Antarctica planning tool
Antarctica Trip Cost Calculator
Antarctica sticker prices hide the real budget. Use this calculator to estimate cruise fare, flights to South America, hotel buffer nights, evacuation insurance, polar gear, onboard add-ons, and crew tips before you pick a ship.
Most first Antarctica trips are 10–13 days; South Georgia itineraries are usually 18–21.
Cabin / ship tier
Season
Common add-ons
Why costs vary so much
Cabin category, ship size, itinerary length, Drake fly-cruise options and late-season inventory can swing the total by tens of thousands.
What not to forget
Budget for travel insurance with evacuation cover, waterproof outer layers, pre-cruise hotel nights and tips. These are easy to miss.
Best next step
Use the estimate as a filter, then compare Antarctic Peninsula routes against South Georgia and Falklands itineraries.