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Friday, 14 February 2025

This week's top travel deals: Antarctica




Antarctica's Ross Sea Cruise costs from $35,160pp - after discounts

IFLY HOLIDAYS has a VIRGIN/QATAR AIRWAYS Valentine's Day deal offering companion fares to destinations like Athens, Rome, Malta, and Zurich starting from $1,779pp return. You need to hurry, though—book by February 17.

BUNNIK TOURS for small groups is offering a 14-day Japan Discovery tour on sale. The dates are in April, and prices start at $9410pp—a savings of $1000.

ACCOR HOTELS has the Sunshine Coast on sale. Stay from three nights and enjoy up to 25% off in Noosa Heads, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headland and more with Peppers, Mantra, The Sebel and BreakFree resorts and hotels. Book until February 28.

IEXPEDITION says there is no better time to consider really exploring Antarctica's Ross Sea and sub-Antarctic Islands than January 2027. Twin cabins for the 22-day journey sailing from Dunedin, NZ, start at $35.160pp—and that's after a 22% price reduction.

BAILLIE LODGES invites you to explore cool season deals on properties like the iconic Huka Lodge in New Zealand, the multi-award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island and The Louise in the Barossa Valley. Enjoy 20% off stays for two nights or more between June - September 2025 inclusive.

AURORA EXPEDITIONS Wave Season means you probably can afford a small ship adventure to Antarctica and the Arctic - but only until March 31 2025. Be sure to have a look - you could save up to US$6,500pp.

PONANT'S luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot will again set sail for the Baltic Sea, Scandinavia, and St. Lawrence during the Winter 2026-2027 season. Book one of the 15 new departures aboard this one-of-a-kind ship and save up to 30%

QUARK EXPEDITIONS is offering a triple bonus deal for select Antarctic 2025-6 itineraries. The bonus includes a $1500 flight credit, a free charter flight and hotel package, and a free one-year priority pass membership.

TAUCK is enhancing solo travel on Europe's rivers by waiving the single supplement for Category 1 riverboat cabins on every departure of all Tauck river cruise itineraries

TRAVEL TRADE ONLY: The Travel Industry Club has exclusive offers for dedicated Silversea enthusiasts. Choose from a long list of itineraries operated by this five-star line. More details, Sue Francis.

Remember conditions always apply to these specials. Check airline prices from your capital city. I recommend you use a travel agent - and travel insurance is essential. Finally I make mistakes like all of us. Check websites to confirm details.