Deep South & Ross Sea · 78°30′S · 175°00′W
The Great Ice Barrier • France-Sized Floating Glacier
6 upcoming Antarctic expeditions with Ross Ice Shelf on the route, from $26,960.
The Ross Ice Shelf is the world's largest floating ice body — the size of France — ending in an ice cliff up to 50 m high that runs for hundreds of kilometres. Sailing along "the Barrier" was how the heroic-age explorers measured themselves.
Only Ross Sea expeditions reach it; pair it with Scott's and Shackleton's huts for the full deep-field experience.
| Available departures | 6 |
|---|---|
| Price range (per person, USD) | $26,960 – $41,306 |
| Typical duration | 22–34 days |
| Active fleet coverage | 3 operators · 3 ships |
| Geographic sector | Deep South & Ross Sea |
| Coordinates | 78°30′S · 175°00′W |
| Prices last verified | 48-hour verification methodology |
Ross Ice Shelf
Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 · 26 days
Hobart
Ross Ice Shelf
Jan 7, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027 · 34 days
Dunedin
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
Ross Ice Shelf
Feb 15, 2029 – Mar 8, 2029 · 22 days
Dunedin (New Zealand)
Penguins
One of the most widespread penguins in Antarctica, the Adélie is often the first tuxedoed local guests meet ashore. Its stark white eye-ring and brisk, purposeful waddle make it easy to pick out along the ice edge.
