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Enjoy close-up wildlife watching!
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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Blue ice of Antarctica
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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The glaciers plung straight into the water at times.
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
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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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Walk across the pristine Antarctic landscape
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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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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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
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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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
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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Photography Seminars
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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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Glacier up ahead, the scale is really hard to read.
from $18,095
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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Discover Drake Passage wildlife
  • View Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula iceberg
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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Experience a 15-day Antarctic Circle journey from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard MV Discoverer, crossing Drake Passage and exploring South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Lemaire Channel. Discover wildlife, icebergs, and remote landscapes, plus time in Ushuaia’s Patagonia setting before embarkation and after disembarkation.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $18,795
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Extended Antarctic Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
  • Cross Antarctic Circle
  • Visit South Shetlands
  • Explore Lemaire Channel
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Citizen Science
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Set sail on a 14-day Antarctic Circle cruise round-trip from Ushuaia aboard MV Discoverer. Cross the Drake Passage and explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula before crossing the Antarctic Circle. Experience wildlife encounters with penguins, seals, and whales, and visit historic landing sites and research stations.
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A fleet of zodiacs will carry you to remote landscapes
from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Traverse Drake Passage’s waters
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula beauty
  • Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 23-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Ushuaia, the Antarctic Peninsula, and South Georgia. Experience onboard lectures, thrilling activities, and a traditional Fuegian barbecue before concluding your unforgettable journey in Ushuaia.
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Penguins on the shores of Antarctica
from $14,499
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Spot penguins, seals, and seabirds
  • Experience Zodiac safaris
  • Cruise past towering icebergs
  • Visit Brown Bluff
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Set sail on a 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard World Traveller and explore dramatic coastlines, walk among penguins, and witness massive icebergs up close. Each day brings new discoveries with guided landings and Zodiac safaris.
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King Penguins on the march in Antarctic Peninsula
from $37,995
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Visit King Penguin colonies
  • Explore historic Stanley town
  • Spot wildlife in South Georgia
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
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Join a 23-day Antarctic expedition on the Sylvia Earle, venturing beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to cross the legendary Antarctic Circle. Experience breathtaking wildlife, ice-filled fjords, and unique ecosystems while uncovering the region's rich human history.
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An ocean of icebergs.
from $17,499
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Spot penguins, seals, and seabirds
  • Experience Zodiac safaris
  • Cruise past towering icebergs
  • Visit Brown Bluff
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Set sail on a 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard World Navigator. Brave the Drake Passage, attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle, and explore sites like Brown Bluff and Hidden Bay. Cruise by Zodiac to remote coves and glaciers. Watch for whales, leopard seals, and penguins along the ice-filled coastline of the White Continent.
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