Voyage
into the seldom-explored

Navigate this isolated region, exclusively available to only up to 600 guests over three Expedition Voyages in 2025-26 season. Experience Antarctica in its most extreme and spectacular form, where everything is on a grand scale. Embark on Zodiac, kayak and stand-up paddleboard excursions~ or discover multi-sensory exploration in one of two on board helicopters^ or the custom-built submersible^. 

Discover East Antarctica & the Ross Sea

Witness mother nature’s majesty with the opportunity to encounter exciting wildlife, from penguins to whales, Albatrosses and seals. From exploring the Ross Sea, deemed the most pristine piece of the ocean on Earth, to legendary explorers’ huts made immortal. The ultimate journey in Antarctica awaits.
2025 & 2026
East Antarctica & The Ross Sea

Departing from Australia and New Zealand. Save from $10,000pp on select itineraries, plus receive a BONUS extension*

Scenic Eclipse Zodiac excursion to Erebus Ice Tongue, McMurdo Sound, East Antarctica Scenic Eclipse Zodiac excursion to Erebus Ice Tongue, McMurdo Sound, East Antarctica

Featured Itineraries

Explore our itineraries below and discover the remarkable destinations that await you. 
Queenstown to Hobart

25 Days

SEASON: 2025

Mawson’s Antarctica: Along the East Coast

In the footsteps of the great explorers

From
AUD
$44,680*
Christchurch

24 Days

SEASON: 2025/2026

Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

In the footsteps of Shackleton and Scott

From
AUD
$44,670*
Hobart to Christchurch

24 Days

SEASON: 2025/2026

Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Explore the Ross Sea & Follow in the Footsteps of the Great Explorers

From
AUD
$43,720*
Christchurch

27 Days

SEASON: 2025/2026

Christchurch & Mt Cook with Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

In the footsteps of Shackleton and Scott

From
AUD
$46,486*

Where we travel in

East Antarctica & the Ross Sea

Cruise around the pristine landscapes on a Zodiac, join guided kayak excursions and nature walks, stand-up paddleboard~ past remarkable glaciers and witness abundant wildlife as your expert Discovery Team provide deep insights.
^Experiences on board our two helicopters and submersible are at additional cost, subject to regulatory approval, availability, weight restrictions, medical approval and weather, tide and ice conditions. Helicopters are not operational in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Ireland, Morocco, Netherlands, Svalbard, Panama, Solomon Islands, South Georgia and United Kingdom. Submersible is not operational in Brazil, Colombia, Europe and the Mediterranean, Morocco, New Zealand, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland, Svalbard, Tonga, Uruguay and the East Antarctica Mawson’s voyage. Scenic Neptune on board Scenic Eclipse is not operational in US waters.
#Spa treatments at additional cost.
~Kayak and stand-up paddleboard may not be possible in all destinations. Stand-up paddleboards cannot be used in the Arctic.
>SEABOB is available on Scenic Eclipse II in warm water destinations on selected Discovery Voyages and is not operational in the Kimberley, Northern Territory, Northern Queensland or New Zealand. Usage is included in your voyage, at no additional charge.

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Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falklands Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falklands

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Chilean Fjords Chilean Fjords

Chilean Fjords 

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