18 Nights - From A$ 43,400/person
Swan Hellenic: Shackleton's Footsteps
Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula
18 NIGHTS
A Journey to the Edge of the Earth
This 18-night expedition with Swan Hellenic invites you to trace the legendary route of Sir Ernest Shackleton into Earth’s most majestic, untouched wilderness.
Your journey spans the rugged, windswept Falkland Islands, the astonishing wildlife sanctuaries of South Georgia, and the pristine, frozen cathedral of the Antarctic Peninsula. Crossing the Antarctic Circle, you will navigate an ethereal world where daylight, colossal glaciers, and silence dictate the rules. This is not merely a voyage, but a profound, life-altering encounter with the raw beauty and enduring history of the White Continent.
In Shackleton's Footsteps
Itinerary
Here you will clamber onto beaches crammed with millions of penguins and take home everlasting memories. Get ready for fabulous photo opportunities of magnificent icebergs as we sail around the Antarctic Peninsula. This immersive cruise is the ultimate Antarctica journey that will make for the trip of a lifetime
As one of the world’s southernmost cities, Ushuaia carries its ‘end of the world’ reputation well. Board your boutique ship before departing for your journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world
Expedition Highlights
A once-in-a-lifetime journey, exploring pristine ice landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and the raw beauty of Earth's last great wilderness aboard our boutique expedition ship.
Spot wildlife
Legacy of Polar Exploration
West Point Island
Drake Passage
Expert-led Talks
Oboard the SH Minerva
Built in the Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, SH Minerva features elegant interiors, wide unobstructed views throughout the ship, and dedicated expedition facilities—so you can explore remote destinations in style and comfort. Whether you’re taking in remarkable scenery from a panoramic sauna, dining in a world-class restaurant, or unwinding in your sumptuous stateroom, SH Minerva has you covered.
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The trip was amazing and would highly recommend Antarctic Cruise.
What a trip to Antarctic it was amazing. We used Antarctic Cruise, they were so helpful. Ben helped us book the cruise and flights that suited us, as we stayed in South America for a couple of weeks. Ben worked hard to get us a great price. Alicia was super helpful with the trip we were going on. Alicia has also helped us with a couple of things after the cruise. The trip was amazing and would highly recommend Antarctic Cruise. Thank you Ben & Alicia
Skye Parry
Going above and beyond
Samantha was very helpful in assisting us to make the right choices in taking a cruise with Ponant to Antarctica and then afterwards on a Peru Tour which included Machu Picchu. Once our tours were confirmed, we were then assisted by Alicia who made sure our new experiences to come were as seamless as possible. The friendly enthusiasm from both Samantha and Alicia gave us the confidence that we had made the right choices. Going above and beyond, it was certainly appreciated by us when Alicia reached out to advise we may be facing a cancelled flight the next day due to an airline strike. We did have a cancelled flight and Alicia's assistance was second to none. For my husband and I, it was a trip of a lifetime and we feel very blessed that we had the opportunity. Thank you Samantha, Alicia and team for helping to make it all possible.
Jane T
Seamless Experience
We travelled to Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages Feb/Mar 2026. We had a seamless experience throughout the booking process and the cruise itself was amazing and memorable! The smaller ship, with only approximately 140 passengers made the whole experience more personal. We would highly recommend Atlas to anyone thinking about going to Antarctica.
Suzy P
The trip was amazing and would highly recommend Antarctic Cruise.
What a trip to Antarctic it was amazing. We used Antarctic Cruise, they were so helpful. Ben helped us book the cruise and flights that suited us, as we stayed in South America for a couple of weeks. Ben worked hard to get us a great price. Alicia was super helpful with the trip we were going on. Alicia has also helped us with a couple of things after the cruise. The trip was amazing and would highly recommend Antarctic Cruise. Thank you Ben & Alicia
Skye Parry
Going above and beyond
Samantha was very helpful in assisting us to make the right choices in taking a cruise with Ponant to Antarctica and then afterwards on a Peru Tour which included Machu Picchu. Once our tours were confirmed, we were then assisted by Alicia who made sure our new experiences to come were as seamless as possible. The friendly enthusiasm from both Samantha and Alicia gave us the confidence that we had made the right choices. Going above and beyond, it was certainly appreciated by us when Alicia reached out to advise we may be facing a cancelled flight the next day due to an airline strike. We did have a cancelled flight and Alicia's assistance was second to none. For my husband and I, it was a trip of a lifetime and we feel very blessed that we had the opportunity. Thank you Samantha, Alicia and team for helping to make it all possible.
Jane T
Seamless Experience
We travelled to Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages Feb/Mar 2026. We had a seamless experience throughout the booking process and the cruise itself was amazing and memorable! The smaller ship, with only approximately 140 passengers made the whole experience more personal. We would highly recommend Atlas to anyone thinking about going to Antarctica.
Suzy P