Independent advice from expedition professionals
Find your Antarctica voyage
Get 2-3 voyages matched to your plans, with independent advice on which to choose and help through booking.
By email or video call. No consultation or booking fees. No obligation.
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Advice from people who know expeditions
Matched to you
Your season, budget and priorities guide a shortlist of 2-3 suitable voyages.
The differences explained
Compare ships, routes, cabins, inclusions and trade-offs, with dates and checked pricing.
Help through booking
We help arrange your expedition booking and prepare for departure, with a dedicated point of contact.
Kieran and Juliana
We founded Expedition Advisory after years working aboard expedition ships. Our advice draws on experience in the field, including more than 50 Antarctic voyages.
We help you compare the options, arrange your booking and prepare for departure, with one dedicated point of contact throughout.
No booking or consultation fees. If you book through Expedition Advisory, the expedition operator pays us a commission and you pay the operator directly. There’s no obligation to book.
A few things you might be wondering
What is the best time to visit Antarctica?
Most expedition cruises run from November to March. Early season brings snow-covered scenery and penguin courtship; December and January bring long daylight hours and busy penguin colonies; February and March are often good for whale watching. Some voyages depart in October or early April. The best choice depends on what you most want to see.
Is South Georgia worth including?
If wildlife is a priority, South Georgia is well worth considering for its vast king penguin colonies, seals and albatrosses. It adds time, cost and open-sea sailing, so a Peninsula-only voyage may suit a shorter trip or tighter budget. Read our guide: Is South Georgia worth it?
How rough is the Drake Passage? Can I avoid sailing it?
Conditions vary from relatively calm to rough, and cannot be guaranteed for your departure. Fly-cruise voyages can avoid one or both sea crossings, but flights also depend on weather and may be delayed. We can explain the sailing and flying options and their trade-offs.
How do I choose the right ship and voyage?
Tell us your season, approximate budget and up to three priorities. We compare suitable operators, ships, routes, cabins and activities, then explain why each shortlisted voyage fits and what you would be giving up. You can compare by email or on a video call.
Do I pay a fee to use Expedition Advisory?
No. We charge no consultation or booking fees. If you book through us, the expedition operator pays us a commission and you pay the operator directly. There is no obligation to book.
Can you book flights, hotels and transfers?
Our core service is your expedition cruise booking. We also help with flight planning, hotel and transfer options, and embarkation logistics. We explain what your operator includes and which arrangements need to be booked separately.
Will you support me after I book?
Yes. We remain your point of contact for questions about your booking, operator requirements and pre-departure preparation. We help you understand the next steps, rather than leaving you to work through them alone.