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  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
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{"found_url":"https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle","crawl_time":1772717085,"first_indexed_time":1545172956,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,oceanwide-expeditions!\/antarctica\/polar-circle s443","src_root_hash":"3802044192833893457","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Antarctic Circle | Expedition Cruises to the Antarctic Circle","meta_descriptions":["The Antarctic Circle is teeming with a huge variety of wildlife and fantastic, rugged landscapes. You'll meet whales, seals, birds, and lots of penguins."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This border, that is located at Latitude 66° 33′ South, marks the Antarctic Territory according to one of the definitions.\nThe Antarctic Circle experiences a period of 24 hours where the Sun is above the horizon during the summer solscice on 21st December. The reason for this phenomenon is that the axis of the earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees.\nSouth of the Polar Circle at Detaille Island in Crystal Sound is the farthest south that we will probably reach at Latitude 66°52' South.\nRead more\nSort by\nRecommended\nVideo\nLatest blog and customer story\nLatest highlight and wildlife\nMap of the Antarctic Circle\nAntarctic Circle cruise reviews\nThanks to a great expedition plan, luck in the weather, and an absolutely incredible expedition team, we had the experience of a lifetime. Every day was a unique experience, and every single day was absolutely fantastic. I saw a lot of amazing places, but this expedition surpassed them all.\nI can't say, just how amazing this trip was. It was truly incredible. The ship, the captain, the expedion staff, the expedition leader, the crew, the restaurant staff, the locations, the ice bergs and all the penguins, seals, birds and whales. I loved every minute of this expedition and it never disappointed. Sending a bunch of ordinary passengers down south to experience an environment so unique and rare that many years ago cost many people their lives to get here, is wild. I feel so lucky and blessed to have had this adventure, within the comfort of a warm remarkable vessel. \nThe highlight, was an area called red rock Ridge, a place swarming with manic Adelie penguins and a rough zodiac trip, this felt like proper adventure. \n\nMany thanks, and I advise anyone who's thinking about going with oceanwide, to do it 😀\nSince this was my second visit to Antarctica, I thought I knew what to expect. However this expedition far succeeded every expectation I had before I boarded Ortelius.\n\nCrossing the polar circle, seeing the Southern lights, visiting the Wilkins ice shelf, spotting Emperor\/Gentoo\/Adélie\/Chinstrap penguins, having the most amazing encounters with humpback whales next to (and under) the zodiac boat.. There are just too many highlights to only pick one.\n\nAntarctica, the wonderful crew, the great fellow passengers. This was something extremely special which I'll never forget.\n\nHighly recommended to anyone ready to explore the most magical place, in a way that can be considered a true polar expedition. I'll absolutely visit again, and I will surely choose Oceanwide for that next adventure.\nWords will not do enough justice or explain how content and excited I am, even after the expedition ends. Everything from boarding the ship to the crew staff, the expedition team, and the activities worked perfectly, and the weather was just amazing throughout the trip. \n\nA huge thanks to Sara, our expedition leader, and her team for ensuring everyone gets to do all activities safely. Also, the lectures were so informative and interesting that even the long sailing days felt exciting. \n\nHighly Recommended!\nSuperlatives are thrown sound in society today, greatest, biggest, richest,coldest, highest, applied often to things that do not merit them This trip however deserves the use of every single one that comes to mind and many that don’t A breathtaking and likely life changing holiday location and means of journey decision this seasoned traveler will never regret Do not hesitate to visit whilst its pristine beauty and terrifying extremes remain accessible\nWay more than we expected! In terms of the ship, the crew and staff, the service, the wildlife, the surroundings, the food. Everything was in one word excellent. We were really pleased to be on a real adventure, an expedition. Thanks for having us. We so much enjoyed it.\nAntarctic Circle FAQ\nThe Antarctic Circle, which is also referred to as a polar circle, is one of the five latitude circles that are used to divide maps of Earth. An expedition cruise to the Antarctic Circle will take travelers south of the Equator to the 66°33′45.9″ coordinates. The Antarctic Circle is between the Southern Temperate Zone and the Antarctic. This polar circle crosses through Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and the Balleny Islands.\nDue to the range of the Antarctic Circle, the average weather conditions can vary greatly. However, most expedition cruises that go near the Antarctic Circle stop at Detaille Island. This area can be warmer than many travelers would imagine. For example, in October, the temperature usually ranges from -7 to 0 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, the Antarctic Circle can also be extremely frigid, depending on the time of year.  \nThe Antarctic Circle is slowly moving southward. This movement changes its exact coordinates by approximately 15 meters (49 feet) every year. At the current time, the entire area beneath the Antarctic Circle takes up 20 million square km (7.7 million square miles), which accounts for 4 percent of the Earth’s total landmass. \nAlthough we do not know which individual determined the existence of this Polar Circle, history does tell us that James Cook was the first person to travel to the Antarctic Circle. Cook reportedly crossed the circle via boat in 1773 as part of his second voyage to discover new regions.  \nThe exact area of the Antarctic Circle that you visit will directly impact the type of wildlife that you might encounter. During a cruise to the Antarctic Circle, it is possible that you will see a variety of penguin species, along with whales, seals and seabirds. \nA cruise to the Antarctic Circle is definitely a unique experience, and you may see a variety of photo-worthy things. Examples include wildlife, glaciers and icebergs.\nOne of the most intriguing facts about the Antarctic Circle is the region’s 24 hours of daylight and nighttime that take place once a year. To explain, December is filled with a full 24 hours of daylight to mark the solstice, and the opposite event occurs in June. \nPhoto gallery\nAbout the Antarctic Circle\nAntarctic Circle Weather\nWhile much is said about just how frosty it can get in the Antarctic, your Polar Circle trip will happen in a more hospitable time of year. When you visit the islands and the continent you can expect temperatures to range from around 0°C up to about 5°C.\nHowever, when you’re thinking about what clothes to bring don’t forget about the famous Polar Circle winds which can whisk away your body heat. \nFacts about the Antarctic Circle\nThe magnetic South Pole is constantly on the move, travelling about 8 km a year.\nThe southern Polar Circle contains the driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth – Antarctica!\nThe western portion of Antarctica is actually an archipelago (chain of islands) that are all joined together into one big mass by ice.\nThe South Polar Circle is defined by anything south of 66°30’ S line of latitude.\nThis line of latitude was first crossed by Captain James Cook on January 17, 1773.\nThe hours of daylight on any particular day in the southern Polar Circle are matched by hours of night in the northern Polar Circle.\nWinds in some places within the South Polar Circle can reach 320 km per hour.\nTravel to the Antarctic Circle\nYour Polar Circle cruise to the Antarctic region brings you to one of the coldest, windiest, and driest places on Earth… and yet one that is teeming with a huge variety of wildlife and fantastic rugged landscapes.\nOur\nPolar Circle expeditions\nare a trip to Heaven for\nbird watchers\n. You’ll be able to\ngo ashore\non islands and the continent, and the experienced can even go\ndiving\ninto waters shared by seals and whales. On your Polar Circle holiday you’ll be able to\nkayak\n, join\nphotography workshops\n, make friends with thousands of penguins, an enjoy great\nwhale watching\nopportunities.","attrs_markdown":"[Last-Minute Antarctica Deals ⭢](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/trip-selection\/last-minute-antarctica-deals)\n\n[![Oceanwide Expeditions](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/assets\/logo\/oe-logo-horizontal-white.svg)](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/)\n\n- [English](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)\n  [English](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)\n  \n  [Deutsch](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/de\/antarktis\/polarkreis)\n  \n  [Nederlands](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/nl\/antarctica\/zuidpoolcirkel)\n  \n  [Español](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/es\/antartida\/circulo-polar-antartico)\n  \n  [Français](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/fr\/antarctique\/cercle-antarctique)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/faq)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/page\/contact)\n- [Dates & rates](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/trips\/dates-rates)\n- [Login](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/login)\n- [Travel Agent](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)\n  [Sign in](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/partners\/dashboard)\n  \n  [Become partner](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/register-partner)\n\n- [Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)\n  #### [Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica)\n  - 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[Contact](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/page\/contact)\n\nMenu\n\n## Antarctic Circle\nEnjoy a sweeping voyage beyond the polar circle\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_1600_progressive\/v2-gallery_media\/media6017cfafb2e86936105032.jpg)\n\nThis border, that is located at Latitude 66° 33′ South, marks the Antarctic Territory according to one of the definitions.  \n   \n The Antarctic Circle experiences a period of 24 hours where the Sun is above the horizon during the summer solscice on 21st December. The reason for this phenomenon is that the axis of the earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees.  \n   \n South of the Polar Circle at Detaille Island in Crystal Sound is the farthest south that we will probably reach at Latitude 66°52' South.\n\nRead more\n\n# Cruises to the Antarctic Circle\nSort by\n\nRecommended\n\n[![Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctica - Polar Circle](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/list_photo\/v2-gallery_media\/media694957aac0ea8731946973.jpg)](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle)\n\nUp to €3300 OFF\n\n### [Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctica - Polar Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle)\n15 Feb - 8 Mar, 2028\n\n•\n\nTripcode: HDS29-28\n\nEarly Bird Discount  [Antarctic Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)   [Antarctic Peninsula](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/antarctic-peninsula)   [Falkland Islands](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/falkland-islands)   [South Georgia](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/south-georgia)   [Elephant Island](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/elephant-island)\n\n- EN\n\nThis Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.\n\n![m\/v Hondius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/assets\/img\/ships\/hondius.svg)\n\n[m\/v Hondius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/our-fleet\/m-v-hondius)\n\n[Go to cruise page](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle)\n\n[From €18250](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle#cabins-prices)\n\n[![Antarctica - Elephant Island, Weddell Sea, Polar Circle](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/list_photo\/v2-gallery_media\/media693fff46054b8199608619.jpg)](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle)\n\nUp to €1750 OFF\n\n### [Antarctica - Elephant Island, Weddell Sea, Polar Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle)\n23 Feb - 8 Mar, 2028\n\n•\n\nTripcode: PLA30-28\n\nEarly Bird Discount  [Antarctic Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)   [Antarctic Peninsula](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/antarctic-peninsula)   [Weddell Sea](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/weddell-sea)   [Elephant Island](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/elephant-island)\n\n- EN\n\nThis expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound...\n\n![m\/v Plancius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/assets\/img\/ships\/plancius.svg)\n\n[m\/v Plancius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/our-fleet\/m-v-plancius)\n\n[Go to cruise page](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle)\n\n[From €11600](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle#cabins-prices)\n\n[![Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/list_photo\/v2-gallery_media\/media69429c696b7af405635581.jpg)](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching)\n\nUp to €1650 OFF\n\n### [Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching)\n11 Mar - 23 Mar, 2028\n\n•\n\nTripcode: OTL32-28\n\nEarly Bird Discount  [Antarctic Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)   [Antarctic Peninsula](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/antarctic-peninsula)\n\n- EN\n\nThis Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.\n\n![m\/v Ortelius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/assets\/img\/ships\/ortelius.svg)\n\n[m\/v Ortelius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/our-fleet\/m-v-ortelius)\n\n[Go to cruise page](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching)\n\n[From €10900](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching#cabins-prices)\n\n[![Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/list_photo\/v2-gallery_media\/media69412f1c65f69798863972.jpg)](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage)\n\nUp to €1500 OFF\n\n### [Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage)\n8 Mar - 20 Mar, 2028\n\n•\n\nTripcode: PLA31-28\n\nEarly Bird Discount  [Antarctic Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)   [Antarctic Peninsula](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/antarctic-peninsula)\n\n- EN\n\nThis Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.\n\n![m\/v Plancius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/assets\/img\/ships\/plancius.svg)\n\n[m\/v Plancius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/our-fleet\/m-v-plancius)\n\n[Go to cruise page](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage)\n\n[From €9950](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage#cabins-prices)\n\n[![Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/list_photo\/v2-gallery_media\/media6954e8a61ca4a958629258.jpg)](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena)\n\n### [Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena)\n20 Mar - 24 Apr, 2026\n\n•\n\nTripcode: HDS31A26\n\n[Combination](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/page\/combination-cruises)  [Antarctic Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)   [Antarctic Peninsula](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/antarctic-peninsula)   [South Georgia](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/south-georgia)   [St. Helena](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/st-helena)   [Tristan da Cunha](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/tristan-da-cunha)\n\n- EN\n\nOur Atlantic Odyssey visits some of the most remote islands in the world, following the migratory paths of birds, including Arctic terns and long-tailed skuas, while whales, dolphins, and flying fish leap, crest, and glide above the waves of the high...\n\n![m\/v Hondius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/assets\/img\/ships\/hondius.svg)\n\n[m\/v Hondius](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/our-fleet\/m-v-hondius)\n\n[Go to cruise page](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena)\n\n[on request](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cruises\/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena#cabins-prices)\n\n[We have a total of **12 cruises** All cruises](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/cruises?destination=polar-circle)\n## Video\n## Latest blog and customer story\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media67ee74a4f3d8c457764743.avif) Blog](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/blog\/rare-red-aurora-australis-spotted-above-antarctica \"Rare red Aurora Australis spotted above Antarctica\")\n\n### [Rare red Aurora Australis spotted above Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/blog\/rare-red-aurora-australis-spotted-above-antarctica)\nGuests aboard Oceanwide Expeditions’ Ortelius voyage witness elusive red aurora in the Bellingshausen Sea.\n\n[All related posts](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/blog?region=antarctica&destination=polar-circle&type=blog.news)\n## Latest highlight and wildlife\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media61cc693c6faa5394291472.avif) Highlights](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/zodiac-cruising-shore-program \"Zodiac Cruising & Shore Program\")\n\n### See the highlights you may experience:\n- [—Zodiac Cruising & Shore Program](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/zodiac-cruising-shore-program)\n- [—Diving in Antarctic waters](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/diving-in-antarctic-waters)\n- [—Kayaking in Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/kayaking-in-antarctica)\n- [—Shore-Based Walking](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/shore-based-walking-excursions-1)\n\n[More highlights](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do?region=antarctica&destination=polar-circle&ttype=experiences)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/media\/default\/0001\/05\/77e977e3fc904baa7c1d2009f5e0ff0100b86487.avif) Antarctic Circle wildlife](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/wildlife\/arctic-tern \"Arctic Tern\")\n\n### See the highlights you may experience:\n- [—Arctic Tern](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/wildlife\/arctic-tern)\n- [—Crabeater Seal](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/wildlife\/crabeater-seal)\n- [—Adelie Penguin](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/wildlife\/adelie-penguin)\n- [—Chinstrap Penguin](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/wildlife\/chinstrap-penguin)\n\n[More wildlife](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do?region=antarctica&destination=polar-circle&ttype=wildlife)\n## Map of the Antarctic Circle\n## Fan(tastic) photo\n![ZZZZzzzzZZZZ](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media6998c2f75af23134010522.avif)\n\n![Freedom](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media6982658752df8848063626.avif)\n\n![Ushuaia](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media697744a169967759981576.avif)\n\n![Stony Point](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media69774246d4337608902302.avif)\n\n![Stony Point](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media6977418f48e08826630620.avif)\n\n![Stony Point](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media697740f4aaa4b185637408.avif)\n\n![Brown Station](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media69774048cb902043902614.avif)\n\n![Brown Station](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media69773fb2021b8125101254.avif)\n\n![Palaver Point](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive_avif\/v2-gallery_media\/media69773ed2b6f08421183272.avif)\n\n[Share your photo](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/customer-pictures\/create) [See gallery](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/gallery\/customer-pictures\/gallery)\n\n## Antarctic Circle cruise reviews\n##### [Experience of a lifetime](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/review\/experience-of-a-lifetime-3)\nby Dušan Bajana\n\n[Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb93706a60604180841.jpeg)\n\nThanks to a great expedition plan, luck in the weather, and an absolutely incredible expedition team, we had the experience of a lifetime. Every day was a unique experience, and every single day was absolutely fantastic. I saw a lot of amazing places, but this expedition surpassed them all.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb9bbb5154298095636.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb9bc06fdf836666754.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb9bd73853874408303.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba25f1656599040087.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba260c7b3075236852.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba282860f529915039.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba28d26fd018630998.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba738ab6a105316521.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba740e026401450290.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba77b3e5a058040882.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba789c893947748146.jpeg)\n\n##### [A Glorius Expedition](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/review\/a-glorius-expedition)\nby Alec Hardiman\n\n[Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica)\n\nI can't say, just how amazing this trip was. It was truly incredible. The ship, the captain, the expedion staff, the expedition leader, the crew, the restaurant staff, the locations, the ice bergs and all the penguins, seals, birds and whales. I loved every minute of this expedition and it never disappointed. Sending a bunch of ordinary passengers down south to experience an environment so unique and rare that many years ago cost many people their lives to get here, is wild. I feel so lucky and blessed to have had this adventure, within the comfort of a warm remarkable vessel. The highlight, was an area called red rock Ridge, a place swarming with manic Adelie penguins and a rough zodiac trip, this felt like proper adventure. Many thanks, and I advise anyone who's thinking about going with oceanwide, to do it 😀\n\n##### [An indescribable experience (Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf - Aurora Australis Discovery)](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/review\/an-indescribable-experience-polar-circle-wilkins-ice-shelf-aurora-australis-discovery)\nby Laurens Trenning\n\n[Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/v2-gallery_media\/media67f9341ef3446694567060.jpg)\n\nSince this was my second visit to Antarctica, I thought I knew what to expect. However this expedition far succeeded every expectation I had before I boarded Ortelius. Crossing the polar circle, seeing the Southern lights, visiting the Wilkins ice shelf, spotting Emperor\/Gentoo\/Adélie\/Chinstrap penguins, having the most amazing encounters with humpback whales next to (and under) the zodiac boat.. There are just too many highlights to only pick one. Antarctica, the wonderful crew, the great fellow passengers. This was something extremely special which I'll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone ready to explore the most magical place, in a way that can be considered a true polar expedition. I'll absolutely visit again, and I will surely choose Oceanwide for that next adventure.\n\n##### [One of the best trip or expedition of my life](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/review\/one-of-the-best-trip-or-expedition-of-my-life)\nby Amit Rawat\n\n[Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica)\n\nWords will not do enough justice or explain how content and excited I am, even after the expedition ends. Everything from boarding the ship to the crew staff, the expedition team, and the activities worked perfectly, and the weather was just amazing throughout the trip. A huge thanks to Sara, our expedition leader, and her team for ensuring everyone gets to do all activities safely. Also, the lectures were so informative and interesting that even the long sailing days felt exciting. Highly Recommended\\!\n\n##### [Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/review\/antarctica-3)\nby Ann Dewey\n\n[Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica)\n\nSuperlatives are thrown sound in society today, greatest, biggest, richest,coldest, highest, applied often to things that do not merit them This trip however deserves the use of every single one that comes to mind and many that don’t A breathtaking and likely life changing holiday location and means of journey decision this seasoned traveler will never regret Do not hesitate to visit whilst its pristine beauty and terrifying extremes remain accessible\n\n##### [Incredible](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/review\/incredible)\nby Hanneke Kouwenberg\n\n[Antarctica](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica)\n\nWay more than we expected! In terms of the ship, the crew and staff, the service, the wildlife, the surroundings, the food. Everything was in one word excellent. We were really pleased to be on a real adventure, an expedition. Thanks for having us. We so much enjoyed it.\n\n[Submit your review](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/review\/create) [Show more reviews](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20\/review?destination=polar-circle%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20)\n\n## Antarctic Circle FAQ\n### Where is the Antarctic Circle Located?\nThe Antarctic Circle, which is also referred to as a polar circle, is one of the five latitude circles that are used to divide maps of Earth. An expedition cruise to the Antarctic Circle will take travelers south of the Equator to the 66°33′45.9″ coordinates. The Antarctic Circle is between the Southern Temperate Zone and the Antarctic. This polar circle crosses through Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and the Balleny Islands.\n\n### What is the Average Temperature and Weather of the Antarctic Circle?\nDue to the range of the Antarctic Circle, the average weather conditions can vary greatly. However, most expedition cruises that go near the Antarctic Circle stop at Detaille Island. This area can be warmer than many travelers would imagine. For example, in October, the temperature usually ranges from -7 to 0 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, the Antarctic Circle can also be extremely frigid, depending on the time of year.\n\n### How Big is the Antarctic Circle?\nThe Antarctic Circle is slowly moving southward. This movement changes its exact coordinates by approximately 15 meters (49 feet) every year. At the current time, the entire area beneath the Antarctic Circle takes up 20 million square km (7.7 million square miles), which accounts for 4 percent of the Earth’s total landmass.\n\n### Who Discovered the Antarctic Circle?\nAlthough we do not know which individual determined the existence of this Polar Circle, history does tell us that James Cook was the first person to travel to the Antarctic Circle. Cook reportedly crossed the circle via boat in 1773 as part of his second voyage to discover new regions.\n\n### What Wildlife Can Be Seen in the Antarctic Circle?\nThe exact area of the Antarctic Circle that you visit will directly impact the type of wildlife that you might encounter. During a cruise to the Antarctic Circle, it is possible that you will see a variety of penguin species, along with whales, seals and seabirds.\n\n### What Are the Unique Features of an Antarctic Circle Cruise?\nA cruise to the Antarctic Circle is definitely a unique experience, and you may see a variety of photo-worthy things. Examples include wildlife, glaciers and icebergs.\n\nOne of the most intriguing facts about the Antarctic Circle is the region’s 24 hours of daylight and nighttime that take place once a year. To explain, December is filled with a full 24 hours of daylight to mark the solstice, and the opposite event occurs in June.\n\n[Show all FAQ](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/faq)\n\n## Photo gallery\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/media\/default\/0001\/06\/303860429225f622a88f8f47d0d839c6dad1f978.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/media\/default\/0001\/01\/d92829bce8da2a2325e090f5a34cb364abc2e1ba.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/media\/default\/0001\/01\/374f921da473c591a73dd765b4ddb7fbb9bc56de.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/media\/default\/0001\/01\/dc5cad7a33f15960b0db72bf210adae43f889ac2.jpeg)\n\n[![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/media\/default\/0001\/01\/0c077dc73289371859ac61aee2de91ca2919bdfe.jpeg) 27 photos of the Antarctic Circle in **the gallery »**](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/gallery\/destination\/polar-circle?gallery=100)\n\n## About the Antarctic Circle\n### Antarctic Circle Weather\nWhile much is said about just how frosty it can get in the Antarctic, your Polar Circle trip will happen in a more hospitable time of year. When you visit the islands and the continent you can expect temperatures to range from around 0°C up to about 5°C.\n\nHowever, when you’re thinking about what clothes to bring don’t forget about the famous Polar Circle winds which can whisk away your body heat.\n\n### Facts about the Antarctic Circle\n- The magnetic South Pole is constantly on the move, travelling about 8 km a year.\n- The southern Polar Circle contains the driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth – Antarctica\\!\n- The western portion of Antarctica is actually an archipelago (chain of islands) that are all joined together into one big mass by ice.\n- The South Polar Circle is defined by anything south of 66°30’ S line of latitude.\n- This line of latitude was first crossed by Captain James Cook on January 17, 1773.\n- The hours of daylight on any particular day in the southern Polar Circle are matched by hours of night in the northern Polar Circle.\n- Winds in some places within the South Polar Circle can reach 320 km per hour.\n\n### Travel to the Antarctic Circle\nYour Polar Circle cruise to the Antarctic region brings you to one of the coldest, windiest, and driest places on Earth… and yet one that is teeming with a huge variety of wildlife and fantastic rugged landscapes.\n\nOur [Polar Circle expeditions](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle\/cruises) are a trip to Heaven for [bird watchers](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/bird-watching). You’ll be able to [go ashore](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/outdoor-activities\/shore-based-walking-excursions-1) on islands and the continent, and the experienced can even go [diving](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/outdoor-activities\/polar-diving) into waters shared by seals and whales. On your Polar Circle holiday you’ll be able to [kayak](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/outdoor-activities\/kayaking), join [photography workshops](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/outdoor-activities\/photo-workshop-1), make friends with thousands of penguins, an enjoy great [whale watching](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/whale-safari-trips) opportunities.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/list_photo_avif\/media\/default\/0001\/03\/ae26d48470122b5f7392c42fafbab1b4c5fbbc2f.avif)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_1100_progressive\/footer_2020.jpg)\n\n### Antarctica\n- [Weddell Sea](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/weddell-sea)\n- [Antarctic Circle](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle)\n- [Antarctic Peninsula](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/antarctic-peninsula)\n- [Cape Verde](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/cape-verde)\n- [Falkland Islands](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/falkland-islands)\n- [South Georgia](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/south-georgia)\n- [South Sandwich Islands](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/south-sandwich-islands)\n- [South Shetland Islands](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/south-shetland-islands)\n- [South Orkney Islands](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/south-orkney-islands)\n- [Ross Sea](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/ross-sea)\n\n### The Arctic\n- [Greenland](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/the-arctic\/greenland)\n- [Iceland](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/the-arctic\/iceland)\n- [Jan Mayen](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/the-arctic\/jan-mayen)\n- [Svalbard](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/the-arctic\/spitsbergen)\n\n### Highlights\n- [Polar 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The reason for this phenomenon is that the axis of the earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees.\n\nSouth of the Polar Circle at Detaille Island in Crystal Sound is the farthest south that we will probably reach at Latitude 66°52' South.\n\nRead more\n\nSort by Recommended\n\nVideo\n\nLatest blog and customer story\n\nLatest highlight and wildlife\n\nMap of the Antarctic Circle\n\nAntarctic Circle cruise reviews\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb93706a60604180841.jpeg)\n\nThanks to a great expedition plan, luck in the weather, and an absolutely incredible expedition team, we had the experience of a lifetime. Every day was a unique experience, and every single day was absolutely fantastic. I saw a lot of amazing places, but this expedition surpassed them all.\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb9bbb5154298095636.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb9bc06fdf836666754.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bb9bd73853874408303.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba25f1656599040087.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba260c7b3075236852.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba282860f529915039.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba28d26fd018630998.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba738ab6a105316521.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba740e026401450290.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba77b3e5a058040882.jpeg)\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/review_small\/v2-gallery_media\/media680bba789c893947748146.jpeg)\n\nI can't say, just how amazing this trip was. It was truly incredible. The ship, the captain, the expedion staff, the expedition leader, the crew, the restaurant staff, the locations, the ice bergs and all the penguins, seals, birds and whales. I loved every minute of this expedition and it never disappointed. Sending a bunch of ordinary passengers down south to experience an environment so unique and rare that many years ago cost many people their lives to get here, is wild. I feel so lucky and blessed to have had this adventure, within the comfort of a warm remarkable vessel. The highlight, was an area called red rock Ridge, a place swarming with manic Adelie penguins and a rough zodiac trip, this felt like proper adventure. Many thanks, and I advise anyone who's thinking about going with oceanwide, to do it 😀\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com\/media-dynamic\/cache\/widen_570_progressive\/v2-gallery_media\/media67f9341ef3446694567060.jpg)\n\nSince this was my second visit to Antarctica, I thought I knew what to expect. However this expedition far succeeded every expectation I had before I boarded Ortelius. Crossing the polar circle, seeing the Southern lights, visiting the Wilkins ice shelf, spotting Emperor\/Gentoo\/Adélie\/Chinstrap penguins, having the most amazing encounters with humpback whales next to (and under) the zodiac boat.. There are just too many highlights to only pick one. Antarctica, the wonderful crew, the great fellow passengers. This was something extremely special which I'll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone ready to explore the most magical place, in a way that can be considered a true polar expedition. I'll absolutely visit again, and I will surely choose Oceanwide for that next adventure.\n\nWords will not do enough justice or explain how content and excited I am, even after the expedition ends. Everything from boarding the ship to the crew staff, the expedition team, and the activities worked perfectly, and the weather was just amazing throughout the trip. A huge thanks to Sara, our expedition leader, and her team for ensuring everyone gets to do all activities safely. Also, the lectures were so informative and interesting that even the long sailing days felt exciting. Highly Recommended\\!\n\nSuperlatives are thrown sound in society today, greatest, biggest, richest,coldest, highest, applied often to things that do not merit them This trip however deserves the use of every single one that comes to mind and many that don’t A breathtaking and likely life changing holiday location and means of journey decision this seasoned traveler will never regret Do not hesitate to visit whilst its pristine beauty and terrifying extremes remain accessible\n\nWay more than we expected! In terms of the ship, the crew and staff, the service, the wildlife, the surroundings, the food. Everything was in one word excellent. We were really pleased to be on a real adventure, an expedition. Thanks for having us. We so much enjoyed it.\n\n## Antarctic Circle FAQ\nThe Antarctic Circle, which is also referred to as a polar circle, is one of the five latitude circles that are used to divide maps of Earth. An expedition cruise to the Antarctic Circle will take travelers south of the Equator to the 66°33′45.9″ coordinates. The Antarctic Circle is between the Southern Temperate Zone and the Antarctic. This polar circle crosses through Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and the Balleny Islands.\n\nDue to the range of the Antarctic Circle, the average weather conditions can vary greatly. However, most expedition cruises that go near the Antarctic Circle stop at Detaille Island. This area can be warmer than many travelers would imagine. For example, in October, the temperature usually ranges from -7 to 0 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, the Antarctic Circle can also be extremely frigid, depending on the time of year.\n\nThe Antarctic Circle is slowly moving southward. This movement changes its exact coordinates by approximately 15 meters (49 feet) every year. At the current time, the entire area beneath the Antarctic Circle takes up 20 million square km (7.7 million square miles), which accounts for 4 percent of the Earth’s total landmass.\n\nAlthough we do not know which individual determined the existence of this Polar Circle, history does tell us that James Cook was the first person to travel to the Antarctic Circle. Cook reportedly crossed the circle via boat in 1773 as part of his second voyage to discover new regions.\n\nThe exact area of the Antarctic Circle that you visit will directly impact the type of wildlife that you might encounter. During a cruise to the Antarctic Circle, it is possible that you will see a variety of penguin species, along with whales, seals and seabirds.\n\nA cruise to the Antarctic Circle is definitely a unique experience, and you may see a variety of photo-worthy things. Examples include wildlife, glaciers and icebergs.\n\nOne of the most intriguing facts about the Antarctic Circle is the region’s 24 hours of daylight and nighttime that take place once a year. To explain, December is filled with a full 24 hours of daylight to mark the solstice, and the opposite event occurs in June.\n\nPhoto gallery\n\nAbout the Antarctic Circle\n\n### Antarctic Circle Weather\nWhile much is said about just how frosty it can get in the Antarctic, your Polar Circle trip will happen in a more hospitable time of year. When you visit the islands and the continent you can expect temperatures to range from around 0°C up to about 5°C.\n\nHowever, when you’re thinking about what clothes to bring don’t forget about the famous Polar Circle winds which can whisk away your body heat.\n\n### Facts about the Antarctic Circle\n- The magnetic South Pole is constantly on the move, travelling about 8 km a year.\n- The southern Polar Circle contains the driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth – Antarctica\\!\n- The western portion of Antarctica is actually an archipelago (chain of islands) that are all joined together into one big mass by ice.\n- The South Polar Circle is defined by anything south of 66°30’ S line of latitude.\n- This line of latitude was first crossed by Captain James Cook on January 17, 1773.\n- The hours of daylight on any particular day in the southern Polar Circle are matched by hours of night in the northern Polar Circle.\n- Winds in some places within the South Polar Circle can reach 320 km per hour.\n\n### Travel to the Antarctic Circle\nYour Polar Circle cruise to the Antarctic region brings you to one of the coldest, windiest, and driest places on Earth… and yet one that is teeming with a huge variety of wildlife and fantastic rugged landscapes.\n\nOur [Polar Circle expeditions](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/antarctica\/polar-circle\/cruises) are a trip to Heaven for [bird watchers](https:\/\/oceanwide-expeditions.com\/to-do\/experiences\/bird-watching). 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Boilerpipe Text	This border, that is located at Latitude 66° 33′ South, marks the Antarctic Territory according to one of the definitions. The Antarctic Circle experiences a period of 24 hours where the Sun is above the horizon during the summer solscice on 21st December. The reason for this phenomenon is that the axis of the earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees. South of the Polar Circle at Detaille Island in Crystal Sound is the farthest south that we will probably reach at Latitude 66°52' South. Read more Sort by Recommended Video Latest blog and customer story Latest highlight and wildlife Map of the Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circle cruise reviews Thanks to a great expedition plan, luck in the weather, and an absolutely incredible expedition team, we had the experience of a lifetime. Every day was a unique experience, and every single day was absolutely fantastic. I saw a lot of amazing places, but this expedition surpassed them all. I can't say, just how amazing this trip was. It was truly incredible. The ship, the captain, the expedion staff, the expedition leader, the crew, the restaurant staff, the locations, the ice bergs and all the penguins, seals, birds and whales. I loved every minute of this expedition and it never disappointed. Sending a bunch of ordinary passengers down south to experience an environment so unique and rare that many years ago cost many people their lives to get here, is wild. I feel so lucky and blessed to have had this adventure, within the comfort of a warm remarkable vessel. The highlight, was an area called red rock Ridge, a place swarming with manic Adelie penguins and a rough zodiac trip, this felt like proper adventure. Many thanks, and I advise anyone who's thinking about going with oceanwide, to do it 😀 Since this was my second visit to Antarctica, I thought I knew what to expect. However this expedition far succeeded every expectation I had before I boarded Ortelius. Crossing the polar circle, seeing the Southern lights, visiting the Wilkins ice shelf, spotting Emperor/Gentoo/Adélie/Chinstrap penguins, having the most amazing encounters with humpback whales next to (and under) the zodiac boat.. There are just too many highlights to only pick one. Antarctica, the wonderful crew, the great fellow passengers. This was something extremely special which I'll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone ready to explore the most magical place, in a way that can be considered a true polar expedition. I'll absolutely visit again, and I will surely choose Oceanwide for that next adventure. Words will not do enough justice or explain how content and excited I am, even after the expedition ends. Everything from boarding the ship to the crew staff, the expedition team, and the activities worked perfectly, and the weather was just amazing throughout the trip. A huge thanks to Sara, our expedition leader, and her team for ensuring everyone gets to do all activities safely. Also, the lectures were so informative and interesting that even the long sailing days felt exciting. Highly Recommended! Superlatives are thrown sound in society today, greatest, biggest, richest,coldest, highest, applied often to things that do not merit them This trip however deserves the use of every single one that comes to mind and many that don’t A breathtaking and likely life changing holiday location and means of journey decision this seasoned traveler will never regret Do not hesitate to visit whilst its pristine beauty and terrifying extremes remain accessible Way more than we expected! In terms of the ship, the crew and staff, the service, the wildlife, the surroundings, the food. Everything was in one word excellent. We were really pleased to be on a real adventure, an expedition. Thanks for having us. We so much enjoyed it. Antarctic Circle FAQ The Antarctic Circle, which is also referred to as a polar circle, is one of the five latitude circles that are used to divide maps of Earth. An expedition cruise to the Antarctic Circle will take travelers south of the Equator to the 66°33′45.9″ coordinates. The Antarctic Circle is between the Southern Temperate Zone and the Antarctic. This polar circle crosses through Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and the Balleny Islands. Due to the range of the Antarctic Circle, the average weather conditions can vary greatly. However, most expedition cruises that go near the Antarctic Circle stop at Detaille Island. This area can be warmer than many travelers would imagine. For example, in October, the temperature usually ranges from -7 to 0 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, the Antarctic Circle can also be extremely frigid, depending on the time of year. The Antarctic Circle is slowly moving southward. This movement changes its exact coordinates by approximately 15 meters (49 feet) every year. At the current time, the entire area beneath the Antarctic Circle takes up 20 million square km (7.7 million square miles), which accounts for 4 percent of the Earth’s total landmass. Although we do not know which individual determined the existence of this Polar Circle, history does tell us that James Cook was the first person to travel to the Antarctic Circle. Cook reportedly crossed the circle via boat in 1773 as part of his second voyage to discover new regions. The exact area of the Antarctic Circle that you visit will directly impact the type of wildlife that you might encounter. During a cruise to the Antarctic Circle, it is possible that you will see a variety of penguin species, along with whales, seals and seabirds. A cruise to the Antarctic Circle is definitely a unique experience, and you may see a variety of photo-worthy things. Examples include wildlife, glaciers and icebergs. One of the most intriguing facts about the Antarctic Circle is the region’s 24 hours of daylight and nighttime that take place once a year. To explain, December is filled with a full 24 hours of daylight to mark the solstice, and the opposite event occurs in June. Photo gallery About the Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circle Weather While much is said about just how frosty it can get in the Antarctic, your Polar Circle trip will happen in a more hospitable time of year. When you visit the islands and the continent you can expect temperatures to range from around 0°C up to about 5°C. However, when you’re thinking about what clothes to bring don’t forget about the famous Polar Circle winds which can whisk away your body heat. Facts about the Antarctic Circle The magnetic South Pole is constantly on the move, travelling about 8 km a year. The southern Polar Circle contains the driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth – Antarctica! The western portion of Antarctica is actually an archipelago (chain of islands) that are all joined together into one big mass by ice. The South Polar Circle is defined by anything south of 66°30’ S line of latitude. This line of latitude was first crossed by Captain James Cook on January 17, 1773. The hours of daylight on any particular day in the southern Polar Circle are matched by hours of night in the northern Polar Circle. Winds in some places within the South Polar Circle can reach 320 km per hour. Travel to the Antarctic Circle Your Polar Circle cruise to the Antarctic region brings you to one of the coldest, windiest, and driest places on Earth… and yet one that is teeming with a huge variety of wildlife and fantastic rugged landscapes. Our Polar Circle expeditions are a trip to Heaven for bird watchers . You’ll be able to go ashore on islands and the continent, and the experienced can even go diving into waters shared by seals and whales. On your Polar Circle holiday you’ll be able to kayak , join photography workshops , make friends with thousands of penguins, an enjoy great whale watching opportunities.
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The Antarctic Circle experiences a period of 24 hours where the Sun is above the horizon during the summer solscice on 21st December. The reason for this phenomenon is that the axis of the earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees. South of the Polar Circle at Detaille Island in Crystal Sound is the farthest south that we will probably reach at Latitude 66°52' South. Read more # Cruises to the Antarctic Circle Sort by Recommended [![Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctica - Polar Circle](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/list_photo/v2-gallery_media/media694957aac0ea8731946973.jpg)](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle) Up to €3300 OFF ### [Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctica - Polar Circle](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle) 15 Feb - 8 Mar, 2028 • Tripcode: HDS29-28 Early Bird Discount [Antarctic Circle](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/polar-circle) [Antarctic Peninsula](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/antarctic-peninsula) [Falkland Islands](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/falkland-islands) [South Georgia](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/south-georgia) [Elephant Island](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/elephant-island) - EN This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife. ![m/v Hondius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/assets/img/ships/hondius.svg) [m/v Hondius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/our-fleet/m-v-hondius) [Go to cruise page](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle) [From €18250](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds29-28-falkland-islands-south-georgia-elephant-island-antarctica-polar-circle#cabins-prices) [![Antarctica - Elephant Island, Weddell Sea, Polar Circle](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/list_photo/v2-gallery_media/media693fff46054b8199608619.jpg)](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle) Up to €1750 OFF ### [Antarctica - Elephant Island, Weddell Sea, Polar Circle](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle) 23 Feb - 8 Mar, 2028 • Tripcode: PLA30-28 Early Bird Discount [Antarctic Circle](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/polar-circle) [Antarctic Peninsula](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/antarctic-peninsula) [Weddell Sea](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/weddell-sea) [Elephant Island](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/elephant-island) - EN This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound... ![m/v Plancius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/assets/img/ships/plancius.svg) [m/v Plancius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/our-fleet/m-v-plancius) [Go to cruise page](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle) [From €11600](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla30-28-antarctica-elephant-island-weddell-sea-polar-circle#cabins-prices) [![Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/list_photo/v2-gallery_media/media69429c696b7af405635581.jpg)](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching) Up to €1650 OFF ### [Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching) 11 Mar - 23 Mar, 2028 • Tripcode: OTL32-28 Early Bird Discount [Antarctic Circle](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/polar-circle) [Antarctic Peninsula](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/antarctic-peninsula) - EN This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters. ![m/v Ortelius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/assets/img/ships/ortelius.svg) [m/v Ortelius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/our-fleet/m-v-ortelius) [Go to cruise page](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching) [From €10900](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/otl32-28-antarctica-beyond-the-polar-circle-whale-watching#cabins-prices) [![Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/list_photo/v2-gallery_media/media69412f1c65f69798863972.jpg)](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage) Up to €1500 OFF ### [Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage) 8 Mar - 20 Mar, 2028 • Tripcode: PLA31-28 Early Bird Discount [Antarctic Circle](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/polar-circle) [Antarctic Peninsula](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/antarctic-peninsula) - EN This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters. ![m/v Plancius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/assets/img/ships/plancius.svg) [m/v Plancius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/our-fleet/m-v-plancius) [Go to cruise page](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage) [From €9950](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/pla31-28-antarctica-the-polar-circle-deep-south-discovery-voyage#cabins-prices) [![Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/list_photo/v2-gallery_media/media6954e8a61ca4a958629258.jpg)](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena) ### [Atlantic Odyssey incl. Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena) 20 Mar - 24 Apr, 2026 • Tripcode: HDS31A26 [Combination](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/page/combination-cruises) [Antarctic Circle](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/polar-circle) [Antarctic Peninsula](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/antarctic-peninsula) [South Georgia](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/south-georgia) [St. Helena](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/st-helena) [Tristan da Cunha](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/tristan-da-cunha) - EN Our Atlantic Odyssey visits some of the most remote islands in the world, following the migratory paths of birds, including Arctic terns and long-tailed skuas, while whales, dolphins, and flying fish leap, crest, and glide above the waves of the high... ![m/v Hondius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/assets/img/ships/hondius.svg) [m/v Hondius](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/our-fleet/m-v-hondius) [Go to cruise page](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena) [on request](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/cruises/hds31a26-atlantic-odyssey-incl-antarctic-peninsula-to-st-helena#cabins-prices) [We have a total of 12 cruises All cruises](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/cruises?destination=polar-circle) ## Video ## Latest blog and customer story [![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media67ee74a4f3d8c457764743.avif) Blog](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/rare-red-aurora-australis-spotted-above-antarctica "Rare red Aurora Australis spotted above Antarctica") ### [Rare red Aurora Australis spotted above Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/rare-red-aurora-australis-spotted-above-antarctica) Guests aboard Oceanwide Expeditions’ Ortelius voyage witness elusive red aurora in the Bellingshausen Sea. [All related posts](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog?region=antarctica&destination=polar-circle&type=blog.news) ## Latest highlight and wildlife [![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media61cc693c6faa5394291472.avif) Highlights](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/zodiac-cruising-shore-program "Zodiac Cruising & Shore Program") ### See the highlights you may experience: - [—Zodiac Cruising & Shore Program](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/zodiac-cruising-shore-program) - [—Diving in Antarctic waters](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/diving-in-antarctic-waters) - [—Kayaking in Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/kayaking-in-antarctica) - [—Shore-Based Walking](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/shore-based-walking-excursions-1) [More highlights](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do?region=antarctica&destination=polar-circle&ttype=experiences) [![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/media/default/0001/05/77e977e3fc904baa7c1d2009f5e0ff0100b86487.avif) Antarctic Circle wildlife](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/wildlife/arctic-tern "Arctic Tern") ### See the highlights you may experience: - [—Arctic Tern](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/wildlife/arctic-tern) - [—Crabeater Seal](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/wildlife/crabeater-seal) - [—Adelie Penguin](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/wildlife/adelie-penguin) - [—Chinstrap Penguin](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/wildlife/chinstrap-penguin) [More wildlife](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do?region=antarctica&destination=polar-circle&ttype=wildlife) ## Map of the Antarctic Circle ## Fan(tastic) photo ![ZZZZzzzzZZZZ](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media6998c2f75af23134010522.avif) ![Freedom](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media6982658752df8848063626.avif) ![Ushuaia](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media697744a169967759981576.avif) ![Stony Point](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media69774246d4337608902302.avif) ![Stony Point](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media6977418f48e08826630620.avif) ![Stony Point](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media697740f4aaa4b185637408.avif) ![Brown Station](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media69774048cb902043902614.avif) ![Brown Station](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media69773fb2021b8125101254.avif) ![Palaver Point](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive_avif/v2-gallery_media/media69773ed2b6f08421183272.avif) [Share your photo](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/customer-pictures/create) [See gallery](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/gallery/customer-pictures/gallery) ## Antarctic Circle cruise reviews ##### [Experience of a lifetime](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/review/experience-of-a-lifetime-3) by Dušan Bajana [Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/v2-gallery_media/media680bb93706a60604180841.jpeg) Thanks to a great expedition plan, luck in the weather, and an absolutely incredible expedition team, we had the experience of a lifetime. Every day was a unique experience, and every single day was absolutely fantastic. I saw a lot of amazing places, but this expedition surpassed them all. ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bb9bbb5154298095636.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bb9bc06fdf836666754.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bb9bd73853874408303.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba25f1656599040087.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba260c7b3075236852.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba282860f529915039.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba28d26fd018630998.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba738ab6a105316521.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba740e026401450290.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba77b3e5a058040882.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba789c893947748146.jpeg) ##### [A Glorius Expedition](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/review/a-glorius-expedition) by Alec Hardiman [Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica) I can't say, just how amazing this trip was. It was truly incredible. The ship, the captain, the expedion staff, the expedition leader, the crew, the restaurant staff, the locations, the ice bergs and all the penguins, seals, birds and whales. I loved every minute of this expedition and it never disappointed. Sending a bunch of ordinary passengers down south to experience an environment so unique and rare that many years ago cost many people their lives to get here, is wild. I feel so lucky and blessed to have had this adventure, within the comfort of a warm remarkable vessel. The highlight, was an area called red rock Ridge, a place swarming with manic Adelie penguins and a rough zodiac trip, this felt like proper adventure. Many thanks, and I advise anyone who's thinking about going with oceanwide, to do it 😀 ##### [An indescribable experience (Polar Circle - Wilkins Ice Shelf - Aurora Australis Discovery)](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/review/an-indescribable-experience-polar-circle-wilkins-ice-shelf-aurora-australis-discovery) by Laurens Trenning [Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/v2-gallery_media/media67f9341ef3446694567060.jpg) Since this was my second visit to Antarctica, I thought I knew what to expect. However this expedition far succeeded every expectation I had before I boarded Ortelius. Crossing the polar circle, seeing the Southern lights, visiting the Wilkins ice shelf, spotting Emperor/Gentoo/Adélie/Chinstrap penguins, having the most amazing encounters with humpback whales next to (and under) the zodiac boat.. There are just too many highlights to only pick one. Antarctica, the wonderful crew, the great fellow passengers. This was something extremely special which I'll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone ready to explore the most magical place, in a way that can be considered a true polar expedition. I'll absolutely visit again, and I will surely choose Oceanwide for that next adventure. ##### [One of the best trip or expedition of my life](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/review/one-of-the-best-trip-or-expedition-of-my-life) by Amit Rawat [Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica) Words will not do enough justice or explain how content and excited I am, even after the expedition ends. Everything from boarding the ship to the crew staff, the expedition team, and the activities worked perfectly, and the weather was just amazing throughout the trip. A huge thanks to Sara, our expedition leader, and her team for ensuring everyone gets to do all activities safely. Also, the lectures were so informative and interesting that even the long sailing days felt exciting. Highly Recommended\! ##### [Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/review/antarctica-3) by Ann Dewey [Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica) Superlatives are thrown sound in society today, greatest, biggest, richest,coldest, highest, applied often to things that do not merit them This trip however deserves the use of every single one that comes to mind and many that don’t A breathtaking and likely life changing holiday location and means of journey decision this seasoned traveler will never regret Do not hesitate to visit whilst its pristine beauty and terrifying extremes remain accessible ##### [Incredible](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/review/incredible) by Hanneke Kouwenberg [Antarctica](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica) Way more than we expected! In terms of the ship, the crew and staff, the service, the wildlife, the surroundings, the food. Everything was in one word excellent. We were really pleased to be on a real adventure, an expedition. Thanks for having us. We so much enjoyed it. [Submit your review](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/review/create) [Show more reviews](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20/review?destination=polar-circle%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20) ## Antarctic Circle FAQ ### Where is the Antarctic Circle Located? The Antarctic Circle, which is also referred to as a polar circle, is one of the five latitude circles that are used to divide maps of Earth. An expedition cruise to the Antarctic Circle will take travelers south of the Equator to the 66°33′45.9″ coordinates. The Antarctic Circle is between the Southern Temperate Zone and the Antarctic. This polar circle crosses through Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and the Balleny Islands. ### What is the Average Temperature and Weather of the Antarctic Circle? Due to the range of the Antarctic Circle, the average weather conditions can vary greatly. However, most expedition cruises that go near the Antarctic Circle stop at Detaille Island. This area can be warmer than many travelers would imagine. For example, in October, the temperature usually ranges from -7 to 0 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, the Antarctic Circle can also be extremely frigid, depending on the time of year. ### How Big is the Antarctic Circle? The Antarctic Circle is slowly moving southward. This movement changes its exact coordinates by approximately 15 meters (49 feet) every year. At the current time, the entire area beneath the Antarctic Circle takes up 20 million square km (7.7 million square miles), which accounts for 4 percent of the Earth’s total landmass. ### Who Discovered the Antarctic Circle? Although we do not know which individual determined the existence of this Polar Circle, history does tell us that James Cook was the first person to travel to the Antarctic Circle. Cook reportedly crossed the circle via boat in 1773 as part of his second voyage to discover new regions. ### What Wildlife Can Be Seen in the Antarctic Circle? The exact area of the Antarctic Circle that you visit will directly impact the type of wildlife that you might encounter. During a cruise to the Antarctic Circle, it is possible that you will see a variety of penguin species, along with whales, seals and seabirds. ### What Are the Unique Features of an Antarctic Circle Cruise? A cruise to the Antarctic Circle is definitely a unique experience, and you may see a variety of photo-worthy things. Examples include wildlife, glaciers and icebergs. One of the most intriguing facts about the Antarctic Circle is the region’s 24 hours of daylight and nighttime that take place once a year. To explain, December is filled with a full 24 hours of daylight to mark the solstice, and the opposite event occurs in June. [Show all FAQ](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/faq) ## Photo gallery ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/media/default/0001/06/303860429225f622a88f8f47d0d839c6dad1f978.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/media/default/0001/01/d92829bce8da2a2325e090f5a34cb364abc2e1ba.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/media/default/0001/01/374f921da473c591a73dd765b4ddb7fbb9bc56de.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/media/default/0001/01/dc5cad7a33f15960b0db72bf210adae43f889ac2.jpeg) [![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/media/default/0001/01/0c077dc73289371859ac61aee2de91ca2919bdfe.jpeg) 27 photos of the Antarctic Circle in the gallery »](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/gallery/destination/polar-circle?gallery=100) ## About the Antarctic Circle ### Antarctic Circle Weather While much is said about just how frosty it can get in the Antarctic, your Polar Circle trip will happen in a more hospitable time of year. When you visit the islands and the continent you can expect temperatures to range from around 0°C up to about 5°C. However, when you’re thinking about what clothes to bring don’t forget about the famous Polar Circle winds which can whisk away your body heat. ### Facts about the Antarctic Circle - The magnetic South Pole is constantly on the move, travelling about 8 km a year. - The southern Polar Circle contains the driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth – Antarctica\! - The western portion of Antarctica is actually an archipelago (chain of islands) that are all joined together into one big mass by ice. - The South Polar Circle is defined by anything south of 66°30’ S line of latitude. - This line of latitude was first crossed by Captain James Cook on January 17, 1773. - The hours of daylight on any particular day in the southern Polar Circle are matched by hours of night in the northern Polar Circle. - Winds in some places within the South Polar Circle can reach 320 km per hour. ### Travel to the Antarctic Circle Your Polar Circle cruise to the Antarctic region brings you to one of the coldest, windiest, and driest places on Earth… and yet one that is teeming with a huge variety of wildlife and fantastic rugged landscapes. Our [Polar Circle expeditions](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/polar-circle/cruises) are a trip to Heaven for [bird watchers](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/bird-watching). You’ll be able to [go ashore](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/outdoor-activities/shore-based-walking-excursions-1) on islands and the continent, and the experienced can even go [diving](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/outdoor-activities/polar-diving) into waters shared by seals and whales. 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Readable Markdown	This border, that is located at Latitude 66° 33′ South, marks the Antarctic Territory according to one of the definitions. The Antarctic Circle experiences a period of 24 hours where the Sun is above the horizon during the summer solscice on 21st December. The reason for this phenomenon is that the axis of the earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees. South of the Polar Circle at Detaille Island in Crystal Sound is the farthest south that we will probably reach at Latitude 66°52' South. Read more Sort by Recommended Video Latest blog and customer story Latest highlight and wildlife Map of the Antarctic Circle Antarctic Circle cruise reviews ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/v2-gallery_media/media680bb93706a60604180841.jpeg) Thanks to a great expedition plan, luck in the weather, and an absolutely incredible expedition team, we had the experience of a lifetime. Every day was a unique experience, and every single day was absolutely fantastic. I saw a lot of amazing places, but this expedition surpassed them all. ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bb9bbb5154298095636.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bb9bc06fdf836666754.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bb9bd73853874408303.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba25f1656599040087.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba260c7b3075236852.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba282860f529915039.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba28d26fd018630998.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba738ab6a105316521.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba740e026401450290.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba77b3e5a058040882.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/review_small/v2-gallery_media/media680bba789c893947748146.jpeg) I can't say, just how amazing this trip was. It was truly incredible. The ship, the captain, the expedion staff, the expedition leader, the crew, the restaurant staff, the locations, the ice bergs and all the penguins, seals, birds and whales. I loved every minute of this expedition and it never disappointed. Sending a bunch of ordinary passengers down south to experience an environment so unique and rare that many years ago cost many people their lives to get here, is wild. I feel so lucky and blessed to have had this adventure, within the comfort of a warm remarkable vessel. The highlight, was an area called red rock Ridge, a place swarming with manic Adelie penguins and a rough zodiac trip, this felt like proper adventure. Many thanks, and I advise anyone who's thinking about going with oceanwide, to do it 😀 ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/widen_570_progressive/v2-gallery_media/media67f9341ef3446694567060.jpg) Since this was my second visit to Antarctica, I thought I knew what to expect. However this expedition far succeeded every expectation I had before I boarded Ortelius. Crossing the polar circle, seeing the Southern lights, visiting the Wilkins ice shelf, spotting Emperor/Gentoo/Adélie/Chinstrap penguins, having the most amazing encounters with humpback whales next to (and under) the zodiac boat.. There are just too many highlights to only pick one. Antarctica, the wonderful crew, the great fellow passengers. This was something extremely special which I'll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone ready to explore the most magical place, in a way that can be considered a true polar expedition. I'll absolutely visit again, and I will surely choose Oceanwide for that next adventure. Words will not do enough justice or explain how content and excited I am, even after the expedition ends. Everything from boarding the ship to the crew staff, the expedition team, and the activities worked perfectly, and the weather was just amazing throughout the trip. A huge thanks to Sara, our expedition leader, and her team for ensuring everyone gets to do all activities safely. Also, the lectures were so informative and interesting that even the long sailing days felt exciting. Highly Recommended\! Superlatives are thrown sound in society today, greatest, biggest, richest,coldest, highest, applied often to things that do not merit them This trip however deserves the use of every single one that comes to mind and many that don’t A breathtaking and likely life changing holiday location and means of journey decision this seasoned traveler will never regret Do not hesitate to visit whilst its pristine beauty and terrifying extremes remain accessible Way more than we expected! In terms of the ship, the crew and staff, the service, the wildlife, the surroundings, the food. Everything was in one word excellent. We were really pleased to be on a real adventure, an expedition. Thanks for having us. We so much enjoyed it. ## Antarctic Circle FAQ The Antarctic Circle, which is also referred to as a polar circle, is one of the five latitude circles that are used to divide maps of Earth. An expedition cruise to the Antarctic Circle will take travelers south of the Equator to the 66°33′45.9″ coordinates. The Antarctic Circle is between the Southern Temperate Zone and the Antarctic. This polar circle crosses through Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and the Balleny Islands. Due to the range of the Antarctic Circle, the average weather conditions can vary greatly. However, most expedition cruises that go near the Antarctic Circle stop at Detaille Island. This area can be warmer than many travelers would imagine. For example, in October, the temperature usually ranges from -7 to 0 degrees Celsius (19.4 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, the Antarctic Circle can also be extremely frigid, depending on the time of year. The Antarctic Circle is slowly moving southward. This movement changes its exact coordinates by approximately 15 meters (49 feet) every year. At the current time, the entire area beneath the Antarctic Circle takes up 20 million square km (7.7 million square miles), which accounts for 4 percent of the Earth’s total landmass. Although we do not know which individual determined the existence of this Polar Circle, history does tell us that James Cook was the first person to travel to the Antarctic Circle. Cook reportedly crossed the circle via boat in 1773 as part of his second voyage to discover new regions. The exact area of the Antarctic Circle that you visit will directly impact the type of wildlife that you might encounter. During a cruise to the Antarctic Circle, it is possible that you will see a variety of penguin species, along with whales, seals and seabirds. A cruise to the Antarctic Circle is definitely a unique experience, and you may see a variety of photo-worthy things. Examples include wildlife, glaciers and icebergs. One of the most intriguing facts about the Antarctic Circle is the region’s 24 hours of daylight and nighttime that take place once a year. To explain, December is filled with a full 24 hours of daylight to mark the solstice, and the opposite event occurs in June. Photo gallery About the Antarctic Circle ### Antarctic Circle Weather While much is said about just how frosty it can get in the Antarctic, your Polar Circle trip will happen in a more hospitable time of year. When you visit the islands and the continent you can expect temperatures to range from around 0°C up to about 5°C. However, when you’re thinking about what clothes to bring don’t forget about the famous Polar Circle winds which can whisk away your body heat. ### Facts about the Antarctic Circle - The magnetic South Pole is constantly on the move, travelling about 8 km a year. - The southern Polar Circle contains the driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth – Antarctica\! - The western portion of Antarctica is actually an archipelago (chain of islands) that are all joined together into one big mass by ice. - The South Polar Circle is defined by anything south of 66°30’ S line of latitude. - This line of latitude was first crossed by Captain James Cook on January 17, 1773. - The hours of daylight on any particular day in the southern Polar Circle are matched by hours of night in the northern Polar Circle. - Winds in some places within the South Polar Circle can reach 320 km per hour. ### Travel to the Antarctic Circle Your Polar Circle cruise to the Antarctic region brings you to one of the coldest, windiest, and driest places on Earth… and yet one that is teeming with a huge variety of wildlife and fantastic rugged landscapes. Our [Polar Circle expeditions](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/antarctica/polar-circle/cruises) are a trip to Heaven for [bird watchers](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/bird-watching). You’ll be able to [go ashore](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/outdoor-activities/shore-based-walking-excursions-1) on islands and the continent, and the experienced can even go [diving](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/outdoor-activities/polar-diving) into waters shared by seals and whales. On your Polar Circle holiday you’ll be able to [kayak](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/outdoor-activities/kayaking), join [photography workshops](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/outdoor-activities/photo-workshop-1), make friends with thousands of penguins, an enjoy great [whale watching](https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/experiences/whale-safari-trips) opportunities. ![](https://cdn.oceanwide-expeditions.com/media-dynamic/cache/list_photo_avif/media/default/0001/03/ae26d48470122b5f7392c42fafbab1b4c5fbbc2f.avif)
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