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Antarctica Loop via South Shetland Islands

South Shetland Islands

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Antarctica-focused routing.

6 nights King George Island Antarctica 1 port 5 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

5 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while South Shetland Islands provides the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

1 port in 6 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Low destination variety

South Shetland Islands only

One substantial port day rather than island-hopping.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from King George Island

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Antarctica itinerary

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Best overall value
Silversea Cruises

Silver Endeavour

King George Island → South Shetland Islands → King George Island

Feb 5 · 6 nights

$38,800 suite · $6,467/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $6,133/night, with most departures landing in the $5,263-$6,467/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$6,133/night

$36,800 total

Normal range

$5,263-$6,467/night

$31,575-$38,800 total

Lowest recent fare

$6,467/night

$38,800 total

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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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6 nights · 1 port calls · 5 sea days · 1 countries

1 port calls across Antarctica · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 6-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in King George Island

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  2. 2

    South Shetland Islands

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  3. 3

    Disembark in King George Island

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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.