Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

Sail the Drake Passage
Cross the Antarctic Circle
Set foot on the 7th Continent
Look for minke and humpback whales
Visit iconic landing sites
Take the Polar Plunge

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on this 14-Day Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Start the trip in Ushuaia, Argentina, and end in Punta Arenas, Chile. Travel through the Drake Passage before reaching the Antarctic Peninsula. The expedition is led by a …

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$15,555

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Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Cross the Antarctic Convergence
View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
Travel to 66º33´S
Visit Peninsula's bays and channels
Explore scientific bases

Starts / Ends:: Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Embark on a comfortable 14-day journey aboard the Seaventure, navigating through the Drake Passage and along the Antarctic Peninsula to cross the Antarctic Circle. As you venture southward, expect to encounter increasing amounts of sea ice, along with remarkable wildlife and breathtaking …

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$11,200

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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

Sail to legendary Elephant Island
Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
Search for whales in polar waters
See stunning Weddell Sea

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Every Antarctic traveler experiences some of the adventures known to the historic polar explorers, but this voyage takes it to the next level. This adventurous polar expedition in the Antarctic Circle combines the exciting Weddell Sea with the amazing Antarctic Peninsula, including iconic landing …

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$10,400

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Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Marguerite Bay

15 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Dive the blue Antarctic waters
Pass through The Gullet
View minke and humpback whales
Zodiac cruise among glaciers

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Set sail on a 15-day Antarctic adventure aboard the Ortelius, venturing beyond the Polar Circle to Marguerite Bay. Departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, known as the "End of the World," your journey begins with breathtaking views of the Beagle Channel. As you traverse the Drake Passage, …

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$14,500

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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago - Puerto Williams - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind

Explore Puerto Williams
Discover Drake Passage
Experience Antarctic Sound
Visit the South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends:: Santiago / Puerto Williams
Activities:: Adventure Options, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Embark on a 12-day adventure to the world's end aboard Silver Wind. Depart from Puerto Williams and start a scenic sail through the Beagle Channel. The cruise will take you to the heart of the White Continent, where you witness its stunning scenery and incredible wildlife.Over the next few …

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$12,965

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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
Encounter unforgettable wildlife
Cruise among icebergs
Stop to see historical sites

Starts / Ends:: Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Citizen Science, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Celebrate the best that the Antarctic Peninsula offers on this 12-day cruise aboard MS Seaventure – from towering icebergs and impressive glaciers to unreal wildlife encounters and fascinating historical sites. Antarctica is a fascinating and ever-changing environment. This extensive …

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$16,900

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

Meet six species of penguin
Visit sites of past explorers
Explore the South Shetland Islands
Bird watch across the Drake Passage

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

This 20-day expedition cruise aboard the MV Hondius showcases the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula and the sub-Antarctic islands. Enjoy excursions on the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before heading across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. The wildlife watching during this …

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$17,895

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

See the activity of a penguin city
Chance to spot leopard seals
Cruise on a Zodiac

Starts / Ends:: Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Fly Cruises, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:: Easy Active

Experience the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula on a 12-day journey aboard the Sylvia Earle cruise, which will take you from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. You'll have the opportunity to witness the grandeur of Antarctica, where massive glaciers flow into the sea and towering peaks dwarf tiny …

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$16,195

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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

Witness Antarctic wildlife
Fly over the Drake Passage
Presentations by polar experts
Cruise in a Zodiac

Starts / Ends:: Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

On this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer, opt for the quickest route to Antarctica and witness the continent from the air, offering a distinctive preview of its vast landscape, which remains one of the last …

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$10,145

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Adventures in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Attend Antarctic presentations
Sail across the Drake Passage
Enjoy daily off-ship excursions
Experience encounters with penguins
Stop at scientific bases

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Charting a course through the Drake Passage and along the Antarctic Peninsula, this 11-day voyage aboard MS Seaventure offers incredible opportunities to explore the striking shores of the last wild place on earth. Your cruise begins in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Visit some of the …

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$10,145

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Whale Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Diverse wildlife sightings
Sightings of Humpback whales
Encounters with Orcas & Minke whale
Majestic icebergs

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Citizen Science, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

On this 11-day Whale Season in Antarctica Cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MS Seaventure, prepare to witness a diverse array of iconic penguins, various seal species, and the majestic icebergs that define this landscape. During this season, enjoy spectacular sightings of Humpback whales feeding on …

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$9,050

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Atlantic Odyssey, Excluding Antarctic Peninsula

24 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

Enjoy bird watching
See penguins and seals
Discover Jamestown
Visit to Longwood House

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Jamestown
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Discover a 25-day Atlantic Odyssey aboard the MV Plancius!Chart a course towards South Georgia, where the Antarctic Convergence heralds a transition in marine and bird life. Encounter king penguin rookeries in Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and Gold Harbour. Explore Grytviken's abandoned …

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$9,250

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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

Sail across the Drake Passage
Cruise between icebergs & fjords
Observe penguins, albatross & more
Enjoy trips ashore each day
Explore the South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and enjoy the most dramatic scenery and the widest variety of wildlife in Antarctica on this special 11-day cruise. Visit the volcanic islands of the South Shetlands and explore the wide variety of flora and fauna in South Shetland.This classic route to the Antarctic …

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$20,295

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Explore Stanley, East Falkland
Cruise scenic bays and channels
See Grytviken Whaling Station
View bird colonies and seal wallows

Starts / Ends:: Arakur Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

The sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands/Malvinas and South Georgia are home to some of the most unique and abundant wildlife on earth. With beaches covered in fur seals, elephant seals, and hundreds of thousands of penguins, it’s one of the most jaw-dropping nature scenes you will ever experience. …

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$6,700

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Antarctica - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

Sail across the Drake Passage
Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
Observe humpback and minke whales

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Variable

Explore the wonders of Antarctica on a 10-day Whale Watching cruise aboard the MV Plancius. Departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, embark on a thrilling journey through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Encounter diverse marine life and seabirds as you sail towards the southernmost …

Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

Sail the Drake Passage
Cross the Antarctic Circle
Set foot on the 7th Continent
Look for minke and humpback whales
Enjoy Flightseeing tours
Take the Polar Plunge

Starts / Ends:: Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Relaxed

Setting foot on the 7th Continent is a polar achievement relatively few people experience in their lifetime. Even more rare is the incomparable milestone that’s achieved when a traveler crosses the iconic Antarctic Circle. Navigating south of 66°33' S is—for most …

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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below

$11,100

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Antarctica - Basecamp

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Cross the infamous Drake Passage
Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
Camp ashore on the White Continent
Spot whales, penguins, and more

Starts / Ends:: Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:: Adventure Options, Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:: Moderate

Join this adventurous 13-day expedition cruise, where Ortelius becomes your base camp for invigorating activities including hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, camping, and exploring in zodiac dinghies. Experience Antarctica's otherworldly landscapes and distinctive wildlife up close …

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