Antarctica Cruise Deals
For those cost-conscious explorers seeking discount Antarctica cruises
Take Advantage of Great Deals on Antarctica Cruises
These concessionary Antarctic cruise fares are for everyone, with preferential polar prices for solo travelers, adventurous couples, intrepid families and large groups alike. With the lowest cabin fares on the White Continent, and price drops as sizeable as those in temperature at the South Pole, Antarctica deals don’t get any bigger than this.
This is a comprehensive collection of all the Antarctica cruise deals available—from last minute specials and cut rate Fly-Cruise options, to limited time only expedition cruise deals and exclusive Antarctica vacation package deals—so you don’t need to search anywhere else. In fact, there might even be some you can’t find anywhere else.
It’s worth noting that these expedition cruise deals are normally only applicable to select departure dates and certain cabin categories, and always come with their own terms and conditions, typically involving a strict expiry date, but may also stipulate payments in full, being subject to availability, and not combinable with any other offer.
These concessionary Antarctic cruise fares are for everyone, with preferential polar prices for solo travelers, adventurous couples, intrepid families and large groups alike. With the lowest cabin fares on the White Continent, and price drops as sizeable as those in temperature at the South Pole, Antarctica deals don’t get any bigger than this.
This is a comprehensive collection of all the Antarctica cruise deals available—from last minute specials and cut rate Fly-Cruise options, to limited time only expedition cruise deals and exclusive Antarctica vacation package deals—so you don’t need to search anywhere else. In fact, there might even be some you can’t find anywhere else.
It’s worth noting that these expedition cruise deals are normally only applicable to select departure dates and certain cabin categories, and always come with their own terms and conditions, typically involving a strict expiry date, but may also stipulate payments in full, being subject to availability, and not combinable with any other offer.
UP TO 40% OFF:
Offer your clients up to 40% off our Arctic 2026 and Antarctic 2025/2026 voyages, where they’ll get to explore with the best expedition team in the Polar Regions, dedicated to getting guests off-ship and discovering more.
Black Friday promotion, running from November 17 to December 5, 2025.
Terms & Conditions
- — To qualify, personal details and a non-refundable deposit must be received within 24 hours of the booking.
- — Offers apply to new bookings and cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts, or group deals.
- — Please note that Single, Triple, and Porthole staterooms are not subject to any discount.
- — Antarctica Cruises has the right to withdraw the promotion, certain cabin categories, or voyages at any time.
- — These offers are valid from 17 November until 5 December 2025 or when sold out.
Save up to 25% on Antarctica cruises
Terms & Conditions
- — Rates are subject to change.
- — Maximum booking hold is five days, with a deposit required to confirm after this period.
- — Promo rates apply to new bookings deposited by 04 Dec 2025. Discounts apply to the full gross berth price and are subject to availability. Offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time.
- — All bookings are subject to Cruise Booking Conditions.
Save up to 35% on all-inclusive expeditions to Antarctica
Terms & Conditions
- — Applies to bookings made from 03 November 2025 to 03 December 2025 (inclusive) for selected departures from 14 January 2026 to 26 March 2027 (inclusive). Bookings outside of these periods do not qualify.
- — Offer does not apply to optional excursions, pre/post tours, insurance, additional hotel accommodation, transfers, international arrival and departure flights, arrival and departure packages and group bookings.
- — Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to any existing or held bookings.
- — Bookings are subject to availability and may be limited, amended or withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
- — Represents a saving on the “From” price quoted, based per person and on full occupancy of cabin. Single supplements may apply. Other restrictions may apply.
- — Single supplements and other restrictions may apply.
Save up to 30% Off per person on guaranteed departures, for select dates departing between 02 Jan 2026 – 22 Mar 2026
Terms & Conditions
- — Book between 30 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025.
- — Travel between 11 Jan 2026 - 22 Mar 2026.
- — Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts and is subject to availability.
- — Valid for new bookings only.
- — Antarctica Cruises reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time without prior notice.
Our best offer of the year — explore the Arctic with up to 40% off!
Book by November 30 and embark on an epic polar expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, a boutique cruise ship designed for just 114 travelers aboard!
Terms & Conditions
- — Available only for new bookings confirmed by November 30., 2025.
- — Antarctica Cruises has the right to limit, change, or discontinue promotion at any time without notice.
Enjoy special rates on selected itineraries and cabins – 15% off
Terms & Conditions
- — Offers apply to new bookings and cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts, or group deals
- — To qualify, personal details and a non-refundable deposit must be received within 7 days of the booking.
- — Offers apply to solo travelers booking either a single cabin or a cabin with a single supplement of 75%.
- — We keep the right to withdraw the promotion, certain cabin categories or voyages at any time.
Enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on the last few remaining Superior Balcony Staterooms courtesy of Antarctica Cruises.
Terms & Conditions
- — This offer applies to new bookings and cannot be combined with any other promotions, discounts, or group deals.
- — Discount does not extend to add on activities (please note Camping is not available on this departure).
- — We keep the right to withdraw the promotion, certain cabin categories, or voyages at any time.
The holiday spirit is in the air! We have just a few suites remaining on our Christmas in Antarctica cruise (Dec 17–28, 2025, round-trip from Ushuaia, Argentina) aboard the small but mighty Sea Spirit. And, as a special last-minute offer, we’re inviting you to enjoy 15% off these final available spots
Terms & Conditions
- — Prices based on double accommodation.
- — This offer is valid for new bookings only and is subject to availability.
Save up to 10%-30% in selected departures.
Terms & Conditions
- — The discounted percentage indicates the offer in effect at the time this deal was last updated, and may not reflect the current discounts available.
- — Each passenger's full name is required at time of booking in order to initiate a hold, or to process a confirmed booking.
- — Offer applies to voyage only, not applicable to transfer packages, adventure options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings.
- — If combined with a dollar value discount, this offer will be applied afterwards.
- — Only a hold booking or a confirmed booking can guarantee the offer.
- — Name changes are not allowed.
- — No cash value.
- — We keep the right to limit, change or discontinue the promo savings discount offer at any time without notice.
Enjoy up to $7000 discount on selected voyages aboard Seaventure
Pay in full at time of booking & Save 5%
Guests will receive up to 5% additional savings on select departures if full payment is received at the time of booking. The full payment includes the voyage fare and any outstanding balances on the booking (air, hotels, transfers, Adventure Options, pre/post tours and insurance).
Terms & Conditions
- — To book your cabin before Dec. 31, 2025.
- — Rates/savings per person.
- — 5% discount applies to the price after any other combinable promotions have already been applied.
- — Not applicable to Transfer Package, Adventure Options, additional hotel accommodation, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings.
- — We keep the right to limit, change or discontinue the promotion at any time.
Save $1,000 USD per person on selected departures.. Book by November 30, 2025 to savings.. Conditions apply.
Terms & Conditions
- — The offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount (such as loyalty discount, family discount, child discount, etc.).
- — The offer is capacity-controlled and will expire when the allocated space is sold out.
- — We keep the right to discontinue or extend this offer at any time.
- — All prices are per person and expressed in USD.
Journey further, experience more, and explore the white continent like never before with up to 25% off select expeditions to Antarctica in 2025, 2026 & 2027.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer of up to 25% off is only valid on new bookings and on select voyages which must be booked and deposited by 31 December 2025.
- — Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled.
- — The promotion is only available in conjunction with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer, and not available with any other offer.
- — The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.
- — From prices are inclusive of discount.
- — Offer is not applicable on group bookings.
- — To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s.
- — Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Book a group of 5 or more under one reservation and enjoy a 10% savings. This limited-time offer applies to seven departures during our 2025-26 season.
Terms & Conditions
- — The offer is capacity controlled. The promotion is available only on a limited number of cabins per departure.
- — The promotion will expire on November 30, 2025, or when the inventory allocated to the promotion is sold out, whichever comes first.
- — The promotion cannot be combined with any other offer or discount (such as the loyalty discount, child discount, etc.).
- — We keep the right to discontinue or extend this promotion at any time.
Enjoy special rates on selected itineraries and cabins – 30% off
Save $1,000 USD per person on Patagonia & Chilean Fjords sea voyages. Book by November 30, 2025 to savings.. Conditions apply.
Terms & Conditions
- — A $1,000 per person price reduction applies to Patagonia & Chilean Fjords sea voyages during our 2025-26 and 2026-27 season.
- — The offer is capacity controlled. The promotion is available only on a limited number of cabins per departure.
- — The promotion will expire on November 30, 2025, or when the inventory allocated to the promotion is sold out, whichever comes first.
- — The promotion may be available for group bookings on a case-by-case basis.
- — The offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount (such as family discount, child discount, etc.).
- — The offer is capacity-controlled and will expire when the allocated space is sold out.
- — We keep the right to discontinue or extend this offer at any time.
- — All prices are per person and expressed in USD.
Journey further, experience more, and explore the white continent like never before with up to 20% off select expeditions to Antarctica in 2025, 2026 & 2027.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer of up to 20% off is only valid on new bookings and on select voyages which must be booked and deposited by 31 December 2025.
- — Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled.
- — The promotion is only available in conjunction with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer, and not available with any other offer.
- — The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.
- — From prices are inclusive of discount.
- — Offer is not applicable on group bookings.
- — To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s.
- — Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Journey further, experience more, and explore the white continent like never before with up to 30% off select expeditions to Antarctica in 2025.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer of up to 30% off is only valid on new bookings and on select voyages which must be booked and deposited by 31 December 2025.
- — Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled.
- — The promotion is only available in conjunction with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer, and not available with any other offer.
- — The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.
- — From prices are inclusive of discount.
- — Offer is not applicable on group bookings.
- — To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s.
- — Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Journey further, experience more, and explore the white continent like never before with up to 15% off select expeditions to Antarctica in 2025, 2026 & 2027.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer of up to 15% off is only valid on new bookings and on select voyages which must be booked and deposited by 31 December 2025.
- — Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled.
- — The promotion is only available in conjunction with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer, and not available with any other offer.
- — The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.
- — From prices are inclusive of discount.
- — Offer is not applicable on group bookings.
- — To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s.
- — Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Journey further, experience more, and explore the white continent like never before with up to 10% off select expeditions to Antarctica in 2025, 2026 & 2027.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer of up to 10% off is only valid on new bookings and on select voyages which must be booked and deposited by 31 December 2025.
- — Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled.
- — The promotion is only available in conjunction with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer, and not available with any other offer.
- — The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.
- — From prices are inclusive of discount.
- — Offer is not applicable on group bookings.
- — To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s.
- — Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Enjoy up to 50% discount on select voyages.
Terms & Conditions
- — These offers are only for new bookings, subject to availability.
This exclusive promotion provides a $2,000 USD savings per person on selected Classic Antarctica air-cruises on board the new Magellan Discoverer in all accommodation categories except Triple Veranda Suite during our 2026-27 season.
Terms & Conditions
- — A $2,000 USD per person price reduction applies to selected Classic Antarctica aircruises sea voyages during the 2026-27 season
- — The promotion applies to all accommodation categories, except Triple Veranda Suite, on board Magellan Discoverer.
- — The promotion is capacity-controlled and is available on a limited number of cabins per departure.
- — The promotion will expire on January 30, 2026, or when the inventory allocated to the promotion is sold out, whichever comes first.
- — The promotion applies only to new individual reservations. The promotion may be available for group bookings on a case-by-case basis.
- — The promotion cannot be combined with any other offer or discount (such as the early booking promotion, loyalty discount, child discount, etc.).
- — Antarctica Cruises reserves the right to discontinue or extend this promotion at any time.
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With our Early Booking Bonus, you can save up to $2,000 USD + 10% + an additional 5% (if you pay in full) when you book your cabin before Dec 31, 2025.
Terms & Conditions
- — Offer valid for all new bookings made between October 21st, 2025 – December 31st, 2025, on Antarctic 2027-2028 voyages.
- — The value of the bonus is subject to the number of cruise nights onboard on the voyage.
- — This offer applies to all cabin categories. Based on cabin availability at the time of booking.
- — The Early Booking Bonus is combinable with all in-market promotional offers.
- — Not applicable to transfer packages, adventure options, additional hotel accommodations, pre/post tours, insurance, flights, or group bookings.
- — Antarctica Cruises has the right to limit, change, or discontinue promotion at any time without notice.
- — No cash value.
- — Name changes are not allowed.
Save Up To $5,000 USD Per Person With Our 2027-28 Air-Cruise Early Booking Promotion
Our 2027-28 Early Booking Promotion offers savings of $5,000 USD per person to guests reserving Suites, and $2,500 USD per person to guests reserving all other categories of accommodation in single and double occupancy.
The promotion applies to all available Classic Antarctica and Polar Circle air-cruise departures aboard Magellan Discoverer and Magellan Explorer and is available until January 30, 2026. Conditions apply.
Terms & Conditions
- — Applies to all available 2027-28 Classic Antarctica and Polar Circle departures aboard Magellan Discoverer and Magellan Explorer.
- — The $5,000 per person savings apply to Grand Veranda Suites on Magellan Discoverer, and Penthouse Suites and Deluxe Suites on Magellan Explorer. The $2,500 per person savings apply to all other categories of accommodation except Triple Cabins, on both vessels.
- — The offer is capacity controlled. The promotion is available only on a limited number of cabins per departure.
- — The promotion will expire on January 30, 2026, or when the inventory allocated to the promotion is sold out, whichever comes first.
- — The promotion applies only to individual reservations. The promotion may be available for group bookings on a case-by-case basis.
- — We keep the right to discontinue or extend this offer at any time.
- — The promotion cannot be combined with any other offer or discount (such as the loyalty discount, child discount, etc.).
- — Except where modified by the promotion, the Terms and Conditions of Sale apply.
Enjoy discounted rates off on select voyages
Terms & Conditions
- — Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled.
- — The promotion is only available in conjunction with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer, and not available with any other offer.
- — The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.
- — From prices are inclusive of discount.
- — Gratuities are on a discretionary basis – they will be added to your account at the end of each voyage at a rate of US $15 per person per day, however you will have the ability to ‘opt out’ should you choose to.
- — Normal booking terms and conditions apply. To confirm your booking, a completed booking form and non-refundable deposit of $2,500 pp in the booking currency is required within 7 days of reserved berth/s.
- — Additional terms and conditions may apply.
A child (under 16 years) accompanied by two adults can travel free of charge in a triple Superior cabin or triple Suite.
Terms & Conditions
- — Triple cabins are subject to availability.
- — Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled.
- — Offer is only valid for new bookings only.
- — Cannot be booked in conjunction with any other offer.
- — The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.
No Single Supplement on Selected Cabins
The supplement for single usage of a double cabin is waived, according to availability and staterooms categories.
Piet van den Bemd is an expert photographer known for his adventurous spirit, keen eye for detail, and deeply personal approach to his work and guests. What sets him apart is his ability to blend technical expertise with a strong sense of curiosity, encouraging clients to embrace the unknown and explore new perspectives while having fun.
Impact
Piet’s footage and photos have been used in various nature documentaries, newspapers, and scientific articles. He particularly enjoys giving public talks on his photography, nature conservation, and the polar regions have become second nature for Piet. His goal as a photographer is to share stories, create awareness, and inspire people to make a change.
Style
Piet’s openness and enthusiasm for adventure make his approach to both teaching and photography deeply engaging and transformative. His photography is as much about the experience as it is about the final image – it’s about being present, embracing unpredictability, and connecting deeply with the world around him. He believes that the best photography often comes from moments of spontaneity and personal connection, rather than rigidly following rules or conventions.
Dean will be onboard to coach photography on a selected number of photo tours. He is a professional nature and wildlife photographer with a career spanning over 20 years. His travels have taken him across all seven continents and from the High Arctic to south of the Antarctic Circle, giving him diverse experience in all environmental conditions.
Impact
Dean is currently finishing his first book, entitled Modern Day Explorer: A Photographic Journey Through the Lens of Dean J. Tatooles. Divided into seven chapters, it showcases each continent and will share stories of his journeys alongside his images. In addition to photography, Dean was a blogger for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and remains today an avid wildlife and environmental conservationist.
Style
Dean prides himself on making the technique of photography less daunting and more user-friendly and fun. In addition to easy-to-follow lectures, his approach is hands-on and he most enjoys working with guests in the field. Dean makes it a goal to get anyone who will listen off the automatic settings and outside their comfort zone. But, most of all, having fun doing it.
Languages:
English
Spanish
Jonathan Shackleton lives in Mullagh in County Cavan, Ireland, where his family runs an organic farm and a forest. A cousin of the famous Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Jonathan is the historian for the family which traces its ancestry back to Abraham Shackleton, founder of a famous Quaker school in Baltimore, County Kildare, established in 1726.
Jonathan is passionate about Antarctica and its exploration and has taken part in numerous expeditions over the last 25 years. As a historian, guide, photographer and Zodiac driver he has accompanied 44 groups in the Antarctic, including a memorable private voyage in 2016 with famous guests including Tom Hanks, Michael Palin and Jools Holland.
As well as the expeditions, Jonathan has been actively involved in a range of activities related to Shackleton and Antarctica, contributing to films, TV documentaries, interviews, exhibitions and global conferences.
He is also an accomplished author and academic. He is co-author of Shackleton – An Irishman in Antarctica with John MacKenna, highlighting Ernest Shackleton’s legacy and family history. His academic contributions range from publications like Nimrod – The Journal of the Ernest Shackleton Autumn School to The Antarctic Crossing.
Owing to his indepth knowledge, experience and unwavering dedication, Jonathan Shackleton continues to inspire exploration and conservation efforts, creating an enduring legacy for the world of Antarctic exploration.
Language spoken: English
On board this dedicated Photography expedition, you’ll have the privilege of learning from our accomplished Photography Guides and renowned Special Guest Photographers, who will provide captivating lectures, insightful presentations and invaluable tips to help you capture unforgettable moments in Antarctica like a professional.
Gain insights into camera setup, composition enhancement and craft refinement, regardless of your camera gear or smartphone, through personalized guidance both onboard and during onshore adventures.
Photographer onboard: Nigel Danson, Scott Portelli, Rachel Bigsby, James Popsys, Mads Peter Iversen, Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove and Jack Lodge
An accomplished and published photographer with more than 30 years of leading photography adventure trips, Randy readily shares his craft and substantial knowledge with photographers of all types and skill levels. He provides guidance in composition as well as the technical aspects of photography to help clients improve and enhance their skills. Randy has a knack for translating even the most complex technical aspects of photography, as well as the intricate components of cameras, into simple concepts that are easy to understand.
Impact
Randy’s photography skills have earned him multiple awards, most recently two Honourable Mentions in the 2024 International Monochrome competition. He was a semi-finalist for the BBC’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year; his photographs have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Africa Geographic, and Northwest Magazine; and his images grace the covers of numerous books, including Understanding Elephants and The Braided River.
Style
Randy uses his engineering background, coupled with an artistic eye and years of teaching, to help both experienced and novice photographers improve their ability to take eye-catching and memorable photographs. He focuses on drawing the viewer into the image – sharing the feeling of the moment – to capture the excitement of being on location and taking the photograph.
Virgil Reglioni is an expedition leader and professional photographer specialising in the polar regions. His deep knowledge of remote environments, combined with his ability to connect with guests through personalised guidance, make him exceptional at delivering unforgettable experiences. With years of hands-on exploration and a passion for teaching photography, Virgil excels at capturing and sharing the beauty of the pristine landscapes he explores.
Impact
Virgil Reglioni has received several accolades for his photography, including at the 2023 Nature’s Best Photography awards, where he won first place in the Outdoor Adventure category. He was also selected in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Best Northern Lights Photographer of the Year collections. His Unique Aurora Shot of the Year project, born in 2021, is dedicated to capturing one-of-a-kind aurora borealis photographs in extreme and challenging locations, pushing the boundaries of creativity to present the northern lights from unprecedented perspectives.
Style
Virgil Reglioni’s teaching, guiding, and photography style is defined by his meticulous planning, adventurous approach, and deep respect for polar environments. He has a unique way of using wildlife as a sense of scale in his compositions, blending animals seamlessly into vast landscapes to highlight the grandeur of nature. Focusing on environmental storytelling rather than close-up portraits, Virgil captures images that convey the interconnectedness of wildlife and their habitats, creating visually compelling and educational works that resonate with viewers.
Languages:
English
FrenchF
With over 30 years of experience in wildlife travel and photography, Paul Goldstein has dedicated his career to exploring the world’s most remote and captivating regions — from the plains of Africa to the icy frontiers of the Arctic and Antarctica.
Having led more than 25 polar expeditions, he is renowned for his deep respect for nature, ethical approach to wildlife observation, and passion for small-ship exploration that allows for truly immersive experiences.
A storyteller at heart, Paul Goldstein continues to inspire travelers and photographers alike through his commitment to authentic adventure, conservation, and the thrill of discovery that comes with every encounter in the wild.
- Expertise: With 40 years of experience across all seven continents, Paul is a legend of wildlife photography. In particular, predators. And even more in particular, polar bears.
- Impact: Paul’s a firebrand conservationist, raising money and lecturing all over the world for projects supporting endangered animals and local communities.
- Style: Getting you out of your comfort zone!
Travel to the Antarctica Peninsula with a few of your favourite authors, departing Nov 25, 2026, for an immersive journey like no other.
Whether you’re a budding novelist or simply love curling up with a good book, this unique Antarctic expedition is for you!
On Frozen Chapters: A Literary Retreat to Antarctica, you’ll be joined by three of Australia’s most esteemed authors:
- Jane Caro AM: Walkley award winning columnist, author, novelist & social commentator. She occasionally appears on TV, regularly on radio, makes a lot of speeches and writes often in SMH, Age, The Saturday Paper. She is on the board of the Public Education Foundation. She was awarded the B&T Women in Media Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.She’s written 14 books. Her two latest novels the Mother and Lyrebird are best sellers.
- Jock Serong: Jock Serong is the award-winning author of seven novels, most recently Cherrywood. He is the founding editor of Great Ocean Quarterly, and has written non-fiction for outlets ranging from The Monthly and The Guardian to Surfing World, Rolling Stone, The Age/SMH, Meanjin, the ABC and more. He has a PhD in Creative Writing and is a Board member of Melbourne’s Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas. Jock also writes for screen, works with judges through Australia’s judicial colleges and mentors emerging writers.Jock lives in Port Fairy, on Victoria’s far south-west coast dividing his time with stints on Flinders Island, in the Furneaux group in eastern Bass Strait.
- Hilde Hinton: For many years, Hilde was a secondhand book dealer who read in her spare time. Then she found the courage to write her first novel and was brave enough to share it with a publisher.That critically acclaimed novel, The Loudness of Unsaid Things, made a number of bestseller lists. She has since published two more novels, A Solitary Walk on the Moon and The Opposite of Lonely. Hilde is still a reader, and now a best-selling writer. She lives in Melbourne and is an avid collector of glass fruit, Lego and interesting stories.
These inspiring masters of their craft have published bestselling novels, pen national newspaper columns, and evoke emotion with their powerful words — and they’re excited to share their passion for writing with you!
Over 13 days, they’ll lead a hands-on writing workshop, host a ‘Writers on Writing’ panel exploring the journey to publication, and guide a dynamic book club — naturally, with an Antarctic twist! Plus, you’ll discover Antarctica together, with twice daily landings and plenty of opportunities to maximise your time on the ice.
The dramatic Antarctic continent is a dream setting for literature enthusiasts, accompanied by book lovers, writers, and artists.
Louise, from Northern Ireland, is a solar physicist researching the trigger mechanism of solar flares. She has spent much of her career involved in space instrumentation and has had scientific leadership roles on several space instruments. She is currently co-Principal Investigator for the Extreme Ultraviolet Imagers on board the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft launched in 2020 to observe the Sun up close. She is working on instrumentation for the next generation of Sun-observing space missions.
She is the Director of the Physical Meteorological Observatory and World Radiation Centre in Davos, and affiliated professor at the Institute of Particle Physics and Astrophysics in ETH-Zürich in Switzerland.
Jean-François Clervoy flew aboard the space shuttle in 1994 to study the atmosphere, in 1997 to resupply the Russian space station Mir, and in 1999 to rescue the Hubble space telescope.
JFC is Founder and Ambassador of Air Zero G which organizes weightlessness parabolic flights for research and for private customers aboard the airbus A310 Air Zero G.
Languages spoken : french and english
From 1973 to 1980, Jean-Pierre Haigneré was an officer fighter pilot in the 13th Fighter Squadron at Colmar on Mirage 5, then Squadron Leader in the SPA 100 squadron on Mirage IIIE, and won the Air Defence Cup in 1985. He was posted to the Brétigny-sur-Orge Flight Test Centre in 1981 as project test pilot in the development of the Mirage 2000N and promoted to Chief Test Pilot in 1983. His experience covers test flight time on almost every military aircraft in service in the French air force from 1970 to1985 (fighter and transport) and most categories of civil aircraft (microlights to airliners). In September 1986, Jean-Pierre Haigneré was one of seven astronauts selected by the French Space Agency (CNES) and headed the Manned Flight Division of the Hermès and Manned Flight Directorate until 1990.
In December 1990, Jean-Pierre Haigneré underwent training at the Russian Star City cosmonaut training centre near Moscow. After seven months he was selected for a 21-day mission on board the Soyouz TM-16 and Soyouz TM-17 and the Russian Mir space station (1-22 July 1993). From January 1997 to February 1998, Jean-Pierre Haigneré resumed training at Star City as the back-up astronaut for the 6th French-Russian Pegase space mission. He joined ESA’s European astronaut corps in June 1998 and was cosmonaut flight engineer for the Franco-Russian Perseus mission. It was the last international mission to the Mir space station which was allowed to deorbit and crash into the Pacific in 2001. With a flight duration of 189 days (20 February- 28 August 1999), including a spacewalk, he undertook the longest flight on record at the time for a non-Russian astronaut. Jean-Pierre Haigneré was the European astronaut with the longest experience in space during a period of 22 years, with 210 days spent on the Mir station.
Spoken languages: English and French
Programme
- A cosmonaut’s itinerary by Jean-Pierre Haigneré
- Eclipses and orbital trajectories by Jean-Pierre Haigneré
- Technology and the magic of space vehicles by Jean-Pierre Haigneré
- Spacewalking, or how to transform yourself into a pedestrian in space! by Jean-Pierre Haigneré
MD rheumatologist (Hospital Cochin Paris 1984-90), PhD Neurosciences (CNRS (1986-1990)), Astronaut, Politician, CEO of a cultural public establishment
Astronaut with 2 space missions: Selected by CNES (French space agency) in 1985 as an astronaut candidate, training in Star City Russia from 1992, first space mission (16 days ) on board Mir space station in 1996, became member of the European Astronaut Corps for ESA (European Space Agency) in 1999, second space mission (10 days) on board the ISS in 2001.
Member of the French Government under the presidency of Jacques Chirac, as delegate Minister for research (2002-2004) and then delegate Minister for European Affairs (2004-2005)
Advisor to ESA’s DG for European space strategy (2005-2009)
CEO of Universcience «PARIS science museum »(Palais de la Découverte + Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie) (2009-2015)
Senior advisor to ESA’s DG (2015-2020) about Lunar exploration
Member of Foundations supporting STEM in education and innovation (Fondation L’Oreal, Fondation AIRBUS, Fondation CGenial)
Gran’croix de l’Ordre National du Mérite, Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur
Docteur Honoris Causa (EPFL, Université de Mons, Université Catholique de Louvain), Beihang University (Beijing)
Membre of the French Académie des Technologies, Académie des Sports, Académie des Sciences de l’Outre-Mer, Académie de l’Air et de l’Espace, International Academy of Astronautics, Membre of the Académie des Sciences de Belgique
Réserve Citoyenne de l’Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace française
Spoken languages: English and French
Programme
- An astronaut’s life journey by Claudie Haigneré
- Space challenges (geopolitical, economic, climate change, scientific, technology, etc. ) by Claudie Haigneré
- Challenges and issues of manned space exploration (from low orbit to lunar missions and beyond) by Claudie Haigneré
Acclaimed documentary photographer Chris Rainier specializes in highlighting endangered cultures and traditional languages around the globe. In 2002, he received the Lowell Thomas Award from The Explorers Club for his efforts in cultural preservation and was elected in 2014 as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London, where he specializes in cultural preservation. During his continued tenure with the National Geographic Society as a National Geographic Fellow and Explorer, he has been the co-founder and co-director of the Enduring Voices Project and director of the All-Roads Photography Program, both designed to support indigenous groups desiring to document their traditional cultures and create sustainable solutions to preserve the planet in the 21st century.
Rainier also served as a cultural editor and photographer for National Geographic Traveler magazine for over 18 years. Today he directs The Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation, whose mission is to create legally protected cultural zones around the globe that protect both traditional knowledge as well as the biodiversity the communities are guardians of. In the early 1980s, Chris served as the last assistant for famed photographer Ansel Adams. The two worked together to amplify the use of art photography as a social tool, ultimately helping to preserve threatened wilderness areas and national parks in the United States.
Rainier has traveled extensively across the globe, from South America to the South Pacific, Antarctica and the Russian Arctic, and beyond. He was one of the first journalists to journey to the Russian North Pole aboard a Russian icebreaker when the Soviet Union ended. Since then, Chris has travelled extensively on National Geographic Expeditions on the Lindblad ships as well on the Jet Expeditions. Chris has a deep passion for teaching photography, particularly for the National Geographic Expeditions for the past 20 years.
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Rich Reid has specialized in environmental and adventure photography for over three decades. On assignment with National Geographic Adventure, he cycled Alaska’s Inside Passage by ferry and explored California’s Gaviota Coast by bike and kayak. North American Nature Photography Association elected Rich as a Fellow for his significant contributions to nature photography, and he was a finalist for the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his time-lapse video documenting forest fire ecology.
His start in photography was accepting the full-time positions as photo editor for the college yearbook and daily newspaper while pursuing his business economics degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. This is where his love of the natural world and art merged to create a lifelong passion for the environment. His work to advocate the preservation of the Gaviota Coast in Southern California was highlighted in National Geographic magazine titled ‘New Park for California Coast?’ Alaska captured Rich’s imagination early in his life as a camping guide leading guests throughout the state photographing wildlife and landscapes from the temperate rain forest to the arctic tundra. He has shared his photography passion as an Alaskan tour operator, Visual Journalism instructor at Brooks Institute in California, and now as a National Geographic photographer with Lindblad Expeditions.
Rich has served on photo expeditions to Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falklands, Svalbard, Galapagos, British Columbia, and the Columbia and Snake Rivers. When not aboard, Rich is using his multimedia skills to preserve open spaces with non-profit organizations and teaching students the fundamentals of garden-based learning. He is based in Ojai, California.
Antarctica Group Tour Discounts
As with most things in life, buying in bulk can bring big savings, and Antarctica cruises are no different, with operators often keen to give away group travel discounts to fill cabin inventory quickly, especially closer to departure.
If you are planning to travel to Antarctica with a large group of friends, society members, colleagues, your extended family, or indeed with other families, please contact our Antarctica specialists to see if any discounts may be available for your group, as these often vary by group size and departure, and are at the discretion of the operator on a case-by-case basis.
How Much Can I Save?
Typically the largest savings are found by booking ten or more months in advance of the upcoming season, with operators often offering early booking incentives of around $1,000 – $1,500 per person (approximately 25% – 35% off), with discounts reducing the closer you get to a departure.
Occasionally you may see considerably higher markdowns on rare occasions when private charters cancel their sailings last minute.
A Note On Antarctica Last Minute Deals From Ushuaia
Insouciant travelers have been known to hang around the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, in the hope of “hitchhiking” to the Antarctic Peninsula in any old unsold cabin for a bargain price. Whilst technically possible, we would advise against this as your choices will be seriously limited and you could end up waiting around indefinitely.
Should you wish to chance your luck finding a last minute Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia, early or late season (November or March) is your best bet.