130 cruises found
An Antarctica cruise is an expedition to the end of the world, on an almost entirely uninhabited continent of ice where nature reigns supreme. Sail among icebergs and the spectacular terrain of the Antarctic Peninsula, approach legendary places such as the Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay and Port Lockroy, and see penguins, whales, seals and extraordinarily dramatic landscapes—all on the same journey.
The destination naturally combines exploration, wildlife, expert lectures and deeply moving moments in a polar adventure experienced both from the ship's deck and closer to the continent on a Zodiac or during shore landings.
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Antarctica
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Punta del este, Port Stanley, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Magellan (Strait), Punta Arenas, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
Celebrity Equinox
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
12/19/2027
from
$ 2,885
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Gerlache's Detroit, Schollaert canal, Paradise Bay, Elephant Island, Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
3 other departures
Celebrity Equinox
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
01/28/2029
from
$ 3,067
Other departures:
02 Jan 2027
14 Jan 2029
11 Feb 2029
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Punta del este, Montevideo, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Schollaert canal, Paradise Bay, Gerlache's Detroit, Elephant Island, Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Buenos Aires
Celebrity Equinox
17 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
12/17/2028
from
$ 3,635
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Falkland Island, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
4 other departures
Majestic Princess
18 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
12/21/2027
from
$ 4,099
Other departures:
06-23 Jan 2027
07-24 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Schollaert canal, Paradise Bay, Gerlache's Detroit, Elephant Island, Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
2 other departures
Celebrity Equinox
15 d
Balcony Stateroom
Buenos Aires
01/02/2028
from
$ 6,089
Other departures:
16-30 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Paradise Bay, Gerlache's Detroit, Schollaert canal, Elephant Island, Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
Celebrity Equinox
15 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
01/02/2027
from
$ 14,357
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
6 other departures
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
03/12/2029
from
$ 13,844
Other departures:
27 Nov 2028
07-17-27 Dec 2028
20 Feb 2029
Other departures
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
1 other departures
World Voyager
11 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
03/05/2029
from
$ 14,352
Other departures:
05 Mar 2027
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
6 other departures
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/06/2027
from
$ 15,302
Other departures:
08-18-28 Dec 2027
07 Jan 2028
29 Feb 2028
Other departures
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
3 other departures
World Voyager
11 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/05/2027
from
$ 15,505
Other departures:
23 Nov 2027
06-15 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/28/2027
from
$ 17,702
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
3 other departures
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
02/08/2029
from
$ 18,925
Other departures:
16 Feb 2027
17 Feb 2028
06 Jan 2029
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
1 other departures
World Voyager
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
02/21/2029
from
$ 20,857
Other departures:
24 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/15/2028
from
$ 25,227
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
20 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
10/12/2028
from
$ 25,531
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, South Georgia, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
World Voyager
18 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
01/12/2029
from
$ 28,834
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
18 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
10/30/2028
from
$ 30,308
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Island, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
20 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
10/19/2027
from
$ 30,784
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, South Georgia, Buenos Aires
World Voyager
18 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
12/21/2027
from
$ 31,259
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/16/2027
from
$ 39,350
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
23 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
01/17/2028
from
$ 48,841
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Magellan (Strait), Valparaiso
Celebrity Equinox
13 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
03/12/2028
from
$ 1,921
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Island, Cabo Hornos, Ushuaia, Puerto Williams, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, San Antonio Chile
1 other departures
Majestic Princess
16 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
12/07/2026
from
$ 2,382
Other departures:
21 Nov 2027
Itinerary : Fort Lauderdale, Saint-Martin, St Lucie, Barbados, Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Island, Cabo Hornos, Ushuaia, Puerto Williams, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, San Antonio Chile
Majestic Princess
34 d
Inside Stateroom
Fort Lauderdale
11/19/2026
from
$ 3,770
Itinerary : Punta Arenas, Ainsworth Bay, Tucker Islands, Pia-Gletscher, Glaciers Avenue, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Pia-Gletscher, Glaciar Garibaldi, Glacier Agostini, Aguila Glacier, Isla Magdalena, Punta Arenas
48 other departures
M/N Ventus Australis
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Punta Arenas
09/29/2026
from
$ 4,379
Other ports of embarkation:
UshuaiaOther departures:
21 Sep 2026
07-15-23-31 Oct 2026
08-16-24 Nov 2026
Other departures
The Drake Passage and the Antarctic Circumpolar Current
Exceptional lectures with leading experts from around the world
The Lemaire Channel, the "Valley of the Giants"
The closely supervised Polar Plunge
Neptune's Bellows at Deception Island
Port Lockroy's "Penguin Post Office"
Observe wildlife found nowhere else in the world
The tabular icebergs of the Weddell Sea
The thunder of Neko Harbour
Crossing the Antarctic Circle (66°33' S)
Kayaking through the silence of "bergy seltzer"
Paradise Bay at its purest
Wildlife & conditions
Peak summer. The mildest temperatures, hatching eggs and the arrival of the first chicks.
Expert advice
The prime season for observing activity in penguin colonies. The days are seemingly endless, perfect for exploring around the clock.
Wildlife & conditions
Whale season. Whales and other cetaceans are highly active. The ice has retreated, opening routes to the Deep South.
Expert advice
The best time for whale enthusiasts and anyone dreaming of crossing the Antarctic Circle.
Wildlife & conditions
This is when the scenery is at its wildest and most spectacular. Pack ice is still widespread, which can sometimes restrict access.
Expert advice
The wildest and most spectacular time for scenery. Pack ice is still widespread, which can sometimes restrict access.
| Season | Wildlife & conditions | Expert advice |
|---|---|---|
January & December Peak summer. The mildest temperatures, hatching eggs and the arrival of the first chicks. The prime season for observing activity in penguin colonies. The days are seemingly endless, perfect for exploring around the clock. | ||
February–March Whale season. Whales and other cetaceans are highly active. The ice has retreated, opening routes to the Deep South. The best time for whale enthusiasts and anyone dreaming of crossing the Antarctic Circle. | ||
November This is when the scenery is at its wildest and most spectacular. Pack ice is still widespread, which can sometimes restrict access. The wildest and most spectacular time for scenery. Pack ice is still widespread, which can sometimes restrict access. | ||
The 5 highlights of an Antarctic expedition
1. Face-to-face encounters with wildlife
With no land predators, the animals are incredibly curious. A penguin pecking at your boots or a whale passing beneath the Zodiac® are moments of pure magic mentioned by travelers time and again.
2. Sailing among cathedrals of ice
The monumental scale of tabular icebergs and the electric-blue hues of glaciers are impossible to capture in a photograph. It is a visual spectacle from start to finish, one that leaves a lasting impression from the very first day.
3. The passion and expertise of the naturalist guides
Whether you sail with Ponant, Quark, HX or Silversea, lectures by glaciologists and ornithologists transform the journey. Understanding how ice forms or how penguins survive adds unique depth to the expedition.
4. A complete escape from everyday life
Traveling to Antarctica means leaving the civilized world behind. Guests treasure this "end of the world," where Wi-Fi becomes secondary to the wild majesty of landscapes without a trace of human presence.
5. The "Polar Plunge" and the adrenaline rush
More than just a swim, it is a moment of camaraderie among guests. The shared excitement on deck and the thermal shock create lasting memories—and plenty of laughter back in the lounge.
6. An expedition that comes alive at any hour
During your Antarctica cruise, daylight is continuous. From the decks, panoramic lounge or cabin, any moment can reveal an iceberg, a whale's spout or a group of penguins. The captain, crew and guides stay alert, ready to adjust the itinerary or notify guests at any hour of an exceptional sighting.
What are the must-see places in Antarctica?
There are few places on the immense ice continent of Antarctica that are ideal for a stopover by boat. Most of these are islands or scientific bases on land. During these ports of call, travelers can enjoy a unique experience: slipping into the shoes of the first explorers who set out into the deep south over a century ago to discover the icy continent, its pristine white polar landscapes, icebergs and unique fauna made up mainly of whales and penguins.
An Antarctic cruise is an opportunity to discover many of the places made famous by past expeditions, both on land and at sea. First of all, there's the Drake Passage, which separates Patagonia from the Antarctic Peninsula. This trip to the deep south will allow you to follow in the footsteps of explorers Shackleton and Amundsen on the South Shetland Islands, including the famous Elephant Island. You'll also have the chance to sail to Gerlache Strait, Skua Glacier, Orne Harbor, Petermann Island, Cuverville Island, famous for its colony of papuan penguins, Marguerite Bay and the Almirante Brown Antarctic base.
What are the departure ports for Antarctica?
Most cruises to Antarctica depart from South American waters. The quickest and most convenient way is to board the cruise ship in a Patagonian port, such as Ushuaia in Argentina or Punta Arenas in Chile.
For travelers who don't wish to embark in Tierra del Fuego, it's possible to discover the ice world from cities further north on the continent. Some cruise lines, for example, offer trips to Antarctica from the port of Montevideo in Uruguay, or Buenos Aires in Argentina.
When is the best time of year to travel to Antarctica?
Antarctica is known as the continent of ice for a reason. Temperatures are extreme, and the waters of the Drake Passage are particularly turbulent. As a result, no sailing team accepts cruises during the austral winter, i.e. during the northern hemisphere summer between May and September. During this period, temperatures are polar and ice prevents us from approaching the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Moreover, daylight lasts only a few hours.
The best time to cruise Antarctica is therefore during the austral summer, between November and February. The high season is around the festive season, between December and January. This is when daylight lasts longest, and temperatures are highest - but still below freezing. During the high season, prices are the highest. But conditions are ideal for a wide range of activities, including wildlife watching, whale watching and hiking among the penguin colonies.
Which cruise lines offer cruises to Antarctica?
Many cruise lines offer voyages to discover the Antarctic landscape. Silversea Cruises, based in Monaco, offers ocean expeditions to the icy continent. The famous Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten specializes in voyages to the polar regions, whether in the far north or the far south.
As no country owns Antarctica, no visa is required to travel there. For European travellers, an Argentinean or Chilean visa is generally sufficient. This ease of travel has encouraged cruise companies to offer Antarctic tours. The American company Quark Expeditions specializes in cruises beyond the Drake Passage, as do the French luxury cruise line Ponant and the British company Swan Hellenic.
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