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Luxury Expedition Ship: These ships are expedition ships with 5-star amenities and service. Most programs are “softer” and they focus more on the onboard experience than the off-board exploring. Most have shallow drafts and ice-hardened hulls. Many use Zodiacs for exploration, but not all. Onboard programs are educational with a focus on natural and cultural history.

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - 14 Days: Compare National Geographic Explorer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $10,270 14 148 11/27/2010, 12/7/2010, 12/17/2010, 12/27/2010, 1/6/2011, more Stylish expedition ship, great guides, kayaks, underwater dive master, and National Geographic partnership.

South Georgia & The Falklands: Compare National Geographic Explorer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $13,380 20 148 3/7/2011, 10/21/2011, 3/5/2012 Stylish state-of-the-art expedition ship, outstanding guides, kayaks, underwater dive master, and National Geographic partnership.

South Georgia & The Falklands: Compare National Geographic Explorer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $13,380 24 148 10/18/2010 Stylish state-of-the-art expedition ship, outstanding guides, kayaks, underwater dive master, and National Geographic partnership.

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia: Compare National Geographic Explorer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $18,450 24 148 11/7/2010, 2/15/2011, 11/6/2011, 2/14/2012 One of the best trips to Antarctica; great guides, underwater dive master, ROV & National Geographic partnership; recently renovated stylish ship.

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - 12 Days: Compare Prince Albert II Prices from Days Passengers Departures $11,545 12 132 12/8/2010 Luxury expedition ship with 5-star service, fantastic cuisine, and experienced naturalist guides. Most cabins have a veranda. A truly beautiful ship!

Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia: Compare Prince Albert II Prices from Days Passengers Departures $17,345 18 132 11/10/2010, 12/19/2010, 1/25/2011, 11/25/2011 Luxury expedition ship with fantastic service and cuisine, most cabins have a veranda, and great expert naturalists. A beautiful ship!

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - 11 Days: Compare Prince Albert II Prices from Days Passengers Departures $19,695 11 132 1/5/2011, 1/15/2011, 2/11/2011, 2/21/2011, 12/12/2011, more Luxury expedition ship with 5-star service, fantastic cuisine, and experienced naturalist guides. Most cabins have a veranda. A truly beautiful ship!

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - 13 Days: Compare Prince Albert II Prices from Days Passengers Departures $24,545 13 132 12/22/2011 Luxury expedition ship with 5-star service, fantastic cuisine, and experienced naturalist guides. Most cabins have a veranda. A truly beautiful ship!

Mawson's Antarctica - Commonwealth Bay: Compare Orion Prices from Days Passengers Departures $16,460 19 106 12/28/2010 Luxury expedition ship travelling from New Zealand to the sub-Antarctic islands and Commonwealth Bay, rich with wildlife and history!

Scott & Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea: Compare Orion Prices from Days Passengers Departures $19,200 22 106 1/27/2011 Luxury expedition ship travelling from Hobart to the sub-Antarctic islands and Ross Sea Region, rich with wildlife and history!

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula: Compare Le Boreal Prices from Days Passengers Departures $9,995 14 199 12/7/2010 A luxury expedition ship that typically holds over 264 passengers, but carries only 199 to Antarctica. Five full days in Antarctica, large cabins, many public spaces & very good naturalist staff.

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands: Compare Le Boreal Prices from Days Passengers Departures $15,795 20 199 12/17/2010, 1/2/2011 A comfortable expedition ship that normally holds over 264 passengers, but brings 199 to Antarctica. Three full days in South Georgia, large cabins, many public spaces and very good naturalist staff.

Antarctica Cruise: The Peninsula: Compare Clelia II Prices from Days Passengers Departures $8,495 12 100 1/4/2011, 2/2/2011 One of the more comfortable smaller vessels traveling to Antarctica. Expect luxury accommodation, knowledgeable guides, & a well planned program.

Expedition Ship: These ships were built with tourists and true exploration in mind; they range from simple to comfortable, but are not luxurious. Most have shallow drafts and ice-hardened hulls to push through sea ice. They feature Zodiacs for exploration and shore landings. Onboard programs are educational with a focus on natural and cultural history.

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands: Compare Clipper Adventurer (charter) Prices from Days Passengers Departures $13,980 22 110 1/26/2011 This comfortable expedition ship has been charted by Zegrahm Expeditions. Expect the best naturalist guides and a fantastic trip at a great time of year.

Antarctic Cruise - The Peninsula: Compare Ocean Nova Prices from Days Passengers Departures $5,490 12 68 11/11/2010, 2/24/2011 A quality expedition cruise that is a very good value. Expect good guides and a comfortable Danish style ship. All cabins have a private bathroom.

Antarctica Cruise: Crossing the Circle: Compare Ocean Nova Prices from Days Passengers Departures $9,190 15 68 2/11/2011 Cross the Antarctic Circle aboard a slick, comfortable Danish ship with great guides, kayaking and camping options. All cabins have a private bathroom.

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia: Compare Ocean Nova Prices from Days Passengers Departures $9,890 20 68 11/21/2010, 1/24/2011 A quality expedition cruise at a very good value. Expect good guides, casual atmosphere, and a comfortable in Danish style ship. All cabins have a private bathroom.

Antarctic Experience Air-Cruise: Compare Ocean Nova (Air-Cruise) Prices from Days Passengers Departures $7,990 8 62 1/17/2011 Fly over the 'infamous' Drake Passage directly to King George Island to embark the Ocean Nova. Expect good guides and a comfortable expedition ship with a fantastic glass-enclosed observation lounge.

Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise: Compare Ocean Nova (Air-Cruise) Prices from Days Passengers Departures $8,990 7 62 12/13/2010, 12/18/2010, 12/23/2010, 12/28/2010, 1/2/2011, more Fly over the 'infamous' Drake Passage directly to King George Island to embark the Ocean Nova. Expect good guides and a comfortable expedition ship with a fantastic glass-enclosed observation lounge.

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula: Compare Clipper Adventurer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $4,390 11 122 12/13/2010, 1/9/2011, 2/14/2011 A fantastic expedition on a beautiful ship. Expect great food, very comfortable cabins and wonderful guides. She is one of our favorite ships!

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula: Compare Clipper Adventurer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $4,390 12 122 11/15/2010 A fantastic expedition on a beautiful ship. Expect great food, very comfortable cabins and wonderful guides. She is one of our favorite ships!

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia: Compare Clipper Adventurer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $7,890 20 122 11/25/2010, 12/22/2010 A fantastic expedition on a truly beautiful expedition ship. Expect great food, very comfortable cabins and wonderful guides. She is one of our favorite ships!

Research Ship: These ships were built for scientific research. They hold no more than 50 passengers, and have ice-strengthened hulls. Cabins are simple -- comfortable, but not fancy, onboard service is friendly and casual. These ships often offer more activity and attract a slightly younger client. They feel more like a private expedition than a cruise.

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - Adventure Options: Compare Polar Pioneer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $5,990 11 56 11/26/2010, 12/17/2010, 12/27/2010 This voyage is perfect for the active traveler who wants to explore the peninsula with a smaller group. Camping, climbing & kayaking options.

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - Adventure Options: Compare Polar Pioneer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,090 12 56 12/6/2010 This voyage is perfect for the novice to expert climber and kayaker. One of the more active programs in Antarctica.

Antarctica Cruise - Weddell Sea & Peninsula: Compare Polar Pioneer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,400 12 56 1/24/2011 This voyage is for the person who wants to visit a more remote, but stunning area. Expect tabular icebergs, lots of seals and penguins, and no other ships!

Antarctic Cruise - Across the Circle with Diving Option: Compare Polar Pioneer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,400 12 56 2/4/2011, 2/15/2011 This voyage is perfect for the diver who also wants to cross the Antarctic Circle. A chance to dive in very remote, unexplored region.

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands: Compare Polar Pioneer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $9,760 19 56 11/8/2010, 1/6/2011 More like a private expedition than a cruise. Expect an active crowd, many Australian clients and simple cabins.

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands - Shackleton Odyssey: Compare Polar Pioneer Prices from Days Passengers Departures $9,955 20 56 2/26/2011 Excellent guides, South Georgia crossing option, king penguin colonies, Elephant Island, an active and adventurous program.

East Antarctica: In the Footsteps of Sir Douglas Mawson: Compare Spirit of Enderby (2010-2011) Prices from Days Passengers Departures $13,432 26 50 12/9/2010 The Snares, Enderby Island, Macquarie Island, Historic hut of Sir Douglas Mawson, Excellent Birding

The Ross Sea Region: In the Footsteps of Scott and Shackleton: Compare Spirit of Enderby (2010-2011) Prices from Days Passengers Departures $14,481 30 50 1/12/2011, 2/10/2011 Macquarie Island and Campbell Island, Ross Ice Shelf and Cape Adare, Emperor Penguins, Shackleton and Scott's Hut

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula (Active Adventure): Compare Akademik Ioffe & Akademik Sergey Vavilov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $4,990 12 110 11/19/2010, 11/29/2010, 12/4/2010, 12/9/2010, 12/19/2010, more This voyage feels more like a private expedition than a cruise. Very casual and active. Sea kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing and mountaineering options on select dates.

Antarctica Cruise: Crossing the Circle: Compare Akademik Ioffe & Akademik Sergey Vavilov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,490 15 110 1/21/2011, 1/26/2011, 2/13/2011, 2/26/2011 Cross the Antarctic Circle on this expedition with kayaking and camping options. Casual, active and fun adventure!

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands: Compare Akademik Ioffe & Akademik Sergey Vavilov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $8,890 20 110 11/16/2010, 12/14/2010, 12/29/2010, 2/8/2011 Larger Russian vessel with basic cabins. A very active trip with kayaking options.

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula (Active Adventure): Compare Marina Svetaeva Prices from Days Passengers Departures $5,590 11 100 11/28/2010, 12/8/2010, 12/18/2010, 1/27/2011, 3/8/2011, more Small and comfortable research ship, highly experienced guides, expect an active trip with kayaking and camping options.

Antarctica Cruise: Circle Voyage: Compare Marina Svetaeva Prices from Days Passengers Departures $7,190 13 100 1/15/2011 Attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle aboard a comfortable research ship with experienced guides, expect an active trip with camping and kayaking options.

Antarctica Cruise: Weddell Sea Explorer: Compare Marina Svetaeva Prices from Days Passengers Departures $7,190 13 100 2/24/2011 Small and comfortable research ship, highly experienced guides, includes remote Weddell Sea; an active trip with kayaking options.

Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia: Compare Marina Svetaeva Prices from Days Passengers Departures $10,990 19 100 12/28/2010, 2/6/2011 Small and comfortable research ship, highly experienced guides, expect an active trip with kayaking options. Includes stunning South Georgia!

Scenic Exploration Ship: These ships are the largest of the “small vessels” exploring Antarctica, and the comfort level is high, but not luxurious. The activity level is "light" as passengers typically disembark only once a day. Onboard programs are educational with a focus on natural and cultural history. This is a great program for those who would like to set foot on Antarctica as their seventh continent.

Antarctic Discovery: Compare Fram Prices from Days Passengers Departures $5,121 10 240 1/2/2011, 1/11/2011 Spacious exploration ship with great service and spectacular views from the panoramic lounges and wide decks.

Shackleton's Antarctica: Compare Fram Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,391 19 240 11/1/2010, 2/25/2011 Spacious exploration ship with great service; includes spectacular South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

Chilean Fjords and Antarctica: Compare Fram Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,391 15 240 11/19/2010, 12/3/2010 Spacious exploration ship with great service; beautiful Chilean fjords and Antarctic landscapes.

Antarctica Cruise - Weddell Sea Adventure: Compare Fram Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,747 13 240 1/20/2011 Spacious exploration ship with great service and spectacular views from the ship's lounges and decks; includes remote Weddell Sea.

Antarctica Cruise – Polar Circle Quest: Compare Fram Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,747 13 240 2/1/2011, 2/13/2011 Spacious exploration ship with great service, attempt to cross the Polar Circle at 66°33' south to Marguerite Bay.

Shackleton's Christmas in Antarctica: Compare Fram Prices from Days Passengers Departures $8,508 17 240 12/17/2010 Spacious exploration ship with great service; includes spectacular South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

Icebreaker: An icebreaker is designed for breaking through sea ice. These ships were “working” vessels prior to taking on passengers. Travel to remote Polar Regions such as the North Pole or the Far Antarctic South to visit emperor penguin rookeries requires an icebreaker. Icebreaker programs generally focus on natural history and culture, and have on-board educational programs.

Antarctica Cruise - Emperor Penguin Snow Hill Island Safari: Compare Kapitan Khlebnikov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $15,290 14 108 10/13/2010, 10/25/2010 This trip focuses on viewing Emperor Penguins. This is only possible very early in the season with helicopters and an icebreaker to get you far enough South.

The Weddell Sea and South Georgia: Celebrating the Heroes of HMS Endurance: Compare Kapitan Khlebnikov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $21,990 30 108 11/6/2010 Seldom-visited Weddell Sea; Elephant Island; South Georgia; South Sandwich Islands; Remote research stations; Aerial sight-seeing.

Epic Antarctica via the Phantom Coast and the Ross Sea: Compare Kapitan Khlebnikov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $24,990 32 108 12/3/2010 Ross Ice Shelf, The Phantom Coast and Amundsen Sea, Macquarie Islands. Last chance for this trip before Khlebnikov retires!

Ross Sea Centennial Voyage: Compare Kapitan Khlebnikov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $35,390 29 108 11/9/2011 In-depth exploration of Ross Sea region, Campbell Island, helicopter excursions, remote penguin rookeries, historic huts.

Antarctica's Far East - The Farewell Voyage: Compare Kapitan Khlebnikov Prices from Days Passengers Departures $37,990 31 108 12/6/2011 Shackleton Ice Shelf, Heard Island, helicopter excursions, massive ice cliffs and tabular icebergs, Wyatt Earp Islands, Emperor Penguins. Last chance for this trip before Khlebnikov retires!

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - 10 Days: Compare Polar Star Prices from Days Passengers Departures $5,260 10 98 12/10/2010, 12/29/2010, 1/7/2011 This voyage is a well priced "classic" voyage to Antarctica on a comfortable icebreaker.

Antarctica Cruise - The Peninsula - 11 Days: Compare Polar Star Prices from Days Passengers Departures $5,830 11 98 12/19/2010, 1/16/2011 This voyage is a well priced "classic" voyage to Antarctica on a comfortable icebreaker. Four days in Antarctica/Shetland Islands.

Antarctic Peninsula & Weddell Sea: Compare Polar Star Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,720 12 98 2/17/2011 Remote and stunning scenery, tabular icebergs, comfortable icebreaker, Paulet Island

Antarctic Cruise - Peninsula and Polar Circle: Compare Polar Star Prices from Days Passengers Departures $6,720 12 98 1/26/2011, 2/6/2011 This voyage explores both the Peninsula and the Antarctic Circle. The ship is an icebreaker, so it should sail smoothly through sea ice enroute to the Circle.

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia: Compare Polar Star Prices from Days Passengers Departures $9,595 19 98 11/22/2010, 2/28/2011 This voyage is well priced for the quality of the program and comfort of the ship. Travel on a comfortable icebreaker.