Atlas opens books on 2026-27 Antarctica expeditions

Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its polar expeditions in Antarctica, beginning November 2026 through March 2027, which are now available for bookings.

Guests booking by June 30 will receive a complimentary stateroom or suite category upgrade and save up to $10,400 with bonus savings of up to 20 per cent per stateroom.

Marking the fifth season in Antarctica, World Navigator and World Traveller will operate 23 departures as World Voyager is under full charter.

“Over the past five seasons, Atlas Ocean Voyage's talented expedition team has had the privilege of connecting travelers to one of the most sought-after ‘bucket list’ destinations in the world – Antarctica,” said Atlas Ocean Voyages’ president and CEO James Rodriguez in a statement. “We look forward to exploring the region, providing a variety of itinerary and activity options, and discovering Antarctica with under 200 guests onboard.”  

Atlas Ocean Voyages 2026/2027 Antarctica Season features six expedition itinerary options.

The “Antarctic Discovery” 9-night roundtrip from Ushuaia includes up to four days at the Antarctica Peninsula. Guests will enjoy multiple landing opportunities and Zodiac safari experiences when weather and safety conditions allow.  Departures are Nov. 8, 28, Dec. 27, 2026, and Feb. 1, 5, 10, March 8 and 19, 2027.

Two “Antarctic & Falklands Adventure” itineraries include a 16-night Buenos Aires to Ushuaia expedition featuring Gentoo penguins and black-browed albatrosses. Guided adventures include kayaking, shore landings, Zodiac safaris, and more. Departures are Nov. 12, 2026, and March 13, 2027.

Two 11-night expeditions titled “Exploring the Last Continent” will embark from Ushuaia, framing the summer season on the continent.

Passengers can expect to witness stunning landscapes featuring snowy mountains and sea ice. The trips are scheduled to depart on November 17, 2026, and March 2, 2027, offering extraordinary sights of nesting penguins and feeding whales.

The 9-night “Drake Express” King George Island roundtrip explores Antarctica flying over the Drake Passage at the beginning and end of the expedition.

All Drake Express Expeditions offer the experience of also sailing the Drake Passage one way and then a private charter flight back to Punta Arenas. All Drake Express expeditions conclude in Punta Arenas with a post-expedition hotel night stay. Departures Nov. 28, Dec. 7, 14, 2026.

The “Crossing the Antarctic Circle” expedition sails 11 nights roundtrip from Ushuaia and features up to six days at the Antarctica Peninsula, including multiple Captain’s Choice landings and Zodiac safari experiences. Departures Dec. 16, 23, 2026, Jan. 21, Feb. 14, 19, 25, 2027.

An 18-night “Grand Antarctica & Beyond” expedition from Ushuaia showcases the pristine landscapes of Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Departure Jan. 3, 2027.

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