Snow-covered mountains reflected in calm Antarctic water with scattered blue icebergs floating across the scene.

Antarctic

Cruises to Antarctica

Scenic Cruising at the Antarctic Peninsula

Cruise to the edge of the earth through one of the world’s most dramatic seascapes. When you book scenic cruising to the Antarctic Peninsula with Princess, you’re entering a place where glaciers carve the sea, icebergs drift like floating sculptures and wildlife thrives in a white expanse most people will only ever glimpse in photos. Expect rugged scenery and vast horizons, and keep your eyes open for penguin species, seals and whales. The cold is real, but so is the wonder.

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Select South America cruise itineraries extend to the Antarctic Peninsula as the ultimate capstone. These Antarctic Peninsula cruises offer extended escapes where day after day you sail past ice fronts, snow‑blanketed peaks and massive sweeping vistas make even your cruise ship feel like a child’s bath toy. Moving from the warmer ports of South America into the chilled grandeur of Antarctica makes the journey itself a central part of the story.

Discover Antarctic Peninsula on your next cruise

Scenic cruising to the Antarctic Peninsula means waking up to surreal views — drifting icebergs, distant glaciers and wildlife thriving in one of the world’s last untouched regions. The landscape changes with the season, but every moment delivers raw, unforgettable beauty.

Cruises to Antarctic
Two penguins standing on a snowy ridge with a towering blue glacier forming a soft, icy backdrop.

Watch these curious little explorers shuffle across fresh Antarctic snow.

A massive blue glacier with deep ridges and a natural opening at its center rising above cold, dark Antarctic water.

Marvel at a towering wall of turquoise ice carved by wind, water and time.

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A couple stands together on the wooden deck of a Princess® cruise ship, gazing out at the open sea beneath a bright blue sky dotted with clouds.

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Cut through the world’s waterways and experience the planet’s most exciting coastlines from a sea-side perspective; our fleet is your luxury-and-entertainment-packed transport to adventure.

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Step aboard any Princess® ship and discover your new favorite way to travel. Each vessel is a floating playground of flavor, comfort and top-deck experiences. Enjoy freshly prepared local dishes, Broadway-caliber entertainment, oceanview fitness and wellness studios, family programming and beds so comfortable they’ve won awards


No two ships are identical, but they all share one mission: turn your vacation into a standing ovation.

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Escape to the open sea with Princess Cruises.

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