A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Immerse yourself in a magnificent realm of ice on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica, and encounter astonishing wildlife—from thousands of penguins to breaching whales—on excursions with our naturalists.

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Evocative ice forms in Antarctica

Towering mountains of ice

Ice mountains

Adélie penguins in Antarctica

Exploring the ice cliffs by Zodiac

Solitary penguin waiting to jump in the water. Credit: Cara Sucher

Penguin gazing at Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese

Reflection of an iceberg, Antarctica. Credit: Brenda Morris

Looking out at Le Boréal from an iceberg. Credit: Katryn Wiese

Smithsonian travelers and expert Jim Zimbelman in Antarctica

Chinstrap penguins

Breaching humpback whale

Leopard seal in Antarctica

Travelers going out to explore Antarctica. Credit: Katryn Wiese

Penguins on the ice

On the way back to Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese

Adelie penguins at home

Antarctica: The White Continent

Aboard the 264-guest L'Austral

12 days from $13,660

A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

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