Antarctic Explorer Travel with Hurtigruten – 2020 / 2021 / 2022
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Hurtigruten plans to restart expedition cruises from January 2021 with even stricter Covid-19 measures in place. This will include testing for all guests. Expedition cruises will only recommence where and when they believe it is safe. They will make decisions on each individual voyage, and update all booked guests on any changes. As of 03/08/2020, Hurtigruten has temporarily suspended all expedition sailings on MS Roald Amundsen, MS Fridtjof Nansen and MS Spitsbergen until further notice. In September it was decided to cancel all Antarctica departures in October, November & December 2020.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Offer: Book a NEW Hurtigruten voyage for travel in 2021 or 2022 to qualify. Cancel for ANY reason in the future and you'll get your deposit (less a small cancellation fee) back from Hurtigruten within 14 days. Book by 31 October 2020. (T&Cs apply)
Book your Expedition Cruise in 2021 - 2022 early and your flights from London will be included. Book by 30 September. (T&Cs apply)
Embark on an adventure unlike anything else with the leader in Antarctic expedition cruises. Set foot on the most unique and remote place on Earth. Explore the frozen wilderness on daily landings and activities. Meet the curious and fearless Antarctic animals like penguins, whales and seals in their natural habitat. Sail with the greenest expedition cruise fleet. Learn about our planet’s most fragile ecosystems and get a deeper understanding of the world we share.
2020 Price from: €7282 per person sharing (plus international flights)
2021 Price from: €5989 per person sharing (plus international flights)
Activities: Included & some optional (pay locally)
Destinations: Antarctica
Season: Winter
Types: Couples, Groups, Solo Travellers, Honeymoon, Explorers
See Hurtigruten’s online brochures to discover more about their destinations, their ships and life on board during an Explorer voyage.
The most remote continent on Earth is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. This short video tells you all you need to know before travelling to Antarctica.
Roughly twice the size of Australia, the continent is the fifth largest with its 14 million square kilometres of land mass. Most of this – 98% – is covered in ice. As a result, there are neither permanent residents nor native inhabitants in Antarctica. However, about 4000 people stay on scientific bases in the short summer period and around 1000 in total during the winter months. Additionally, around 30 000 tourists visit during the Antarctic summer from December to March.
Name |
Featuring |
Ship |
Duration |
Dates |
Price pps from
|
Offer |
| Voyage of Discovery (Southbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 19 Oct 2020 | €10,696 | |
| Southern Hemisphere Adventure (Southbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Falklands | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 19 days | 21 Oct 2020 | €9291 | no single supplement |
| Exploration of the Southern Highlights (Southbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Fram | 19 days | 24 Oct 2020 | €9191 | |
| Great Explorers & Wildlife | Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, Falklands | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 04 Nov – 22 Dec 2020 (4 departures) | €9191 | no single supplement |
| Highlights of the Frozen Continent | Antarctica | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 12 days | 07 Nov – 27 Dec 2020 (6 departures) | €7282 | no single supplement |
| The Ultimate Expedition | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | MS Fram | 23 days | 10 No & 22 Dec 2020 | €11,690 | no single supplement |
Prices and offers correct at time of print (July 2020). E&OE. Subject to availability at time of booking.
Name |
Features |
Ship |
Duration |
Dates |
Price pps from
|
Offer |
| Highlights of the Frozen Continent | Antarctica | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 12 days | 06 & 16 Jan 2021 | €7282 | no single supplement |
| Great Explorers & Wildlife | Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, Falklands | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 07 Jan 2021 | €9191 | no single supplement |
| The Ultimate Expedition | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | MS Fram | 23 days | 12 Jan – 23 Feb 2021 (3 departures) | €13,917 | |
| Great Explorers & Wildlife | Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, Falklands | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 23 Jan – 28 Feb 2021 (3 departures) | €10,690 | no single supplement |
| Exploring the Frozen Continent | Antarctica | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 17 days | 15 Feb & 02 Mar 2021 | €9190 | |
| Exploration of the Southern Highlights (Northbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Fram | 20 days | 16 Mar 2021 | €9191 | |
| Southern Hemisphere Adventure (Northbound) | Antarctica, Falklands, Patagonia | MS Fridjtof Nansen | 19 days | 17 Mar 2021 | €9291 | |
| Voyage of Discovery (Northbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Roald Amundsen | 19 days | 18 Mar 2021 | €9865 |
Prices and offers correct at time of print (July 2020). E&OE. Subject to availability at time of booking.
Name |
Features |
Ship |
Duration |
Dates |
Price pps from
|
Offer |
| Exploration of the Southern Highlights (Southbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Fram | 19 days | 15 Oct 2021 | €8489 | early booking price |
| Voyage of Discovery (Southbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 23 Oct 2021 | €7990 | early booking price |
| The Ultimate Expedition | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | MS Fram | 23 days | 01 Nov & 13 Dec 2021 | €11,490 | early booking price |
| Exploration of the Southern Highlights (Southbound) | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 18 days | 02 Nov 2021 | €8490 | early booking price |
| Great Explorers & Wildlife | Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, Falklands | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 08 Nov – 26 Dec 2021 (3 departures) | €8990 | early booking price |
| Highlights of the Frozen Continent | Antarctica | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 12 days | 18 Nov – 28 Dec 2021 (5 departures) | €5989 | early booking price |
| The Ultimate Expedition & Solar Eclipse | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | MS Fram | 23 days | 22 Nov 2021 | €14,065 | more details |
| Great Explorers & Solar Eclipse | Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, Falklands | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 24 Nov 2021 | €12,044 | more details |
Prices and offers correct at time of print (July 2020). E&OE. Subject to availability at time of booking.
Name |
Route |
Ship |
Duration |
Dates |
Price pps from
|
Offer |
| The Ultimate Expedition | Antarctica, Falklands, South Georgia | MS Fram | 23 days | 03 Jan – 24 Feb 2022 (3 departures) | €11,490 | early booking price |
| Highlights of the Frozen Continent | Antarctica | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 12 days | 07 Jan – 08 Mar 2022 (6 departures) | €5989 | early booking price |
| Great Explorers & Wildlife | Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, Falklands | MS Roald Amundsen | 18 days | 11 Jan – 28 Feb 2022 (4 departures) | €8990 | early booking price |
| Voyage of Discover (Northbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Roald Amundsen | 19 days | 16 Mar 2022 | €8489 | early booking price |
| Exploration of the Southern Highlights (Northbound) | Antarctica, Patagonia, Chilean Fjords | MS Fram | 20 days | 17 Mar 2022 | €8489 | early booking price |
| Southern Hemisphere Adventure (Northbound) | Antarctica, Falkland Islands | MS Fridtjof Nansen | 19 days | 18 Mar 2022 | €8489 | early booking price |
Prices and offers correct at time of print (July 2020). E&OE. Subject to availability at time of booking.
- Local flights (if required) in South America
- Hotel nights before/after voyage (if required) in South America
- Transfers between airport, hotel & ship
- Full board voyage in cabin category of your choice
- Complimentary house wine, beer, sodas, mineral water, tea & coffee
- Complimentary WiFi (where available, streaming not supported)
- Professional English-speaking Expedition Team
- In-depth lectures on science, history, biology, geography, geology or culture that provide context to your voyage and help you understand the destinations you will experience
- Explorer Science programme, with educational and Citizen Science activities that let you learn about the sights you’ll see while contributing to research
- Introduction photo lecture, camera adjustment and tips & tricks, photo and film footage from the voyage shared in an Expedition Logbook
- A rich program of included activities including onshore exploration with the Expedition Team
- Complimentary wind- and water-resistant jacket
- Loan of boots, trekking poles, and equipment neededfor optional and included activities
- Gratuities not expected
(Some on-board items may vary depending on the ship/cruise)
- International flights, unless stated, in which case a Dublin/London supplement applies)
- Meals & beverages other than as stated
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional excursions and tours
- Single supplement (unless stated)
- Upgrade to a higher category suite. Additional cost will apply.
- Add pre- and post-cruise excursions in South America, e.g. to Iguazu Falls, subject to availability. Additional costs will apply.
MS Roald Amundsen (2019) and MS Fridtjof Nansen (2020) are the world’s first hybrid cruise ships. They lead the way towards an even more sustainable way of travelling. Emissions and noise are cut by sailing with electrical propulsion – good for the atmosphere and the sea life. Innovative sustainable technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2-emissions on the ships by 20 percent. The ships are specially constructed for voyages in polar waters, so you can glide silently past icebergs and wildlife.
All cabins are outside, 50% have private balconies and some suites feature their own outdoor hot tub. Facilities also include 3 restaurants, Science Centre, Explorer Loung, gym and wellness centre including a sauna, outdoor Observation Deck with infinity pool and hot tubs.
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