Typical price
$1,690/night
$16,900 total
Antarctica cruises
Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands (Sea-Day Heavy)
⚓ Drake Passage · South Shetland Islands · Drake Passage · Puerto Williams
Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Antarctica and Chile. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
☾10–15 nights
Puerto Williams
Antarctica
5 ports
5 sea days
Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $1,690/night. with most departures landing in the $1,593-$1,910/night band. across 13 tracked sailings.
Normal range
$1,593-$1,910/night
$15,933-$20,222 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$15,400 total
Comparison set
13 sailings
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Best overall value
Silver Cloud Expedition
12-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands
Dec 9, 2026 → Dec 21, 2026 • Puerto Williams ↔
From $17,400
$1,450/night
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November 2026
Cheapest
Median price/night
$1,460
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
100% above itinerary median
2 priced departures tracked
December 2026
Median price/night
$1,740
3 sailings
Upcoming departures
13% below itinerary median
3 priced departures tracked
January 2027
Median price/night
$2,040
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
21% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
February 2027
Median price/night
$1,593
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
6% below itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
October 2027
Median price/night
$1,740
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
50% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
December 2027
Priciest
Median price/night
$2,285
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
January 2028
Median price/night
$1,940
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
15% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
February 2028
Median price/night
$1,732
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
Route overview
How this route is built
10–15 nights · 5 port calls · 5 sea days · 2 countries
5 port calls across Antarctica, Chile · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.
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Antarctica Repositioning via South Shetland Islands & Drake Passage (Best Balance)
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Higher typical pricing for similar trip length
From $17,400
$2,056-$2,244/night typical
Arctic One-Way via Ushuaia & Drake Passage (Best Balance)
0 nights
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From $12,376
$1,125-$1,186/night typical
Antarctica One-Way via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands (Best Balance)
9 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $16,200
$2,078-$2,278/night typical
Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands (Sea-Day Heavy)
10 nights
Higher typical pricing for similar trip length
From $20,400
$1,860-$2,120/night typical
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.