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Take a small ship cruise to the picturesque Elephant Island located in Antarctica south of the Falkland Islands and North of the Antarctica Peninsula. This island was named after migratory seals that live on the island with no significant flora or fauna. On your cruise to Elephant Island, expect to see amazing glaciers with pink algae surrounding them. Additionally, Elephant Island is home to several chinstrap penguin rookeries and more-than 2,000-year-old moss colonies. Elephant Island is also well-known for serving as a refuge for Ernest Shackleton and his crew in 1916, where they spent over four months stranded on the island before they were rescued by a supply ship. Consider cruising Antarctica on a small ship cruise in order to be able to access smaller ports, passages, and coves. Contact our travel specialists to start planning your ideal today!

10 Best Elephant Islands Arctic Cruises, Trips, & Tours for 2024-2025

In Shackleton's Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia
20 Days from $22,595
Embark on this 20-day In Shackleton's Footsteps Expedition Cruise Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Greg Mortimer, starting from the Peninsula's top to explore the Weddell Sea and reach Elephant Island. Then, sail across the Scotia Sea to South Georgia. An expert expedition team is available to guide and provide information throughout the trip.
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1800's whaling station

South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas
20 Days from $28,895
Explore South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 20-day cruise aboard Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Encounter captivating wildlife in South Georgia, learn Falklands-Malvinas' history, and witness peaceful grandeur in Antarctica, including the world's largest king penguin colonies.
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King Penguins at Fortuna Bay, South Georgia

South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia
21 Days from $26,795
Explore highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia's wildlife haven, and the Falklands-Malvinas on this 21-day cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle. Be amazed by the largest king penguin colonies in South Georgia and witness the peaceful grandeur of Antarctica's secluded wildlife.
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Antarctic landscape

South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia
21 Days from $26,095
On this 21-Day South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Greg Mortimer, discover the serenity and grandeur of the most remote place on earth, where penguins nest, whales feed, and captivating seals frolic in ice-speckled seas.
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In Shackleton’s Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia
20 Days from $24,695
Embark on a 20-day expedition cruise, retracing Shackleton's odyssey through the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Elephant Island, and South Georgia. Explore icebergs and observe South Georgia's diverse wildlife. Conclude with a hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, following Shackleton's final leg across South Georgia.
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Antarctic landscape

South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia
21 Days from $29,795
Embark on a 21-day voyage aboard the Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia, exploring the tranquil and majestic landscapes of South Georgia, the Falklands, and Antarctica. Encounter the peaceful nesting grounds of penguins, witness whales as they feed, and delight in the playful seals amidst icy waters.
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Abandoned whaling village of Stromness, South Georgia

Antarctica and South Georgia Air-Cruise

Punta Arenas to Port of Ushuaia
18 Days from $15,995
Let the clear Antarctic air fill your lungs on this magical 18-day cruise aboard the brand new Magellan Explorer. Admire the spectacular landscapes ad unique wildlife of one of the most remote locations on the planet. Starting in Punta Arenas, discovering Antarctica, South Georgia and finally disembarking back in Ushuaia.
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Landscape during Antarctica tour

South Georgia and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams
17 Days from $19,400
This 17-day Antarctic trip on Silver Cloud takes you to South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island, where you might encounter seabirds, whales, penguins, glaciers, and icebergs.
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Albatross in the arctic.

Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia
15 Days from $10,500
On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.
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Colony of black-browed albratross on the Falklands

Classic Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica

Port of Ushuaia to Port of Ushuaia
22 Days from $9,990
Embark the MV Ushuaia for a classic 22-day expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter abundant and diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems on this voyage of a lifetime!
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Elephant Island & Antarctica Travel Guide

A humpback whale feeds on krill in Antarctic waters

Whales of the Antarctic

One of the highlights of any expedition into the Antarctic waters is whale-watching. These majestic creatures can be spotted breaching the water in magnificent displays as they blast air and water high into the sky. If you’re lucky, they might even swim close to your ship.
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Watching seal during Antarctic trip

Seals of Antarctica

The seals that populate the southern ocean flourish in the nutrient rich waters of the Antarctic. With diets that range from krill and small fish to even penguins and other seal pups, they are expert divers and can be seen lounging or breeding on the ice when they are not immersed deep beneath the pack ice hunting for food.
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The penguins line up as you cruise by

Birds of the Antarctic

From small snow petrels to the great wandering albatrosses, the seabirds of Antarctica are some of the most well adapted species on the planet, thriving in the strong sub-zero winds and icy waters of the polar region.
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Penguins in front of the Orlova and Ocean Nova

History of Antarctica

No single nation controls Antarctica, nor does the continent have any nations of its own. Learn more about the continent and numerous expeditions attempted throughout history in untamed Antarctica.
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2 days ago
Cheska is a great asset for your company she is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with
Susan Johnson
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Adventure Life set us up with great guides and locations, seamless transportation, and good advice. Will work with them again. Thanks
Scott Sepsy
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Amazing trip and the best customer service
Liz
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Hannah and Nur got the gist of what we wanted our trip to be. They got us in hotels that were located centrally to historic tours. Tours and excursions that were significant, enriching and enjoyable. We had drivers that were on time/reliable. We got from location to location with ease. I would never have been able to plan this myself. I would not have known enough to ask for what we needed. This was above and beyond what I expected. Well done!
Kelly Mattingly
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This is at least the fifth trip we have booked with AdventureLife. Jess has always had excellent ideas.
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