Antarctica from Ushuaia: when to go, how long trips last and what options there are

Quick answer: Trips to Antarctica depart from Ushuaia. According to Argentina.travel, the best time is from November to March, 7 to 14 days are recommended and it is wise to book several months in advance.

Updated November 4, 2026.

When to go

Argentina.travel states that November to March is the ideal time to travel to Antarctica. It is also the austral summer, the season with the most daylight in Ushuaia.

How long the trip lasts

The same source recommends between 7 and 14 days and advises booking several months in advance.

Types of vessel

Argentina.travel distinguishes the large cruise ship, which does not land passengers ashore, from the exclusive yacht, which travels with naturalist guides and makes several landings per day. It also mentions a ship built to sail through ice.

Usual destinations

Argentina.travel's list includes the South Orkney Islands, Elephant Island, the South Shetland Islands, Deception Island and King George Island. The most popular are the South Shetlands, Deception, Elephant and King George.

The option on our list

The 10-day Antarctica cruise has a reference price of ARS $ 12,083,062 (≈ US$ 7,774) per person, according to the partner. The price depends on the ship, the cabin category and the date: confirm the final price when you book.

Reference prices per person, converted from reais at the 30/10/2026 exchange rate (1 BRL = 286 ARS = 0.184 USD) and collected from partner pages in November 2026. The final price is the one the partner shows at checkout.

If you do not have days for Antarctica

A Beagle Channel boat trip is the shortest alternative: Beagle Channel boat trip (2 h 30 min). To compare more cruises, see the Beagle Channel guide.

Quick questions

What is the best time to go to Antarctica from Ushuaia?

From November to March, according to Argentina.travel.

How many days does a trip to Antarctica take?

Argentina.travel recommends 7 to 14 days; the cruise on our list lasts 10 days according to the partner.

How far in advance do you need to book?

Argentina.travel advises booking several months in advance.

Sources

Tours mentioned