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South Shetland Islands

Antarctica · Port

Photo by Paul Carroll on Unsplash

Ships calling
3ships
Upcoming sailings
93sailings
Average stay
6hours

Some 770 kilometers (478 miles) south of Cape Horn, the South Shetland Islands are usually the first land seen in Antarctica. Separated from the Antarctic Peninsula by the Bransfield Strait, nine major islands make up the group. The region was the first to be exploited by sealers in the early 19th century, and because of its proximity to South America, it still is the most visited by scientists and tourists. Chinstrap, Adelie, Gentoo and Macaroni Penguins all breed here. In addition, because it is the warmest part of the continent, large moss beds as well as orange, black, grey and green lichens grow –even hair grass and pearlwort manage to survive. Leopard seals, Weddell seals, crabeater seals, Southern elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals can be seen in the water and on the beaches.

Cruises visiting South Shetland Islands14

11-night cruise from Buenos AiresNov 19(Thu) +29 more · MS Fridtjof Nansen
Per person fromKRW 12,420,000
22-night cruise from SantiagoNov 27(Fri) +15 more · MS Fram
Per person fromKRW 21,610,000
15-night cruise from Buenos AiresNov 28(Sat) +2 more · MS Roald Amundsen
Per person fromKRW 14,530,000
15-night cruise from Buenos AiresDec 12(Sat) +4 more · MS Roald Amundsen
Per person fromKRW 14,560,000
15-night cruise from Buenos AiresDec 26(Sat) +5 more · MS Roald Amundsen
Per person fromKRW 17,180,000
11-night cruise from Buenos AiresJan 9(Sat) +17 more · MS Roald Amundsen
Per person fromKRW 13,050,000
18-night cruise from Buenos AiresMar 19(Fri) · MS Fridtjof Nansen
Per person fromKRW 14,050,000
17-night cruise from ValparaisoOct 26(Tue) · MS Fridtjof Nansen
Per person fromKRW 16,830,000
15-night cruise from Buenos AiresNov 21(Sun) +1 more · MS Fridtjof Nansen
Per person fromKRW 15,650,000
15-night cruise from Buenos AiresDec 5(Sun) +4 more · MS Fridtjof Nansen
Per person fromKRW 18,470,000
15-night cruise from Buenos AiresFeb 11(Fri) · MS Fridtjof Nansen
Per person fromKRW 21,350,000
23-night cruise from SantiagoMar 18(Sat) +1 more · MS Fram
Per person fromKRW 23,960,000

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Cruise lines calling here

  • HX Expeditions

Cruise port in Antarctica

South Shetland Islands

South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is a cruise port visited by 3 ships, with 93 upcoming sailings calling here.

Ships calling here
3 ships
Upcoming sailings
93 sailings
Average time in port
About 6 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 9,268

Photo by Paul Carroll on Unsplash

Cruises calling at South Shetland Islands

93 sailings are grouped into 14 cruises by ship and route.

14 cruises call at this port.

About South Shetland Islands

Some 770 kilometers (478 miles) south of Cape Horn, the South Shetland Islands are usually the first land seen in Antarctica. Separated from the Antarctic Peninsula by the Bransfield Strait, nine major islands make up the group. The region was the first to be exploited by sealers in the early 19th century, and because of its proximity to South America, it still is the most visited by scientists and tourists. Chinstrap, Adelie, Gentoo and Macaroni Penguins all breed here. In addition, because it is the warmest part of the continent, large moss beds as well as orange, black, grey and green lichens grow –even hair grass and pearlwort manage to survive. Leopard seals, Weddell seals, crabeater seals, Southern elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals can be seen in the water and on the beaches.

Cruise lines calling here: 1 places

HX Expeditions

Ports frequently visited before this one

Gerlache StraitAntarctic Sound

Ports frequently visited after this one

Gerlache StraitAntarctic Sound

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