East Antarctica and the Ross Sea are synonymous with some of the world’s greatest explorers including Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton, while Commonwealth Bay resounds with the names of the Australian explorer, Mawson and French adventurer, Durmont d’Urville.
The Ross Sea was named after the first explorer to push through the intimidating ice-shelf back in 1842, James Clarke Ross. This area was the starting point for the legendary South Pole expeditions of Scott and Amundsen. It is extremely remote and therefore challenging to reach, but for those that do venture to this fascinating frozen wilderness, the rewards are great.
Unsurprisingly, given this remoteness, there are far fewer voyages to this side of the continent. Departing from Australasia, more time is spent at sea taking in the lesser-visited and inspiring sub-Antarctic islands of Australia and New Zealand.
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Trip ideas
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Sub-Antarctic Island Discovery
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseDiscover the raw beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Australian and New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands on this epic adventure!
From £7995 Excluding Flights
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Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseJoin a spectacular expedition to the rarely navigated waters of the remote Ross Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula.
From £35036 Excluding Flights
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Ross Sea Voyage
Antarctica Small Ship CruiseJoin an expedition voyage to one of the most remote places on earth, the Ross Sea - the gateway to the South Pole.
From £24995 Excluding Flights
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Other Antarctica regions
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Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of mainland Antarctica, and almost the only part of that continent that extends outside the Antarctic Circle.
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South Georgia
The Sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia is arguably one of the most naturally beautiful and dramatic islands in the world.
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South Pole
The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth.
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Weddell Sea
Part of the Southern Ocean, the Weddell Sea is on the eastern side of the Peninsula and is one of the least visited parts of Antarctica owing to large areas of pack ice which rarely allows ships to penetrate a great distance.
