Antarctica remains one of the last true frontiers for travelers, and an expedition cruise is the only realistic way to experience it. These voyages depart from gateway ports like Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage before reaching the Antarctic Peninsula, where travelers encounter penguin colonies, breaching whales, towering icebergs, and research stations that few people ever get to see in person. Unlike conventional cruises, Antarctica expedition ships are purpose-built for polar waters, carrying smaller guest counts, ice-strengthened hulls, and Zodiac boats used for daily shore landings and wildlife viewing.
Expedition itineraries typically run from ten to twenty-plus days, with variations that include South Georgia and the Falkland Islands for travelers wanting a longer wildlife-focused route. Onboard, expert naturalists, marine biologists, and polar historians lead lectures and guide landings, turning each day into a mix of adventure and active learning rather than a standard leisure cruise. Cabins range from basic twin portholes to premium suites with balconies, and pricing reflects the remoteness and logistics of polar operations.
On GetMyCruise, travelers can compare Antarctica expedition sailings across operators, check real departure dates and cabin categories, and book directly online. Because availability on polar ships is limited and seasonal, sailings are best booked well ahead of the Antarctic summer season when conditions allow safe access to the peninsula.
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15-Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers Holland America by Holland America aboard Nieuw Amsterdam - 15 nights - from $1,924 per person - sailing dates:
15-Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers Holland America
$1,924 Per Person
Holland America - Nieuw Amsterdam
17 Nov
15 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Montevideo,... More
St. Helena To Cape Verde Oceanwide Expeditions by Oceanwide Expeditions aboard MV Plancius - 10 nights - from $2,550 per person - sailing dates: ,
St. Helena To Cape Verde Oceanwide Expeditions
$2,550 Per Person
Oceanwide Expeditions - MV Plancius
27 Apr22 Apr
10 Nights | St Helena - Praia
15-Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers Holland America by Holland America aboard Nieuw Amsterdam - 15 nights - from $2,674 per person - sailing dates:
15-Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers Holland America
$2,674 Per Person
Holland America - Nieuw Amsterdam
06 Mar
15 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Montevideo,... More
15-Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers Holland America by Holland America aboard Oosterdam - 15 nights - from $2,774 per person - sailing dates:
15-Day South America Pathways: Chilean Fjords & Glaciers Holland America
$2,774 Per Person
Holland America - Oosterdam
09 Mar
15 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Montevideo,... More
Antarctica & Patagonia Princess by Princess aboard Majestic Princess - 17 nights - from $3,514 per person - sailing dates: , , ,
Antarctica & Patagonia Princess
$3,514 Per Person
Princess - Majestic Princess
06 Jan23 Jan21 Dec07 Jan
17 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Punta Arena... More
Antarctica & Patagonia Princess by Princess aboard Majestic Princess - 17 nights - from $4,274 per person - sailing dates:
Antarctica & Patagonia Princess
$4,274 Per Person
Princess - Majestic Princess
24 Jan
17 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Punta Arena... More
22-Day South America & Antarctica Holiday Holland America by Holland America aboard Nieuw Amsterdam - 22 nights - from $5,119 per person - sailing dates:
22-Day South America & Antarctica Holiday Holland America
$5,119 Per Person
Holland America - Nieuw Amsterdam
17 Dec
22 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Montevideo,... More
22-Day South America & Antarctica Holland America by Holland America aboard Nieuw Amsterdam - 22 nights - from $5,269 per person - sailing dates:
22-Day South America & Antarctica Holland America
$5,269 Per Person
Holland America - Nieuw Amsterdam
30 Jan
22 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Montevideo,... More
22-Day South America & Antarctica Holland America by Holland America aboard Oosterdam - 22 nights - from $5,569 per person - sailing dates:
22-Day South America & Antarctica Holland America
$5,569 Per Person
Holland America - Oosterdam
01 Feb
22 Nights | Buenos Aires, Argentina - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Montevideo,... More
37-Day South America Pathways & Antarctica Holiday Holland America by Holland America aboard Nieuw Amsterdam - 37 nights - from $6,449 per person - sailing dates:
37-Day South America Pathways & Antarctica Holiday Holland America
$6,449 Per Person
Holland America - Nieuw Amsterdam
02 Dec
37 Nights | San Antonio (Santiago), Chile - Puerto Montt, Chile - Puerto Ch... More
Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery And Learning Voyage Oceanwide Expeditions by Oceanwide Expeditions aboard Ortelius - 10 nights - from $7,800 per person - sailing dates:
Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery And Learning Voyage Oceanwide Expeditions
$7,800 Per Person
Oceanwide Expeditions - Ortelius
18 Mar
10 Nights | Ushuaia - Sailing to Antarctic Peninsula - Sailing to Antarctic... More
Iguazu Falls Adventure - Tour 1B Princess by Princess aboard Majestic Princess - 22 nights - from $7,849 per person - sailing dates:
Iguazu Falls Adventure - Tour 1B Princess
$7,849 Per Person
Princess - Majestic Princess
16 Dec
22 Nights | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Iguazu Falls,... More
Highlights Of Antarctica HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen - 10 nights - from $8,087 per person - sailing dates: , , , ,
Highlights Of Antarctica HX Expeditions
$8,087 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Fridtjof Nansen
10 Nov20 Nov30 Nov10 Dec20 Dec
10 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - South Shetland - Northern Gerlache -... More
10 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Roald Amundsen - 10 nights - from $8,583 per person - sailing dates: , , ,
10 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions
$8,583 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Roald Amundsen
10 Jan20 Jan30 Jan09 Feb
10 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - South Shetland - Northern Gerlache -... More
10 nights MS Fridtjof Nansen HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen - 10 nights - from $8,751 per person - sailing dates: , , , ,
10 nights MS Fridtjof Nansen HX Expeditions
$8,751 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Fridtjof Nansen
03 Jan13 Jan23 Jan02 Feb26 Feb
10 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - Northern Gerlache - Northern Gerlach... More
10 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Roald Amundsen - 10 nights - from $8,751 per person - sailing dates:
10 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions
$8,751 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Roald Amundsen
22 Mar
10 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - Northern Gerlache - Northern Gerlach... More
10 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Roald Amundsen - 10 nights - from $8,953 per person - sailing dates: , , , ,
10 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions
$8,953 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Roald Amundsen
30 Oct23 Nov17 Dec10 Jan20 Jan
10 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - Northern Gerlache - Northern Gerlach... More
Antarctica - Whale Watching Oceanwide Expeditions by Oceanwide Expeditions aboard Ortelius - 10 nights - from $9,150 per person - sailing dates:
Antarctica - Whale Watching Oceanwide Expeditions
$9,150 Per Person
Oceanwide Expeditions - Ortelius
23 Mar
10 Nights | Ushuaia - Sailing to Antarctic Peninsula - Sailing to Antarctic... More
Antarctica - Whale Watching Oceanwide Expeditions by Oceanwide Expeditions aboard MV Plancius - 10 nights - from $9,150 per person - sailing dates:
Antarctica - Whale Watching Oceanwide Expeditions
$9,150 Per Person
Oceanwide Expeditions - MV Plancius
20 Mar
10 Nights | Ushuaia - Sailing to Antarctic Peninsula - Sailing to Antarctic... More
Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery And Learning Voyage Oceanwide Expeditions by Oceanwide Expeditions aboard Hondius - 10 nights - from $9,200 per person - sailing dates: ,
Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery And Learning Voyage Oceanwide Expeditions
$9,200 Per Person
Oceanwide Expeditions - Hondius
07 Mar17 Mar
10 Nights | Ushuaia - Sailing to Antarctic Peninsula - Sailing to Antarctic... More
Antarctica - Discovery And Learning Oceanwide Expeditions by Oceanwide Expeditions aboard Ortelius - 10 nights - from $9,500 per person - sailing dates: , ,
Antarctica - Discovery And Learning Oceanwide Expeditions
$9,500 Per Person
Oceanwide Expeditions - Ortelius
30 Oct09 Dec05 Feb
10 Nights | Ushuaia - Sailing to Antarctic Peninsula - Sailing to Antarctic... More
Highlights Of Antarctica HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen - 11 nights - from $9,597 per person - sailing dates:
Highlights Of Antarctica HX Expeditions
$9,597 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Fridtjof Nansen
19 Nov
11 Nights | Bue - Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport (International... More
Highlights Of Antarctica HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen - 11 nights - from $9,604 per person - sailing dates:
Highlights Of Antarctica HX Expeditions
$9,604 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Fridtjof Nansen
09 Mar
11 Nights | Bue - Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport (International... More
14 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Roald Amundsen - 14 nights - from $9,719 per person - sailing dates:
14 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions
$9,719 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Roald Amundsen
19 Mar
14 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - Northern Gerlache - Southern Gerlach... More
14 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Roald Amundsen - 14 nights - from $9,828 per person - sailing dates:
14 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions
$9,828 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Roald Amundsen
05 Mar
14 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - Antarctica Sound - Weddell Sea - Ant... More
Antarctica - Discovery And Learning + Long Hikes Oceanwide Expeditions by Oceanwide Expeditions aboard MV Plancius - 10 nights - from $9,900 per person - sailing dates:
Antarctica - Discovery And Learning + Long Hikes Oceanwide Expeditions
$9,900 Per Person
Oceanwide Expeditions - MV Plancius
29 Dec
10 Nights | Ushuaia - Sailing to Antarctic Peninsula - Sailing to Antarctic... More
Iconic Antarctica – The Explorer’S Route HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Roald Amundsen - 14 nights - from $9,990 per person - sailing dates: ,
Iconic Antarctica – The Explorer’S Route HX Expeditions
$9,990 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Roald Amundsen
15 Nov13 Dec
14 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - Antarctica Sound - Weddell Sea - Ant... More
14 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Roald Amundsen - 14 nights - from $10,001 per person - sailing dates:
14 nights MS Roald Amundsen HX Expeditions
$10,001 Per Person
HX Expeditions - MS Roald Amundsen
08 Mar
14 Nights | Ushuaia - South Shetland - Northern Gerlache - Northern Gerlach... More
Antarctica & Falklands Expedition | Northbound HX Expeditions by HX Expeditions aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen - 17 nights - from $10,038 per person - sailing dates:
The Antarctic cruise season runs during the Southern Hemisphere summer, when sea ice recedes enough for ships to reach the peninsula safely. Early season sailings offer pristine snow and mating wildlife behavior, while later sailings bring longer daylight hours and penguin chicks.
Most itineraries range from around ten days for a peninsula-only voyage to over twenty days for extended routes covering South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. Longer voyages allow more wildlife diversity and additional landing sites.
Antarctica itself has no visa requirement since it isn't governed by a single nation, but travelers need a valid visa for the departure country, typically Argentina or Chile, depending on citizenship and current entry rules.
