Antarctica Cruises
Except for a few hardy researchers, there are no permanent residents of Antarctica and tourist traffic is controlled in an effort to protect this fragile continent. Most of what visitors see is limited to views from the deck of a passing ship. The serenity and expansiveness of Antarctica is unmatched anywhere on Earth. The only uninhabited continent is a marvel to explore and a beauty to see. Book your Antarctica cruise now.
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Antarctica Cruise Highlights
Get ready to observe an extraordinary display of wildlife, from fur seals to penguins, sea elephants, whales, birds and albatrosses. Visitors to Antarctica become amateur researchers and naturalists as they undergo an educational experience, able to stand feet away from these majestic animals at times. On land or on board a ship, stand in awe of the open, white wilderness, untouched by most of civilization. Once anchored in Antarctica, passengers can board Zodiacs to step on land and hike along the snowy grounds. Adventurous souls can even kayak or paddleboard through icy waters.
Popular Antarctica Cruise Ports
Other than a few researchers, there are no permanent residents of Antarctica, and the number of visitors on land is capped at 100 passengers at a time. There are no actual ports of call on this continent, so ships anchor at locations like Cape Evans and Cape Royds, Deception Island, Lamaire Channel and Half Moon Island. Once anchored, passengers can explore the continent via Zodiac landing craft - a sturdy, inflatable designed for exploration use.
When is the Best Time to Go to Antarctica?
With freezing temperatures nearly year round, there are only a few months a year when it is ideal to visit Antarctica. Cruise ships typically visit between December and February, when the temperatures are between 20 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. During this time, it is high summer in Antarctica, with 20+ hours of daylight per day. Because of the distance required to get there, most Antarctic voyages are a minimum of 10 nights.
What Cruise Lines Go to Antarctica?
Only a select few cruise lines make the trek down to this remote but grand destination. Here are a few to explore:
- Quark Expeditions: A world leader in polar cruises, Quark Expeditions will bring you up close to magnificent icebergs and spectacular wildlife on 7- to 23-day expeditions. Adventurers can revel in outdoor activities like cross-country skiing, mountaineering, hiking and even stand-up paddleboarding while in Antarctica.
- Silversea Cruises: Can you imagine having afternoon tea in the southernmost part of the globe? Silversea makes that dream a reality with its signature white-glove service aboard several sailings to Antarctica each year. Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina; Buenos Aires, Argentina; or Valparaiso, Chile and explore Antarctica's Peninsula, Sound, Shetland Islands and more.
- Ponant Cruises: Ponant's small, luxury ships are known for sailing to ports and anchorages off the beaten path, and the Antarctic is no exception. Travel on Ponant and discover outings in Zodiacs to Cooper Bay, New Island and Half Moon, as well as stops in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.
| Month | Number of Cruises | From Price |
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| Nov 2026 | 11 cruises | $16,995 |
| Dec 2026 | 34 cruises | $16,506 |
| Jan 2027 | 47 cruises | $3,337 |
| Feb 2027 | 39 cruises | $5,569 |
| Mar 2027 | 17 cruises | $13,606 |
| Sep 2027 | 1 cruises | Call For Price |
| Oct 2027 | 11 cruises | $13,685 |
| Nov 2027 | 28 cruises | $15,116 |
| Dec 2027 | 37 cruises | $5,119 |
| Jan 2028 | 50 cruises | $3,221 |
| Feb 2028 | 40 cruises | $3,259 |
| Mar 2028 | 19 cruises | $3,439 |
| Oct 2028 | 7 cruises | $17,510 |
| Nov 2028 | 23 cruises | $12,225 |
| Dec 2028 | 29 cruises | $3,125 |
| Jan 2029 | 32 cruises | $3,475 |
| Feb 2029 | 23 cruises | $14,299 |
| Mar 2029 | 13 cruises | $15,999 |
| 17 Night Antarctica and Patagonia Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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Majestic Princess 8 Sail Dates: 1/6/27; 1/23/27; 12/21/27; 1/7/28; 1/24/28; 12/21/28; 1/7/29; 1/24/29; See More Starting Port: Buenos Aires, Argentina Ports of Call: Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cruising Antarctic Peninsula, Port Stanley, Montevideo... |
17 Nights |
$3,125per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$3,221per person
(double occupancy) |
| 22 Night Iguazu Falls Adventure Tour 1A Cruise and Land Tour from Rio de Janeiro | Duration | Priced from |
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22 Nights |
$7,539per person
(double occupancy) |
| 18 Night Santiago Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Santiago (Valparaiso) | Duration | Priced from |
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18 Nights |
$3,978per person
(double occupancy) |
| 15 Night South America Cruise from San Antonio | Duration | Priced from |
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15 Nights |
$3,249per person
(double occupancy) |
| 17 Night Buenos Aires Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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17 Nights |
$4,078per person
(double occupancy) |
| 15 Night South America Cruise from San Antonio | Duration | Priced from |
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15 Nights |
$3,249per person
(double occupancy) |
| 6 Night Antarctica Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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Silver Endeavour 37 Sail Dates: 11/19; 11/25; 12/1; 12/7; 1/18/27; 1/24/27; 2/5/27; 2/17/27; 2/23/27; 11/10/27; See More Starting Port: King George Island, Antarctica Ports of Call: King George Island, Cruising the Shetland Islands, Cruising Antarctic Peninsula... |
6 Nights |
$24,113per person
(double occupancy) |
| 9 Night Antarctica Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from Puerto Williams | Duration | Priced from |
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Silver Wind 16 Sail Dates: 11/25; 1/6/27; 1/24/27; 2/11/27; 3/1/27; 11/4/27; 11/22/27; 12/10/27; 12/28/27; 1/15/28; See More Starting Port: Puerto Williams, Chile Ports of Call: Puerto Williams, Drake Passage, Cruising the Shetland Islands, Cruising Antarctic Peninsula... |
9 Nights |
$12,225per person
(double occupancy) |
| 9 Night Antarctica Fly and Sail the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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Silver Wind 15 Sail Dates: 1/15/27; 2/2/27; 2/20/27; 3/10/27; 11/13/27; 12/1/27; 12/19/27; 1/6/28; 1/24/28; 2/11/28; See More Starting Port: King George Island, Antarctica Ports of Call: King George Island, Cruising the Shetland Islands, Cruising Antarctic Peninsula... |
9 Nights |
$12,225per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams Cruise from Puerto Williams | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$14,960per person
(double occupancy) |
| 6 Night Antarctica Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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6 Nights |
$13,940per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Antarctica Exploring the Peninsula Cruise from Puerto Williams | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$13,685per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Antarctic Explorer Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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Viking Polaris 25 Sail Dates: 12/11; 12/22; 1/2/27; 1/13/27; 1/24/27; 2/4/27; 2/15/27; 2/26/27; 11/12/27; 11/23/27; See More Starting Port: Buenos Aires, Argentina Ports of Call: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Cruising Cape Horn... |
12 Nights |
$13,999per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Antarctic Explorer Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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Viking Octantis 24 Sail Dates: 12/4; 12/15; 12/26; 1/6/27; 1/17/27; 1/28/27; 2/8/27; 2/19/27; 11/16/27; 12/10/27; See More Starting Port: Buenos Aires, Argentina Ports of Call: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Cruising Cape Horn... |
12 Nights |
$14,999per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Antarctica in Depth Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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12 Nights |
$18,864per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Antarctica in Depth Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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12 Nights |
$17,982per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Antarctica in Depth Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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12 Nights |
$20,175per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Into the Antarctic Circle Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$18,999per person
(double occupancy) |
| 21 Night Vibrant Wonders of Peru and Antarctica Cruise and Land Journey Cruise and Land Tour from Lima | Duration | Priced from |
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21 Nights |
$27,180per person
(double occupancy) |
| 28 Night Ultimate Journey Patagonia Argentina Brazil and Antarctica Cruise and Land Journey Cruise and Land Tour from Santiago (Valparaiso) | Duration | Priced from |
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28 Nights |
$45,985per person
(double occupancy) |
| 27 Night Antarctica South Georgia Argentina and Brazil Cruise and Land Journey Cruise and Land Tour from Rio de Janeiro | Duration | Priced from |
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27 Nights |
$42,799per person
(double occupancy) |
| 21 Night Highlights of Antarctica Argentina and Brazil Cruise and Land Journey Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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21 Nights |
$33,215per person
(double occupancy) |
| 19 Night Antarctica South Georgia and Falkland Islands Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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19 Nights |
$33,495per person
(double occupancy) |
| 18 Night Antarctica and South Georgia Island Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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18 Nights |
$29,999per person
(double occupancy) |
