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Chapter I · Antarctica Cruises

Antarctica Cruises: The Complete Guide for 2026

A complete, first-hand guide to Antarctica cruises: when to go, the routes, choosing a ship, what it really costs, and how to pick the right expedition for you.

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Expedition ship cruising past icebergs on an Antarctica cruise — Plate I — Photo: Hannes Grobe / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Plates · Antarctica Cruises

An expedition cruise ship in Antarctic waters — Plate III — Photo: Srishti Sethi / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

An expedition ship in a calm Antarctic bay — Plate IV — Photo: Gary Bembridge from London, UK / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons