Antarctica Cruises
Explore the White Continent – Once-in-a-Lifetime Journeys with the Best Cruise Lines, Offers Compared & Guides in One Place
Antarctica Cruises are the ultimate bucket-list adventure, taking you to the world’s last great wilderness. At Hello Cruise, we bring together the best Antarctica cruise deals from top UK agents, so you can compare prices and itineraries all in one place. Instead of searching countless websites, you’ll find everything here to plan your perfect journey. Whether you dream of sailing past towering glaciers, spotting penguins and whales, or experiencing the raw beauty of the icy landscapes, an Antarctic cruise promises memories that will last a lifetime. From luxury expedition voyages to more affordable options, there’s a way for every traveller to experience this extraordinary destination.
Antarctica Cruise Itineraries
Most Antarctica cruises begin in Ushuaia, Argentina, with ships crossing the Drake Passage to reach the Antarctic Peninsula. For those who prefer to avoid this crossing, fly-cruise itineraries from Punta Arenas in Chile take you directly to King George Island, where you join your ship. Some longer voyages include South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, offering incredible wildlife encounters alongside Antarctic exploration. You’ll typically spend several days navigating icy waters, with opportunities for Zodiac landings and shore excursions. For UK travellers seeking a no-fly option, it’s possible to sail from Southampton to South America and then continue south to Antarctica as part of a grand voyage.
Antarctica Cruise Deals
Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime destination, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a great price. At Hello Cruise, we compare the best Antarctica cruise deals from trusted UK agents, ensuring you get value without the hassle of checking multiple sites. From last-minute offers on expedition voyages to early booking savings on luxury cruises, you’ll find a wide range of deals to suit your budget. Our comparison tool makes it easy to see which agents are offering the lowest fares, so you can book with confidence knowing you’ve secured the best possible price.
Seabourn Venture
Our first ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition ship, Seabourn Venture offers the same luxurious small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from Seabourn, while transporting guests to the most coveted, remote destinations in the world. Launched in 2022, Seabourn Venture is designed and built for diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and includes modern hardware and technology that will extend the ships’ global deployment and capabilities. She and her sister ship Seabourn Pursuit each carry two custom-built submarines, 24 Zodiac® boats, kayaks, and a 24-person expert Expedition Team enabling guests to engage in up-close wildlife encounters, off-the-beaten-path excursions, and enriching cultural experiences. A fully-inclusive yacht-like experience, Seabourn Venture blends state-of-the-art capability with world-class service and luxury.Learn more about Seabourn’s first purpose-built, ultra-luxury Expedition ship. Truly a state-of-the-art vessel, Seabourn Venture’s private yacht-like atmosphere, and incredible design details seamlessly blend the worlds of ultra-luxury cruising and expedition exploration into an intimate utopia of discovery.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Luxury
Cruise: Rio de Janeiro – Camboriú – Montevideo – Falkland Islands – Falkland Islands – Port Stanley – South Georgia Experience – South Georgia Experience – South Georgia Experience – South Georgia Experience – South Georgia Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
28 nights
Silver Endeavour
Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.We’re proud to announce that our newest addition has joined the fleet. Silver Endeavour revolutionizes our expedition voyages and allows deeper travel to some of the planet’s farthest-flung coasts. Her statistics speak for themselves: unrivaled, industry-leading crew-to-guest, Zodiac-to-guest, and expert-to-guest ratios, cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology, and hallmark Silversea comfort make her the most luxurious expedition ship ever builtEMBRACE NEW LIMITS. TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH ABOARD SILVER ENDEAVOUR.Sailing to both poles, Silver Endeavour redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land aboard Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.EMBRACE NEW LIMITSTravel to the ends of the Earth aboard Silver Endeavour. Sailing to both poles, our newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is among the highest in the industry, while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: King George Island, South Shetland Islands – Antarctic Sound – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – South Shetland Islands – King George Island, South Shetland Islands
6 nights
Seabourn Pursuit
To reach some of the most coveted, remote destinations in the world, Seabourn Pursuit is constructed with the hardware and technology necessary to operate capably while delivering a guest experience filled with luxury comforts that leave travelers wanting for nothing.Explore New WorldsVisit some of the world’s most remote locations, inaccessible to most larger cruise ships but ideal for Seabourn’s ultra-luxury yacht-like smaller ships. Journey to Antarctica, the South Pacific or the Kimberley region for the ultimate in bucket-list travel.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Expedition
- Luxury
Cruise: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
11 nights
Silver Endeavour
Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.We’re proud to announce that our newest addition has joined the fleet. Silver Endeavour revolutionizes our expedition voyages and allows deeper travel to some of the planet’s farthest-flung coasts. Her statistics speak for themselves: unrivaled, industry-leading crew-to-guest, Zodiac-to-guest, and expert-to-guest ratios, cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology, and hallmark Silversea comfort make her the most luxurious expedition ship ever builtEMBRACE NEW LIMITS. TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH ABOARD SILVER ENDEAVOUR.Sailing to both poles, Silver Endeavour redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land aboard Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.EMBRACE NEW LIMITSTravel to the ends of the Earth aboard Silver Endeavour. Sailing to both poles, our newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is among the highest in the industry, while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Puerto Williams – Cruising Drake Passage – Cruising Drake Passage – Antarctic Sound – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – South Shetland Islands – Cruising Drake Passage – Puerto Williams – Puerto Williams
10 nights
Silver Wind
Explore new waters with Silver Wind.A major upgrade in December 2018 saw Silver Wind looking better than ever. A second refurbishment in November 2021 saw her benefitting from a strengthened ice-class hull and made her one of the most adaptable ships in our fleet. Still timelessly elegant, still luxuriously relaxed, Silver Wind’s improved cruising versatility means she can travel from Polar Regions to iconic ports with fluid ease. With 24 Zodiac® boats offering an outstanding Zodiac®-to-guest ratio of 1:11, you can explore further in unparalleled comfort. Whether you want to get up close and personal to penguins in Antarctica or laze on the golden sands of the Caribbean, get ready for a wealth of diverse destination experiences aboard Silver Wind.
- Small Ship
Cruise: Puerto Williams – New Island – West Point Island – Port Stanley – South Georgia Island – South Georgia Island – South Georgia Island – Elephant Island, South Shetland Islands – Antarctic Sound – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – South Shetland Islands – Cruising Drake Passage – Puerto Williams – Puerto Williams
18 nights
Silver Cloud
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Silver Cloud offers one of the most personalised experiences in expedition voyages, with a high ratio of experts and Zodiacs unlocking access to the rare and remarkable.Silver Cloud is the first crossover ship in our fleet, bringing the remote and remarkable to you in ultra-luxurious comfort. Her large suites, destination itineraries and unparalleled service make her truly special. Four dining options will tantalise your taste buds, and as 80% of her suites include a veranda, watching a breaching whale from the comfort of your balcony never been so personal. With her 20 zodiacs, 10 kayaks, possibilities are almost limitless with ship-wide simultaneous explorations.
- Mid-Size Ship
- All Inclusive
- Ultra-Luxury
Cruise: Puerto Williams – Cruising Drake Passage – Cruising Drake Passage – Antarctic Sound – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – South Shetland Islands – Cruising Drake Passage – Puerto Williams – Puerto Williams
10 nights
Seabourn Pursuit
To reach some of the most coveted, remote destinations in the world, Seabourn Pursuit is constructed with the hardware and technology necessary to operate capably while delivering a guest experience filled with luxury comforts that leave travelers wanting for nothing.Explore New WorldsVisit some of the world’s most remote locations, inaccessible to most larger cruise ships but ideal for Seabourn’s ultra-luxury yacht-like smaller ships. Journey to Antarctica, the South Pacific or the Kimberley region for the ultimate in bucket-list travel.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Expedition
- Luxury
Cruise: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
11 nights
Silver Endeavour
Designed for polar exploration, Silver Endeavour is the new definition of luxury expedition travel.We’re proud to announce that our newest addition has joined the fleet. Silver Endeavour revolutionizes our expedition voyages and allows deeper travel to some of the planet’s farthest-flung coasts. Her statistics speak for themselves: unrivaled, industry-leading crew-to-guest, Zodiac-to-guest, and expert-to-guest ratios, cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology, and hallmark Silversea comfort make her the most luxurious expedition ship ever builtEMBRACE NEW LIMITS. TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH ABOARD SILVER ENDEAVOUR.Sailing to both poles, Silver Endeavour redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is one of the highest in the industry while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land aboard Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.EMBRACE NEW LIMITSTravel to the ends of the Earth aboard Silver Endeavour. Sailing to both poles, our newest ship redefines the meaning of ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Her PC6 ice-class rating is among the highest in the industry, while her state-of-the-art equipment and exploration technology offer one of the most advanced expedition experiences ever. Silver Endeavour introduces a new era in ultra-luxury expedition cruising and brings the remote and remarkable to you in hallmark Silversea comfort. Join us for endless possibilities both on board and on land Silver Endeavour, the most luxurious expedition ship at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Puerto Williams – Cruising Drake Passage – Cruising Drake Passage – Antarctic Sound – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – South Shetland Islands – Cruising Drake Passage – Puerto Williams – Puerto Williams
10 nights
Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud offers one of the most personalised experiences in expedition voyages, with a high ratio of experts and Zodiacs unlocking access to the rare and remarkable.Silver Cloud is the first crossover ship in our fleet, bringing the remote and remarkable to you in ultra-luxurious comfort. Her large suites, destination itineraries and unparalleled service make her truly special. Four dining options will tantalise your taste buds, and as 80% of her suites include a veranda, watching a breaching whale from the comfort of your balcony never been so personal. With her 20 zodiacs, 10 kayaks, possibilities are almost limitless with ship-wide simultaneous explorations.
- Mid-Size Ship
- All Inclusive
- Ultra-Luxury
Cruise: Puerto Williams – New Island – West Point Island – Port Stanley – South Georgia Island – South Georgia Island – South Georgia Island – Antarctic Sound – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – Antarctic Peninsula – King George Island, South Shetland Islands
15 nights
Seabourn Pursuit
To reach some of the most coveted, remote destinations in the world, Seabourn Pursuit is constructed with the hardware and technology necessary to operate capably while delivering a guest experience filled with luxury comforts that leave travelers wanting for nothing.Explore New WorldsVisit some of the world’s most remote locations, inaccessible to most larger cruise ships but ideal for Seabourn’s ultra-luxury yacht-like smaller ships. Journey to Antarctica, the South Pacific or the Kimberley region for the ultimate in bucket-list travel.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Expedition
- Luxury
Cruise: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Antarctic Experience – Ushuaia – Buenos Aires
11 nights
Popular Antarctica Cruise Lines
Several leading cruise lines operate in Antarctica. Silversea and Seabourn are renowned for their luxury expedition ships, offering both comfort and immersive exploration. Larger lines such as Holland America and Princess Cruises occasionally include Antarctica scenic cruising as part of longer South America or world itineraries, giving passengers a taste of the White Continent from the comfort of a traditional luxury ship. With so much choice, Hello Cruise helps you compare them all in one place.
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Types of Antarctica Cruises
There are several ways to experience Antarctica, but it’s important to note that itineraries do not begin on the continent itself. Instead, most voyages cruise to Antarctica from South America, with Ushuaia in Argentina and Punta Arenas in Chile being the main departure points. Expedition cruises use smaller, ice-strengthened ships with expert guides for immersive landings and close-up exploration. Luxury cruises combine this with premium service, fine dining, and all-inclusive packages, or may feature Antarctica as part of a longer South America voyage on larger ships. For travellers looking for value, there are also cheap Antarctica cruises and occasional discounted itineraries that make the White Continent more accessible.
Top Antarctica Cruising FAQs
Can you cruise to Antarctica from the UK?
Not directly. There are no ships sailing straight from the UK to Antarctica. However, you can take a longer no-fly voyage from Southampton to South America and then connect with an Antarctic itinerary, or fly to Ushuaia or Punta Arenas to join your cruise.
When is the best time to cruise to Antarctica?
The cruise season runs from November to March. December and January are the most popular months, with longer days, milder conditions, and excellent wildlife viewing. November offers dramatic ice formations, while February and March bring peak whale sightings.
How long is an Antarctica cruise?
Most voyages last between 10 and 14 nights, including several days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Longer itineraries of 3 weeks or more may include South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
Are Antarctica cruises expensive?
They are considered premium journeys, but prices vary. Expedition ships generally cost more due to smaller group sizes and immersive landings. Larger cruise lines that include scenic cruising in Antarctica as part of a South America voyage may be more affordable. Hello Cruise helps you compare deals to find the best value.
What wildlife will I see on an Antarctica cruise?
Expect to encounter penguins, seals, and seabirds, plus whales in late summer. Many itineraries also pass through areas rich in marine life and bird colonies, making it a dream for nature lovers and photographers.
Our Top Antarctica Cruise Advice!
Planning an Antarctica cruise requires extra preparation. If you’re prone to seasickness, consider a fly-cruise to skip the Drake Passage. Expedition voyages often involve Zodiac landings and active excursions, so pack appropriate waterproof gear and layers to handle extreme conditions. Excursions are limited, so book early to secure your spot. Many travellers combine Antarctica with visits to South Georgia or the Falklands, which offer some of the most diverse wildlife on Earth. Above all, plan ahead – these cruises sell out quickly, and early booking is key if you want the best cabins and itineraries.