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Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Gerlache's Detroit, Paradise Bay, Schollaert canal, Elephant Island, Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
5 other departures
Celebrity Equinox
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
1/30/2028
from
US$ 2,578
Other departures:
02-16-30 Jan 2027
02-16 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Paradise Bay, Schollaert canal, Gerlache's Detroit, Elephant Island, Port Stanley, Puerto Madryn, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
Celebrity Equinox
15 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
1/31/2026
from
US$ 2,684
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Falkland Island, Montevideo, Buenos Aires
1 other departures
Majestic Princess
18 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
1/6/2027
from
US$ 3,072
Other departures:
23 Jan 2027
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
1 other departures
World Voyager
11 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
3/5/2027
from
US$ 13,534
Other departures:
03 Mar 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
7 other departures
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
3/10/2028
from
US$ 13,677
Other departures:
06 Nov 2027
08-18-28 Dec 2027
07 Jan 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
11/23/2027
from
US$ 14,089
Other departures:
05 Nov 2027
06-15 Jan 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires
2 other departures
Ultramarine
12 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/28/2027
from
US$ 14,911
Other departures:
27 Nov 2026
07 Dec 2026
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
World Voyager
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
1/24/2028
from
US$ 20,975
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
2/16/2027
from
US$ 22,158
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, South Georgia, Buenos Aires
World Voyager
18 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
12/21/2027
from
US$ 28,325
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake passage, Weddell Sea, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
14 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
11/16/2027
from
US$ 28,479
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Drake passage, Buenos Aires
Ultramarine
23 d
Suite
Buenos Aires
1/17/2028
from
US$ 41,995
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia
6 other departures
Le Boreal
11 d
Suite
Ushuaia
1/16/2027
from
US$ 697
Other departures:
10 Dec 2026
28 Nov 2027
08-18-28 Dec 2027
Other departures
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia
2 other departures
L Austral
11 d
Suite
Ushuaia
12/28/2026
from
US$ 697
Other departures:
18 Nov 2026
18 Dec 2026
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia
5 other departures
Le Lyrial
11 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ushuaia
1/3/2028
from
US$ 781
Other departures:
27 Nov 2027
13 Jan 2028
02-12-22 Feb 2028
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, Antarctic, Weddell Sea, Northern Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Drake passage, Ushuaia
3 other departures
Le Commandant Charcot
13 d
Suite
Ushuaia
10/27/2027
from
US$ 878
Other departures:
08-20 Nov 2027
16 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Drake passage, The Gullet, Antarctic, Charcot Islands, Bellingshausen Sea, Pourquoi Pas Island, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia
1 other departures
Le Commandant Charcot
15 d
Suite
Ushuaia
12/28/2027
from
US$ 998
Other departures:
02 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Grave cove, New Island, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia
2 other departures
Le Boreal
18 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Ushuaia
12/20/2026
from
US$ 1,118
Other departures:
28 Jan 2028
24 Feb 2028
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Grave cove, New Island, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia
1 other departures
Le Lyrial
18 d
Suite
Ushuaia
12/4/2026
from
US$ 1,118
Other departures:
17 Dec 2027
Itinerary : Ushuaia, Grave cove, The neck, Saunders Island, Antarctic, Drake passage, Ushuaia
Le Lyrial
18 d
Balcony Stateroom
Ushuaia
11/17/2026
from
US$ 2,236
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Island, Cabo Hornos, Ushuaia, Puerto Williams, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, San Antonio Chile
Majestic Princess
16 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
12/7/2026
from
US$ 2,730
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Port Stanley, Elephant Island, Paradise Island (Antarctica), Ushuaia, Puerto Montt, San Antonio Chile
1 other departures
Norwegian Star
16 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
1/17/2028
from
US$ 2,859
Other departures:
16 Feb 2028
Itinerary : Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Port Stanley, Elephant Island, Paradise Island (Antarctica), Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, San Antonio Chile
Norwegian Star
17 d
Inside Stateroom
Buenos Aires
12/17/2027
from
US$ 3,489
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
US$ 5,189
Itinerary : Punta Arenas, Ainsworth Bay, Tucker Islands, Glaciers Avenue, Pia-Gletscher, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Glaciar Garibaldi, Pia-Gletscher, Glacier Agostini, Aguila Glacier, Navigation to Agostini & Condor Glaciers, Isla Magdalena, Punta Arenas
33 other departures
M/N Ventus Australis
9 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Punta Arenas
4/2/2026
from
US$ 5,190
Other ports of embarkation:
UshuaiaOther departures:
28 Jan 2026
05-13-21 Feb 2026
01-09-17-25 Mar 2026
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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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