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How much does an Antarctica cruise cost

These figures come from the offers published today by operators and agencies, verified against the source. They update every day.

Today's numbers

The market in figures, by expedition type

TypeOffersMedian priceMedian US$/dayMedian discount
Basecamp6$9,750$749−25%
Classic81$12,066$945−36%
Fly & Sail26$17,646$2,190−16%
Luxury12$17,180$1,318−22%

Median: half of the offers sit below that value. More robust than the average against extremes.

When to go

Discount by departure month

Peak season runs December to February. The deepest discounts are usually in October-November and March.

DepartureOffersFromMedian discount
Oct 202610$9,650−38%
Nov 202632$6,495−37%
Dec 202632$6,995−39%
Jan 202718$8,924—
Feb 202712$9,999−26%
Mar 20279$8,999−19%
Oct 20273$16,486—
Nov 202712$11,131—
Dec 20277$12,066—
Jan 20289$11,471—
Feb 20284$10,961—
Mar 20282$14,985—

Only offers with a published departure date.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Antarctica cruise cost?

Based on today's published offers, from $5,495 per person, twin share. The market's median price is $15,295 and the median cost per day is $1,061. Basecamp-style expeditions start at $9,350.

When is it cheapest to travel to Antarctica?

The deepest discounts usually concentrate in October-November and March, at the edges of the season. December through February is peak season, with firmer fares.

What does an Antarctic cruise price include?

It depends on the offer: some include a domestic flight, pre-cruise hotel, a parka or all-inclusive service, while others include almost nothing. Every offer on this site lists its published inclusions.

Is it worth waiting for last-minute deals?

Not always. Early bookings already show discounts of up to 57% published months in advance, and some departures sell out before ever reaching the last minute.

Guide

Reading the prices

1"From" fares

Per person, twin share. Upper cabins and singles cost more.

2Fly & Sail

Flies over the Drake: fewer sailing days, higher cost per day.

3Basecamp

Adventure, no frills. Lowest cost per day on the market.

4Inclusions

Similar fares can hide a flight, a hotel or all-inclusive service.

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