An ocean crossing in December expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does an ocean crossing in December cost?
Sailings to an ocean crossing in December in our inventory embark from Lisbon, Cadiz, Cairns and Dakar. Voyages to an ocean crossing in December in our inventory start from $3000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to an ocean crossing in December?
Itineraries to an ocean crossing in December start from 9 nights.
When do voyages to an ocean crossing in December depart?
Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in December.
Which December departures to an ocean crossing are on sale now?
Upcoming departures in our inventory: 4 December 2026 aboard Le Bougainville (Ponant, 12 nights, from $4,000); 9 December 2026 aboard Silver Dawn (Silversea, 11 nights, from $5,000); 9 December 2026 aboard Silver Nova (Silversea, 11 nights, from $4,000); 19 December 2026 aboard Le Soléal (Ponant, 9 nights, from $3,000); 2 December 2027 aboard Silver Spirit (Silversea, 14 nights, from $4,000); 3 December 2027 aboard Silver Nova (Silversea, 14 nights, from $5,000); 4 December 2027 aboard Silver Ray (Silversea, 13 nights, from $4,000); 5 December 2027 aboard Le Dumont d'Urville (Ponant, 11 nights, from $4,000). Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How much of the season for an ocean crossing falls in December?
8 of the 66 departures to an ocean crossing currently on sale leave in December, across 2 operators: Silversea and Ponant.
Which cruise lines sail to an ocean crossing in December?
2 operators in our inventory currently offer departures to an ocean crossing in December: Silversea and Ponant.
How many departures to an ocean crossing in December are on sale, and when do they leave?
8 scheduled departures to an ocean crossing in December are currently on sale, with sailing dates in December.
How long are itineraries to an ocean crossing in December?
Itineraries to an ocean crossing in December in our inventory range from 9 to 14 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for an ocean crossing in December, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to an ocean crossing in December in our inventory is 11 nights, and December has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in an ocean crossing in December?
Ships sailing an ocean crossing in December in our inventory include Silver Nova (Silversea, 728 guests), Silver Dawn (Silversea, 596 guests), Silver Spirit (Silversea, 608 guests), Silver Ray (Silversea, 728 guests) and Le Bougainville (Ponant, 184 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to an ocean crossing in December embark?
Departures to an ocean crossing in December in our inventory embark from Lisbon, Cadiz, Cairns and Dakar.
Which places feature on itineraries to an ocean crossing in December?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at International Waters, Las Palmas, Mindelo, Bridgetown, Funchal, Miami, Spain and Porto Santo. Exact calls vary by itinerary and are subject to weather and local conditions.
Are any an ocean crossing in December departures discounted right now?
Yes: 5 of the an ocean crossing in December departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 38%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How do starting prices for an ocean crossing in December compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $3000, Silversea from $4000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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