Antarctica in December expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Antarctica in December cost?
Sailings to Antarctica in December in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales. Voyages to Antarctica in December in our inventory start from $7000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Antarctica in December?
Itineraries to Antarctica in December start from 7 nights.
When do voyages to Antarctica in December depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in December.
Which December departures to Antarctica are on sale now?
Upcoming departures in our inventory: 1 December 2026 aboard World Voyager (Quark Expeditions, 7 nights, from $17,000); 1 December 2026 aboard National Geographic Orion (Lindblad Expeditions, 9 nights, from $16,000); 2 December 2026 aboard National Geographic Endurance (Lindblad Expeditions, 11 nights, from $19,000); 2 December 2026 aboard Ocean Albatros (Polar Latitudes, 10 nights, from $11,000); 3 December 2026 aboard Scenic Eclipse (Scenic, 15 nights, from $23,000); 4 December 2026 aboard Le Lyrial (Ponant, 18 nights, from $25,000); 4 December 2026 aboard SH Vega (Swan Hellenic, 9 nights, from $10,000); 5 December 2026 aboard m/v Ortelius (Oceanwide Expeditions, 10 nights, from $10,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How much of the season for Antarctica falls in December?
208 of the 926 departures to Antarctica currently on sale leave in December, operated by Lindblad Expeditions, Quark Expeditions, Ponant, Oceanwide Expeditions, Swan Hellenic and Antarctica21 among others.
Which cruise lines sail to Antarctica in December?
Operators in our inventory offering departures to Antarctica in December include Lindblad Expeditions, Quark Expeditions, Ponant, Oceanwide Expeditions, Swan Hellenic and Antarctica21, among others.
How many departures to Antarctica in December are on sale, and when do they leave?
208 scheduled departures to Antarctica in December are currently on sale, with sailing dates in December.
How long are itineraries to Antarctica in December?
Itineraries to Antarctica in December in our inventory range from 7 to 26 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Antarctica in December, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Antarctica in December in our inventory is 11 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Antarctica in December?
Ships sailing Antarctica in December in our inventory include National Geographic Explorer (Lindblad Expeditions, 148 guests), World Voyager (Quark Expeditions, 168 guests), National Geographic Orion (Lindblad Expeditions, 102 guests), Ocean Explorer (Quark Expeditions, 138 guests) and Ultramarine (Quark Expeditions, 199 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to Antarctica in December embark?
Departures to Antarctica in December in our inventory embark from Ushuaia, Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales.
Which places feature on itineraries to Antarctica in December?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Embarkation, Sailing to Ushuaia, Drake Passage crossing, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.
Are any Antarctica in December departures discounted right now?
Yes: 87 of the Antarctica in December departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 32%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
What are the cancellation terms for Antarctica in December voyages?
Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in Antarctica in December, deposits are refundable in full until 121 to 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 Antarctica in December compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Oceanwide Expeditions from $7000, Swan Hellenic from $10000, Lindblad Expeditions from $12000, Quark Expeditions from $13000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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