Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced the opening of bookings for its "Polar Expeditions by Atlas" to Antarctica, scheduled from November 2026 through March 2027. This marks the company's 5th Antarctic season, during which the vessels World Navigator and World Traveller will conduct 23 departures, as World Voyager is under full charter.
The 2026-2027 Antarctica season offers 6 expedition itinerary options:
- Antarctic Discovery: A 9-night round-trip from Ushuaia, including up to 4 immersive days at the Antarctic Peninsula, with multiple landing opportunities and Zodiac safari experiences, weather and safety permitting. Departures are on November 8, 28, December 27, 2026, and February 1, 5, 10, March 8, and 19, 2027.
- Antarctic & Falklands Adventure: Two 16-night itineraries from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, focusing on the diverse wildlife of two continents, including Gentoo penguins and black-browed albatrosses. Guided activities encompass kayaking, shore landings, and Zodiac safaris. Departures are on November 12, 2026, and March 13, 2027.
- Exploring the Last Continent: Two 11-night expeditions departing from Ushuaia, designed to showcase the continent's summer season, featuring landscapes with snowy mountains and sea ice. Scheduled departures are on November 17, 2026, and March 2, 2027.
- Drake Express: A 9-night round-trip from King George Island, offering a comprehensive exploration of Antarctica by flying over the Drake Passage at the beginning and end of the expedition. These trips include sailing the Drake Passage one way and a private charter flight back to Punta Arenas, concluding with a post-expedition hotel night stay. Departures are on November 28, December 7, and 14, 2026.
- Crossing the Antarctic Circle: An 11-night round-trip from Ushuaia, providing up to 6 days at the Antarctic Peninsula, including multiple Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safari experiences. Departures are on December 16, 23, 2026, January 21, February 14, 19, and 25, 2027.
- Grand Antarctica & Beyond: An 18-night expedition from Ushuaia, exploring the landscapes of Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. This comprehensive itinerary departs on January 3, 2027.
Guests who book by June 30, 2025, will receive a complimentary stateroom or suite category upgrade and can save up to US$10,400 with bonus savings of up to 20% per stateroom.
Atlas Ocean Voyages' onboard amenities include fine wines, spirits, craft beers, specialty coffees, gratuities for onboard staff and shore landings, as well as sightseeing safaris by Zodiac. Antarctic expeditions feature a pre-expedition hotel night in either Buenos Aires or Punta Arenas, with charter flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia or from Punta Arenas to King George Island included in "Fly the Drake" expeditions.