Antarctica expedition cruises
Zero booking fees on every Antarctica sailing, plus perks like onboard credit, free excursions, and gift cards on select departures.
Best Antarctica Cruise Prices by Line
Antarctica is expedition cruising at its purest: icebergs, penguin colonies and landscapes almost no one ever sees in person. These specialist expedition lines are sailing the White Continent right now, with real prices updated daily.
Best Time to Sail Antarctica
The Antarctic season follows the austral summer, roughly November through March, when daylight is long and the ice opens up. There are no sailings outside the season.
Popular Antarctica Departure Ports
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Antarctica Itinerary Types
Cross the Drake by sea or fly over it, then explore the peninsula by zodiac. Choose how far south you want to go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The season runs during the austral summer, roughly November through March. Early season brings pristine ice and courting penguins, midsummer has the warmest weather and chicks, and late season is best for whales.
Classic expeditions sail the Drake Passage from South America, a crossing of about two days each way. Fly-cruise itineraries skip it by flying to King George Island and boarding the ship there.
Expedition fares generally include zodiac excursions and guided landings led by naturalist teams, and many luxury operators bundle parkas, drinks and gratuities. Inclusions vary by line, so compare carefully.
Summer temperatures along the peninsula often sit around freezing, milder than most travelers expect. Expedition teams provide detailed packing lists, and layering matters more than any single heavy coat.
Most landings involve getting in and out of zodiacs and walking on uneven ground, so reasonable mobility is needed, but no special fitness is required. Ship-based cruising and scenic sailing days let everyone enjoy the continent.