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title: "Antarctica cruises"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/antarctica
description: "Expedition cruises from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to penguin colonies and huge icebergs, November to March. Compare Antarctica cruise prices."
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# 🐧 Antarctica cruises

Expedition cruising only. Small ships, Zodiac landings, and strict environmental protocols. You'll see penguin colonies, massive tabular icebergs, and a silence that's hard to find anywhere else. The Drake Passage crossing from Ushuaia can be rough, but most people say it's worth it. Season runs November to March.

## At a glance

- **Ports:** 2
- **Sailings:** 16
- **Best time to visit:** November – March

## Highlights

- Penguin colonies at close range
- Tabular icebergs and glacier scenery
- Drake Passage crossing from Ushuaia

## Cruise ports in Antarctica

2 ports

| Port | Country | Departures | Visits | Sailings |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Elephant Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/antarctica/elephant-island.md) | 🇦🇶 Antarctica | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| [Paradise Harbor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/antarctica/paradise-harbor.md) | 🇦🇶 Antarctica | 0 | 16 | 16 |

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