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Arctic & Antarctica Tours, Cruises and Experiences

  • King penguins south Georgia Island
  • The Svalbard Archipelago
  • On the west coast of Greenland, Disko Bay is on the Baffin Inlet
  • Stretching 1,500 kilometers towards South America, the Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the continent
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Our Arctic and Antarctica Tours 

When you think about the Arctic and the Antarctic, it’s true you will probably conjure up visions of ice and snow and perhaps the rigid ordeals experienced by early explorers. However, today both regions are very accessible and in comfort, more than likely on a cruise. What is in store for the visitor is two worlds of outstanding natural beauty and the opportunity to view amazing wildlife that make these regions their home.

If you're looking for a unique experience that will surprise your family and friends, whilst making them incredibly jealous, an Arctic or Antarctic trip should be added to your bucket list. Looking for more information? Click 'More details' to keep reading about both regions.

Arctic Quicklinks: About the Arctic | Best way to see the Arctic | Recommended Trip

Antarctica Quicklinks: About Antarctica | Best time to go | What animals will I see? | Best way to see Antarctica

The Arctic

The Arctic has to be one of the most intriguing regions on Earth. Starting with the wildlife, the Arctic is bursting with marine and bird life. There are several species of seal and four types of whale. Other animals to be found on Arctic trips include polar bears, walruses, sea otters, sharks, wolverines, Arctic foxes, Arctic wolves, reindeer and caribou. All these animals have adapted to severe local conditions. Another attraction is the friendly inhabitants and communities who call the Arctic, home.

Whales

One thing is certain about Arctic tours. The scenery will take your breath away. The strikingly beautiful Arctic landscapes are made up of luminous icebergs, massive glaciers, ice fields, snow-capped mountains and tundra. The last-named allows the opportunity to see flowers and plants indigenous to the Arctic. A real treat is to be fortunate enough to enjoy the enigmatic Northern Lights (also known as the Aurora Borealis), sweeping across the sky. This phenomenon can usually only be seen in the late fall and winter months. 

Iceland, Greenland and Norway (Spitsbergen) are the major destinations offered by Goway.

What is the best way to enjoy the Arctic?

Because of the short visiting season influenced by the weather, departures to this wonderland are limited and because of the expansive area this region of the world covers, the very best way to enjoy this region is on Arctic cruises sailing in a comfortable ship specially equipped to manoeuvre around the terrain giving maximum exposure to the region.

Our recommend trip to see the best of the Arctic

In Goway’s Arctic, there are cruises which, on one journey, visit Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen. Consider joining a Polar Bear Safari on board a comfortable ship travelling to amazing fjords, glaciers and inlets around Spitsbergen and allowing for exceptional wildlife viewing as well as an abundance of bird life. And you are guaranteed to view polar bears in their natural habitat. Perhaps the idea of reaching the Arctic Pole is a wish-list item. Goway offers a two-week itinerary with a flight from Helsinki to Murmansk in Russia where you will sail on an icebreaker all the way to the ultimate northern point on earth with awesome scenery en route.on your Arctic cruise.  

The Antarctic

You might think of the Antarctic as one immense landmass made up solely of ice. This is far from the truth. Antarctica is a land of extremes and has been described as “the last great wilderness”. It is a continent which is occupied by ice, snow and glaciers but there are also active volcanoes, (Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano on Earth), sheer cliffs with jagged peaks and ancient settlements, all to be experienced in the Antarctic trips. It is the World’s 5th largest continent and the windiest, coldest and driest. The air here is clean, clear and refreshing. There are no permanent human residents in Antarctica but you will find a number of research stations here operated by many different countries.

When is the best time to go to Antarctica?

Antarctica is accessible only in the summer season from November to March when sea ice melts enough to allow access. During this time, temperatures can rise to as much as 12 degrees Centigrade/57 degrees Fahrenheit with 24 hours of daylight.

What wildlife can I see in Antarctica?  

Animal life that can be seen in the Antarctic region includes the ubiquitous penguin of which there are 8 different species in existence here, the larger ones being the emperor penguin and the king penguin. There are also whales and seals including the elephant seal. There is abundant birdlife which includes the albatross, gulls and terns among numerous other sea birds.

What is the best way to travel to Antarctica?

Once again, just as in the Arctic, the best way to discover this region is on an Antarctic cruise. Goway offers this starting from both Punta Arenas in Chile and Ushuaia in Argentina. On arrival at the Antarctic landmass, you can go ashore and walk/hike as well as climb the slopes of the coastal mountains. For something different, a cruise is also offered to combine Antarctica with the islands of the Falklands and South Georgia.

Check out Goway’s selection of Arctic and Antarctic itineraries and selection of cruises. 

 "Globetrotting with Goway" blog articles

For some additional reading, the following articles are from our blog “Globetrotting with Goway”….. a great source of information for those people who are, or who want to be, world travellers!

Four Reasons to Consider an Antarctica Vacation

Get to Know Antarctic Wildlife Up Close

‘Ice Capades’ on Film

Antarctica’s Blood Waterfall – and how to get to the 7th Continent

Animal Focus: The King Penguin

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  • Buenos Aires and The White Continent

    FIRST-CLASS | CRUISE: Discover Argentina and Antarctica on this 14-day vacation. Travel from Buenos Aires to the southernmost point of South America before embarking on your Antarctica cruise. Enjoy guided zodiac and sea kayak tours of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula as you come face-to-face with penguins, elephant seals, and albatross.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 16,099
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Antarctic Whale Journey

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Set sail in search of the giants of the Southern Ocean on this voyage of Antarctic discovery. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and Antarctic convergence, scanning the waters as you sail for the silhouettes of these magnificent marine mammals as they glide alongside the vessel or surface in a spectacular breach.
    Duration:
    11 Days
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    AU$ 16,519
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Discover Antarctica

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Cruise through the infamous Drake Passage, bound for the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Enter a world of ice and perfectly adapted wildlife, surrounded by spellbindingly beautiful landscapes created by the harsh Antarctic climate. This is a once in a lifetime voyage to the world’s final frontier.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 13,219
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear Safari

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Spend 9 spectacular days on board a comfortable ship, which travels to amazing fjords, glaciers and inlets around Spitsbergen allowing for exceptional wildlife viewing as well as an abundance of bird life. And you are guaranteed to view polar bears in their natural habitat.
    Duration:
    10 Days
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    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Cruise Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland, Greenland & Norway

    DELUXE | CRUISE: This two week cruise through the Arctic region takes you to see the austere and breathtaking beauty of a little known world full of natural wonders. Fjords, glaciers, ancient settlements, on board lectures – all these add to the incredible allure of the Arctic.
    Duration:
    15 Days
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    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Air, Land & Sea to Antarctica

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Included as part of a South America vacation or taken on its own, an Antarctic cruise is an unforgettable adventure. This unique itinerary begins in the southern tip of Patagonia, Punta Arenas, from where you will begin this fantastic voyage into Antarctica.
    Duration:
    8 Days
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  • Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Depart Buenos Aires

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Enjoy Antarctica by flying and then cruising south of the Antarctic Circle. Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of the area as well as the dramatic landscapes of the white continent.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices:
    On request
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    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands Explorer

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Join us aboard the Ocean Endeavour on this epic 21-day voyage for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. Antarctica, the fabled White Continent, is a land of penguins, seals, whales and icebergs. Sailing to South Georgia, follow in the footsteps of the heroic polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and finally, visit the ruggedly beautiful Falkland Islands.
    Duration:
    21 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 32,331
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Journey to the Circle

    DELUXE | CRUISE Set sail aboard the comfortable and spacious Ocean Endeavour to venture south to a milestone few have reached, the Antarctic Circle. As your ship weaves its way through the icy waterways, absorb the beauty of your surroundings - majestic snow-capped peaks, immense tabular icebergs, dramatic ice carvings and shimmering glaciers.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 21,459
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    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Depart Ushuaia

    DELUXE | CRUISE: A wonderful way to enjoy an expedition to Antarctica, you'll sail from Ushuaia in Argentina and head south on an incredible vessel, spending time ashore on the fascinating, basically uninhabited, continent often referred to simply as 'The Ice'.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 20,705
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    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Antarctica Express - Crossing the Circle from Punta Arenas

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Embark on an epic expedition to the Antarctic Circle. Flying over the Drake Passage to King George Island, you’ll board the Ocean Adventurer and spend a full week voyaging the Antarctic seas, passing by icebergs and whales and venturing to penguin rookeries and frozen landscapes.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Antarctica Express Cruise: Fly the Drake

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Enjoy Antarctica by flying and then cruising south of the Antarctic Circle. Discover the sheer beauty and wildlife of the area as well as the dramatic landscapes of the white continent.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 16,869
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Odyssey

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike will be impressed by the incredible scenery and wildlife encounters on this epic 21-day voyage. Set sail aboard the magnificent Ocean Endeavour as we discover Antarctica, the world’s last frontier and the land of penguins and icebergs. Then follow in the footsteps of the heroic polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, to South Georgia, ruled by penguins and home to the greatest concentration of wildlife on Earth.
    Duration:
    21 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 22,802
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Base Camp Antarctica

    Enjoy an in-depth cruise from the tip of South America to Antarctica where you experience the dramatic scenery of icebergs, glaciers and ice fields, visit a research station and see all kinds of local wildlife including whales and penguins.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 12,864
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Christmas in Antarctica

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Embark on an epic journey to the South Pole to celebrate Christmas in the most magical landscape on the planet. Board a small expedition ship and cross the Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, a frozen landscape filled with penguins, whales, and the most striking landscape on earth.
    Duration:
    11 Days
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    Trip Type:
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  • Cruising Antarctica Crossing the Circle: Ushuaia to Ushuaia

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton and Scott by venturing to the world’s southernmost continent. Sail from Argentina across the Drake Passage, cruise south of the Antarctic Circle and set foot on Antarctica, spotting penguins and seals while braving the world’s most daunting and inhospitable climate.
    Duration:
    14 Days
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    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Cruising Antarctica in Style: Silver Explorer Ushuaia to Ushuaia via the Falklands

    Join the world’s most illustrious explorers as you set foot on the white continent and embark on 18 exceptional days of excitement. Revel in the photograph opportunities as you become acquainted with the beauty of the Falkland Islands. Encounter penguins, watch for seals, dolphins, and whales, and spot seabirds flying overhead on this spectacular adventure.
    Duration:
    18 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing, Luxury and Beyond
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  • Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers & Kings

    DELUXE | CRUISE: This in-depth Antarctica cruise explores not just the world’s most mysterious continent, but the islands and communities that surround it. Visit the Falklands, South Georgia, and the South Shetlands as you embark on this epic journey.
    Duration:
    20 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Fly to Antarctica

    Added on to a South America vacation or taken on its own, a visit to Antarctica is an unforgettable adventure. Few Antarctic trips however let you stay on land, making this short excursion a truly unique experience.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 7,638
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    Bucket List Travel Ideas
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  • New Year in Antarctica

    Follow in the footsteps of history’s most illustrious explorers and celebrate the New Year in a place like no other: Antarctica. Board a small expedition ship and cross the Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, a frozen landscape filled with penguins, whales, and the most striking landscape on earth.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

    DELUXE | CRUISE: The fabled sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Northwest Passage continues to grip our collective imagination. On this captivating voyage, we invite you aboard our game-changing new vessel, Ultramarine, to explore this fascinating waterway.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Wind your way through icy channels along the legendary Northwest Passage on this compelling 17-day Arctic adventure. Journeying about the brand-new vessel, Ultramarine, you’ll retrace the steps of the Franklin Expedition and explore the northern waterways and communities of Canada’s High Arctic.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 28,955
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing, Single Friendly
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  • Ross Sea including Helicopter Explorations: Argentina to New Zealand

    Explore the southernmost reaches of the planet on this epic Antarctica vacation. Passing from Argentina to New Zealand, you’ll traverse the frozen oceans aboard a purpose-built ice cruiser, make landfall at far-flung locations on the Antarctic Peninsula, and visit remote islands and regions that few explorers ever reach.
    Duration:
    33 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

    Explore rarely visited South Georgia Island while also stepping foot on the 7th Continent. Photograph massive albatross and pintado petrel as they swoop and soar around the ship. Antarctica awaits, with its geographic contradictions and overwhelming enormity. Antarctica will surprise and delight, and never disappoint.
    Duration:
    16 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 26,419
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Sail through the amazing islands of Spitsbergen, experiencing wonderful and remarkable Arctic scenery and wildlife while aboard a ship complete with local naturalist experts. This is an exploration of wonders that you will not find anywhere else.
    Duration:
    12 Days
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    AU$ On Request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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