by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Fri February 27, 2026
Many travelers love to plan ski vacations, heading to well-known destinations like Vail and Aspen to shred the snowy slopes.
But what if you could glide around in Antarctica, one of the most remote and rugged destinations on the planet? Aurora Expeditions is making this dream a reality by offering guided skiing and snowboarding programs as part of select Antarctic voyages.
Demand is so strong that the company plans to increase the number of Antarctic voyages offering these programs by 50 percent by the 2027/28 season. Right now, the company is also offering up to 40 percent off ski touring expeditions.
Each year, a handful of travelers join these voyages. They land by zodiac, then climb uphill while carrying all their ski and snowboard gear. Once they reach a suitable elevation on the White Continent, they descend glacier-covered terrain rising directly from the shoreline. They often encounter penguin colonies along the way, and spot whales in the distance—making this a true bucket-list experience.
Excursions range from two to six hours, depending on the terrain and snow conditions. And while the company aims to get travelers out as often as possible, the number of outings is influenced by weather, sea conditions and the itinerary. On average, travelers can expect to participate in roughly six or more ski or snowboard outings per voyage. In the past, travelers have skied off Mt. Tennant on Ronge Island, from Mt, Hoegh to Andvord Bay, Mt. Pond to Whalers Bay and Doumer Peak to Port Lockroy.
If you’re not up for skiing, other cruise lines offer similarly adventurous—but slightly mellower— experiences in Antarctica. HX and Quark Expeditions, for example, offer kayaking and camping.
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