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.

Starting at: $13,660 * Price includes special offer Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
 Evocative ice forms in Antarctica
Evocative ice forms in Antarctica
 Towering mountains of ice
Towering mountains of ice
 Ice mountains
Ice mountains
 Adélie penguins in Antarctica
Adélie penguins in Antarctica
 Exploring the ice cliffs by Zodiac
Exploring the ice cliffs by Zodiac
 Solitary penguin waiting to jump in the water. Credit: Cara Sucher
Solitary penguin waiting to jump in the water. Credit: Cara Sucher
 Penguin gazing at Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
Penguin gazing at Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Reflection of an iceberg, Antarctica. Credit: Brenda Morris
Reflection of an iceberg, Antarctica. Credit: Brenda Morris
 Looking out at Le Boréal from an iceberg. Credit: Katryn Wiese
Looking out at Le Boréal from an iceberg. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Smithsonian travelers and expert Jim Zimbelman in Antarctica
Smithsonian travelers and expert Jim Zimbelman in Antarctica
 Chinstrap penguins
Chinstrap penguins
 Breaching humpback whale
Breaching humpback whale
 Leopard seal in Antarctica
Leopard seal in Antarctica
 Travelers going out to explore Antarctica.  Credit: Katryn Wiese
Travelers going out to explore Antarctica. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Penguins on the ice
Penguins on the ice
 On the way back to Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
On the way back to Le Boréal. Credit: Katryn Wiese
 Adelie penguins at home
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.

or Call 855-330-1542

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