PRICES have plunged on journeys to South Georgia and the Antarctic. However the journeys are in October this year and January next year so you need to be quick as bookings close in a matter of weeks.
The cruise deals are being offered by dedicated polar expedition cruise agency iExpedition.com which brings together Australia's largest selection of Polar cruises.
A last-minute offer - two for one or 50 per cent off - applies to the Best of the Southern Ocean cruise which sees passengers join Sea Spirit on a 19-day expedition of South Georgia.
Departing Argentina on October 20, you'll spend three days exploring the Falkland Islands and six days in South Georgia.
Prices now start at $9597 per person twin share (valid until October 9 or until sold out).
Another offer - 30 days cruising for the price of 26 plus a $750 per person flight credit - applies to a journey to the Antarctic to step inside Mawson's Hut (provided weather conditions are favourable).
The cruise leaves from Invercargill, New Zealand, on January 8.
You can explore iExpedition's full range of last-minute Antarctica deals at http://explorer.iexpedition.com/antarctica-on-sale-now/
If you need longer to plan, there are more than 600 expedition departures to Antarctica and the Arctic regions on this user-friendly site. You can search and filter hundreds of voyages to find one that fits your travel dates, budget, time frame, activities and other personal preferences. You can also create wish lists, request reservations and book cabins online.
With 40 vessels ranging in size from sailing vessels for just 10 passengers to small, luxury expedition ships that can cater for 300, there is virtually a ship for all travel styles and budgets.
1800-960-577, www.iExpedition.com
