10 Antarctica Peninsula Cruises & Tours for 2022-2023

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.

Antarctic - Basecamp

12 Days from $9,050

Embark on the MV Plancius for this active small ship cruise of Antarctica. Anchor at stunning spots to maximize time exploring Antarctica by foot, zodiac, sea kayak, camp and possibly even SCUBA dive on this 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic. Hike near the shore or trek to hilltops for panoramic views and views of Adelie and gentoo penguins.

Antarctic Explorer - Sail/Fly Expedition

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
11 Days from $15,295

Enjoy 11 days aboard the Sylvia Earle and explore the vast white continent of Antarctica. Get a chance to spot seals and penguins on their natural habitat. Fly across Drake Passage during this voyage as well.

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
12 Days from $16,780

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.

Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

8 Days from $13,495

Embark on this 8-day Antarctic adventure with Magellan Explorer Air Cruises. Fly over the Drake Passage 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 the surrounding landscape before your flight back.

Spirit of Antarctica

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
12 Days from $12,395

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.

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia

Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
23 Days from $30,595

From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage aboard the Ultramarine. This epic Antarctica expedition includes all of the major Antarctic highlights you can imagine, full of significant milestones for any world traveler.

Spirit of Antarctica

Ushuaia to Ushuaia
12 Days from $12,395

Explore all the wonders that Antarctica has to offer on this 12-day adventure cruise aboard Sylvia Earle. Have a tour of Ushuaia and enjoy the ultimate wildlife experience in this polar region. Take in the Antarctic beauty on all shore excursions and Zodiac cruises and enjoy the educational lectures and guiding services from the expedition team.

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica via Ushuaia

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
21 Days from $19,705

Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and finally the Antarctic Peninsula on this unique 21-day expedition. This adventure cruise goes beyond wildlife viewing and delves into the human history of Falklands and Antarctica.

Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below

Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
13 Days from $8,850

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.

Antarctica Cruise Deals

10 Antarctic Peninsula Cruise Deals for 2022-2023

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Classic Antarctica Air Cruise	$2000	$11495	8	Dec 2, 2022	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
Antarctic Small Ship Expedition	$500	$5495	10	Nov 11, 2022	Leaving from Ushuaia, Argentina, this 10-day small ship expedition cruise of Antarctica is an excellent value and takes you through the Beagle … 0
Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands	Savings	$30480	22	Feb 17, 2023	Marvel at vast colonies of penguins, spot majestic whales, look for a variety of species of seals, and watch soaring sea birds. Explore rugged, … 0
Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent plus Cape Horn & Diego Ramirez	Savings	$15895	13	Nov 9, 2022	Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries. Plan your perfect expedition to the 7th continent. This classic Antarctic Explorer voyage … 0
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari	Savings	$16895	16	Nov 5, 2022	Join the World Explorer on this amazing 16-day cruise to Antarctica and South Georgia. Reflect at the resting place of the great explorer, Sir Ernest … 0
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition	Savings	$17895	14	Jan 6, 2023	Setting foot on the 7th Continent is a polar achievement few experience. Even more rare is the milestone of crossing the Antarctic Circle. Navigating … 0
Highlights of Antarctica	Savings	$8305	12	Nov 8, 2022	Explore the South Shetland Islands and deep in the Antarctic Peninsula for ten days. If the southern sea ice has melted over the summer, we will … 0
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake	Savings	$12295	8	Dec 5, 2022	Explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, skipping the Drake Passage on this 8-day polar experience. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, … 0
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari	Savings	$19895	16	Nov 20, 2022	Discover the highlights of South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula on this 16-day Penguin Safari cruise aboard Ultramarine. Begin your journey in … 0
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands	Savings	$26410	22	Nov 8, 2022	Journey to an extraordinary 22-day Antarctica expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Enjoy an extra day at the Peninsula … 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 2022-2023

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.