Relaxed pace
3 ports in 9 nights
Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.
Antarctica cruises
Antarctica One-Way via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands
Drake Passage · South Shetland Islands
Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Antarctica-focused routing. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
9 nights
Puerto Williams
Antarctica
3 ports
6 sea days
What this trip feels like
Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused
6 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.
Focused destination mix
South Shetland Islands only
A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.
Route logistics
Sails from Puerto Williams
Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.
Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways
Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Antarctica itinerary
Best departures
Best upcoming sailings
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Best overall value
Silver Wind
Puerto Williams → Drake Passage → South Shetland Islands → King George Island
Dec 10 · 9 nights
$19,300 oceanview · $2,144/night
Cheapest upcoming
Silver Wind
Puerto Williams → Drake Passage → South Shetland Islands → King George Island
Oct 20 · 9 nights
$16,200 oceanview · $1,800/night
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $2,233/night, with most departures landing in the $2,078-$2,278/night band across 13 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$2,233/night
$20,100 total
Normal range
$2,078-$2,278/night
$18,700-$20,500 total
Lowest recent fare
$1,800/night
$16,200 total
Comparison set
13 sailings
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When should I go?
Prices are usually lowest in fall
October–November departures have historically offered the best value.
January is typically the most expensive time to sail this itinerary.
Typical price / night
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- Best value
- Oct–Nov ~$1,800–$2,267/night
- Most expensive
- January ~$2,544/night
Route overview
How this route is built
9 nights · 3 port calls · 6 sea days · 1 countries
3 port calls across Antarctica · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 9-night route.
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Embark in Puerto Williams
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Disembark in King George Island
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