MS HANSEATIC spirit • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
22-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & Puerto Williams
Dec 21, 2026 → Jan 12, 2027 • Cape Town → Ushuaia
From $17,589
$800/night
Great deal
↓36% below typical
Drake Passage
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Cruises visiting Drake Passage
Quietest
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Busiest
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Upcoming
139+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Oct (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 39+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Drake Passage.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Drake Passage
These sailings rank first because they visit Drake Passage while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
22-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & Puerto Williams
Dec 13, 2026 → Jan 4, 2027 • Ushuaia ↔
From $22,989
$1,045/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
14-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & Puerto Williams
Dec 2, 2028 → Dec 16, 2028 • Ushuaia ↔
From $14,168
$1,012/night
Typical price
↓10% below typical
MS Sea Spirit • Poseidon Expeditions
11-night Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Ushuaia
Feb 28, 2028 → Mar 10, 2028 • Ushuaia ↔
From $11,225
$1,020/night
Good value
↓11% below typical
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
20-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & Puerto Williams
Dec 18, 2027 → Jan 7, 2028 • Ushuaia ↔
From $20,689
$1,034/night
Typical price
↓8% below typical
MS HANSEATIC inspiration • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
14-night Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & Puerto Williams
Feb 11, 2028 → Feb 25, 2028 • Ushuaia ↔
From $16,353
$1,168/night
Typical price
↓6% below typical
When ships are in port
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Drake Passage is busiest from Dec-Jan, with multiple ships per day. Oct are significantly quieter.
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Choose a date in the calendar to compare the cruises and ships visiting Drake Passage that day.
Best time to visit Drake Passage on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Drake Passage still look attractively priced.
October
Median price/night
$1,800
2 visits
Traffic
↑71% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$1,460
8 visits
Traffic
↑51% vs typical
3 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$1,450
17 visits
Traffic
↑26% vs typical
3 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
January
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,890
18 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 12 priced sailings tracked
February
Cheapest
Median price/night
$1,193
19 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$1,539
6 visits
Traffic
↑42% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Drake Passage
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Drake Passage, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & Puerto Williams (Sea-Day Heavy)
Antarctica • Next: Dec 13
From $17,589
3 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Puerto Madryn, Punta Arenas & Drake Passage (Rare Variant)
Patagonia & Cape Horn • Next: Feb 2
From $8,023
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Ushuaia (Sea-Day Heavy)
Patagonia & Cape Horn • Next: Nov 28
From $11,624
5 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands (Sea-Day Heavy)
Antarctica • Next: Nov 9
From $17,400
7 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Antarctica Repositioning via South Shetland Islands & Drake Passage (Best Balance)
Antarctica • Next: Oct 29
From $17,800
7 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Chilean Fjords Passage via Laguna San Rafael, Ushuaia & Drake Passage (Best Balance)
Chilean Fjords • Next: Feb 14
From $6,599
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Drake Passage on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Drake Passage depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Drake Passage
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FAQ about cruises visiting Drake Passage
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Drake Passage.
What is the best time to visit Drake Passage on a cruise?
February currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Drake Passage, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Drake Passage busiest for cruise traffic?
February currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Drake Passage. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Drake Passage?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Drake Passage include Antarctica Loop via Drake Passage & Puerto Williams (Sea-Day Heavy), Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Puerto Madryn, Punta Arenas & Drake Passage (Rare Variant), and Patagonia & Cape Horn Loop via Ushuaia (Sea-Day Heavy). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Drake Passage?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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