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Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands (Sea-Day Heavy)

⚓ 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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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

Building history

$17,900 total

Comparison set

2 sailings

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Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value

Silver Cloud Expedition

10-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands

Feb 2, 2027 → Feb 12, 2027 • Punta Arenas → Puerto Williams

From $20,400

$2,040/night
Cheapest upcoming

Silver Cloud Expedition

15-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands

Jan 18, 2027 → Feb 2, 2027 • Puerto Williams → Punta Arenas

More sea days than typical

From $39,900

$2,660/night

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January 2027
Priciest
Median price/night
$2,660
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
18% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
February 2027
Cheapest
Median price/night
$2,040
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
14% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

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.