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Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage · South Shetland Islands · Drake Passage

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Antarctica-focused routing. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

10–15 nights Puerto Williams Antarctica 5 ports 5 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 5 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

5 ports in 10–15 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

South Shetland Islands only

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Puerto Williams or Punta Arenas

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Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value

Silver Cloud Expedition

Punta Arenas → Drake Passage → South Shetland Islands → Puerto Williams

Feb 2 · 10 nights

$20,400 oceanview · $2,040/night

Cheapest upcoming

Silver Cloud Expedition

Puerto Williams → Drake Passage → South Shetland Islands → Punta Arenas

Jan 18 · 15 nights

$39,900 suite · $2,660/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $2,020/night, with most departures landing in the $1,860-$2,120/night band across 2 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$2,020/night

$25,817 total

Normal range

$1,860-$2,120/night

$23,917-$26,950 total

Lowest recent fare

$2,040/night

$20,400 total

Comparison set

2 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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10–15 nights · 5 port calls · 5 sea days · 1 countries

5 port calls across Antarctica · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Puerto Williams or Punta Arenas

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Drake Passage

    Antarctica

    Scenic cruising
  3. 3

    Drake Passage

    Antarctica

    Scenic cruising
  4. 4

    South Shetland Islands

    Antarctica · Antarctica

  5. 5

    Drake Passage

    Antarctica

    Scenic cruising
  6. 6

    Drake Passage

    Antarctica

    Scenic cruising
  7. 7

    Disembark in Punta Arenas or Puerto Williams

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.