Antarctic Polar Circle Cruises

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Across the Antarctic Circle - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Tour Punta Arenas' historic routes
• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Sail close to legendary Cape Horn

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 12-day expedition aboard the Sylvia Earle, crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66°33' South to explore remote ice-filled regions rarely seen by travelers. Witness stunning landscapes, including towering icebergs, while observing whales and penguin colonies during thrilling daily outings.

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from $30,195

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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Fly over Southern Ocean
• Discover the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness the Antarctic wildlife

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Snorkeling

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Join an 11-day Antarctic expedition on the Douglas Mawson, flying over the Drake Passage for deeper exploration below the Antarctic Circle. Experience stunning icebergs, unique wildlife, and the isolation of the deep south through daily Zodiac cruises.

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from $27,295

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Antarctic Feast: Circle in Depth

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Enjoy a special Christmas feast
• Explore the Andes Mountain Range
• Zodiac along Antarctic Peninsula
• Savor haute cuisine in Ushuaia

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 15-day Antarctic cruise on the Douglas Mawson, venturing beyond standard routes to cross the Antarctic Circle and witness stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. Experience festive celebrations aboard while enjoying daily excursions via Zodiacs to see penguins, seals, and magnificent ice formations.

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from $9,390

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Polar Circle Quest

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Discover the Antarctic peninsula
• Spot varied wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Explore south for the Polar Circle

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.

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from $22,095

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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Explore wildlife
• Zodiac cruises
• Explore the unexplored

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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Board the Polar Pioneer for a 13-day Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly Expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard the Sylvia Earle to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic Circle. Take a flight over the Drake Passage to maximize your time for exploration on the remarkable White Continent.

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from $11,000

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Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore wildlife
• Discover South Shetland Islands
• Witness humpback and minke whales
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Join the Ortelius on a 13-day Polar Circle cruise from Ushuaia to the deep south of Antarctica. See glaciers, ice-filled channels, and wildlife such as Gentoo and Adélie penguins, skuas, leopard seals, and whales, with a chance to witness the Southern Lights.

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from $24,995

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Polar Circle Air Cruise

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Attempt to cross the Polar Circle
• Cruise along fjords & icebergs
• Search for polar wildlife
• View presentations by polar guides

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Hiking

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Bypass the Drake Passage by flying directly to the South Shetland Islands. Exit the airplane to a world unlike any other on earth; ice-filled fjords, penguin rookeries, and great expanses of ice await. Sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Polar Circle. Flexibility is key to a successful voyage as conditions can change quickly.

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from $28,295

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Southern Antarctic Realms: Antarctic Circle & Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• View Weddell Sea Adelie colonies
• Explore Antarctic Peninsula
• Marvel at Lake Escondido
• Spot albatrosses in Drake Passage

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 17-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, crossing the Antarctic Circle and exploring the remote Weddell Sea. Experience stunning icebergs, wildlife like Adelie penguins, and the legendary history of polar explorers in an awe-inspiring, remote landscape.

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from $22,995

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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Explore wildlife
• Zodiac cruises
• Explore the unexplored

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

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Join a 12-day Sail/Fly expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Greg Mortimer, venturing below the Antarctic Circle to witness stunning icebergs and wildlife. Experience a unique atmosphere as you explore remote landscapes at 66°33'S.

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from $22,390

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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Santiago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Cruise Beagle Channel
• Drake Passage crossing
• Kayaking near icebergs
• Explore Santiago, Chile

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Travel from Santiago to Ushuaia and sail aboard National Geographic Resolution on a 16-day Antarctica expedition. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Circle, kayak near icebergs, cruise by Zodiac, and walk among penguins. Navigate pack ice, spot whales, and experience remote polar landscapes with expert guides.

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from $13,140

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Polar Circle Quest

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit penguin colonies in Gentoo
• Kayak in Lemaire Channel
• Visit Antarctic Circle

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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During this 12-day Polar Circle Quest cruise to Antarctica aboard RMS St. Helena, sail from Ushuaia toward Antarctica’s wild frontier. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.

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from $10,950

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Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Visit Deception Island
• Zodiac cruise in Paradise Bay
• Sail through the Lemaire Channel

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Ushuaia / Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

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Embark on a 13-day Antarctica & the Polar Circle adventure aboard MV Plancius. Explore penguin colonies, humpback whales, icy landscapes, and iconic sites like Neko Harbour, Deception Island, and the Lemaire Channel on this unforgettable polar journey.

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from $20,095

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Across the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
• Visit Antarctic research sites
• Experience polar plunge

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Join this 13-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Discover wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy expert-led outings while crossing the iconic Drake Passage and Cape Horn.

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from $18,695

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Across the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Spot Antarctic Peninsula icebergs
• Explore Tierra del Fuego’s valleys
• Visit Antarctic historic huts

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Skiing

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Join a 13-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia on the Sylvia Earle, crossing the Antarctic Circle to explore remote icy landscapes. Experience stunning glaciers, vibrant wildlife, and historic sites while navigating pack ice and iceberg-laden waters.

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from $15,295

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore vibrant Ushuaia
• Sail through Beagle Channel
• Witness towering Antarctic glaciers
• Kayak in Antarctica's serene bays

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day expedition to and from Ushuaia aboard the Sea Spirit, departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, to explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Encounter whales, penguins, and spectacular glaciers.

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from $14,995

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore Antarctic Peninsula
• Visit penguin colonies
• Cruise through Lemaire Channel
• Cross the Antarctic Circle

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Camping

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Join this 13-day Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, departing from Ushuaia. Discover penguin colonies, glacial wonders, and the stunning Lemaire Channel before crossing the iconic Antarctic Circle.

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from $14,295

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Cruise through Drake Passage
• Sail through Paradise Bay
• Observe Gentoo penguin colonies
• Visit Deception Island

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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During this 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard Ocean Victory. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Damoy Point, and Wilhelmina Bay. Witness penguin colonies, whales, and icebergs, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare achievement.

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from $15,195

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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Explore South Shetland Islands
• Visit Antarctic Peninsula bays
• Spot penguins and seals

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science

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Embark on a 15-day expedition from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore South Shetland Islands, and reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Observe penguins, seals, whales, and icebergs, visit historic huts, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare polar experience.

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