Subantarctic Islands expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does Subantarctic Islands cost?
Sailings to Subantarctic Islands in our inventory embark from Queenstown, Dunedin, Christchurch and Timaru. Voyages to Subantarctic Islands in our inventory start from $5000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to Subantarctic Islands?
Itineraries to Subantarctic Islands start from 7 nights.
When do voyages to Subantarctic Islands depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, November and December.
Which upcoming departures include Subantarctic Islands?
Upcoming departures in our inventory: 22 November 2026 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 11 nights, from $10,000); 2 December 2026 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 16 nights, from $15,000); 14 December 2026 aboard Greg Mortimer (Aurora Expeditions, 25 nights, from $35,000); 17 December 2026 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 11 nights, from $10,000); 27 December 2026 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 11 nights, from $9,000); 27 December 2026 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 7 nights, from $6,000); 28 December 2026 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 14 nights, from $19,000); 6 January 2027 aboard Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 27 nights, from $33,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How many itineraries to Oceania include Subantarctic Islands?
28 of the 429 departures to Oceania currently on sale include Subantarctic Islands, across 5 operators: Heritage Expeditions, Ponant, Scenic, Aurora Expeditions and Swan Hellenic.
Which cruise lines sail to Subantarctic Islands?
5 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to Subantarctic Islands: Heritage Expeditions, Ponant, Scenic, Aurora Expeditions and Swan Hellenic.
How many departures to Subantarctic Islands are on sale, and when do they leave?
28 scheduled departures to Subantarctic Islands are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, November and December.
How long are itineraries to Subantarctic Islands?
Itineraries to Subantarctic Islands in our inventory range from 7 to 33 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for Subantarctic Islands, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to Subantarctic Islands in our inventory is 11 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in Subantarctic Islands?
Ships sailing Subantarctic Islands in our inventory include Heritage Adventurer (Heritage Expeditions, 140 guests), Le Soléal (Ponant, 264 guests), Scenic Eclipse II (Scenic, 228 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 Subantarctic Islands embark?
Departures to Subantarctic Islands in our inventory embark from Queenstown, Dunedin, Christchurch and Timaru.
Which places feature on itineraries to Subantarctic Islands?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Macquarie Island, Port of Bluff, Campbell Island, The Snares, Enderby Island, Antipodes Islands, Maquarie Island and Ulva Island. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
Are any Subantarctic Islands departures discounted right now?
Yes: 18 of the Subantarctic Islands 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 Subantarctic Islands compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Heritage Expeditions from $5000, Ponant from $15000, Swan Hellenic from $28000, 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 2026-10-29.
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