Travellers on the snow during an Antarctica expedition cruise

Antarctica guides

Antarctica, explained by people who have sailed it

When to go, how to choose the ship, what to pack, crossing the Drake, and the wildlife, ice and history of the far south.

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Destinations

3 November 2026

Australia's Antarctica: Five Places Where Australians Made History

Australia claims 42% of Antarctica. Here is the Australian Antarctic Territory, and five places from Deception Island to Mawson's Huts you can visit.

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3 November 2026

Antarctica or the Arctic: How to Choose, from People Who Plan Both

Antarctica or the Arctic: a continent and an ocean, six southern regions and seven northern coasts, wildlife, light, people, the sea, the ice and the rules, from specialists who plan both.

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3 November 2026

Antarctica or the Arctic: How to Choose, from People Who Plan Both

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Argentina

Written by Alex Keshen • 3 November 2026

10 ways to experience Punta Arenas before your Antarctica cruise

Guide

Written by Alex Keshen • 28 October 2026

Antarctica Cruise Fitness Level: How Fit Do You Need to Be?

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Written by Alex Keshen • 22 October 2026

Antarctica Weather: What to Expect on an Expedition Cruise

Written by Charlotte • 19 October 2026

Through the Lens: Sean De Freitas on Photographing Antarctica

Guide

Written by Alex Keshen • 15 October 2026

Five intrepid explorers whose footsteps you’ll follow on an Antarctic cruise

Destinations

Written by Alex Keshen • 21 September 2026

Macquarie Island: Australia's Wild Slice of the Sub-Antarctic

Guide

Written by Alex Keshen • 13 September 2026

Polar Class vs. Ice Class hulls: What actually gets an Antarctica expedition ship through the ice

Guide

Written by Alex Keshen • 9 August 2026

Setting sail for the white continent: Understanding Antarctica cruise departure ports

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Written by Alex Keshen • 7 August 2026

The perfect itinerary length for the frozen continent: How many days in Antarctica do you need?

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Written by Alex Keshen • 14 July 2026

Unbelievable journeys take off with your flights to Antarctica

27 July 2026

Adventures in Antarctica: Expedition Highlights and Insights

Wildlife

Written by Charlotte • 23 July 2026

King Penguin vs Emperor Penguin: What's the difference?

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Written by Charlotte • 29 October 2026

How Far Is Antarctica From Australia?

Guide

19 July 2026

Luxury Antarctica cruise: What makes a cruise “luxury” in Antarctica?

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13 July 2026

Why Antarctica Matters: The Science, Ecosystems, and Legacy

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