New Zealand · Direct-Sail Expedition Port · 45°52′S · 170°30′E
New Zealand • Ross Sea & Subantarctic Islands Gateway
10 upcoming Antarctic expeditions embarking or concluding via Dunedin, from $15,850. Compare ships, routes and cabin fares.
Home to royal albatross colonies on Otago Peninsula and deep-water berths at Port Chalmers (alongside nearby Southland turnaround port Bluff/Invercargill), Dunedin is the primary departure hub for Eastern Hemisphere expeditions visiting The Snares, Auckland Islands, Campbell Island, Macquarie Island, and the historic huts of the Ross Sea.
| Available departures | 10 |
|---|---|
| Price range (per person, USD) | $15,850 – $41,306 |
| Typical duration | 15–34 days |
| Active fleet coverage | 3 operators · 3 ships |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Gateway profile | Direct-Sail Expedition Port |
| Leading operators | PONANT · Aurora Expeditions · Swan Hellenic |
| Coordinates | 45°52′S · 170°30′E |
| Prices last verified | 48-hour verification methodology |
Ross Ice Shelf
Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 · 26 days
Hobart
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Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 · 15 days
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Ross Ice Shelf
Jan 7, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027 · 34 days
Dunedin
Macquarie Island
Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 25, 2027 · 15 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Ross Ice Shelf
Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 22 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Ross Ice Shelf
Feb 3, 2027 – Mar 8, 2027 · 34 days
Ushuaia
Ross Ice Shelf
Feb 4, 2028 – Mar 8, 2028 · 34 days
Ushuaia
Macquarie Island
Dec 28, 2028 – Jan 11, 2029 · 15 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Macquarie Island
Jan 11, 2029 – Jan 25, 2029 · 15 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Ross Ice Shelf
Feb 15, 2029 – Mar 8, 2029 · 22 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
