Antarctica Cruises

So very grateful to Antarctica Cruises for helping me realise one of my biggest dreams in life and finally visiting the last of the 7 continents of the world I needed to visit. Joel who helped me all the way was incredible! So helpful, friendly and courteous! The company were brilliant! Only thing I’d say is that other companies allow you to rent out free gear (coats,gloves,hats,waterproof leggings) which Antarctica cruises didn’t. But I had my own so wasn’t too big a deal. Just would have meant more room in my backpack for the journey. Other than I genuinely can’t complain! Thank you so much!

Our booking process with Gareth at Antarctica Cruises was absolutely great !! Gareth was always so helpful and quick to respond to any of our questions. He truly help us have an Epic Adventure that we will treasure for the rest of our lives!! Thanks again Gareth -Antarctica Cruises and to all the staff at Ocean Victory ♥️ Alfredo Harris

Everything went really smoothly from start to finish, from our arrival in Argentina to the transfers to Ushuaia and throughout the voyage. The service was excellent at every point, and Antarctica was absolutely beautiful. All activities were well coordinated, and the wildlife was incredible to see this time of year (December). The HX staff and expedition team were extremely helpful, and the crew were warm and hospitable. We were pleasantly surprised to find that many of them were Filipino. The entire trip was very well organized and required minimal effort on our part, aside from presenting a few documents and signing up for optional activities, everything was taken care of. There was only one minor inconvenience during the transfer back from Ushuaia, as the bus arrived late and our names were not initially on the list, which caused a short delay returning to the hotel. However, this was a small issue in an otherwise excellent experience. A special thank you to Joel, our agent, who was incredibly accommodating and made the entire process easy and stress-free. He was very prompt, quick to respond, and consistently provided helpful options based on the information we shared. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience, and we would highly recommend both HX and Joel to anyone planning an Antarctica trip.

Great onboard staff, but the Antarctica experience was largely missing I can’t recommend this company based on our trip outcome. The core problem is that we spent only 1 day in Antarctica instead of the expected ~4 days, which is what we paid for. This was due to the decision not to cross the Drake Passage. I fully understand that safety must come first, and I would accept this if conditions made it impossible for everyone. However, during the same period other expedition ships were still crossing: • On the way south, we were 1 out of 3 ships that did not cross and diverted to the Falklands instead. • On the way back, we were 1 out of 5 ships that avoided the crossing again, which forced us to leave Antarctica a day early, and the ship also kept an additional ~20-hour buffer. What makes this even more frustrating is that these route decisions depend heavily on the judgment of the expedition leader and the ship’s captain. In our case, that judgment appeared overly conservative compared with other operators in the same window, which suggests this company may not have sufficiently strong or experienced leadership for maximizing the actual Antarctica part of the journey. To be fair, the crew and staff onboard were excellent—friendly, professional, and clearly doing their best. But this trip is fundamentally about the Antarctica experience, and in our case that experience was minimal. If your priority is spending meaningful time in Antarctica, I would choose a different operator and definitely not Ocean Victory with its captain.

A FIVE STAR COMPANY !!! I worked with Joel Start and he stayed with me through out the whole process from choosing a vessel , cabin to disembarkation ! He made everything smooth and effortless . These trips are unpredictable since so many things factors in and we managed to do less than half of what is possible , but still I got to experience Antarctica . Thanks to Joel , I was even financially reimbursed even though the operator was refusing any compensations ! I am very happy for choosing ANTARCTICA CRUISES !!!

We embarked on an Antarctic cruise in February 2025, with the amazing support of Joel, who coordinated every detail perfectly and handled all our questions with QUARK, who in turn organized the expedition wonderfully. Antarctica is breathtaking—an indescribable experience. It feels like traveling to another planet. The landscapes and wildlife are astonishing (we were incredibly lucky—not only did we see penguins and seals, but we also sailed daily alongside numerous blue whales). I highly recommend the **QUARK** team—the ship is outstanding, offering the quality of a luxury hotel with excellent service and Michelin-level food. The professional staff are true experts, delivering the experience in a powerful, enjoyable, and deeply human way. And of course, I must again mention **Joel from Antarctica Cruises**, who was there with us every step of the way—through all the planning, forms, and countless questions—always patient and fully supportive.

We went on a cruise to Antarctica in December 2024 and had an experience of a life time. We got to see breathtaking views, encounter many wild animals especially penguins, and enjoy luxurious days filled with exceptional services and delicious food. We truly recommend this trip to anyone interested. Last but not least, we would like to extend special thanks to Joel, our contact at Antarctica cruises, who made this wonderful adventure possible. He has been extremely helpful and supportive ever since the first time we contacted to ask about different cruise options. Thank you Joel and the entire Antarctica cruises team for this unforgettable experience.

Antarctica 21 is a Great cruise totally. Expert service before, during and after the cruise. Knowledgeable and efficient and super friendly staff. I can Not say enough about this cruise and the safety and kayaking and food and room service and ship and the numerous seals, birds, orcas and penguins and guide’s lectures. All so thorough and as much activity as you wanted. This adventure surpassed all my expectations. Thank Antarctica