Penguins looking at the camera on the tripod

Antarctica Photography Tours, Cruises & Expeditions

Capture the White Continent’s captivating landscapes and wildlife on film
Starting at:
Per Person
USD$ 7,571

Highlights

  • Photograph some of the largest, most ornate, and most extensive iceberg formations on the planet
  • Take pictures of abundant and highly visible polar wildlife, from seabirds and penguins, to seals and whales
  • Take advantage of pure skies, astonishing air quality, and guidance from renowned guest photographers
  • Capture the almost unreal hues cast by polar sunlight on sea and land ice
  • Enjoy almost around-the-clock daylight during the austral summer for epic photography opportunities

Antarctica photography tours offer utterly singular photographic opportunities: armadas of mountainous, blue-tinted icebergs arrayed in mirror-calm water; jagged black mountains skeined with flawless white snow and ice, looming over beaches cluttered with seals and penguins; the vast ethereal blank of the polar plateau, whipped by the ferocious wind into sastrugi formations and overhung by pristine blue skies or dreamlike stacks of wave clouds; ranks of spiky nunatak peaks punching out of ice-sheet expanses in the Antarctic interior. An Antarctica photo expedition is as bucket-list as they come!

Whilst any tour down here affords ample, once-in-a-lifetime possibilities for professional and amateur shutterbugs alike, for those wanting to learn more about the peculiarities of polar photography, the penguin paparazzi wanting to nab magazine-worthy Antarctica penguin photos at the most coveted rookery locations, or those who merely want to mingle with like minded lens lovers, there are specialty Antarctica photography cruises available with Antarctica photography workshops and lectures on board led by renowned Antarctica photographers.

Penguin with a photographer in the backgound Man with a camera with telephoto lens

Antarctic Photography Tours

Join our exclusive Antarctic photography tours and embark on an extraordinary expedition to frame breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and frozen wonders through your lens.

Antarctica - Basecamp

Length: 13 Days
Ships: Hondius, Plancius, Ortelius
USD$ 10,150 - USD$ 17,950
Per Person
Up to 33% savings

Antarctic Circle Expedition (18D)

Length: 18 Days
Ships: MS Roald Amundsen
USD$ 11,707 - USD$ 22,424
Per Person
Up to 20% savings

Spirit of Antarctica

Length: 12 Days
Ships: Douglas Mawson, Sylvia Earle, Greg Mortimer
USD$ 12,956 - USD$ 31,956
Per Person
Up to 18% savings

Highlights of Antarctica

Length: 12 Days
Ships: MS Fridtjof Nansen, MS Roald Amundsen
USD$ 9,090 - USD$ 24,021
Per Person

Unexplored Antarctica Between Two Continents

Length: 31 Days
Ships: Le Commandant Charcot
USD$ 70,330 - USD$ 71,660
Per Person
Up to 15% savings

Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake

Length: 12 Days
Ships: Douglas Mawson, Sylvia Earle, Greg Mortimer
USD$ 20,226 - USD$ 46,916
Per Person
Up to 15% savings

Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Length: 11 Days
Ships: Ocean Albatros, Ocean Victory
USD$ 10,195 - USD$ 24,221
Per Person

The Emperor Penguins of the Weddell Sea (14D)

Length: 13 Days
Ships: Le Commandant Charcot
USD$ 32,990 - USD$ 52,470
Per Person
Up to 15% savings

Antarctic Peninsula: A Rare Exploration of the Weddell Sea

Length: 12 Days
Ships: Ocean Explorer
USD$ 16,286 - USD$ 27,086
Per Person

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle

Length: 23 Days
Ships: Hondius
USD$ 17,050 - USD$ 31,050
Per Person

Antarctic New Year Micro Fly Cruise

Length: 10 Days
Ships: MV Polar Athena
USD$ 19,495 - USD$ 26,995
Per Person

Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

Length: 22 Days
Ships: Le Soléal
USD$ 31,590 - USD$ 60,940
Per Person

Beyond the Antarctic Circle – In the Wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Length: 16 Days
Ships: Le Commandant Charcot
USD$ 29,340
Per Person
Up to 15% savings

Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake

Length: 10 Days
Ships: Sylvia Earle
USD$ 20,606 - USD$ 38,876
Per Person
Up to 17% savings

Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Length: 20 Days
Ships: Ultramarine
USD$ 23,491 - USD$ 56,341
Per Person

FAQ About Antarctica Photography Expeditions

Why choose an Antarctic photography tour?

Antarctic photography tours offer unparalleled opportunities to capture stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and ethereal light conditions. You’ll receive guidance from professional photographers, ensuring you capture the best shots in one of the world’s most captivating environments.

When is the best time for Antarctic photography tours?

The Antarctic summer months from November to March provide optimal conditions for photography tours. During this time, you can witness breathtaking ice formations, abundant wildlife, and extended daylight hours, allowing for more creative photography opportunities.

What photography equipment should I bring on an Antarctic tour?

Essential equipment for Antarctic photography tours includes a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a variety of lenses (wide-angle for landscapes, telephoto for wildlife), sturdy tripod, extra batteries, memory cards, and protective gear for your equipment in the extreme Antarctic conditions.

What photography opportunities are available on Antarctic tours?

Antarctic tours provide endless photography opportunities, including capturing majestic icebergs, stunning landscapes, playful penguins, seals, and whales in their natural habitat. You’ll also have opportunities for Zodiac cruises and shore excursions to photograph unique scenes.

Do I need photography experience to join an Antarctic photography tour?

Antarctic photography tours cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced photographers. Professional guides will offer tips, workshops, and guidance to help you improve your photography skills and make the most of the unique Antarctic setting.

Antarctica Photography Expedition Cruises

Embark on a visual odyssey through the pristine beauty, ethereal polar light, and species spectacles of the White Continent aboard these Antarctica photography cruises.

Le Commandant Charcot

13-31 Days, 7 Itineraries
245 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 29,340 - USD$ 109,630
Per Person

Le Soléal

15-22 Days, 2 Itineraries
264 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 13,860 - USD$ 60,940
Per Person

Le Boréal

12-19 Days, 3 Itineraries
264 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 13,220 - USD$ 46,360
Per Person

Le Lyrial

12-19 Days, 3 Itineraries
244 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 14,120 - USD$ 52,340
Per Person

L’Austral

12-19 Days, 3 Itineraries
264 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 14,610 - USD$ 36,080
Per Person
Up to 35% savings

Ultramarine

11-23 Days, 11 Itineraries
199 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 12,721 - USD$ 79,321
Per Person
Up to 40% savings

Ocean Explorer

8-20 Days, 13 Itineraries
138 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 11,997 - USD$ 44,075
Per Person
Up to 40% savings

World Explorer

8-18 Days, 5 Itineraries
172 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 13,341 - USD$ 28,797
Per Person
Up to 32% savings

MS Fridtjof Nansen

12-19 Days, 2 Itineraries
530 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 9,090 - USD$ 24,021
Per Person
Up to 33% savings

MS Roald Amundsen

12-18 Days, 7 Itineraries
532 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 9,918 - USD$ 22,424
Per Person
Up to 20% savings

Douglas Mawson

8-25 Days, 12 Itineraries
154 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 12,556 - USD$ 57,796
Per Person
Up to 20% savings

Sylvia Earle

10-23 Days, 18 Itineraries
132 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 12,956 - USD$ 57,116
Per Person
Up to 15% savings

Sea Spirit

11-23 Days, 12 Itineraries
114 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 11,795 - USD$ 47,495
Per Person
Up to 30% savings

Ocean Albatros

8-23 Days, 21 Itineraries
175 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 7,977 - USD$ 53,291
Per Person
Up to 30% savings

Seaventure

11-20 Days, 10 Itineraries
164 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 11,275 - USD$ 29,880
Per Person
Up to 25% savings

Greg Mortimer

8-29 Days, 15 Itineraries
132 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 12,576 - USD$ 57,116
Per Person
Up to 30% savings

Ocean Victory

9-20 Days, 12 Itineraries
189 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 8,257 - USD$ 39,860
Per Person
Up to 31% savings

MS Fram

23-24 Days, 3 Itineraries
318 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 14,838 - USD$ 56,770
Per Person

Hondius

11-23 Days, 9 Itineraries
170 Guests, Authentic
USD$ 7,400 - USD$ 31,500
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

Ocean Nova

8-24 Days, 9 Itineraries
72 Guests, Authentic
USD$ 7,571 - USD$ 44,315
Per Person
Up to 31% savings

Plancius

10-24 Days, 11 Itineraries
108 Guests, Authentic
USD$ 7,050 - USD$ 24,400
Per Person
Up to 31% savings

Ortelius

11-28 Days, 7 Itineraries
108 Guests, Authentic
USD$ 9,050 - USD$ 26,500
Per Person

MV Polar Athena

9-16 Days, 11 Itineraries
42 Guests, Authentic
USD$ 14,495 - USD$ 31,995
Per Person
Up to 16% savings

World Voyager

8-18 Days, 7 Itineraries
168 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 12,201 - USD$ 45,356
Per Person

National Geographic Explorer

8-15 Days, 6 Itineraries
148 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 12,154 - USD$ 36,069
Per Person

National Geographic Orion

8-10 Days, 3 Itineraries
102 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 13,077 - USD$ 43,535
Per Person

National Geographic Resolution

10-70 Days, 11 Itineraries
138 Guests, Luxury
USD$ 13,041 - USD$ 100,877
Per Person

National Geographic Endurance

10-22 Days, 7 Itineraries
126 Guests, Mid-Range
USD$ 15,670 - USD$ 94,799
Per Person