Check Out these Exciting New Antarctica Expeditions from Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced its 2025/2026 Antarctica voyages. (Photo by John Roberts)
Atlas Ocean Voyages has revealed its new Polar Expeditions by Atlas program, a stunning range of exciting and bucket-list-worthy trips to Antarctica.
The expeditions run from October 2025 to March 2026. While that might seem a little far off, these kinds of polar expeditions sell out fast, so you typically have to make your plans early or risk missing out on this these increasingly popular destinations.
I have traveled to Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages, and I can attest that this relatively new expedition cruise line is a fantastic option. The ships offer a sense of luxury without being too stuffy. You get to travel in style and comfort with attentive service, excellent polar specialists and a variety of fun shore excursions, such as kayaking, snowshoeing and Zodiac boat tours.
Video: I Took My Brother to Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages
For the Polar Expedition by Atlas program, there are 37 departures aboard the line’s expedition yacht fleet — World Voyager, World Navigator, and World Traveller.
It will be the third season featuring the entire Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet in the region.
“Antarctica continues to be the most popular and in-demand region for Atlas Ocean Voyages,” President and CEO James Rodriguez said. “We look forward to once again positioning all three expedition yachts in the region for the season, providing travelers with many options to explore with under 200 fellow travelers onboard.”
Cruisers can pick from a range of polar expeditions, with voyages from 7 to 18 nights. Most voyages sail roundtrip from Ushuaia, Argentina, while others offer the option of 7-night Drake Express expeditions departing from Punta Arenas, Chile.
Every voyage includes a pre-cruise hotel night stay in Buenos Aires or Punta Arenas and private roundtrip charter air flights. Plus, explorers enjoy complimentary pre-expedition tours to Tierra del Fuego or Chile that focus on cultural immersion.
During the journey, cruisers explore through exciting landings and walks on shore along with Zodiac safaris that reveal the wonders of the Antarctic wilderness.
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ cruises are led by a seasoned expedition team of expert naturalists and passionate guides.
I cruised with Atlas Ocean Voyages on 196-passenger World Navigator for an expedition in Antarctica with my brother. (Photo by John Roberts)
Highlights of the 2025/2026 Antarctica Season
“Antarctic Discovery” expeditions sail 9-night roundtrip voyages from Ushuaia, including up to four days at the Antarctic Peninsula. Cruisers will enjoy multiple Captain’s Choice landings and Zodiac tours.
“Crossing the Antarctic Circle” expeditions sail 11 nights roundtrip from Ushuaia and feature up to six days at the Antarctic Peninsula, including multiple Captain’s Choice landings and Zodiac safari experiences.
For a more immersive experience of the White Continent without crossing the Drake Passage, you can choose from two 7-night “Drake Express Expedition” sailings roundtrip from King George Island (departing on December 2 or December 9, 2025). Plus, an additional 7-night Drake Express Expedition departs from Ushuaia on November 25, 2025. It ends in King George Island, so that explorers can still experience sailing the Drake Passage one way and then enjoy a private charter air flight back to Punta Arenas. All Drake Express expeditions concluding in Punta Arenas include a post-cruise hotel night stay.
Antarctica is filled with beautiful landscapes and wild animals, and Atlas Ocean Voyages offers cruises to help you experience all of this. (Photo by Kody Sumter)
Atlas also has two 18-night "Grand Antarctica & Beyond" expeditions. These voyages highlight stops at the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the South Orkney Islands, offering unparalleled exploration of the region's diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Departing on December 18, 2025, and January 8, 2026, from Ushuaia, these trips are the best bet for adventurers to see the very best of Antarctica and the entire region.
Additional Polar Expeditions by Atlas include a 13-night “Chilean Fjords & Falklands Adventure” journey departing Buenos Aires on October 27, 2025, for Ushuaia and a 13-night “Falklands & Fjords Explorer” northbound departure from Ushuaia on March 3, 2026.
Want to know more about what it’s like to be on an expedition cruise to Antarctica? Check out these additional videos from my other cruises to this great location with Albatros and Ponant.