Ross Sea expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Ross Sea cost?
Sailings to Ross Sea in our inventory embark from Christchurch, Ushuaia, Queenstown and Timaru. Voyages to Ross Sea in our inventory start from $26000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Ross Sea?
Itineraries to Ross Sea start from 21 nights.
When do voyages to Ross Sea depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February and December.
Which cruise lines sail to Ross Sea?
5 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Ross Sea: Ponant, Scenic, Heritage Expeditions, Aurora Expeditions and Swan Hellenic.
How many departures to Ross Sea are on sale, and when do they leave?
17 scheduled departures to Ross Sea are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February and December.
How long are itineraries to Ross Sea?
Itineraries to Ross Sea in our inventory range from 21 to 33 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Ross Sea, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Ross Sea in our inventory is 27 nights, and January has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Ross Sea?
Ships sailing Ross Sea in our inventory include Scenic Eclipse II (Scenic, 228 guests), Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 140 guests), Le Soléal (Ponant, 264 guests), Greg Mortimer (Aurora Expeditions, 148 guests) and SH Minerva (Swan Hellenic, 152 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Ross Sea embark?
Departures to Ross Sea in our inventory embark from Christchurch, Ushuaia, Queenstown and Timaru.
Which places feature on itineraries to Ross Sea?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Macquarie Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Entering Antarctica, Balleny Islands, Port of Bluff, Maquarie Island and Dunedin. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.
Are any Ross Sea departures discounted right now?
Yes: 10 of the Ross Sea departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 19%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How do starting prices for Ross Sea compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $26000, Swan Hellenic from $28000, Heritage Expeditions from $33000, Aurora Expeditions from $35000. 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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