Icebreaking savings on Antarctic cruises

Discover the largest wilderness region on earth for less this year with discounts of up to 15 per cent on Antarctica cruises offered by World Expeditions.

Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular and pristine environments, boasting huge glaciers, ice beaches, historical sites, and amazing wildlife including many species of whales, seals and penguins - from just £3,690 per person plus flights.

World Expeditions’ discovery cruises provide an interactive Antarctic experience, viewing this unique environment aboard ice-strengthened vessels and venturing ashore to get up close and personal with wildlife.

• 11-day ‘Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula’ (was US$7,050/£4,336; now US$5993 /approximately £3,690 per person, save £650) – Cruise the Weddell Sea, passing through the Drake Passage, to reach the magnificent western side of the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit the fossil-rich Seymour Island, set foot on the Antarctic continent itself and discover the most wildlife-rich part of Antarctica, full of whale seals, blue-eyed Shags, sea birds and penguins. Departs on 3 December.

• 19-day ‘Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula’ (was US$12,450/£7,624; now US$10,582/ approximately £6,480 per person, save £1,344) – extend the ‘Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula’ trip to get a broader polar experience. Sail among the icebergs of the Melchior Islands for a chance to see the magnificent and elusive Emperor penguins, watch the black-browed Albatrosses and Rock hopper penguins of the Falkland Islands, walk the icy streets of the abandoned whaling village taken over by King penguins in Grytviken and dive in the hot springs of Deception Island. Departure on 15 December.

Quoted lead-in prices are based on triple-share cabins, including all meals, excursions, activities, use of ship facilities and the services of specialist expedition staff and guides. Flights are not included but can be arranged by World Expeditions on request; early booking is advised to take advantage of the best flight deals.

For more information and bookings on these and other discounted Antarctica cruises visit WorldExpeditions.co.uk.