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Antarctica Cruises & Expeditions

Journey to the Frozen Frontier: Cruises to the Heart of Antarctica
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Antarctica

11-Day Antarctic Explorer – Discover the 7th Continent

If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of stabilized,…
From 7420€
4.8 (5 Reviews)

All our Antarctica Cruise Expeditions

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Epic Antarctica
23 Days
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23–Day Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Malvinas (Falklands) and South Georgia

Our Epic Antarctica voyage lives up to its name by covering all the key highlights of Antarctica. The journey starts in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), continues to South Georgia,…
From 27575€
4.8 (5 Reviews)
Antarctica Crossing the Circle
14 Days
Ushuaia - Antarctica

Antarctica – Crossing the Circle

Our 14-day Crossing the Circle voyage offers an in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula and the opportunity to travel beyond the iconic Antarctic Circle, a rare achievement….
From 10625€
4.8 (4 Reviews)
Antarctica Crossing the Circle
14 Days
Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - Antarctica

Antarctica Crossing the Circle from Buenos Aires

The journey is further enhanced aboard the Ultramarine, the first ship specifically designed for Polar Regions. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 fast-launching Zodiacs, and superior luxury amenities, the Ultramarine…
From 11620€
4.8 (2 Reviews)
Antarctic Explorer from Buenos Aires
12 Days
Buenos Aires - Antarctica

12-Day Antarctic Explorer – Discovering the 7th Continent from Buenos Aires

12-day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent itinerary enables guests to maximize the helicopter experiences available on our newest ship, Ultramarine. Our ultimate goal is to help you plan your…
From 7420€
4.5 (5 Reviews)
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Antarctica - South Georgia Island

18-Day – South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

The South Georgia and Antarctica: Penguin Safari itinerary is the fastest way to get to the rarely visited South Georgia Island while also stepping foot on the 7th Continent. As…
From 16575€
4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Antarctica Expeditions FAQ's

The Antarctic voyages, sorted by price. What separates them is whether they cross the Drake by sea, how far south they get, and whether the flights are included.

TripDaysRoutePrice fromPer day
12-Day Antarctic Explorer – Discovering the 7th Continent from Buenos AiresThe standard Peninsula voyage from Buenos Aires, and the least expensive way to stand on the continent.Days12RouteUshuaia · Península AntárticaPrice from7.420 €Per day618 €
Antarctica – Crossing the CircleFourteen days that cross the Antarctic Circle, which most Peninsula itineraries never reach.Days14RouteUshuaia · Círculo PolarPrice from10.625 €Per day759 €
Antarctica Crossing the Circle from Buenos AiresThe same crossing of the Circle with the Buenos Aires legs included, so the internal flights are not your problem.Days14RouteBuenos Aires · Ushuaia · Círculo PolarPrice from11.620 €Per day830 €
Antarctic Express – Fly the DrakeEight days that fly over the Drake Passage in both directions, for a diary that cannot give up four days at sea.Days8RouteVuelo sobre el Drake · PenínsulaPrice from11.966 €Per day1.496 €
23–Day Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Malvinas (Falklands) and South GeorgiaTwenty three days that add the Malvinas and South Georgia, where the king penguin colonies are, and which is a different trip from the Peninsula.Days23RouteUshuaia · Malvinas · Círculo PolarPrice from27.575 €Per day1.199 €

Prices are per person, from, for the 2026 to 2027 season. Per day is a comparison aid, not how the trip is billed. Every itinerary is tailor-made and quoted individually.

Nearly every Antarctic voyage leaves from Ushuaia, and the Drake decides the rest

Ushuaia is the closest port on earth to the Antarctic Peninsula, about a thousand kilometres of open water away, and that water is the Drake Passage. Crossing it takes two days in each direction. Whether you sail it, fly over it or build the trip around it is the first decision, and it shapes the price, the length and the kind of holiday this turns out to be.

The Drake

Two days out, two days back

The passage between Cape Horn and the peninsula is where three oceans meet with no land to slow them down. It can be glassy and it can be genuinely rough, and nobody knows which until the forecast a few days before. It is four of your days either way.

Four days of the total

Flying over it

Eight days instead of twelve

The fly cruise option crosses the Drake by air in a couple of hours each way and joins the ship at the peninsula. It costs more per day and hands back four days, which for a limited holiday is often the better trade.

Time back, at a price

Crossing the Circle

Not the same as the Peninsula

Most voyages work the northern peninsula and turn back well short of the Antarctic Circle at sixty six degrees south. Reaching it needs a longer itinerary and more ice, and it is the clearest difference between the trips on this page.

Sixty six degrees south

The port everything leaves from is at Ushuaia tours, the colonies you can reach without a ship at Argentina penguin tours, and the rest of the far south at Patagonia tours.

The season runs from late October to early March

The ice closes the peninsula for the rest of the year. Inside that window the month changes what you see more than the route does: November is ice and courtship, December and January are chicks and long light, February is whales.

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November

Ice, and unmarked snow

The pack ice is still breaking up, the landscapes have not been walked on and the penguins are courting and building nests. Fewer ships, more ice in the way, and the best snow of the season.

The cleanest ice

December and January

Chicks, and almost no darkness

The warmest weeks, up to twenty hours of usable light, chicks hatching and the largest number of landing sites open. It is also the busiest part of the season and the most expensive.

Peak, for good reasons

February and March

Whales, and the season closing

Humpbacks and minkes feeding before they leave, chicks fledging, colonies worn and muddy. Ships thin out and the last departures of the season are often the best value.

The whale window

Departures stop when the ice returns. Landing sites are decided by the ice and the weather on the day, not by the itinerary.

The prime visiting season is during the Antarctic summer, from November to March, when the temperatures are milder, wildlife is most active, and daylight lasts almost 24 hours.

Most cruises range from 10 to 20 days, depending on the itinerary, including departure from points like Ushuaia, Argentina, and stops on surrounding islands.

No specific vaccinations are required for Antarctica. However, it's advisable to be in good health as medical facilities are limited. It's also recommended to consult with your doctor, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.

You can witness a variety of wildlife, including penguins, seals, whales, and myriad bird species like albatrosses and petrels.

Yes, the Antarctic Treaty System protects the region. Visitors are usually briefed on minimal impact guidelines, such as not leaving anything behind and not approaching wildlife too closely.

Essentials include waterproof and windproof clothing, layered thermal wear, waterproof boots, gloves, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and binoculars for wildlife viewing.

The Drake Passage, which connects South America to Antarctica, can be rough, leading to seasickness for some. It's a good idea to have seasickness remedies or consult your doctor before the journey.

Most cruises include Zodiac boat landings on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands, allowing passengers to set foot on land, observe wildlife, and sometimes visit research stations. Exploring Antarctica, the last unspoiled wilderness on Earth, is a dream for many. Cruises and expeditions to this icy realm offer an unparalleled chance to witness its pristine beauty, rich wildlife, and majestic icescapes up close. Before embarking, thorough preparation and knowledge about the journey will ensure a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What Your Antarctica Voyage Includes

Every quote we send lists this in writing, ship by ship. As a rule, this is how an Antarctic voyage is priced.

Included

In every package

Your cabin on the vessel you choose, with all meals on board; the expedition team, daily briefings and every Zodiac landing the ice and weather allow; the loan parka and boots on most vessels; port and government taxes; the Ushuaia hotel night and the embarkation transfer where your itinerary includes them.

Not included

Said upfront

International flights to and from Argentina; travel insurance, which is compulsory on Antarctic sailings and must cover medical evacuation; the Buenos Aires to Ushuaia flight unless your quote states otherwise; drinks outside meal service; optional kayaking, camping or diving, which we price in writing beforehand; gratuities for the crew.

The ice writes the itinerary, and every captain says so

No Antarctic sailing follows a fixed map. Landings are chosen each morning by the expedition leader according to ice, wind and wildlife, and a site missed heading south is often reached on the way north. Operators commit to the number of landings attempted, not to named beaches, and we tell you which vessels have the strongest record before you book.

Tell us when you can travel. We will build the route.

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