Antarctica on a budget
The most affordable Antarctica expedition cruises!
Antarctica on a budget
The most affordable Antarctica expedition cruises!
Antarctica is not exactly the world's cheapest destination, but there are some surprisingly affordable alternatives. Nowadays, any cruise to Antarctica that costs less than US$8000 could be regarded as being a budget cruise. A very few expeditions come under US$6000 but usually only with the cheapest Quad or Triple cabin categories (which usually sell out a long way in advance!). Occasionally we can offer last-minute specials or Early Booking Discounts that bring an otherwise more expensive cruise to this price level.
For the most attractive prices, look out for Antarctic Peninsula cruises sailing in the shoulder-season period of November or March. It may not be peak-season, but this is still a wonderful time to travel to Antarctica! In November the landscape is very pretty and snow-covered and in March we can enjoy extra special encounters with whales!
Classic Antarctica Cruise: MV Ushuaia
November - March
10 or 11 day departures
A small ship cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands aboard the M/V Ushuaia
Weddell Sea Quest: M/V Ushuaia
February
11 days
An 11 day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands & Weddell Sea aboard the M/V Ushuaia
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Antarctica Small Ship Expedition: Ocean Nova
March
10 days
A boutique 10 day adventure cruise to Antarctica. Sail to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula on the small expedition ship Ocean Nova
M/V Plancius Antarctic Adventure
December - March
10/11 days
A 9 or 10 night voyage aboard the ice strengthened expedition ship Plancius to the magnificent, wildlife-rich Antarctic Peninsula
Special Prices 8 March 2022
Antarctic Basecamp M/V Plancius
November - March
11/12 days
An Antarctic expedition cruise onboard M/V Plancius with a greater variety of included activities such as climbing, kayaking, hiking and diving
Polar Circle & Peninsula - M/V Plancius
February and March
12 days
An 11 night expedition aboard M/V Plancius to the southern reaches of the Antarctic Peninsula aiming to cross the Antarctic Circle
Antarctica Express Air-Cruise: M/V Ocean Nova
November/December/January
6 days
A 6 day air-cruise to Antarctica for those short on time or budget! Sail on the expedition ship Ocean Nova and then fly back directly from Antarctica
Antarctic Basecamp M/V Ortelius
November, February-March
11 or 12 days
An Antarctic expedition cruise onboard M/V Ortelius with a greater variety of included activities such as climbing, kayaking, hiking and diving
Elephant Island Weddell Sea & Polar Circle
March
14 days
A 13 night extended Antarctic route on the Polar Class 6 ship M/V Hondius, searching for whales and penguins in the wondrous polar environment
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