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.
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
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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