Cruises:
The cost of sea cruises varies, but if you're getting much change from US$5000 for a 14-day circuit, it's not a bad deal; a few companies now offer cruises for under US$3000, but these are few and far between. Most ships have a range of accommodation options - if you don't mind bunking in with a few other penguin-spotters (and sharing the bathroom) you can reduce your bill significantly. At the other end of the scale, if you require a corner suite with a marble bathroom, private butler service and your own satellite telephone, you can start adding the zeroes.
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Average Cruise Costs:

Flights to Antarctica:
Currently, the only tour operator servicing commercial overflights to Antarctica is based in Australia, which is where the flights originate from.  Economy flights to Australia average $1500 for coach to $4000 and up for first class.

Antarctica overflights generally include meals and complementary bar service, videos and tour guides. New Year's Eve flights are offered and are quite popular.
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Average Flight Costs:
Most flights last roughly 12 hours
First Class - $4,000
Business Class $2,400 - $3,200
Economy - $900 - 2,000
Additional surcharges and fees not included.
The average flight duration is 12 hours (depending on departure point). About four hours are spent flying to Antarctica, four hours over Antarctica and the remaining four hours traveling home.

Expeditions:
Expeditions vary depending on what is offered, what you want to do and what you're willing to pay.
Climb Vinson Massif (16 days) - Prices from: $26,000
Fly to the South Pole (10 days) - Prices from $25,000
Patriot Hills Fly & Stay (10 days) - Prices from $14,000
Dronning Maud Land Fly & Stay (9 days) From $22,000
Skiing Across the Continent Flights and Support - $ Varies
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