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Antarctica | Follow Your Curiosity

The coldest, driest and windiest place on earth - where the penguins outnumber the people, there are only two seasons and no time zones. Discover this vast, breath-taking frozen continent with us.


King Penguins in South Georgia, Antarctica. Photo: Shutterstock

An adventure like no other

Actively explore this icy continent, the fifth largest in the world. Antarctica is a pure and fragile environment, which is why sustainability and conservation are at the heart of what we do. We are the founding members of AECO and IAATO, which work to protect polar waters. Our small expedition ships and excursions allow you to become fully immersed in the many wonders that the frozen continent has to offer. And with an abundance of rich wildlife and stunning natural snow-capped beauty, there is no better way to explore Antarctica than on an expedition cruise.

Where will your curiosity take you?

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Take advantage of our generous special offers and treat yourself to a life-changing expedition cruise in 2024/2025. Book early and get up to 30% off voyages to exciting destinations such as South America, The Galápagos Islands, Greenland and more.

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Meet the fleet | Your home away from home

Hurtigruten Expedition Team leader at Orne Harbour, Antarctica. Credit: Karsten Bidstrup

Hurtigruten Expedition Team leader at Orne Harbour, Antarctica. Credit: Karsten Bidstrup

Sustainable exploration

Our expedition cruises come with a full programme of activities designed to immerse you in the many wonders our destinations have to offer. Led by our Expedition Teams, they are experts on safety and sustainability, they will make sure you soak up incredible knowledge and guarantee you’ll leave the lightest of footprints in this incredible environment. You can be brave and go for a polar plunge or stay above the water and glide across it in a kayak or small explorer boat. You can go hiking or snow-shoeing, and there’s even an opportunity to get up close to the incredible wildlife.

Kayak Exploration in Antarctica

Kayak Exploration in Antarctica

Digital Magazine: Expect the Unexpected

In this latest issue of our Digital Magazine, take a deep dive and learn so much more about incredible Antarctica. Meet one of Hurtigruten’s most experienced Antarctic expedition leaders, Tudor Morgan. Having spent the last 25 years exploring the seventh continent, there isn't much about this frozen wonderland that Tudor doesn't know. We also take a look at our Citizen Science projects and how you can contribute to important scientific research whilst onboard one of our Antarctic expeditions, plus so much more.

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Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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