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2028/29 · Early Season (Oct – Nov)

Antarctic departures in October 2028

Early Season · Untouched Snow

17 Antarctic expeditions departing in October 2028, from $10,479. Compare ships, cabins and operators.

  • Penguin Courtship
  • Pristine Snow
  • Giant Icebergs
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October is the true start of the season: the first ships push through young ice into a pristine, snow-blanketed Antarctica almost nobody else sees. Expect crisp temperatures (around −5 to 0 °C on the Peninsula), immaculate snowscapes and penguins returning to court and build nests.

Prices are among the season's lowest and ships are few. Trade-offs: heavier ice can limit landing sites, and there are no chicks yet.

October 2028 — Key Facts At a Glance
Available departures 17
Price range (per person, USD) $10,479 – $35,212
Typical duration 9–41 days
Active fleet coverage 7 operators · 12 ships
Seasonal window Early Season · Untouched Snow (2028/29)
Daylight & air temp 14–17h · -6°C to 0°C
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