AE Expeditions Launches 37-Voyage 2028-29 Antarctic Season
The programme adds four new itineraries and seven special edition sailings across Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and Patagonia.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Adventure Travel
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AE Expeditions has launched its 2028-29 Antarctic programme, featuring 37 voyages aboard three ships. Savings of up to 25% are available on selected voyages booked with a deposit by January 31, 2027.
Why it matters
The expanded schedule gives travellers more departure options and a new Buenos Aires round-trip gateway for Greg Mortimer sailings. Price reductions on selected voyages may affect how far in advance travellers plan Antarctic expeditions.
The programme includes 37 voyages, 10 fly voyages and 16 departures lasting 11 days or fewer, with a maximum of 130 passengers per ship. Availability of individual departures and whether discounted pricing applies across all sailings is not specified.
The players
AE Expeditions
AE Expeditions is an adventure travel operator that runs expedition voyages to Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and Patagonia.
The details
Voyages range from eight to 23 days aboard the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle, and Douglas Mawson, and include Zodiac excursions, guided walks, and citizen science activities. The new Antarctica: Behind The Lens itinerary is an 11-day voyage featuring wildlife filmmakers and conservation experts.
Timeline
October 31, 2028: South Georgia & Antarctica Active voyage departs, from £21,279 per person.
January 17, 2029: Antarctica: Behind The Lens sailing departs.
March 2029: 10-day Antarctic whale-watching voyage departs.
January 31, 2027: Deadline to book with a deposit for savings of up to 25%.
Season Trajectory
The 2028-29 programme continues the pattern of expanding Antarctic expedition capacity under the Antarctic Treaty System's governance of tourist landings and vessel operations. Its scale places it among the larger scheduled expedition seasons currently on sale.
Travellers considering the Buenos Aires round-trip gateway should account for pre-voyage accommodation, charter flights to Ushuaia, and transfers when budgeting. Booking with a deposit by January 31, 2027 is required to qualify for the savings on selected sailings.
The takeaway
Booking early with a deposit can secure savings of up to 25% on selected AE Expeditions voyages. Travellers should compare departure lengths and gateway options before committing to a specific sailing.
What happens next
Deposit-based savings of up to 25% on selected voyages close on January 31, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more expedition options in our Adventure Travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travel Weekly UK.
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