Drake Passage expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Drake Passage cost?
Sailings to Drake Passage in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Puerto Williams and Punta Arenas. Voyages to Drake Passage in our inventory start from $9000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Drake Passage?
Itineraries to Drake Passage start from 7 nights.
When do voyages to Drake Passage depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, October, November and December.
Which cruise lines sail to Drake Passage?
8 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Drake Passage: Quark Expeditions, Silversea, Ponant, Polar Latitudes, Aurora Expeditions, Poseidon Expeditions, HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) and 66° Expeditions.
How many departures to Drake Passage are on sale, and when do they leave?
376 scheduled departures to Drake Passage are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, October, November and December.
How long are itineraries to Drake Passage?
Itineraries to Drake Passage in our inventory range from 7 to 43 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Drake Passage, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Drake Passage in our inventory is 11 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Drake Passage?
Ships sailing Drake Passage in our inventory include Silver Wind (Silversea, 274 guests), Le Lyrial (Ponant, 264 guests), Ocean Albatros (Polar Latitudes, 192 guests), Sylvia Earle (Aurora Expeditions, 130 guests) and Ocean Explorer (Quark Expeditions, 138 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Drake Passage embark?
Departures to Drake Passage in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Puerto Williams and Punta Arenas.
Which places feature on itineraries to Drake Passage?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Sound, King George Island, International Waters, South Georgia and Elephant Island. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.
How do starting prices for Drake Passage compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Polar Latitudes from $9000, Poseidon Expeditions from $10000, HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) from $10000, 66° Expeditions from $10000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-09-17.
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