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Seabourn’s expedition cruises to Antarctica, Patagonia, and South Georgia just dropped to prices so low they’re practically wearing flip-flops to a black-tie gala.

Antarctica is one of the most epic destinations on Earth—but picking the right cruise line to get you there? That can feel like navigating through sea ice blindfolded. Two of the top contenders in the polar cruise space are Seabourn and Lindblad Expeditions (in partnership with National Geographic). Both deliver an unforgettable journey, but their style, vibe, and approach couldn’t be more different.

Antarctica cruises aren’t cheap—and that’s putting it mildly. With price tags often ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 per person, it’s fair to wonder: what exactly are you paying for? Is it just the bragging rights of stepping onto the 7th continent? Or is there real value behind that premium fare?

Let’s get real — Antarctica isn’t the kind of place you just casually decide to hit up next month. You’re not booking a last-minute weekend in Vegas here. This is the bucket-list trip of a lifetime. Icebergs! Penguins! Zodiac rides into the great white yonder! But here’s the deal: if you want the best experience (and the best bang for your travel buck), you’ll want to start planning now — ideally 12 to 18 months ahead.

Antarctica—a continent of awe-inspiring icy landscapes, abundant wildlife, and untouched natural beauty—is one of the world’s last great frontiers. For travelers seeking an experience that blends adventure with indulgence, luxury cruise expeditions offer the perfect gateway to this remote wonderland. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about visiting Antarctica on a luxury cruise expedition, from planning and packing to enjoying onboard amenities and unforgettable excursions.

We’re now more than a week into this Antarctic expedition—the one we dreamed up, opened to the world, and somehow turned into a full-blown bucket list trip with 20 legends from our travel fam. And somehow, the adventure just keeps getting... cooler.

Nine months after opening up registration for our very first group trip, and five days into the actual adventure, it finally happened: we stepped foot on our seventh continent.

Seven months ago, we pulled a pretty wild move: we invited the entire world to join us on an expedition to our 30th country and our seventh continent—Antarctica. Twenty brave souls signed up for what we pitched as the trip of a lifetime. No pressure, right?

Fast-forward through a blur of planning, paperwork, and parkas, and boom—we're here. In this post, we’re bringing you along for the first leg of our icy adventure: from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to boarding the luxury expedition ship of dreams, the Seabourn Venture.