Cheap Antarctica Cruises
Traveling to Antarctica is unlike any other cruise vacation. On a cheap Antarctica cruise, you'll likely leave from South America and stop at places like the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Cape Evans. There are no actual ports of call on the continent, so ships anchor at nearby islands and guests are escorted to land on Zodiacs. As only 100 guests are allowed to disembark in Antarctica at a time, your ship's passenger count is likely to be low. Once in Antarctica, you'll get the chance to see a stunning display of wildlife in their natural habitat, including fur seals, penguins, whales, and albatrosses. If you're feeling brave, you can even kayak or paddleboard through Antarctica's icy waters.
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There's only a small window of time each year to travel on a cheap Antarctica cruise vacation - between December and February, when the temperatures are mild enough to comfortably visit (usually between 20 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit). This period of time is high summer in Antarctica, so you'll get to experience up to 20 hours of sunlight each day. Most Antarctic cruises are at least 10 nights, and include a variety of destinations like Chile, the Falkland Islands, and King George Island. One look at the expansive, white wilderness of Antarctica and your vacation will most certainly be worthwhile.
| Month | Number of Cruises | From Price |
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| Feb 2026 | 57 cruises | $3,679 |
| Mar 2026 | 18 cruises | $9,721 |
| Oct 2026 | 14 cruises | $10,003 |
| Nov 2026 | 53 cruises | $10,090 |
| Dec 2026 | 84 cruises | $4,769 |
| Jan 2027 | 85 cruises | $3,072 |
| Feb 2027 | 78 cruises | $4,419 |
| Mar 2027 | 21 cruises | $9,848 |
| Oct 2027 | 14 cruises | $14,490 |
| Nov 2027 | 54 cruises | $10,684 |
| Dec 2027 | 75 cruises | $4,509 |
| Jan 2028 | 78 cruises | $2,483 |
| Feb 2028 | 65 cruises | $2,859 |
| Mar 2028 | 27 cruises | $2,739 |
| Nov 2028 | 2 cruises | $25,878 |
| 14 Night Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$2,483per person
(double occupancy) |
| 15 Night South America Cruise from San Antonio | Duration | Priced from |
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15 Nights |
$2,739per person
(double occupancy) |
| 22 Night South America and Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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22 Nights |
$4,419per person
(double occupancy) |
| 22 Night South America and Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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22 Nights |
$4,419per person
(double occupancy) |
| 22 Night South America and Antarctica Holiday Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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22 Nights |
$4,509per person
(double occupancy) |
| 17 Night Antarctica and South America Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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17 Nights |
$3,072per person
(double occupancy) |
| 15 Night South America and Antarctica Cruise from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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15 Nights |
$2,859per person
(double occupancy) |
| 6 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Orion 27 Sail Dates: 2/19; 11/20; 11/26; 12/9; 12/28; 1/3/27; 1/9/27; 1/20/27; 1/26/27; 2/1/27; See More Starting Port: King George Island, Antarctica Ports of Call: King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, King George Island |
6 Nights |
$13,173per person
(double occupancy) |
| 8 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage Cruise and Land Tour from Puerto Natales | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Orion 25 Sail Dates: 2/18; 11/19; 11/25; 12/27; 1/2/27; 1/8/27; 1/19/27; 1/25/27; 1/31/27; 2/6/27; See More Starting Port: Puerto Natales, Chile Ports of Call: Puerto Natales, King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, King George Island, Puerto Natales |
8 Nights |
$13,173per person
(double occupancy) |
| 11 Night Voyage to Antarctica Cruise and Land Tour from Santiago (Valparaiso) | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Resolution 16 Sail Dates: 11/26; 12/6; 12/16; 12/26; 1/5/27; 2/7/27; 10/15/27; 10/25/27; 11/4/27; 11/28/27; See More Starting Port: Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile Ports of Call: Santiago (Valparaiso), Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Cruising Antarctica, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires |
11 Nights |
$14,490per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Voyage to Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$14,490per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage Cruise and Land Tour from Puerto Natales | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Explorer 14 Sail Dates: 2/17; 2/22; 11/25; 11/30; 12/14; 1/2/27; 1/21/27; 2/9/27; 11/26/27; 12/15/27; See More Starting Port: Puerto Natales, Chile Ports of Call: Puerto Natales, King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, King George Island, Puerto Natales |
7 Nights |
$12,154per person
(double occupancy) |
| 5 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Explorer 14 Sail Dates: 2/18; 2/23; 11/26; 12/1; 12/15; 1/3/27; 1/22/27; 2/10/27; 11/27/27; 12/16/27; See More Starting Port: King George Island, Antarctica Ports of Call: King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, King George Island |
5 Nights |
$12,154per person
(double occupancy) |
| 11 Night Voyage to Antarctica Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Endurance 12 Sail Dates: 12/2; 12/12; 12/22; 1/1/27; 11/15/27; 11/25/27; 12/19/27; 12/29/27; 1/8/28; 1/18/28; See More Starting Port: Buenos Aires, Argentina Ports of Call: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Cruising Antarctica, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires |
11 Nights |
$16,453per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Voyage to Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$16,453per person
(double occupancy) |
| 9 Night Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise and Land Tour from Puerto Natales | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Explorer 12 Sail Dates: 2/10; 11/18; 12/7; 12/19; 12/26; 1/7/27; 1/14/27; 1/26/27; 2/2/27; 2/14/27; See More Starting Port: Puerto Natales, Chile Ports of Call: Puerto Natales, King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, Drake Passage, Ushuaia |
9 Nights |
$12,967per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Explorer 12 Sail Dates: 2/11; 11/19; 12/8; 12/20; 12/27; 1/8/27; 1/15/27; 1/27/27; 2/3/27; 2/15/27; See More Starting Port: King George Island, Antarctica Ports of Call: King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, Drake Passage, Ushuaia |
7 Nights |
$12,967per person
(double occupancy) |
| 9 Night Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise and Land Tour from Puerto Natales | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Explorer 10 Sail Dates: 2/10; 11/18; 12/7; 12/19; 12/26; 1/7/27; 1/14/27; 1/26/27; 2/2/27; 2/14/27; See More Starting Port: Puerto Natales, Chile Ports of Call: Puerto Natales, King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, Drake Passage, Ushuaia |
9 Nights |
$12,967per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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National Geographic Explorer 10 Sail Dates: 2/11; 11/19; 12/8; 12/20; 12/27; 1/8/27; 1/15/27; 1/27/27; 2/3/27; 2/15/27; See More Starting Port: King George Island, Antarctica Ports of Call: King George Island, Cruising Antarctica, Drake Passage, Ushuaia |
7 Nights |
$12,967per person
(double occupancy) |
| 21 Night Antarctica South Georgia and the Falklands Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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21 Nights |
$33,301per person
(double occupancy) |
| 20 Night Antarctica South Georgia and the Falklands Cruise from Ushuaia | Duration | Priced from |
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20 Nights |
$33,301per person
(double occupancy) |
| 15 Night Quest for the Antarctic Circle Cruise and Land Tour from Buenos Aires | Duration | Priced from |
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15 Nights |
$19,746per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Quest for the Antarctic Circle Cruise from Ushuaia | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$19,746per person
(double occupancy) |
| 9 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage Cruise and Land Tour from Puerto Natales | Duration | Priced from |
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9 Nights |
$16,458per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from King George Island | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$16,458per person
(double occupancy) |
