Discover the wonders of the White Continent aboard Hurtigruten’s Antarctic Explorer sailings during one of five separate itineraries throughout the 2014–2015 season. Home away from home is the purpose-built, deluxe expedition ship MS Fram, which accommodates up to 318 guests. Journey options include:

• 19-day In the Realm of the Great Explorers (Nov. 1, 2014 and Feb. 25, 2015) with a focus on routes followed by early 20th-century explorers through the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
• 14-day Land of the Penguins (Nov. 19, 2014, Jan. 4 and 16, 2015) with landings, penguin encounters and lectures on the area’s history, wildlife and environment.

Among other choices are a Dec. 19 Christmas Expedition that sails from Ushuaia, traversing the Falklands and South Georgia, and the 15-day Antarctica Circle Expedition. Conditions permitting, stops may include the former research Station W on Detaille Island and the 1950’s British research Station Y Horseshoe Island (departs Jan. 28 and Feb. 11, 2015). The earlier you book, the better the rates, which currently begin at $7,299 (inside cabin) to $18,217 (Grand Suite). Rates are per person, based on double occupancy and vary with specific itinerary.