Chapter IX

Antarctica Cruise Itineraries

6 entriesRevised 1 Jun 2026

An expedition ship in the Lemaire Channel on a classic Peninsula itinerary

Start here · Entry 1 Antarctica Cruise Itinerary Guide: Routes & How Many Days (2026) Compare every Antarctica cruise itinerary and route - fly-cruise, classic Peninsula, Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and Ross Sea - plus how many days you need. 25 min · Revised Jun 2026

An expedition research ship in Antarctic waters

Antarctica Cruise Routes Explained: Every Itinerary OptionEvery Antarctica cruise route explained, from the classic Drake crossing to fly-cruises, the Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and the remote Ross Sea.23 min · Revised Jun 2026

Expedition passengers in a Zodiac cruising past Antarctic ice

How Many Days in Antarctica Do You Really Need?How many days you need in Antarctica, from quick express trips to classic 11-day voyages and three-week epics, with the trade-offs of each.22 min · Revised Jun 2026

Snow mountains rising above the narrow Lemaire Channel in Antarctica

Classic Antarctic Peninsula Itinerary (10-12 Days)A day-by-day classic Antarctic Peninsula itinerary for a 10-12 day voyage, from the Drake Passage to Lemaire Channel, landings and Zodiac cruises.22 min · Revised Jun 2026

A flat-topped tabular iceberg in Antarctic seas

Antarctic Circle Cruise: Crossing 66 Degrees SouthWhat an Antarctic Circle cruise really involves: crossing 66 33 South, the heavier ice, longer days at sea, timing and whether it is worth it.28 min · Revised Jun 2026

A vast king penguin colony on a beach in South Georgia

South Georgia Antarctica Cruise: The 21-Day VoyageThe 21-day Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise explained: king penguin colonies, Shackleton history, sea days, cost and how to choose one.28 min · Revised Jun 2026