Antarctica’s Ross Sea, Mt. Cook & Christchurch - Cruise & Land Journey

Antarctica’s Ross Sea, Mt. Cook & Christchurch - Cruise & Land Journey
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Trip Overview

Your journey begins in Timaru, where you board Scenic Eclipse II and set sail toward the remote Ross Sea and East Antarctica. Over the days that follow, this extraordinary region reveals itself in remarkable scale — vast ice shelves, towering glaciers and remote coastlines shaped by ice and time. Wildlife thrives in this pristine environment, from Adélie penguins to seals and whales, while your expert Discovery Team guides you through one of the most remote frontiers on Earth. After your expedition, return to New Zealand’s South Island, where the landscape shifts from polar wilderness to alpine beauty. Travel into the heart of the Southern Alps to Aoraki / Mount Cook, where New Zealand’s highest peak rises above glacial valleys, and continue to the vivid turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo. Visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd before arriving in Christchurch. Conclude your journey in Christchurch, a city where innovation and heritage meet, with time to explore its revitalised arts precincts, riverside atmosphere and vibrant culinary scene, bringing a seamless and enriching close to your expedition.

Operated by Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours aboard Scenic Eclipse II.

Cruise Highlights

27 days Christchurch to Christchurch

Celebrate Christmas & New Year in East Antarctica’s Ross Sea & Southern Alps Discovery

Daily Itinerary

Pricing & Options

From $34,717

per guest · 26 nights

Departure dates

  • 13 Dec 2028 – 8 Jan 2029On request

Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.

The Ship: Scenic Eclipse II

Cabins

Deluxe Verandah Suite

balcony · sleeps 2

Deluxe Verandah Suite

balcony · sleeps 2

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite

balcony · sleeps 2

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite

balcony · sleeps 2

Grand Panorama Suite

oceanview · sleeps 2

Owner's Penthouse

penthouse · sleeps 2

Panorama Suite

oceanview · sleeps 2

Spa Suite

suite · sleeps 2

Spa Suite

suite · sleeps 2

Verandah Suite

balcony · sleeps 2

Verandah Suite

balcony · sleeps 2

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Antarctica’s Ross Sea, Mt. Cook & Christchurch - Cruise & Land Journey