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Weddell Sea expedition cruises: FAQ

How much does Weddell Sea cost?

Sailings to Weddell Sea in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas and Santiago. Voyages to Weddell Sea in our inventory start from $9000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

How long is a voyage to Weddell Sea?

Itineraries to Weddell Sea start from 9 nights.

When do voyages to Weddell Sea depart?

Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in February, March, October, November and December.

Which cruise lines sail to Weddell Sea?

6 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Weddell Sea: Oceanwide Expeditions, Quark Expeditions, Ponant, Aurora Expeditions, Scenic and Polar Latitudes.

How many departures to Weddell Sea are on sale, and when do they leave?

39 scheduled departures to Weddell Sea are currently on sale, with sailing dates in February, March, October, November and December.

How long are itineraries to Weddell Sea?

Itineraries to Weddell Sea in our inventory range from 9 to 27 nights.

What is the most common itinerary length for Weddell Sea, and when is departure activity highest?

The most common itinerary length to Weddell Sea in our inventory is 13 nights, and November has the highest number of scheduled departures.

Which ships operate in Weddell Sea?

Ships sailing Weddell Sea in our inventory include Ultramarine (Quark Expeditions, 199 guests), m/v Ortelius (Oceanwide Expeditions, 108 guests), Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant, 245 guests), m/v Plancius (Oceanwide Expeditions, 108 guests) and Scenic Eclipse (Scenic, 228 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.

Where do voyages to Weddell Sea embark?

Departures to Weddell Sea in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas and Santiago.

Which places feature on itineraries to Weddell Sea?

Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Sailing to Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, North Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Elephant Island, Drake Passage Crossing, South Georgia and Antarctica. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.

Are any Weddell Sea departures discounted right now?

Yes: 20 of the Weddell Sea departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 20%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.

What are the cancellation terms for Weddell Sea voyages?

Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in Weddell Sea, deposits are refundable in full until 180 days before departure; after that a per-line scale applies. Your confirmation shows the exact schedule for your booking.

How do starting prices for Weddell Sea compare across operators?

Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Oceanwide Expeditions from $9000, Polar Latitudes from $12000, Quark Expeditions from $15000, Aurora Expeditions from $18000. 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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