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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia - South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland - Larsen Ice Shelf - Paulet and Devil Island - Elephant Island, incl. helicopters
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia - South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland - Larsen Ice Shelf - Paulet and Devil Island - Elephant Island, incl. helicopters
11 Feb 2025 - 10 Mar 2025
28 Days / 27 Nights
From $ 24.700 per person
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
13 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2025
13 Days / 12 Nights
From $ 9.900 per person
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
20 Feb 2025 - 14 Mar 2025
23 Days / 22 Nights
From $ 10.000 per person
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
25 Feb 2025 - 09 Mar 2025
13 Days / 12 Nights
From $ 9.900 per person
% Save up to $ 6.100
Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle
09 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2025
15 Days / 14 Nights
From $ 6.300 per person
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage
10 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2025
12 Days / 11 Nights
From $ 7.700 per person
Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
14 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2025
10 Days / 9 Nights
From $ 6.300 per person
Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf - Aurora Australis
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf - Aurora Australis
21 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025
16 Days / 15 Nights
From $ 6.300 per person
% Save up to $ 4.500
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Whale watching
23 Mar 2025 - 03 Apr 2025
12 Days / 11 Nights
From $ 4.600 per person
% Save up to $ 6.200
Atlantic Odyssey
Antarctica
Ushuaia
Atlantic Odyssey
23 Mar 2025 - 15 Apr 2025
24 Days / 23 Nights
From $ 5.100 per person
Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail
Arctic
Longyearbyen
Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail
08 May 2025 - 15 May 2025
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $ 3.750 per person
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Arctic
Aberdeen
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
31 May 2025 - 09 Jun 2025
10 Days / 9 Nights
From $ 2.900 per person
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The Northern Lights dancing across the skies - Nexta Expeditions
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The Northern Lights dancing across the skies

The Northern Lights typically manifest in a belt with a radius of 2,500 kilometers centered on the magnetic North Pole. This auroral zone spans northern Scandinavia, Iceland, the southern tip of Greenland, and continues over northern Canada, Alaska, and along the northern coast of Siberia.
Inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault - Nexta Expeditions
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Inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Literature, cinema, and even video games often present us with various global disaster scenarios. These typically involve devastating wars, catastrophic natural events, or widespread pandemics that leave survivors scavenging for food and supplies amidst hordes of zombies.
Antarctic Icon: 44 Facts About the Emperor Penguin - Nexta Expeditions
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Antarctic Icon: 44 Facts About the Emperor Penguin

What polar bears are for the Arctic, emperor penguins are for Antarctica. These flightless aquatic birds are probably the most recognizable animals in the southern polar regions and certainly among the most popular wildlife attractions for our passengers.
Two for the Snow: Polar Cruises for Couples - Nexta Expeditions
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Two for the Snow: Polar Cruises for Couples

Do you know the old saying, “Cold hands, warm heart”? In our opinion, that bodes well for couples who visit the polar regions.
Weddell Sea, Shackleton’s Endurance, and New Swabia - Nexta Expeditions
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Weddell Sea, Shackleton’s Endurance, and New Swabia

Our Antarctica 2023-24 cruise program is packed with incredible expeditions, including a new itinerary that explores key locations such as South Georgia, the Weddell Sea, and the more easterly region of New Swabia (Neuschwabenland).
Exploration of the Polar Regions - Nexta Expeditions
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Exploration of the Polar Regions

From the Vikings via the first whale and seal hunters to Scott and Amundsen, from the maritime explorers Franklin and Nordenskiöld to present-day polar tourism, a quick tour through history reveals some of the aspects which motivated people to extend their horizons. Existential need, sheer curiosity, imperial greed, polar science, and a taste for adventure all converged in regions which pardon no mistakes.
Going Green: Ascension Island Sea Turtles - Nexta Expeditions
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Going Green: Ascension Island Sea Turtles

Gold beaches, green mountains - and greener turtles.
Earth vs. Mars: Polar Regions Compared - Nexta Expeditions
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Earth vs. Mars: Polar Regions Compared

It’s well-known that Mars, like Earth, has its own polar regions, often referred to as the Martian ice caps. These regions, similar to Earth's, are situated at the north and south poles and experience much lower temperatures compared to the areas in-between.
An igneous paradise: Franklin Island - Nexta Expeditions
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An igneous paradise: Franklin Island

In the most remote reaches of the world's oceans, those daring enough to embark on the Ortelius to the Ross Sea eagerly boarded zodiacs in the southernmost part of the Pacific Ocean.
The Small but Social Commerson’s Dolphin - Nexta Expeditions
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The Small but Social Commerson’s Dolphin

Despite being one of the lesser-known Antarctic cetaceans, Commerson's dolphins are quite social and have been given various names over the years, including Piebald dolphins, skunk dolphins, and panda dolphins. These names have been in use since their discovery in 1767 by French naturalist Philibert Commerson.
10 Traits of Post-Ice-Age Greenland - Nexta Expeditions
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10 Traits of Post-Ice-Age Greenland

Grasses, sedges, and other species of heath were the first arrivals, and are still commonly found in Greenland. Scientists have been able to work out how plants colonised Greenland by examining ancient pollen samples found in deposits at the bottom of lakes: Dwarf birch came to western Greenland around 9,000 years ago, and around 4,500 years ago – roughly the same time humans were first boating onto Greenland shores – green alders were taking up residence there.
Visiting the Nearly Unknown: New Zealand’s Campbell Island - Nexta Expeditions
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Visiting the Nearly Unknown: New Zealand’s Campbell Island

New Zealand is a renowned destination globally, and for good reason: It’s absolutely stunning. Almost every corner is filled with unparalleled beauty. But did you know that New Zealand includes several sub-Antarctic Islands that are almost completely unknown?
11 South Orkney Animals: Whales, Seabirds, and Penguins Aplenty - Nexta Expeditions
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11 South Orkney Animals: Whales, Seabirds, and Penguins Aplenty

The South Orkney Islands are often overlooked as a destination for Antarctic travel.
Six Seal Species You Might See On Your Greenland Cruise - Nexta Expeditions
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Six Seal Species You Might See On Your Greenland Cruise

If you spot a grand old whiskered man lounging in solitary splendor, there's a good chance you're looking at a bearded seal. Your Greenland cruise will take you to bays where these solitary fellows (except during breeding season) hunt for fish in the relatively shallow waters near the shores.
Five Birds You Might See on Your Greenland Cruise - Nexta Expeditions
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Five Birds You Might See on Your Greenland Cruise

A Greenland expedition cruise offers birdwatchers a unique opportunity to capture stunning avian photographs. With over 230 bird species, Greenland boasts both spectacular landscapes and diverse winged wildlife.
Penguin Wisdom: Life Lessons from Our Favorite Flightless Birds - Nexta Expeditions
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Penguin Wisdom: Life Lessons from Our Favorite Flightless Birds

As enthusiasts of wildlife travel, we believe every creature has something valuable to impart - from the grand blue whale to the tiny cephalopod, the formidable polar bear to the elusive Arctic fox.
Six Must-See Svalbard Sites - Nexta Expeditions
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Six Must-See Svalbard Sites

It's home to humanity's last-ditch supply of crop seeds, the world's northernmost settlement of over 1,000 people, and it is one of the best places on Earth to spot a polar bear.
Diving in Antarctica: The Ultimate Underwater Experience - Nexta Expeditions
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Diving in Antarctica: The Ultimate Underwater Experience

Ice diving offers an extraordinary experience on an Antarctica diving trip. The dive sites are teeming with a unique array of colorful marine life, including penguins and leopard seals, which are exclusive to this region.
Why You Should Visit Greenland: 11 Things to See, Do, and Explore - Nexta Expeditions
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Why You Should Visit Greenland: 11 Things to See, Do, and Explore

There's nothing quite like witnessing your first Greenland glacier, navigating into the island's largest fjord system (which also happens to be Earth's largest), or observing a humpback whale breach over the dark Greenland Sea.
The polar bear: king of the Arctic food chain - Nexta Expeditions
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The polar bear: king of the Arctic food chain

As apex predators, polar bears reign supreme in the Arctic food chain. Only humans pose a threat to this massive and majestic species. But one look at these magnificent creatures explains why so many people embark on Arctic trips hoping to spot a polar bear in its natural habitat.