Since we did an Arctic cruise in 2017 wanted to also do Antarctica. We were lucky enough to be offered a deal of 2 for 1 so grabbed it and consider ourselves very lucky., It was actually a sailing with ...

Sail Date February 2020

JC Norton

5 Reviews Written

30 Helpful Votes

Amazing Destinations

National Geographic Explorer

Antarctica

South Georgia and the Falklands are must see destinations for people interested in wildlife and polar regions. I've been to Antarctica and the Arctic more than once, loved all those trips, but South Georgia is in a ...

Sail Date November 2019

Ken from Missouri

1 Review Written

25 Helpful Votes

Antarctic (Peninsula) Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Ocean Endeavour (Quark Expeditions)

Antarctica

I recently completed an Antarctic adventure by Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Endeavor. Our trip to Antarctica was unforgettable; it truly is the last slightly untouched, unspoiled, except for the effects of ...

1 photo

Sail Date December 2016

elizabethcruiser

4 Reviews Written

27 Helpful Votes

Awesome experience

Seabourn Quest

Antarctica

We took this cruise as Antarctica was on our bucket list and we were not disappointed. The cruise left from Buenos Aires and the terminal and embarkation were great, no problems We did miss our stop in the ...

1 photo

Sail Date November 2016

cckjmk

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Zegrahm - A poor choice for the Antarctic, poor customer service

Sea Adventurer

Antarctica

A Zegrahm cruise on a vintage Quark ship, which they use routinely. We selected Zegrahm for the itinerary. Unfortunately we missed the entire west coast of Antarctica, barely made it to the Peninsula, because the ...

Sail Date January 2016

WhiteWonder

2 Reviews Written

32 Helpful Votes

End of the World

Le Lyrial (Ponant)

Antarctica

My husband and I recently returned from a 10 day cruise in February to Antarctica. Le Lyrial is a beautiful ship and given our geographical location handles the rough seas and conditions very well. It was hard ...

2 photos

Sail Date February 2016

lilpfef

1 Review Written

22 Helpful Votes

It just doesn't get better than this, definitely a life changing experience

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

Silversea is one class act. All possible categories to review were excellent, so no need to spend time with details. The Captain, his crew and the Expedition team exceeded every expectation that I had for the ...

Sail Date February 2016

Somerset17

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Some Expedition Trip

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

The Explorer is we feel the best of the 3 Silversea Expedition Ships Having said that I think it is important to say that some passengers/guests expect the Expedition Fleet of Silversea to mirror in terms of ...

Sail Date February 2015

NatureWatcher

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Voyage of a Lifetime

Fram

Antarctica

This is a fantastic way to experience the Antarctic, the Falklands and South Georgia. If you want to go on an expedition to see wildlife and nature this is for you; if you want dancing girls with feathers and ...

Sail Date February 2015

herky

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

You have to go to Antarctica, and you have to take this cruiseline!

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

We went with Celebrity Expeditions to the Galapagos about 8 years ago and thought that experience could not be topped. We were wrong. I did extensive research on all the different Antarctic cruises. Most cost the ...

Sail Date January 2015

Otis

2 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

Classic Antarctica

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

We selected the Explorer for our Classic Antarctica cruise, a bit apprehensively, as our only previous SS experience was a disappointing cruise on the Shadow. Still, we were looking for that sweet spot of comfort, ...

Sail Date December 2014

ajgeb

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Magical Journey to Antarctica

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

This was my third cruise on a Silversea ship, and the second on the Explorer. The itinerary was fabulous, and the expedition staff was utterly superb; many of them were PhDs. There were frequent lectures, and many ...

Sail Date January 2014

Dutch Diver

4 Reviews Written

30 Helpful Votes

Awe-inspiring Antarctica on l'Austral

L'Austral

Antarctica

A cruise to Antarctica is pricey, expensive even, but it is absolutely worth it! We saw amazing wildlife and beautiful scenery. It felt as if we were in a nature documentary for two weeks. Having previously ...

Sail Date February 2013

fudge

2 Reviews Written

21 Helpful Votes

An adventure not to be missed!!

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

Day 1 After a very long journey from Cyprus (Europe) we arrived at BA EZE international airport. We may have been unlucky, but the queues for passport control were very long, one hour to get through (eye and ...

Sail Date February 2013

cocol

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Best trip of my life

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

It was my second cruise with Silversea but my very first time experiencing an expedition voyage. I must say it has been the best trip of my lifeDestination: extraordinaryCrew staff: incredibleCaptain: extremely ...

Sail Date December 2012

HDS

3 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Outstanding Experience on Silver Explorer

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

We traveled back-to-back cruises, Antarctica and the Chilean fjords, on the Silver Explorer in February/March 2012. The brilliant expedition team; marine biologist, geologists, ornithologist, botanist, historian ...

Sail Date February 2012

gottago2mexico

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Amazing Antarctica in Style

L'Austral

Antarctica

We took L'Austral to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. This is an expedition cruise on a boat with less than 200 passengers, so a different experience from your usual ...

Sail Date January 2012

ssmith98

4 Reviews Written

Great expedition - horrid food

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

I want to first state the expedition quality of this cruise was fantastic. The scientists onboard, lectures, zodiac tours and landings were beyond wonderful. The cabin was equal to any onboard Holland America or a ...

Sail Date January 2012

Mike2131

14 Reviews Written

40 Helpful Votes

A Fascinating Cruise to the White Continent

L'Austral

Antarctica

Hotel before the cruise: 2 nights at the Tierra del Leyendas in Ushuaia. What a wonderful little hotel! Warm, inviting with great service and food. It is hard to imagine a better start to an Antarctic trip than a ...

Sail Date December 2011

bnb521

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Depends what you want...

Le Boreal

Antarctica

The biggest decision to make in regard to going to Antarctica on an 'expedition' ship is how much time you wish to spend 'off the boat', and what style you want to experience while on-board. Le Boreal is still ...

Sail Date December 2010

jordancorp

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

All Style, Little Substance

Le Boreal

Antarctica

I was surprised to read the review by Tilly-Loves-Seabourn, because our experience was nearly identical on a 10-day cruise to Antarctica in December 2010. The saving grace was that our cruise was chartered by ...

Sail Date December 2010

Lirio

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

More than I expected

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

Prince Albert II Review Ushuaia - Antarctic Peninsula - South Georgia - Falkland Islands 16-day Cruise March 8 to 26, 2010 Background This was our second cruise ever - the first one was a 4-night/3-day ...

Sail Date March 2010

ancientmariner

2 Reviews Written

Winter Wonderland

Crystal Symphony

Antarctica

On December 30th my thoughts usually turn to plans for New Year's Eve. This date in 2009, however, found me leaning over the rail of Crystal Symphony's promenade deck, waving goodbye to Paul Queior and his ...

Sail Date December 2009

jpalbny

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Fantastic Antarctica Expedition on Prince Albert II

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

DW and I had done 19 previous cruises to the usual places (Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, etc) and recently visited Iceland and Greenland on a Transatlantic cruise. The scenery was fantastic and got us thinking ...

Sail Date December 2009

acesupp2001

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Antartic trip of A Lifetime

Silver Explorer

Antarctica

Silversea Prince Albert II My wife and I sailed on the Silversea Prince Albert II to Antarctica December 11 to December 21st 2008. This was the trip of a lifetime for us. My wife and I are both in our mid 50's and ...

Sail Date December 2008