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2026/27 · Peak Summer (Dec – Jan)

Antarctic departures in January 2027

High Summer · Playful Chicks

74 Antarctic expeditions departing in January 2027, from $10,479. Compare ships, cabins and operators.

  • Playful Chicks
  • Whale Watching
  • Warmest Weather
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January is high summer and the classic month: penguin chicks everywhere — chasing parents, forming crèches, dodging skuas — plus the season's mildest weather (up to +8 °C) and long, bright days. Humpback numbers build steadily in the feeding grounds.

It is the busiest and most expensive month; almost every ship in the fleet is south. Families note: school-holiday departures fill first.

January 2027 — Key Facts At a Glance
Available departures 74
Price range (per person, USD) $10,479 – $82,950
Typical duration 8–34 days
Active fleet coverage 13 operators · 32 ships
Seasonal window High Summer · Playful Chicks (2026/27)
Daylight & air temp 20–23h · 0°C to +7°C
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