How much does an expedition cruise cost per night?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 9 November 2026
These 9 expedition cruise lines publish a fare per night or a dated voyage price with its number of nights on their own websites, read 9 November 2026. Each card gives what the line says about it, with the ship, voyage, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
How much does an expedition cruise cost per night?
9 expedition cruise lines in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they publish a fare per night or a dated voyage price with its number of nights; Atlas Ocean Voyages, Maple Leaf Adventures and Oceanwide Expeditions have the most Google reviews under the line's own name.
Atlas Ocean Voyages
- Best for
- All-inclusive ice-class yachts, sailing year-round
- Price
- Publishes voyage fares with their nights, such as an 11-night Antarctica voyage from Ushuaia roundtrip on World Navigator departing 8 March 2027, from US$12,150 per guest, double occupancy.
- Why choose them
- Its three yachts, World Navigator, World Traveller and World Voyager, are Polar Category C and Ice Class 1B. Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 86 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Drake Express voyage, which includes a roundtrip private charter jet between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
- Not the fit if
- you use an electric wheelchair or scooter: only collapsible wheelchairs are accepted on board.
- Website
- atlasoceanvoyages.com
Cruceros Australis
- Best for
- Cape Horn and Tierra del Fuego fjords
- Price
- Does not publish a per-night fare; its 4-night Fjords of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonian Explorer voyages start from US$2,085 per person, cabin B, promo rate, double occupancy, 2027-2028 season, with port and park fees extra.
- Why choose them
- Runs two ships, Ventus Australis and Stella Australis, tailor-made for the narrow fjords of Patagonia. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the promo rate on the Fjords of Tierra del Fuego or Patagonian Explorer voyage, from US$1,955 per person in a B cabin for the 2026-2027 season.
- Not the fit if
- your plans may change late: from 29 days before departure the cancellation charge is 100% of the sale.
- Enquiry
- australis.com/contact
Golden Galapagos
- Best for
- Small catamarans in the Galapagos
- Price
- Publishes Eminence launch rates for 2027 travel of USD 5,950 per person for 3 nights in a Golden Suite, based on double occupancy, excluding Galapagos flights and mandatory entrance fees.
- Why choose them
- Its parent, Golden Experiences & Travel, achieved B Corporation certification in September 2025. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a single cabin on Petrel, Elite or Monique if you are travelling solo.
- Not the fit if
- you want flights in the fare: its rates exclude Galapagos flights and mandatory entrance fees.
Maple Leaf Adventures
- Best for
- Small-ship voyages in BC and Alaska
- Price
- Publishes dated fares with their nights, such as Gulf Islands in Spring on Maple Leaf, 5 days and 4 nights from 16 to 20 April 2027, CA$3,950 per person, based on double occupancy.
- Why choose them
- Has operated small ships in BC and Alaska since 1986 and owns and maintains its ships locally. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 79 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a full-ship charter, where the fare is the same regardless of how many people are on the trip, up to each ship's maximum.
- Not the fit if
- you have failing health or a physical disability: it says its trips are not suitable, with almost no docks where it lands.
- Website
- mapleleafadventures.com
Noble Caledonia
- Best for
- Small-ship voyages for mature travellers
- Price
- Wildlife & Ways of the Camino, 6 nights on MS Hebridean Sky departing 3 September 2028, is from £3,495 per person (special offer, brochure £3,995) in an Amundsen Deck Standard Suite, based on double occupancy.
- Why choose them
- Established in 1991, it owns MS Island Sky and MS Hebridean Sky, which carry 118 guests each. Trustpilot (whole company): 2.2 out of 5 from 24 reviews, newest 2 June 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for sole use of a twin cabin and the solo travellers' evening it hosts on board when numbers allow.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with children: it says travelling with children is not recommended and most of its ships have a minimum age of 15-18.
- Money protection
- ATOL for UK residents with air travel included; a bond with ABTA for UK bookings without air travel.
Oceanwide Expeditions
- Best for
- Activity-focused polar voyages on ice-class ships
- Price
- Publishes dated fares with their nights, such as Antarctica Discovery and Learning on m/v Hondius, 10 nights from Ushuaia, 27 December 2026 to 6 January 2027, from 9,650 USD per person.
- Why choose them
- Says Ortelius and Hondius have the highest ice-class notation among its ships, UL1 and Polar Class 6, which it gives as equal to 1A-Super. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 66 reviews. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an Antarctica Basecamp voyage, where camping, kayaking, snowshoeing, mountaineering and a photo workshop come free with no pre-booking.
- Not the fit if
- you want a cabin alone at little extra cost: single occupancy costs 1.7 times the Twin or Superior rate.
- Website
- oceanwide-expeditions.com
Polar Latitudes
- Best for
- Small polar ships with citizen science
- Price
- Antarctic Peninsula: The Pure Expedition on Ocean Victory, 4 to 13 February 2027, 9 nights on board, is from $8,817 per person in U.S. dollars.
- Why choose them
- Publishes a passenger-to-staff ratio of 7:1 to 8:1 on every voyage. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 189 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Solo Vista Stateroom on MV Discoverer, designed for solo travellers with no single supplement.
- Not the fit if
- you want to sail without travel insurance: it is mandatory at booking, with at least $150,000 USD cover for medical expenses and evacuation.
- Website
- polar-latitudes.com
Ponant
- Best for
- Polar expeditions with French-style service
- Price
- Does not publish a per-night fare; Fjords et glaciers du Spitzberg, 7 nights on Le Lyrial from 3 to 10 July 2027, starts from 9,720 € per person, double occupancy.
- Why choose them
- Le Commandant Charcot is a hybrid electric ship running on LNG, which it says cuts CO2 by 25%, nitrogen oxides by 85% and fine particles by 95%. Google (whole company): 4.8 out of 5 from 699 reviews; Trustpilot (whole company): 4.6 out of 5 from 644 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 9 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a departure with the single supplement waived, marked 'Voyageur Solo 0%', for a double cabin to yourself at no extra price.
- Not the fit if
- you travel with children under 6, who are not accepted on expedition cruises (under 8 on Le Commandant Charcot).
- Website
- ponant.com
Sailing Expeditions
- Best for
- A 12-guest sailing ship in Svalbard
- Price
- Sails the 12-guest Meander from Longyearbyen, 26 May to 3 June 2027, 9 days/8 nights, from €4,150 per person in a Standard cabin (Comfort €4,490).
- Why choose them
- Its sailing ship, the Meander, has a solid hull for sailing in ice and room for 12 guests.
- Ask for
- Ask for one of the two Comfort cabins on the Meander, which have a private shower and toilet.
- Not the fit if
- you cannot walk for several hours on rocky, pathless ground: guests must reach the deck quickly unaided and board the tender boats, or may be excluded without refund.
What voyage price does each line give, with its nights?
9 of the 9 lines state a voyage price with its number of nights; names are in alphabetical order. Divide by the nights yourself only as a rough guide; prices are never converted between currencies.
- Atlas Ocean Voyages: US$12,150 per guest for 11 nights, departing 8 March 2027
- Cruceros Australis: from US$2,085 per person for 4 nights, cabin B, promo rate, 2027-2028 season
- Golden Galapagos: USD 5,950 per person for 3 nights, Golden Suite, 2027 launch rates
- Maple Leaf Adventures: CA$3,950 per person for 4 nights, 16 to 20 April 2027
- Noble Caledonia: from £3,495 per person for 6 nights, Amundsen Deck Standard Suite, 3 September 2028
- Oceanwide Expeditions: 9,650 USD per person for 10 nights, 27 December 2026 to 6 January 2027
- Polar Latitudes: $8,817 per person for 9 nights on board, 4 to 13 February 2027
- Ponant: from 9,720 € per person for 7 nights, 3 to 10 July 2027
- Sailing Expeditions: €4,150 per person for 8 nights, Standard cabin, 26 May 2027
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
9 of the 9 cards show a price for a voyage, with its currency and a date or season. Ask every line for a written quote with the departure date and what it includes.
- Atlas Ocean Voyages
- Cruceros Australis
- Golden Galapagos
- Maple Leaf Adventures
- Noble Caledonia
- Oceanwide Expeditions
- Polar Latitudes
- Ponant
- Sailing Expeditions
Who to contact first
Start with the 4 lines on this page that publish both a voyage price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and the voyage you want.
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- What the fare includes, line by line: flights, hotel nights before and after, drinks, gratuities, excursions, kayaking or camping, parka and boots.
- The ship: passengers on board, ice class where it matters, the cabin and whether anything on board costs extra.
- The deposit, when the balance is due, what you lose if you cancel and what happens if ice or weather changes the route.
- Which scheme or licence protects your money, the travel insurance you need and the medical cover it must include.
Expedition cruise cost per night: the questions people ask
What should I ask an expedition cruise line before booking?
What the fare includes, line by line; how many passengers the ship carries and how many go ashore at once; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; the travel insurance and medical cover it requires; and which scheme protects your money.
Can I book with these lines directly?
Yes. Each card links the line's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the fare includes and the cancellation scale.
Do these lines all sell the same kind of voyage?
No. Each card names the voyage, ship or offer the line's own website gives; ship sizes, lengths, routes and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Do I need travel insurance for an expedition cruise?
6 of the 9 lines set out on their own websites what insurance they ask for; many polar voyages require cover for medical evacuation. Ask each line for the cover it requires before you buy a policy.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
Atlas Ocean Voyages, Maple Leaf Adventures and Oceanwide Expeditions, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a line, not whether it fits your voyage; each card gives the rating and count, read 9 November 2026.
Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?
3 of the 9: Noble Caledonia, Polar Latitudes and Ponant. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 9 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
4 of the 9: Atlas Ocean Voyages, Cruceros Australis, Maple Leaf Adventures and Polar Latitudes. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the line's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these lines chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel expedition cruise lines table, built from the expedition cruise lines ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it publishes a fare per night or a dated voyage price with its number of nights. A line is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each line published on its own website, read on 9 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the line's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel expedition cruise lines table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.