Ross Sea Region
Discover the pristine Ross Sea Region of Antarctica, a remote and unspoiled part of the world’s oceans. Limited to a few hundred visitors each year, this region offers unparalleled opportunities to witness abundant wildlife, including Adélie and Emperor penguins, South Polar Skuas, Snow Petrels, Southern Fulmars, whales, and seals. With its rich waters and dramatic landscapes, the Ross Sea is best explored via small ship or expedition cruises, which provide access to historic huts from the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, such as Borchgrevink’s Hut, Shackleton’s Hut, and Scott’s Huts. Despite strong katabatic winds and challenging conditions, the summer months reveal a vibrant ecosystem, making it a once-in-a-lifetime destination for adventurous travellers. Wild Earth Travel offers expert guidance on choosing the perfect cruise, drawing from our team's extensive personal experiences.
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Cruise Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition
Le Soleal
22 days from
$2,056 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Embark on an extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea from New Zealand and walk in …
Next departure on 25 January, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 DUNEDIN
- Day 2 AT SEA
- Day 3 CAMPBELL ISLAND
- Days 4 - 6 AT SEA
- Days 7 - 14 ROSS SEA REGION
- Day 15 AT SEA
- Day 16 AT SEA
- Day 17 - AT SEA
- Day 18 MACQUARIE ISLAND
- Day 19 AT SEA
- Day 20 THE SNARES
- Day 21-22 DUNEDIN
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent - Expedition From New Zealand to Argentina
Douglas Mawson
34 days from
$2,486 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Calling all pioneers, history buffs and adventure lovers for an epic adventure across the southern seas. Follow …
Next departure on 07 January, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Arrive Dunedin
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Day 3 At Sea
- Days 4-6 New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
- Day 7 At Sea
- Days 8-9 Macquarie Island
- Days 10-12 At Sea
- Days 13-18 Ross Sea
- Days 19-26 Expedition Cruising
- Days 27-31 Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 32-33 At Sea
- Day 34 Disembark in Ushuaia
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In the Wake of Scott Shackleton aboard Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer
28 days from
$1,921 NZD per day
The Ross Sea region of Antarctica is one of the most remote places on Planet Earth and …
Next departure on 06 January, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: Queenstown
- Day 2: Port of Bluff
- Day 3: The Snares – North East Island
- Day 4: Auckland Islands – Enderby Island
- Day 5: At Sea
- Days 6 to 7: Macquarie Island
- Days 8 to 10: At Sea
- Days 11 to 22: Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
- Days 23 to 25: At Sea
- Day 26: Campbell Island – Perseverance Harbour
- Day 27: At Sea
- Day 28: Invercargill/ Queenstown
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Ross Sea Odyssey - Deep South Expedition from Hobart, Australia
Greg Mortimer
26 days from
$2,514 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Ross Sea Odyssey expedition. Experience one of the most remote, historic sectors of …
Next departure on 14 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Arrive Hobart
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Days 3-5 At Sea
- Days 6-7 Macquarie Island
- Days 8-10 At Sea
- Days 11-17 Victoria Land Coast and the Ross Sea
- Days 18-21 At Sea
- Days 22-24 New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
- Day 25 At Sea
- Day 26 Disembark Dunedin
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