10 Antarctica Peninsula Cruises & Tours for 2023-2024

Embark on this 8-day Antarctic cruise on the Magellan Explorer. Fly over the Drake Passage round-trip from Punta Arenas to King George Island where you meet your ship. Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula as you search for wildlife and explore stunning landscapes.

Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia
13 Days from $9,100

Take your polar expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures with hiking and snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.

Wild Antarctica - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia
14 Days from $16,195

During this 14-day voyage aboard the Greg Mortimer, discover the Weddell Sea, famed for its massive tabular icebergs, year-round sea ice, interesting fossils, and role in Shackleton's Endurance expedition.

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas
8 Days from $15,995

Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest and most direct way to Antarctica on this 8-day polar expedition. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and astounding icebergs, and enjoy daily landing excursions in the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Across the Antarctic Circle - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia
14 Days from $16,195

Fly to King George Island before embarking on your journey aboard the Sylvia Earl on this 14-day tour of Antarctica. For the rest of the trip, go on adventures that you can only experience in the deep south.

Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below

Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia
13 Days from $9,100

Embark on MV Hondius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventure with hiking and snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.

Spirit of Antarctica

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
12 Days from $12,995

Visit historic sites and step onto the most spectacular continent on Earth on this 12-day adventure cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore all the wonders that Antarctica has to offer on this roundtrip adventure starting and ending in Ushuaia.

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
12 Days from $17,620

This 12-day classic luxury Antarctica cruise on the National Geographic Endurance takes you to huge tabular icebergs in pools of turquoise blue meltwater, mountains rising some 9,000 feet straight up from the sea, penguins galore, abundant marine mammals, and experiences like cruising through the spectacular Lemaire Channel.

South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia to Ushuaia
21 Days from $24,095

This 21-day roundtrip Ushuaia voyage aboard Sylvia Earle encompasses the best of the Antarctic Peninsula and the enchanting wildlife haven of South Georgia. Cross the Drake Passage, sail towards South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island. En route for South Georgia head across the Scotia Sea before finally reaching Falklands~Malvinas.

Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
10 Days from $6,595

Leaving from Ushuaia, Argentina, this 10-day small ship expedition cruise of Antarctica is an excellent value and takes you through the Beagle Channel and across the mythical waters of the Drake Passage. These cruises are at the beginning and end of the season, are economically priced, and recommended for travelers on a budget.

Antarctica Cruise Deals

10 Antarctic Peninsula Cruise Deals for 2023-2024

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Classic Antarctica Air Cruise	Savings	$11495	8	Dec 2, 2023	Embark on this 8-day Antarctic adventure with Ocean Nova Air Cruises. Fly over the Drake Passage from Punta Arenas to King George Island where you … 0
Antarctica Complete	Savings	$28295	23	Dec 27, 2023	Embark on a 22-day unique experience, where you'll visit Antarctica and cross south of the Antarctic Circle while aboard the Greg Mortimer. Expect a … 0
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn & Diego Ramirez	Savings	$15995	13	Dec 6, 2023	Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries. Plan your perfect expedition to the 7th continent. This classic Antarctic Explorer voyage … 0
South Shetland Islands, Antarctica and Crossing the Circle	Savings	$10290	11	Jan 10, 2024	Board Ocean Albatros on this 11-day cruise to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Explore the Great White Continent's magnificent … 0
Spirit of Antarctica	Savings	$12995	12	Nov 5, 2023	Visit historic sites and step onto the most spectacular continent on Earth on this 12-day adventure cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore all the … 0
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica via Puerto Madryn	Savings	$20895	22	Nov 2, 2023	This 22-day voyage aboard the MS Seaventure will take you to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands where you will witness … 0
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands	Savings	$13590	19	Dec 23, 2023	Embark Ocean Albatros for a spectacular Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands 19-day expedition cruise. Set foot on the Antarctic … 0
Christmas in Antarctica	Savings	$9695	11	Dec 19, 2023	This exciting Antarctic cruise navigates the famed Drake Passage, explores the wildlife-rich shores of the South Shetland Islands, and makes numerous … 0
Across the Antarctic Circle	Savings	$17795	15	Dec 14, 2023	Celebrate this magical frozen area of extraordinary beauty, powerful orcas and leopard seals patrol the waters, while ethereal snow petrels grace the … 0
Christmas in Antarctica	Savings	$10095	12	Dec 16, 2024	This exciting Antarctic cruise navigates the famed Drake Passage, explores the wildlife-rich shores of the South Shetland Islands, and makes numerous … 0

Antarctica Peninsula Travel Guide

Antarctic Peninsula

Information on the Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Hope Bay, Paradise Bay and Wiencke Islands

South Shetland Islands

The South Shetland Islands are a chain of islands located off the northern end of the Antarctic Peninsula including King George Island, Elephant Island, Livingston Island and the volcanic Deception Island. King George Island is the most heavily populated region of the Antarctic and where the airport for Antarctic fly/cruise tours land is located.

Best Time of Year to Travel to Antarctica

The travel season in Antarctica is during the summer which runs from November through March. January and February are considered the best months to visit due to better weather and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

Best Antarctica Peninsula Cruise Lines for 2023-2024

Ponant - offers 47 Antarctic Peninsula cruises, with grandiose decor ranging from glaciers, ice floes, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge directly into the sea, research stations, and enchanting bays discovered daily via carefully selected Zodiac® excursions, based on prevailing ice conditions. Their newest fleet member, Le Commandant Charcot, is the world's first hybrid-electric polar expedition ship powered by liquefied natural gas.
Quark Expeditions - has 12 Antarctica Peninsula expeditions to view icebergs of every form and size in the peninsula's bays, fjords, and inlets, as well as the opportunity to witness minke and humpback whales at close range. The Ultramarine, the company's newest addition to its fleet, features two twin-engine helicopters, twenty quick-launch Zodiacs, luxurious staterooms, wellness amenities, and several outside wildlife viewing areas.
Silversea Cruises - provides an extensive Antarctica cruise collection that features mostly 10-day excursions of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands and shorter sailings of just 5, 6, or 9 days as part of the Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program. The Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands, Elephant Island, and South Georgia are included in longer cruises. Silver Cloud and Silver Wind guests will now fly into Santiago, Chile, for an overnight hotel stay before flying to Punta Arenas the following day to board the ship. Guests embarking on Silver Explorer will do so in Puerto Williams except for travelers aboard Silversea's Antarctica Bridge, the world's first ultra-luxury fly-cruise to Antarctica, who will fly directly from Punta Arenas to King George Island.
Lindblad Expeditions - discover the Antarctic Peninsula over 19 voyages, where unending white mountains roll to the horizon, and massive glaciers churn icebergs into the sea. While traveling aboard the state-of-the-art National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Resolution, or National Geographic Endurance, experience the Antarctic Peninsula up close by zipping around enormous tabular icebergs by Zodiac or kayak and walking along beaches teeming with penguins, seals, slabs, and humpback and orca whales breaching the surface of the lake.
Aurora Expeditions - In addition to the Ulstein X-BOW®, two of its new expedition ships, Sylvia Earle and Greg Mortimer, have large viewing platforms that bring you closer to the Antarctic Peninsula's magnificent maze of sheltered channels and inlets, where modern scientific stations and remnants of early explorers and the whaling industry are scattered among penguin rookeries and solitude.