Terra Nova Expeditions · 2026/27 and 2027/28 SeasonSeven ways to experience Antarctica
Every expedition departs from Ushuaia, Argentina.
All activities - kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, photography
are included at no extra cost.
NO EXTRA CHARGES.
JUST EXTRA ADVENTURE,
COMFORT, AND VALUE.
Peninsula expeditions — aboard St Helena
Classic Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula · South Shetland Islands
Duration
10 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$7,990
Days ashore
~5 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
High
Included activities
Zodiac landings
Kayaking
Camping
Snowshoeing
Photography
Polar plunge
Worried about fitness? All activities are optional. Join what suits you, skip what doesn't. All ability levels welcome.
Spirit of Terra Nova
Antarctic Peninsula · South Shetland Islands
Duration
11 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$8,790
Days ashore
~6 days
Pace
Moderate
Remoteness
High
Included activities
Zodiac landings
Kayaking
Camping
Snowshoeing
Photography
Polar plunge
Classic vs Spirit? One extra day means an additional landing sites, more wildlife encounters, and less rushing.
Polar Circle Quest
Peninsula · Polar Circle · South Shetland Islands
Duration
12 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$10,980
Days ashore
~7 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
Very high
Included activities
Zodiac landings
Kayaking
Snowshoeing
Photography
Polar plunge
What does crossing the Polar Circle mean? You travel further south than 99% of Antarctic visitors — into remote waters few operators ever reach.
Curated expeditions
Echoes of the Deep: Whale Voyage
A 13-Day Whale & Science Expedition
Duration
13 days
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$10,980
Days ashore
~8 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
Very high
Included activities
Zodiac landings
Kayaking
Snowshoeing
Photography
Whale research experts and tools
Antarctic Classroom
Sustainability & Leadership · Year 9–12 students
Duration
10 days
Eligible
Yr 9–12
Ship
St Helena
Price from
$7,990
Days ashore
~5 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
High
Included activities
Zodiac landings
Kayaking
Snowshoeing
Photography
Citizen science
Polar plunge
What is the Antarctic Classroom? A once-in-a-lifetime sustainability and leadership programme for selected Year 9–12 students — researching, learning, and reflecting alongside scientists aboard St Helena. IB-aligned and Duke of Edinburgh eligible.
Extended & combination voyages
Ultimate Antarctic Adventure
Peninsula · Icebird yacht · Deep immersion
Duration
20–21 days
Yacht guests
Max 6
Ship
Two vessels
Price from
$21,080
Days ashore
~13 days
Pace
Moderate
Remoteness
Extreme
Included activities
Zodiac landings
Kayaking
Camping
Snowshoeing
Expedition sailing
Photography
Polar plunge
How does the yacht work? You join 5 others on Icebird for 6 nights of independent sailing — then seamlessly rejoin St Helena for the Drake crossing home.
Kingdom of Kings
South Georgia · Falkland Islands · Antarctica
Duration
TBC
Group size
Max 98
Ship
St Helena
Price from
On request
Days ashore
~14 days
Pace
High
Remoteness
Extreme
Included activities
Zodiac landings
Kayaking
Camping
Snowshoeing
Photography
Polar plunge
Dates and rates will be announced soon. Register your interest to be first to know.
Why South Georgia? King penguin colonies in the hundreds of thousands. Wildlife density that makes the Peninsula look quiet — a completely different experience.
Complimentary Expedition Planning
Still deciding?
That's what we're here for.
Our expert team is here to help you choose the perfect expedition. No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation with people who know Antarctica.
- 01 Tell us what you're looking for Dates, duration, who you're travelling with, and what excites you most about Antarctica.
- 02 We match you to the right expedition Not the most expensive one, but the right one. Our specialists have sailed these waters.
- 03 We answer what's holding you back Drake Passage, fitness, costs, cancellation - nothing is off the table.
- 04 You decide on your own timeline No pressure, no follow-up if you're not ready. This is a conversation, not a sales call.
True expeditions, with no compromise on comfort.
A legendary Royal Mail ship reborn for intimate expeditions to the world’s most remote frontiers.
Your Ship — St Helena
98
Guests
51
Cabins
12
Zodiacs
81
Crew
Cabins & suites
All en-suite with ocean views, updated in the 2022 refit. Single cabins with no supplement. Interconnecting cabins available for families and groups.
Onboard facilities
Panoramic observation lounges, two Jacuzzis, gym, spa, and a full science lab with a resident expert science team. More space per guest than almost any comparable vessel.
Built for adventure
Ice-strengthened hull, deep draft, and powerful engines built for the Southern Ocean. British built and flagged — purpose-made for long ocean voyages, not converted from a cruise ferry.
A ship with a story
Capacity for 150.
We carry 98.
The difference is yours.
We carry 98.
The difference is yours.
British built & flagged
£8 million renovation
DISCOVER THE BEST OF ANTARCTICA.
BIGGER ADVENTURES.
TAILORED TO YOU.
Our Classic Antarctica cruises aboard St Helena offer the perfect introduction to the awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife of the White Continent.
Want more time to explore? Our Spirit of Terra Nova and Ultimate Antarctica voyages are designed for deeper immersion. For those seeking something truly extraordinary, journeys like the Polar Circle Quest and Classic South Georgia Expedition venture beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia and the Falklands.
Best of all? Kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and more are always included — no extra cost, just extra adventure.
Your Sailing Yacht - Icebird
Ice-strengthened. Wind-driven. Expedition-proven. The most intimate way into Antarctica that exists.
6–8
Guests
6
Berths
1
Zodiac
3
Crew
Purpose-built for polar waters
A custom 61-foot aluminium expedition yacht designed by Van de Stadt and built at the renowned Trintella Shipyard in the Netherlands. Built for polar conditions, she's classified for operation in all oceans — including the Arctic and Antarctic.
Accommodation & comfort
Fully insulated and climate-controlled throughout, with a hot water radiator system, air conditioning, and heated towel rails. The heated, double-glazed pilothouse saloon offers all-round panoramic views as Icebird navigates through ice and sea.
Expedition-ready
The aft garage carries a rigid aluminium-hulled inflatable boat, kayaks, skis, and diving gear. Guests can snorkel, dive, ski, climb, or kayak — Icebird is a choose-your-own-adventure platform for Antarctica's most remote corners.
A polar thoroughbred
Six guests.
One yacht.
Antarctica to yourselves.
One yacht.
Antarctica to yourselves.
Australian owned
Ice-reinforced aluminium hull
Fully insulated & climate controlled