Antarctica Fly Cruises

What Does an Antarctica Fly Cruise Look Like?

All Antarctica fly cruises on sale here embark from Buenos Aires, Argentina, so your journey south begins with a flight to South America. That makes this the middle chapter of a longer trip — and it is exactly the kind of holiday where having a specialist put the whole thing together saves you a great deal of effort. Cruise1st can arrange flights, hotels before or after the sailing, transfers and tours as a single package, so nothing is left for you to piece together alone. Sailings run from South America, with a smaller number of transatlantic routings also available. Durations range from 18 to 56 nights, with a median of 22 nights — long enough to reach the ice and return in comfort.

Around half the sailings are round trips returning to their embarkation port; the other half are one-way voyages ending in ports including San Antonio, Chile, Southampton and Miami. If your sailing ends abroad, a flight home will be needed — and again, our team can book that for you. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail from either; worth checking both for dates and prices.

Antarctica Cruises from the UK — How Does It Work?

Travelling from the UK to Antarctica always involves a flight to South America first. Antarctica cruises from the UK are genuinely long-haul holidays — the journey is part of the experience, and the itineraries reflect that, with generous time at sea as well as time among the ice. Because every sailing embeds a transatlantic or long-haul flight, booking through a cruise specialist who can handle flights, hotels and transfers in one place is the most practical way to do it. Our Cruise1st Packages are built for exactly this: cruise, flights, hotels and transfers arranged together, priced as one holiday.

Which Cruise Lines Sail to Antarctica?

Four major lines have sailings, each offering a distinct style of cruising.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises has the largest number of sailings, all aboard Majestic Princess. Refurbished in 2025 and also sailing from Southampton on other itineraries, she is a ship that rewards exploration: the SeaWalk glass-floor walkway cantilevers out over the ocean, so you are standing above the sea with nothing but glass underfoot. The Hollywood Pool Club sits beneath a glass dome, and there are 16 dining and drinking venues including Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Chef’s Table Lumiere. MedallionClass technology delivers food and drinks anywhere on board, while The Sanctuary gives adults a quiet top-deck retreat away from the pool areas. See the full range of Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans.

Princess Cruises fare tiers on these sailings include:

• Princess Standard — the base cruise fare; drinks, Wi-Fi and dining packages can be added separately.
• Princess Plus — includes 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to £15 each with a daily limit of 15 drinks, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. Fare types such as last-minute and tactical offers also appear in this tier.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises sails to Antarctica aboard Celebrity Equinox. The most distinctive feature on board is The Lawn Club — half an acre of real grass at sea — which doubles as a venue for Hot Glass Show glassblowing and an outdoor cinema after dark. Suite guests access The Retreat: a private pool sundeck, butler service and Luminae dining with menus from Daniel Boulud. Elsewhere, Murano French fine dining, Le Petit Chef’s 3D animated dinner and Sushi on Five give you genuine variety across a long voyage. An adults-only solarium provides a sheltered alternative to the main pool. Review the Celebrity Equinox cabins and deck plans before you choose your grade.

Celebrity Cruises fare tiers on these sailings include:

• Best Rate (Cruise-Only) — the lowest fare, with amenities added à la carte.
• Best Value — classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi included.
• The Retreat — premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation, exclusive lounge and sundeck access, and dedicated personal service.

Azamara

Azamara takes a different approach. Azamara Journey carries just 694 guests — a deliberately small ship that can linger in port longer and call at boutique harbours that larger vessels cannot reach. Specialty restaurants Prime C and Aqualina are included at no extra charge, and a Caviar and Champagne Bar is open on board. Azamara’s signature AzAmazing Evenings are exclusive private cultural events ashore — from vineyard dinners to private concert performances — included in the fare. For a more intimate style of expedition cruising, this is a compelling choice. Check the Azamara Journey cabins and deck plans for cabin sizes and layouts.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line sails these itineraries on Norwegian Star. The most talked-about feature on board is the Garden Villa: a private villa with its own courtyard, pool and sun deck, covering up to 548 m² — Norwegian’s most distinctive luxury option at sea. Mandara Spa offers a thermal suite and therapy pool, while the Spice H2O adults-only deck has 6 hot tubs and a cocktail bar. Norwegian’s Freestyle Dining removes fixed sittings and dress codes: the steakhouse, French restaurant, sushi bar and Brazilian churrascaria are all available when you want them. Fare options such as NCLATSEA include speciality dining, Wi-Fi, a premium beverage package and shore excursion credits, or you can book the lowest fare and add on. See all Norwegian Star cabins and deck plans.

Cabin Grades: What to Expect on Majestic Princess

Majestic Princess offers a wide spread of cabin grades for a long voyage. Ordered from the most affordable to the most spacious:

• Inside cabin IA (15.4 m²) — 24-hour room service included, with meals and snacks available at any time; sleeps up to 4.
• Sea-view cabin O6 (20.0 m²) — natural daylight through exterior windows with a sea view; sleeps up to 3.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA (23.4 m²) — noticeably more spacious than a standard balcony, plus a sofa bed as an additional sleeping option; sleeps up to 4.
• Owner’s Suite S2 (81.7 m²) — the largest suite on board, at roughly twice the living space of a Penthouse Suite; sleeps up to 4.

Full deck plans and cabin details are on the Majestic Princess cabins page.

Are There Any Antarctica Cruise Deals Available?

Some sailings carry reductions from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — up to 13% on the best-discounted departure, with most reduced sailings sitting around 10% off. Browse the latest Antarctica cruise deals to see which departures are currently reduced. Fare types such as last-minute and tactical fares appear across the lines, so it is worth checking back if your dates are flexible.

Make It a Holiday

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can put your entire Antarctica trip together — not just the cruise. Fly-cruise packages can include flights from the UK, hotels in Buenos Aires before you board, hotels at the end if your sailing is one-way, transfers throughout, and travel insurance, all arranged on a single booking. Our Cruise1st Packages are designed for exactly this kind of long-haul sailing. If you want expert advice on which ship suits you, which cabin grade gives you the space you need for a three-week voyage, and which fare tier covers the things you actually use — our cruise experts are on the phone before you book. We are ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews.

Other Cold-Water and Fly-Cruise Destinations

If you are drawn to remote, high-latitude cruising, Arctic cruises from the UK and Northern Lights fly cruises offer a different polar experience in the northern hemisphere. Iceland fly cruises are another option for dramatic scenery without the southern ocean crossing. For something warmer, Caribbean fly cruises and Australia 2026 fly cruises are popular alternatives, or browse the full range of fly cruises and fly-cruise deals for inspiration across every region. You can also explore Antarctica cruises by year or browse all Antarctica sailings to compare options.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate.