Typical price
$2,100/night
$18,900 total
Antarctica cruises
Antarctica Repositioning via South Shetland Islands & Drake Passage (Best Balance)
⚓ South Shetland Islands · Drake Passage · Puerto Williams
Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Antarctica and Chile. Includes scenic-cruising segments.
☾8–9 nights
King George Island
Antarctica
3 ports
5 sea days
Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $2,100/night. with most departures landing in the $2,056-$2,244/night band. across 15 tracked sailings.
Normal range
$2,056-$2,244/night
$18,500-$20,200 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$16,400 total
Comparison set
15 sailings
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October 2026
Median price/night
$2,267
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
96% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
December 2026
Priciest
Median price/night
$3,083
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
January 2027
Median price/night
$3,044
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
24% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
February 2027
Median price/night
$2,256
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
March 2027
Median price/night
$1,978
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
88% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
October 2027
Median price/night
$2,044
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
27% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
November 2027
Cheapest
Median price/night
$1,933
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
84% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked
December 2027
Median price/night
$2,067
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
January 2028
Median price/night
$2,300
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
February 2028
Median price/night
$2,067
2 sailings
Upcoming departures
Typical value
2 priced departures tracked
Route overview
How this route is built
8–9 nights · 3 port calls · 5 sea days · 2 countries
3 port calls across Antarctica, Chile · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 8-night route.
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Embark in King George Island
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Disembark in Puerto Williams
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Alternatives
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Nearby options in the same planning set, with price and trip-shape tradeoffs called out so you can compare without restarting your search.
Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Ushuaia (Sea-Day Heavy)
11 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $11,225
$1,110-$1,170/night typical
Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands (Sea-Day Heavy)
10 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
From $16,900
$1,593-$1,910/night typical
Arctic One-Way via Ushuaia & Drake Passage (Best Balance)
0 nights
Cheaper entry price than this itinerary
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 South Shetland Islands (Sea-Day Heavy)
6 nights
Higher typical pricing for similar trip length
From $38,800
$5,263-$6,467/night typical
Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands (Sea-Day Heavy)
10 nights
Longer alternative with more sea-time tradeoff
From $20,400
$1,593-$1,940/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.