FAQs about Antartida: What is the best time of year for a 14-day Antarctica cruise?

All meals onboard, shore excursions, Zodiac cruising, use of rubber boots and outer shell jacket, an insulated inner jacket to keep, all port taxes, and access to onboard facilities including the gym, sauna, pool, and yoga classes. Flights, travel insurance, and optional activities are not included

This itinerary covers both the east and west sides of the Antarctic Peninsula. Most 10–12 day cruises focus on the western shore, where the most visited sites are. The extra days on this itinerary allow the ship to transit Antarctic Sound and explore the eastern Peninsula, which is a remote, rarely visited stretch of coastline with larger icebergs and fewer expedition vessels.

The Drake Passage crossing takes roughly two days each way. Conditions vary depending on the season and weather. The ship's expedition team runs lectures and activities during the crossing, and the deck is one of the best places in the world to spot albatross and other open-ocean seabirds.