Antarctic Circle Expedition Micro Cruise by Air

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11 days from

£16169 GBP pp

* Current p/p indicative rate.

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Highlights

  • Micro enough to access. Subtle enough to stay. Together, we explore farther south, spending more time where wildlife is most active and the ice is at its most spectacular. That's what the right scale feels like on an Antarctic Circle expedition.
  • A push for the Antarctic Circle on every departure. 66°33'S. The threshold where the sun does not set at midsummer and the sea ice ecosystem begins. Most Antarctic expedition vessels do not attempt it. We do, on every voyage; how far south conditions allow varies, but the intention does not.
  • Sea ice exploration. South of the Circle, the landscape changes register. Cathedral sized icebergs and frozen channels with a silence of a different weight. In the right conditions, guests go ashore onto the ice itself, walking among icebergs that have not moved in weeks, months, or years.
  • Fly to Antarctica, explore for longer. A 2.5-hour charter flight between Puerto Natales and King George Island replaces the Drake Passage in both directions, giving you seven full days to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, the Gerlache Strait, the Lemaire Channel, and as far south as conditions allow.
  • Wildlife of the deeper south. Gentoo, chinstrap, and Adelie penguins. Leopard, Weddell, and crabeater seals. Humpback whales in the channels. Further south: a small chance of Ross Seal and, rarer still, Emperor Penguin.
  • Expert photography guidance. A dedicated photography guide is part of the guiding team on every departure, on hand to help you capture the wildlife, icescapes, and dramatic light of Antarctica.
  • Continental landing. For most guests, the moment that defines the voyage is stepping ashore on the seventh continent. The Peninsula receives you at micro-scale — 36 guests, four Zodiacs, all ashore at once, with no one waiting back on the ship and no schedule pulling you away.

Highlights

  • Micro enough to access. Subtle enough to stay. Together, we explore farther south, spending more time where wildlife is most active and the ice is at its most spectacular. That's what the right scale feels like on an Antarctic Circle expedition.
  • A push for the Antarctic Circle on every departure. 66°33'S. The threshold where the sun does not set at midsummer and the sea ice ecosystem begins. Most Antarctic expedition vessels do not attempt it. We do, on every voyage; how far south conditions allow varies, but the intention does not.
  • Sea ice exploration. South of the Circle, the landscape changes register. Cathedral sized icebergs and frozen channels with a silence of a different weight. In the right conditions, guests go ashore onto the ice itself, walking among icebergs that have not moved in weeks, months, or years.
  • Fly to Antarctica, explore for longer. A 2.5-hour charter flight between Puerto Natales and King George Island replaces the Drake Passage in both directions, giving you seven full days to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, the Gerlache Strait, the Lemaire Channel, and as far south as conditions allow.
  • Wildlife of the deeper south. Gentoo, chinstrap, and Adelie penguins. Leopard, Weddell, and crabeater seals. Humpback whales in the channels. Further south: a small chance of Ross Seal and, rarer still, Emperor Penguin.
  • Expert photography guidance. A dedicated photography guide is part of the guiding team on every departure, on hand to help you capture the wildlife, icescapes, and dramatic light of Antarctica.
  • Continental landing. For most guests, the moment that defines the voyage is stepping ashore on the seventh continent. The Peninsula receives you at micro-scale — 36 guests, four Zodiacs, all ashore at once, with no one waiting back on the ship and no schedule pulling you away.
Ship Aureum
Capacity: 36
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A 2.5-hour charter flight from Patagonia. Seven full days in Antarctica. And on every departure, a push south toward the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S: into sea ice, locked bergs, and the part of the continent most Antarctic vessels never reach.

With 36 guests, five Senior Polar Guides, and four Zodiacs in the water at once, all guests reach the Peninsula together, with the time and space to go further.

First navigated by Captain James Cook in 1773, this far-south route is still only attempted by a small number of vessels, and on our micro-ship Expedition Micro Cruise, your access is rare and intimate. 

We’ll celebrate the moment aboard the ship before venturing into seldom-seen areas like The Gullet, Lallemand Fjord, and Detaille Island, where Adelie penguins tend chicks, elusive Ross seals may appear, and humpback whales bubble-net feed in krill-rich waters.

Enter a realm few have reached and join an elite circle of Antarctic explorers.

Six reasons to cross the Antarctic Circle with Secret Atlas

Reach 66°33'S at 36-guest scale. The smallest scheduled expedition vessel currently pushing for the Antarctic Circle. Everyone lands together, in a single Zodiac deployment, at every site.

Skip the Drake Passage. A two-hour direct flight from Puerto Natales to King George Island in the South Shetlands replaces two days of open-ocean crossing in each direction.

Seven full days on the ice. More time on the Peninsula than a traditional sail-cruise, without the Drake.

A push for the Circle on every departure. Weather and ice permitting, the captain and expedition team commit to reaching 66°33'S, not just attempting it.

Named landing sites few travellers ever reach. Crystal Sound, Marguerite Bay, Stonington Island, Detaille Island, and the narrow passages of The Gullet, on the same voyage as the classic Peninsula sites.

A gateway in Puerto Natales. At the foot of Torres del Paine, with an optional five-day Patagonian extension available.

Journey to the edge where ice and wildlife converge in pristine wilderness.

The fly cruise format eliminates the Drake Passage crossing in both directions maximising your time where it matters most. More time exploring the White Continent instead of spending days at sea increases opportunities for Zodiac cruises, shore landings, and wildlife encounters.

Crossing the Antarctic Circle is never guaranteed and always depends on ice and weather conditions, every Secret Atlas Expedition Micro Cruise is designed to make the attempt, giving you the best possible chance to venture farther south.

The season shapes everything. December and January bring the Peninsula at its most active: perpetual twilight, penguin colonies in full nesting season, humpback whales arriving in increasing numbers. Whether you are here for Christmas, New Year, or the height of the Antarctic summer, the expedition follows the same route, the same ambition, and the same intention to push as far south as conditions allow.

In this frozen, awakening world, nature leads — and we follow, quietly and respectfully.

  • Micro enough to access. Subtle enough to stay. Together, we explore farther south, spending more time where wildlife is most active and the ice is at its most spectacular. That's what the right scale feels like on an Antarctic Circle expedition.
  • A push for the Antarctic Circle on every departure. 66°33'S. The threshold where the sun does not set at midsummer and the sea ice ecosystem begins. Most Antarctic expedition vessels do not attempt it. We do, on every voyage; how far south conditions allow varies, but the intention does not.
  • Sea ice exploration. South of the Circle, the landscape changes register. Cathedral sized icebergs and frozen channels with a silence of a different weight. In the right conditions, guests go ashore onto the ice itself, walking among icebergs that have not moved in weeks, months, or years.
  • Fly to Antarctica, explore for longer. A 2.5-hour charter flight between Puerto Natales and King George Island replaces the Drake Passage in both directions, giving you seven full days to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, the Gerlache Strait, the Lemaire Channel, and as far south as conditions allow.
  • Wildlife of the deeper south. Gentoo, chinstrap, and Adelie penguins. Leopard, Weddell, and crabeater seals. Humpback whales in the channels. Further south: a small chance of Ross Seal and, rarer still, Emperor Penguin.
  • Expert photography guidance. A dedicated photography guide is part of the guiding team on every departure, on hand to help you capture the wildlife, icescapes, and dramatic light of Antarctica.
  • Continental landing. For most guests, the moment that defines the voyage is stepping ashore on the seventh continent. The Peninsula receives you at micro-scale — 36 guests, four Zodiacs, all ashore at once, with no one waiting back on the ship and no schedule pulling you away.

Availability is always subject to confirmation. Please check with us before booking flights

13 December, 2027 to 23 December, 2027 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16169 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£18479 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Signature Single
£21559 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
06 January, 2028 to 16 January, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16939 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£19249 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£20789 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£22329 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
14 January, 2028 to 24 January, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16939 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£19249 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£20789 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£22329 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
22 January, 2028 to 01 February, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16939 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£19249 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£20789 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£22329 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
30 January, 2028 to 09 February, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16939 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£19249 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£20789 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£22329 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
07 February, 2028 to 17 February, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16169 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£18479 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£20019 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£21559 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
15 February, 2028 to 25 February, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16169 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£18479 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£20019 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£21559 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
23 February, 2028 to 04 March, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16169 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£18479 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£20019 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£21559 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
11 December, 2028 to 21 December, 2028 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16939 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£19249 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£21175 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£22715 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
04 January, 2029 to 14 January, 2029 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£17709 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£20405 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£21945 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£23485 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
12 January, 2029 to 22 January, 2029 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£17709 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£20405 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£21945 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£23485 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
20 January, 2029 to 30 January, 2029 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£17709 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£20405 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£21945 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£23485 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
28 January, 2029 to 07 February, 2029 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£17709 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£20405 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£21945 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£23485 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
05 February, 2029 to 15 February, 2029 on Aureum
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Classic Twin
£16939 GBP pp
Classic Twin
The Classic Twin sits on Main Deck, on port side, with a porthole window, double or twin beds, and an ensuite bathroom. Including cabins 218 and 220 at 17.5m² / 188.4 ft². Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Low and central on the ship, it's one of the calmer places to rest. Well suited to guests who'd rather put their time into the ice than the cabin.
Signature Twin
£19249 GBP pp
Signature Twin
The Signature Twin sits on Upper Deck, including cabins 301, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 312, and 314, on port and starboard, with a window looking out to sea. With a floor plan size of 18m² / 193.8 ft², the Signature Twin cabins feature a double bed or twin beds, ensuite bathroom, desk, and storage. Available for two guests travelling together, a same gender share, or single occupancy at a supplement. Comfortable, well-proportioned, and designed for two people who want space to move in it.
Classic Single
£21175 GBP pp
Classic Single
Two single cabins on Main Deck, starboard side, including cabins 219 and 221, each with a porthole. With a floor plan size of 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Classic Singles feature a single lower berth with an upper bunk for stowing gear, and an ensuite bathroom. Low and central on the ship, it's a settled, private base to return to after a long day ashore. Ideal for solo travellers who'd rather have their own space than share a twin.
Signature Single
£22715 GBP pp
Signature Single
Six single cabins on Upper Deck, on starboard side, including cabins 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, and 315, each with a window. At 12.5m² / 134.5 ft², the Signature Single features a single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. Solo explorers are not an afterthought on Aureum, with dedicated single cabins across two decks
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Day 1 Arrive at Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales, Chile

Check-in between 15:00 and 17:00.

Pre-Antarctic briefings from the expedition team, followed by a Patagonian asado at the Weskar Lodge club house marking the official start of your expedition.

Day 2 Fly from Puerto Natales to King George Island, Antarctica

From day two, we are ready to depart as soon as conditions allow. The charter flight to King George Island takes 2.5 hours. The timing is determined by the Captain based on the safest available weather window, not a clock.

If the flight window does not open on day two, the expedition continues at Weskar Lodge. The lodge, Torres del Paine, and Puerto Natales itself are not a holding pattern; they are a destination. The longer voyage duration is specifically designed to provide a wider operational window for the crossing.

Days 3 - 9 Dramatic coastlines and penguin colonies

Seven full days on the Peninsula. Where we go is shaped by conditions and opportunity, not a fixed timetable.

The range covers the South Shetland Islands including Deception Island. The Gerlache Strait, Wilhelmina Bay, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, and Cuverville Island: the core of the Peninsula's most extraordinary geography. When the ice opens south, we push toward the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S.

Into Antarctica’s hidden places

South of the Circle, the landscape changes. Locked bergs in frozen channels. A silence with a different weight. In the right conditions, guests go ashore onto the sea ice itself, walking among icebergs that have not moved in weeks. This is where Ross Seals and Emperor Penguins live. Neither is guaranteed, and in fact very uncommon to encounter; however, both are possible here and almost nowhere else on this itinerary.

With only 36 guests, there are no crowds. Our expert guides respond to conditions as they develop whether that's extending a landing, spending longer at a remarkable wildlife encounter, or adapting the plan to make the most of every opportunity. On a Expedition Micro Cruise, this flexibility is the norm, not the exception.

Exploring Antarctica's raw and untouched beauty

We often sail into the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula through the scenic Gerlache Strait, flanked by jagged peaks. 

We aim to explore Antarctica’s wildest corners. Possible locations include: Cierva Cove, Trinity Island, Mikkelsen Harbour, Hydrurga Rocks, Hughes Bay, Wilhelmina Bay, Cuverville Island, Errera Channel, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, Almirante Brown Station, Dallman Bay, Melchior Islands, Neumayer Channel, Port Lockroy, Lemaire Channel, Port Charcot, Petermann Island, Argentina Islands (Wordie House), Crystal Sound, Detaille Island, Lallemand Fjord, The Gullet, Marguerite Bay, Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbour, Whalers Bay, Baily Head, Deception Island.

Day 10 Fly back to Puerto Natales from King George Island, Antarctica

Aureum holds at Maxwell Bay until the return flight window opens. When it does, the crossing back takes 2.5 hours.

If the flight window shifts, the expedition continues. There is no shortage of Antarctica to explore. Every additional day on the Peninsula is unplanned time in one of the most extraordinary places on earth.

The final night is at Weskar Lodge: farewell dinner, the expedition settling.

Day 11 Enjoy your last day in Puerto Natales, Chile

After your expedition, take the opportunity to explore Puerto Natales, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia—a frontier town with genuine character, exceptional local seafood, an unhurried pace, and an atmosphere entirely its own.

From here, discover nearby Torres del Paine National Park, part of the UNESCO Torres del Paine Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its granite towers, glaciers, turquoise lakes and remarkable wildlife.

Want to stay a little longer? Every Antarctica By Air expedition includes our Peace of Mind approach, with up to three additional nights in Puerto Natales at no extra accommodation cost.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change. 

Day 1 Arrive at Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales, Chile

Check-in between 15:00 and 17:00.

Pre-Antarctic briefings from the expedition team, followed by a Patagonian asado at the Weskar Lodge club house marking the official start of your expedition.

Day 2 Fly from Puerto Natales to King George Island, Antarctica

From day two, we are ready to depart as soon as conditions allow. The charter flight to King George Island takes 2.5 hours. The timing is determined by the Captain based on the safest available weather window, not a clock.

If the flight window does not open on day two, the expedition continues at Weskar Lodge. The lodge, Torres del Paine, and Puerto Natales itself are not a holding pattern; they are a destination. The longer voyage duration is specifically designed to provide a wider operational window for the crossing.

Days 3 - 9 Dramatic coastlines and penguin colonies

Seven full days on the Peninsula. Where we go is shaped by conditions and opportunity, not a fixed timetable.

The range covers the South Shetland Islands including Deception Island. The Gerlache Strait, Wilhelmina Bay, Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, and Cuverville Island: the core of the Peninsula's most extraordinary geography. When the ice opens south, we push toward the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S.

Into Antarctica’s hidden places

South of the Circle, the landscape changes. Locked bergs in frozen channels. A silence with a different weight. In the right conditions, guests go ashore onto the sea ice itself, walking among icebergs that have not moved in weeks. This is where Ross Seals and Emperor Penguins live. Neither is guaranteed, and in fact very uncommon to encounter; however, both are possible here and almost nowhere else on this itinerary.

With only 36 guests, there are no crowds. Our expert guides respond to conditions as they develop whether that's extending a landing, spending longer at a remarkable wildlife encounter, or adapting the plan to make the most of every opportunity. On a Expedition Micro Cruise, this flexibility is the norm, not the exception.

Exploring Antarctica's raw and untouched beauty

We often sail into the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula through the scenic Gerlache Strait, flanked by jagged peaks. 

We aim to explore Antarctica’s wildest corners. Possible locations include: Cierva Cove, Trinity Island, Mikkelsen Harbour, Hydrurga Rocks, Hughes Bay, Wilhelmina Bay, Cuverville Island, Errera Channel, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, Almirante Brown Station, Dallman Bay, Melchior Islands, Neumayer Channel, Port Lockroy, Lemaire Channel, Port Charcot, Petermann Island, Argentina Islands (Wordie House), Crystal Sound, Detaille Island, Lallemand Fjord, The Gullet, Marguerite Bay, Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbour, Whalers Bay, Baily Head, Deception Island.

Day 10 Fly back to Puerto Natales from King George Island, Antarctica

Aureum holds at Maxwell Bay until the return flight window opens. When it does, the crossing back takes 2.5 hours.

If the flight window shifts, the expedition continues. There is no shortage of Antarctica to explore. Every additional day on the Peninsula is unplanned time in one of the most extraordinary places on earth.

The final night is at Weskar Lodge: farewell dinner, the expedition settling.

Day 11 Enjoy your last day in Puerto Natales, Chile

After your expedition, take the opportunity to explore Puerto Natales, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia—a frontier town with genuine character, exceptional local seafood, an unhurried pace, and an atmosphere entirely its own.

From here, discover nearby Torres del Paine National Park, part of the UNESCO Torres del Paine Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its granite towers, glaciers, turquoise lakes and remarkable wildlife.

Want to stay a little longer? Every Antarctica By Air expedition includes our Peace of Mind approach, with up to three additional nights in Puerto Natales at no extra accommodation cost.

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change. 

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Aureum
Accommodating just 36 guests, Aureum embodies everything that defines the Secret Atlas experience: small-ship exploration, exceptional flexibility, and a level of immersion that larger expedition ves…

Aureum

Accommodating just 36 guests, Aureum embodies everything that defines the Secret Atlas experience: small-ship exploration, exceptional flexibility, and a level of immersion that larger expedition vessels simply can’t offer.

Purpose-built for polar exploration, Aureum features a high ice class, allowing her to navigate through sea ice with confidence, along with wing stabilisers for enhanced comfort in open water. One of the features we're most excited about is her hybrid propulsion system. When conditions allow, we can switch off the engines and glide silently through the polar wilderness, experiencing the extraordinary stillness of the ice while watching whales and wildlife undisturbed.

Onboard, you'll enjoy exceptional service alongside thoughtfully designed facilities, including a panoramic observation lounge and wellness centre with gym equipment, sauna, and outdoor hot tub. I particularly love the open bridge policy, so at any time you can watch the captain at work, ask questions, search for wildlife and feel in the heart of the expedition operations. 

With just 36 passengers onboard, MV Aureum is particularly well suited to solo travellers. You embark as strangers but often disembark as friends. Because the group is so small, you’ll have the opportunity to meet everyone onboard, share the experience together and quickly become acquainted as one close-knit group.

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