Antarctic Expedition built on connection—to untouched landscapes, passionate explorers, and something profound within yourself.
With just 98 guests per expedition, these once-in-a-lifetime moments fill quickly. Contact us today for more information and to reserve your place in polar history. On one of the best small ship expedition experiences in Antarctica.
Discover the perfect expedition for you
More time, more adventure — dive deeper into Antarctica
11 days
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Best for: Those who want deeper immersion
Next departure: Dec 2026
The ultimate Antarctic adventure, designed for true explorers who value immersion.
21 days
From $21,080 USD
Best for: Those who want it all
Next departure: Dec 2026
Embark on a thrilling 12-day expedition — the furthest south you can go.
12 days
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Best for: Adventurers chasing the Polar Circle
Next departure: Jan 2027
A lifetime of memories packed into 10 days
10 days
From: $8,790 USD
Best for: First-time expeditioners
Next departure: Dec 2026
Still deciding? That's exactly what we're here for.
Our expedition specialists have led or planned over 200 Antarctic voyages between them. A 20-minute conversation with one of them is worth more than any brochure.
No pressure. No sales script. Just honest answers to the questions that are holding you back.
Expedition Specialist — North America & Europe
10+ years helping travellers plan off-the-beaten-path adventures. Former Adventure Travel Specialist. Kayaker. Dog walker on Canadian beaches. She's answered every Antarctica question you can think of.
Who will be with you on the ice.
The same passionate team, voyage after voyage — naturalists, historians, and guides who have given their careers to this continent.
Ryan Hope-Inglis
Currently celebrating his 100th trip to Antarctica. He has spent more time on the ice than most people have spent at their desks.
Expedition Leader
David Baillie
Emmy and BAFTA-winning. Filmed Antarctica for David Attenborough's Planet Earth. Led 13 Antarctic expeditions.
Cinematographer & Guide
Expedition Leader/HistorianIda Olsson
She 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 cold, remote, and wild — she means it personally.
Marketing DirectorGregory Holland
Chair of the Mawson's Huts Foundation, Antarctica's foremost heritage preservation body. Greg has advised governments on Antarctic geopolitical policy and spent years ensuring the continent's history is protected for future generations. He doesn't just guide you through Antarctica's past, he helps write its future.
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
Your spot on the ice is waiting.
Departures for 2026–27 are filling. A small deposit secures your cabin while you finalise your plans.
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