Cost guide · 2026
How much does Antarctica cost?
Based on 39 priced offers from 8 operators, verified 25 Oct 2026. The median is $18,395 per person; the distribution below shows where the rest of the market sits.
- Operators compared
- 8
- Priced products
- 39
- Median price (13 days)
- $18,395
- Range
- $5,995–$59,590
- Prices last verified
- 25 Oct 2026
Price distribution
Number of offers in each of ten equal price bands between the lowest and highest price we track.
Cost by option
| Option | Offers | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Antarctic Peninsula | 9 | $9,274 | $14,195 | $37,990 | $1,286 |
| Fly-cruise (skip the Drake) | 7 | $5,995 | $15,995 | $31,095 | $1,999 |
| Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica | 13 | $12,633 | $21,614 | $31,050 | $1,021 |
| Antarctic Circle crossing | 7 | $12,814 | $18,395 | $24,995 | $1,231 |
| Weddell Sea and emperor penguins | 3 | $17,950 | $17,950 | $59,590 | $1,632 |
Cost by duration
| Days | Offers | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
| 8 | 5 | $12,600 | $15,995 | $31,095 |
| 10 | 3 | $10,500 | $24,995 | $28,790 |
| 11 | 4 | $14,150 | $18,173 | $26,995 |
| 12 | 4 | $9,274 | $13,848 | $37,990 |
| 13 | 4 | $16,300 | $17,950 | $22,495 |
| 14 | 1 | $59,590 | $59,590 | $59,590 |
| 15 | 2 | $17,400 | $17,898 | $18,395 |
| 16 | 2 | $12,814 | $16,257 | $19,700 |
| 17 | 1 | $15,995 | $15,995 | $15,995 |
| 18 | 2 | $12,633 | $15,314 | $17,995 |
| 19 | 3 | $19,227 | $19,395 | $22,300 |
| 21 | 4 | $22,715 | $26,373 | $26,642 |
| 23 | 3 | $20,595 | $21,614 | $31,050 |
What each price band includes
Operators bundle differently. The items we track for Antarctica are: cabin, meals, expedition team, zodiac landings, parka, boot loan, pre voyage hotel, charter flights, kayaking, camping, polar plunge, alcohol, gratuities. Each operator page lists which of these its price includes and excludes, as published on its site on the verification date.
Annual cost report
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Frequently asked questions
Answers use the live dataset; figures update when prices are re-verified.
How much does an Antarctica cruise cost?
Across the 8 operators we track, the median price for a 13-day voyage is $18,395 per person in the lowest cabin category, observed on 25 Oct 2026. Prices rise steeply with cabin grade and for Falklands and South Georgia itineraries.