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CRUISE LINES

Cruise lines and their ships that cruise Antractica

Embarking on an Antarctic voyage begins with knowing which Cruise Lines to look at. And the research can be a bit of a minefield, with so many ships to look at and muliple dates and prices! Thankfully, you have found BlueSun Travel, one of Australia's leading expedition cruise specialists with over 30 years expertise in the travel business to draw from. 

From boutique-style expeditions to ultra-luxury journeys, each cruise line brings its own character, expertise, and fleet of ships designed for polar exploration. Below, you’ll find an overview of leading cruise lines operating in Antarctica, with links to their individual ships so you can explore the style and experience that best suits your adventure.

Check out the list of cruise lines below and click on the links to review their ships too. 

TOP 14 ANTARCTICA CRUISE LINES

ALBATROS EXPEDITIONS

Albatros Expeditions is a family-owned company from Denmark, known for small-ship adventures and strong Scandinavian hospitality. Their modern vessels combine comfort with authentic expedition experiences. Albatros Expeditions currently offers two ships for Antarctic cruises:

<< Ocean Albatros

<< Ocean Victory

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ANTARCTICA21

Antarctica21 pioneered the “fly & cruise” model, allowing guests to skip the Drake Passage and fly directly to King George Island before joining their expedition ships. Antarctica21 currently has two ships providing Antarctic cruises:

<< Magellan Discoverer

<< Magellan Explorer

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES

Atlas Ocean Voyages offers stylish, yacht-like ships with a boutique feel. Their expeditions combine adventure with all-inclusive luxury. Atlas offers two incredibly modern ships for Antarctica cruises:

<< World Explorer

<< World Traveller

AURORA EXPEDITIONS

Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions specializes in small-group adventure cruising, with a focus on active exploration such as kayaking, climbing, and polar diving. Aurora offers three state-of-the-art Antarctic cruise ships:

<< The Douglas Mawson

<< The Greg Mortimer 

<< The Sylvia Earle

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HAPAG-LLOYD

Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd Cruises operates purpose-built expedition ships, delivering a blend of 5-star service and expert-led polar exploration.

<< Hanseatic Inspiration

<< Hanseatic Spirit

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HERITAGE EXPEDITIONS

Based in New Zealand, Heritage Expeditions offers intimate voyages with a strong focus on conservation, wildlife, and authentic exploration.

<< Heritage Adventurer

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HX EXPEDITIONS

Formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions, HX offers sustainable, science-focused voyages with a strong commitment to responsible travel. Their hybrid-powered ships and expert-led programs make them a leader in eco-conscious Antarctic exploration. HX currently has three ships offering Antarctic cruises:

<< MS Fram

<< MS Fridtjof Nansen

<< MS Roald Amundsen

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LINDBLAD (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

Partnered with National Geographic, Lindblad offers world-class expedition cruising with expert naturalists, photographers, and scientists on board. Lindblad has four ships that provide cruises to Antarctica:

<< National Geographic Endurance

<< National Geographic Explorer

<< National Geographic Orion

<< National Geographic Resolution

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OCEANWIDE EXPEDITIONS

A pioneer in polar adventure travel, Oceanwide Expeditions is renowned for its active, expedition-style voyages aboard ice-strengthened vessels. Oceanwide Expeditions has three ships cruising Antarctica:

<< MV Hondius

<< MV Ortelius

<< MV Plancius

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PONANT

French-owned PONANT combines modern luxury with adventure, offering stylish small ships and a refined approach to polar travel. PONANT currently has five ships offering Antarctic cruises:

<< L'Austral

<< Le Boreal

<< Le Commandant Charcot

<< Le Lyrial

<< Le Soleal

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QUARK EXPEDITIONS

Quark Expeditions is a specialist in polar voyages, operating a diverse fleet including icebreakers and next-generation expedition ships. Quark offers three ships for Antarctic cruises:

<< Ocean Explorer

<< Ultramarine

<< World Explorer

SCENIC

Scenic offers ultra-luxury expedition cruising with all-inclusive experiences, featuring spacious suites, world-class dining, and cutting-edge technology. Scenic offers two idential luxury 6-star Discovery Yachts for Antarctic cruises:

<< Scenic Eclipse I

<< Scenic Eclipse II

SEABOURN CRUISES

Seabourn offers ultra-luxury expedition voyages with all-suite ships, combining intimate polar exploration with exceptional service, fine dining, and curated experiences in Antarctica. Seabourn has two sister-ships that cruise to Antarctica:

<< Seabourn Pursuit

<< Seabourn Venture

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SILVERSEA EXPEDITIONS

Silversea combines small-ship expedition cruising with 6-star comfort, featuring butler service, fine dining, and immersive polar exploration. Silversea offers a choice of three luxury ships to cruise Antarctica:

<< Silver Cloud

<< Silver Endeavour

<< Silver Wind

For more information on Antractica Cruise Lines or making an Antarctica cruise booking enquiry, call us now.

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EXPEDITION CRUISE EXPERTS

When it comes to Antarctica cruises, remember this: BlueSun Travel it the number one expedition cruise specialist in Australia. 95% of all our consultants are not just accedited CLIA agents, they are Cruise Masters. This makes them part of the most elite and knowledgeable consultants in the world and not just in Australia. 

For more information on our Antarctica Cruise Ships, or to help with planning your next cruise, call the Antarctica Cruise specialists at BlueSun Travel on 1300 799 758  

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