Antarctica Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call

48 ships from 20 cruise lines across 3 countries

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Upcoming sailings calling in Antarctica, earliest departure first.

Antarctica cruises at a glance

Waterways Cruise lists 280 upcoming sailings on 48 ships from 20 cruise lines visiting Antarctica, calling at 10 places. Cruises can start in King George Island Antarctica and end in King George Island Antarctica.

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280 Sailings Found
Ushuaia, Argentina

11 Days Ushuaia, Argentina Round Trip

Port call

National Geographic Resolution

Departs
November 27th 2026
Duration
10 nights
From
$14,490
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Ushuaia, Argentina

10 Days One-Way from Ushuaia to King George Island Antarctica

Disembarks King George Island Antarctica

World Traveller

Departs
November 28th 2026
Duration
9 nights
From
$17,999
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Ushuaia, Argentina

11 Days Ushuaia, Argentina Round Trip

Port call

Le Boreal

Departs
November 30th 2026
Duration
10 nights
From
$15,100
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:

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Puerto Natales, Chile

10 Days Puerto Natales, Chile Round Trip

Port call

National Geographic Orion

Departs
December 1st 2026
Duration
9 nights
From
$19,284
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
King George Island Antarctica, Antarctica

8 Days King George Island Antarctica Round Trip

Departs King George Island Antarctica Disembarks King George Island Antarctica

National Geographic Orion

Departs
December 2nd 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$19,284
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

12 Days Buenos Aires, Argentina Round Trip

Port call

National Geographic Endurance

Departs
December 2nd 2026
Duration
11 nights
From
$16,782
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

16 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso-Santiago

Port call

Viking Jupiter

Departs
December 3rd 2026
Duration
15 nights
From
$8,999
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +3 more ports
Ushuaia, Argentina

11 Days Ushuaia, Argentina Round Trip

Port call

National Geographic Endurance

Departs
December 3rd 2026
Duration
10 nights
From
$16,782
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
San Antonio, Chile

15 Days One-Way from San Antonio to Buenos Aires

Port call

ms Oosterdam

Departs
December 4th 2026
Duration
14 nights
From
$2,924
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +4 more ports
King George Island Antarctica, Antarctica

9 Days One-Way from King George Island Antarctica to Puerto Williams

Departs King George Island Antarctica

Silver Wind

Departs
December 4th 2026
Duration
8 nights
From
$28,358
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

13 Days One-Way from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Port call

Viking Octantis

Departs
December 4th 2026
Duration
12 nights
From
$14,995
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

15 Days Buenos Aires, Argentina Round Trip

Port call

Celebrity Equinox

Departs
December 5th 2026
Duration
14 nights
From
$1,832
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
48
Cruise ships
20
Cruise lines
10
Places ships visit
3
Countries

Ships by type: 38 ocean 2 river 14 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.

Cruises in Antarctica by country

Compare Antarctica cruise lines

Lindblad Expeditions has the most upcoming sailings among Antarctica cruise lines (35). Starting fares run from $1,832 per person. Most sailings last 9–58 nights, and the most common length is 10 nights.

Ocean cruise lines (18)

Ultra-luxury cruise lines (3)

Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines in Antarctica compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Silversea Cruises31$13,0709–25 nights (typically 9)
Seabourn Cruises30$8,86628–95 nights (typically 25)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises6$34,39817–65 nights (typically 17)

Luxury cruise lines (4)

Luxury ocean cruise lines in Antarctica compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Aurora Expeditions34$12,1469–22 nights (typically 10)
Scenic Cruises25$19,50015–28 nights (typically 19)
Ponant Cruises14$5,72010–21 nights (typically 18)
Oceania Cruises8$5,89921–54 nights (typically 21)

Premium cruise lines (7)

Premium ocean cruise lines in Antarctica compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Lindblad Expeditions35$12,4007–21 nights (typically 7)
Viking Cruises17$8,99914–68 nights (typically 12)
Atlas Ocean Voyages15$13,5597–16 nights (typically 9)
Azamara Cruises10$4,10920–74 nights (typically 12)
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises9$14,37720–22 nights (typically 22)
Quark Expeditions9$16,8268–17 nights (typically 10)
Crystal Cruises4$10,30017–71 nights (typically 17)

Contemporary cruise lines (4)

Contemporary ocean cruise lines in Antarctica compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Holland America13$1,92414–40 nights (typically 14)
Princess Cruises6$2,04714–52 nights (typically 14)
Norwegian Cruise Line3$3,00915–16 nights (typically 15)
Celebrity Cruises1$1,83214 nights

River cruise lines (2)

Luxury cruise lines (1)

Luxury river cruise lines in Antarctica compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Uniworld7On request10–18 nights (typically 10)

Premium cruise lines (1)

Premium river cruise lines in Antarctica compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Avalon Waterways3$5,4507–11 nights (typically 7)

Cruise embarkation and disembarkation

Cruise embarkation (1)

King George Island Antarctica

Cruise disembarkation (1)

King George Island Antarctica

Cruise lines sailing in Antarctica (20)

Ocean cruise lines (18)

Ultra-luxury cruise lines (3)

Luxury cruise lines (4)

Premium cruise lines (7)

Contemporary cruise lines (4)

River cruise lines (2)

Luxury cruise lines (1)

Cruise lineShips sailing in Antarctica
Uniworld SS La Venezia

Premium cruise lines (1)

Cruise lineShips sailing in Antarctica
Avalon Waterways Avalon Poetry II

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Antarctica cruise ports

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Frequently asked questions about Antarctica cruises

Can you start or end a cruise in Antarctica?

Yes. Cruises start in King George Island Antarctica. Cruises end in King George Island Antarctica.

How many places do cruises visit in Antarctica?

10 Antarctica places are visited by 48 ships from 20 cruise lines.

Which cruise lines sail to Antarctica?

20 cruise lines sail to Antarctica, including Atlas Ocean Voyages, Aurora Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises and 14 more.

Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by , Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.

Published October 4, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026

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