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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

24 days
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Start and end in Dunedin
4.4
41 traveler reviews
  • Group of people in winter clothing standing on rocky terrain with snowy mountains.
  • Historic clock tower in a park setting.
  • A map showing a route that includes Macquarie Island and Balleny Island.
  • Historic train station with floral gardens.
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  • Gothic and neoclassical architecture in a city square.
  • An elegant dining setup with plates of gourmet food and wine.
  • Castle on a hill during sunset with a fountain in front.
  • A group of penguins walking across a snowy landscape with mountains in the background.
  • Mountain landscape with a serene lake surrounded by forest.
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Board the luxurious Scenic Eclipse II in Dunedin
  • Meet the Polar Discovery Team and learn about Antarctica
  • Experience close encounters with Antarctic wildlife
  • Explore remote islands and their unique ecosystems
  • Enjoy all-inclusive dining and premium beverages

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Timaru (Christchurch)
  2. Day 2 At sea
  3. Day 3 At sea
  4. Day 4 At Sea
  5. Day 5 At sea
  6. Day 6 At sea
  7. Day 7 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  8. Day 8 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  9. Day 9 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  10. Day 10 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  11. Day 11 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  12. Day 12 Scenic Cruising Ross Sea Ice Shelf
  13. Day 13 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  14. Day 14 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  15. Day 15 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region
  16. Day 16 At Sea
  17. Day 17 Balleny Islands
  18. Day 18 At sea
  19. Day 19 At sea
  20. Day 20 At sea
  21. Day 21 Snares Island
  22. Day 22 At sea
  23. Day 23 Timaru
  24. Day 24 Timaru (Christchurch)
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  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

4.4
(41 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

793

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

  • Scenic Eclipse II
    Scenic Eclipse II
    The Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship of the Scenic Eclipse I, launches in 2023. Eclipse II continues to take ocean cruising to a whole new… Read more
    Capacity
    228
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    176
    Length
    168 m / 551 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    22498 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    114
    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Reviews from other tours by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

  • Laurie
    February 29th, 2020
    5.0
    we had a fabulous time! If there would be a complaint it would be that we had a lot more meals and fun than what was...
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  • Wendy
    January 21st, 2019
    4.5
    Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free...
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  • Patricia
    May 13th, 2018
    4.0
    Good selection of sites visited: correction: our tour guide / driver for south NZ was excellent. For north NZ was...
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Tour ID: 289138

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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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