Antarctica Cruises

The three most common Antarctica cruise itineraries departing from Ushuaia cover different destinations and trip lengths: the Classic Antarctic Peninsula (10 days, the most accessible introduction), the Polar Circle crossing (12 days, for travelers wanting to go deeper into the continent), and the South Georgia and Falklands circuit (18 to 22 days, for wildlife-focused travelers willing to invest more time). We walk you through the differences in wildlife, landing frequency, and seasonal timing so you can choose the itinerary that genuinely matches your expectations — not just the one that fits the dates.

Each month of the Antarctica season (November through March) delivers a different experience. November and early December offer pristine snow, nesting seabirds, and the least crowded landings. January and February bring peak wildlife activity — penguin chicks, fur seal pups, and the highest density of humpback whales near the Peninsula. March offers dramatic light, fewer passengers, and the best conditions for orca sightings. We help sequence your departure month around the wildlife encounters and conditions that matter most to you.

Dozens of expedition vessels operate in Antarctica each season, with meaningful differences in itinerary focus, onboard expedition team quality, landing frequency, and cabin comfort. We provide independent guidance across the main operators — comparing routes, departure dates, and cabin categories — so your decision is based on what actually matches your travel style rather than on marketing materials alone. Once you've chosen, we handle the booking and coordinate everything around it.

Classic Antarctica cruises from Ushuaia start from approximately USD 6,390 per person for twin-share cabins, rising to USD 9,390 for Polar Circle itineraries and USD 11,600+ for South Georgia and Falklands expeditions. These prices typically include all onboard accommodation, meals, Zodiac excursions, and expedition staff. The main additional costs are international flights to Argentina, domestic flights to Ushuaia, and pre/post cruise accommodation and transfers — all of which we coordinate as part of your full itinerary.

Getting to Ushuaia for an Antarctica expedition involves at least one domestic flight from Buenos Aires or El Calafate, pre-cruise hotel accommodation (mandatory the night before embarkation), and private airport-to-port transfers timed around your ship's check-in window. We coordinate the full arrival sequence — flights, accommodation, and transfers — so nothing in the gateway logistics is left to chance before one of the most significant trips you'll take.

Yes — and this is where our value extends most naturally beyond the cruise itself. Most travelers combine their Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia with a private Patagonia extension covering El Calafate, Torres del Paine, or the Beagle Channel region before or after embarkation. We design the land extension as a fully private itinerary with dedicated guides, boutique accommodation, and private transfers — coordinated around your exact cruise dates so the connection between land and sea is seamless rather than an afterthought.

For most travelers flying from the US, UK, Australia, or Asia, the journey to Ushuaia already justifies spending real time in Patagonia on either side of the voyage. A private Patagonia extension of 4 to 7 days adds the Perito Moreno Glacier, the trails beneath Fitz Roy, or Torres del Paine to what is already a once-in-a-lifetime journey south — without significantly extending total travel time, since Ushuaia is the natural starting or ending point for all of these routes. We design the extension to complement the pace of the cruise rather than compete with it.

Antarctica expedition cruises book out 12 to 18 months in advance for the most requested departures — particularly January sailings and any South Georgia itinerary. Booking early also matters for the Patagonia extension: boutique lodges in El Calafate, El Chaltén, and Torres del Paine fill quickly during peak season (November through February), and aligning their availability with your exact cruise dates requires coordinating both legs well in advance. We manage the full timeline from cruise selection to final transfer.