Apr 2, 2025
While the cheapest way to go to Antarctica is on a regular cruise line and ship sailing past the Antarctic Peninsula as part of a South America itinerary, there is a huge catch making it less fulfilling as you do not get to land or do zodiac rides to get close to wildlife. For a true Antarctic experience, an expedition cruise is the way to go. However, as the cost of these cruises is prohibitive to most, I asked my friend, Martin Johnson who runs Polar Routes (a dedicated Antarctic and Arctic travel agency), to help me identify the most budget-friendly ways to get there. And in this I share how you can cruise to Antarctica for less and without breaking the bank.
Links mentioned in the video
- Download the PDF comparing the 21 Antarctica cruise lines: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/polar
- Polar Routes: https://www.polarroutes.co.uk
- Polar Routes Antarctica Hosted Group Cruises: Ponant: https://www.polarroutes.co.uk/cruises/antarctica/emblematic-antarctica-14-days-by-ponant/ and HX Hurtigruten Expeditions: https://www.polarroutes.co.uk/cruises/antarctica/antarctica-falklands-south-georgia-25-days-by-hx/
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