Before You Sail · Antarctica, December 21, 2027 – January 7, 2028
The fare is the largest number, and it is not the only number. Here is the full list.
Cabin fares
Per person, double occupancy, for the full seventeen days:
Inside — $3,619
Balcony, obstructed view — $4,249
Balcony — $4,799
Deluxe Balcony — $5,569
Mini-Suite — $6,149
Penthouse Suite — $9,549
Owners Suite — $10,759
Each fare includes your cabin, meals in the main dining rooms and buffet, onboard entertainment, government taxes, and port fees. Taylor Halverson’s presentations are included at no extra charge.
What is not in the fare
Crew gratuities: $340 per person. That is $20 per day for seventeen days, charged to your onboard account.
Airport transfers: $80 per person, round trip, between Ezeiza airport and the cruise terminal.
Flights. Not included, and you book them yourself. Make sure to arrive in Buenos Aires by December 20, 2027, and book your departure for after 1:00 p.m. on January 7, 2028.
Travel insurance. Not included. Strongly recommended on this, and any other, travel itinerary.
Anything you buy on board. Specialty restaurants, drinks, spa, shore excursions, internet, and laundry are all extra.
Deposit and payment schedule
A deposit of $500 per person reserves your cabin. The deposit is transferable.
Final payment is due April 23, 2027.
A worked example for two travelers
Two people in a standard balcony cabin:
Fare, two people — $9,598
Gratuities, two people — $680
Transfers, two people — $160
Subtotal before flights and insurance — $10,438
Flights from the United States to Buenos Aires and back are the other large number. Airfare moves with the season and with how early you book. Get a quote before you set a budget.
How this compares to an expedition cruise
Expedition ships that land passengers in Antarctica commonly run around $12,000 per person. That is roughly three times the inside-cabin fare here for one person.
