How much time will you have?
About 23h 58m is typical
Most cruises spend 18h 7m to 23h 58m in South Shetland Islands, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
Antarctica
South Shetland Islands Cruise Port
South Shetland Islands is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from December through February.
Usually quiet
~24h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in South Shetland Islands
How busy does South Shetland Islands get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 15% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~250 passengers
- Busy day: 250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 15% of days
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Where South Shetland Islands fits into a cruise
South Shetland Islands is most commonly visited on Antarctica itineraries, often alongside King George Island and Drake Passage .
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When to cruise to South Shetland Islands
Cruise ships visit during 6 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from December through February.
Most cruise traffic clusters from December through February, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting South Shetland Islands typically carry around 252 guests, with Silver Wind, Silver Endeavour, and Silver Cloud calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Silver Wind 14 calls
- 2 Silver Endeavour 13 calls
- 3 Silver Cloud 9 calls
- 4 Silver Cloud Expedition 9 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Silver Endeavour
Nov 4 Silver Wind
Nov 6 Silver Endeavour
Nov 12 Silver Endeavour
Nov 21 Silver Cloud Expedition · Silver Cloud
Cruises that visit South Shetland Islands
Silver Wind
King George Island → South Shetland Islands → Drake Passage → Puerto Williams
Feb 20, 2027 · 9 nights
Visits South Shetland Islands on day 7
$17,000 suite · $1,889/night
12% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Endeavour
King George Island → South Shetland Islands → King George Island
Nov 19, 2026 · 6 nights
Visits South Shetland Islands on day 6
$19,900 suite · $3,317/night
9% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Wind
Puerto Williams → Drake Passage → South Shetland Islands → King George Island
Jan 6, 2027 · 9 nights
Visits South Shetland Islands on day 9
$23,400 suite · $2,600/night
8% below typical · 3-month lowSilver Cloud Expedition
Puerto Williams → South Georgia → South Shetland Islands → Puerto Williams
Nov 9, 2026 · 15 nights
Visits South Shetland Islands on day 13
$19,750 balcony · $1,317/night
5% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include South Shetland Islands
These route families show how cruise lines usually package South Shetland Islands, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Antarctica · Patagonia & Cape Horn
South Shetland Islands → Drake Passage
From King George Island · 8–9 nights · Next Oct 29
From $15,900 suite · $1,767/night
Best departure: 12% below typical
8 upcoming departures · 3 ships
Antarctica
South Shetland Islands
From King George Island · 6 nights · Next Oct 26
From $19,900 suite · $3,317/night
Best departure: 9% below typical
11 upcoming departures · 1 ship
South Atlantic Islands · Antarctica
West Point Island → Port Stanley → South Shetland Islands
From Puerto Williams · 13 nights · Next Oct 16
From $22,400 suite · $1,723/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
South Atlantic Islands · Antarctica
West Point Island → Port Stanley → South Georgia + 3 more
From Puerto Williams · 18 nights · Next Nov 7
From $43,500 suite · $2,417/night
Best departure: 58% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting South Shetland Islands
Which cruise itineraries usually include South Shetland Islands?
Cruises that call at South Shetland Islands often follow itineraries such as Antarctica Repositioning: South Shetland Islands & Drake Passage, Antarctica Loop: South Shetland Islands, and South Atlantic Islands Crossing: West Point Island & Port Stanley.
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