Elephant Island expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Elephant Island cost?
Sailings to Elephant Island in our inventory embark from Puerto Williams, Ushuaia, Dakar and Buenos Aires. Voyages to Elephant Island in our inventory start from $16000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Elephant Island?
Itineraries to Elephant Island start from 11 nights.
When do voyages to Elephant Island depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, November and December.
Which cruise lines sail to Elephant Island?
3 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Elephant Island: Silversea, Scenic and Aurora Expeditions.
How many departures to Elephant Island are on sale, and when do they leave?
12 scheduled departures to Elephant Island are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, November and December.
How long are itineraries to Elephant Island?
Itineraries to Elephant Island in our inventory range from 11 to 27 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Elephant Island, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Elephant Island in our inventory is 14 nights, and November has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Elephant Island?
Ships sailing Elephant Island in our inventory include Silver Cloud (Silversea, 254 guests), Scenic Ikon (Scenic, 152 guests), Greg Mortimer (Aurora Expeditions, 148 guests), Douglas Mawson (Aurora Expeditions, 154 guests) and Sylvia Earle (Aurora Expeditions, 130 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Elephant Island embark?
Departures to Elephant Island in our inventory embark from Puerto Williams, Ushuaia, Dakar and Buenos Aires.
Which places feature on itineraries to Elephant Island?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Elephant Island, South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula, International Waters, South Shetland Islands, Drake Passage, Falkland Islands and Antarctica. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.
Are any Elephant Island departures discounted right now?
Yes: 8 of the Elephant Island departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 15%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How do starting prices for Elephant Island compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Silversea from $16000, Scenic from $27000, Aurora Expeditions from $27000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-23.
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