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Minke whale swimming in the ocean
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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Engage with leading scientists
  • Learn from polar experts
  • Observe whales and penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Sail on this 11-Day Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals cruise Buenos Aires roundtrip aboard the World Voyager. Witness breathtaking glaciers, towering icebergs, and diverse wildlife. Join expert scientists in marine research, participate in citizen science programs, and listen to underwater whale vocalizations via hydrophones.
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Leopard Seal
from $9,650
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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Meet thousands of penguins and other wildlife on this 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise aboard MV Hondius. Explore remote landscapes and possible sites like Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
from $8,480
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Antarctic Wonders

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula
  • Capture images of Antarctic scenery
  • Explore Petermann Island
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on an 11-day Antarctica cruise aboard SH Vega. Fly south, board the boutique ship, and cross open ocean. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife. Take shore excursions to sites such as Petermann Island and the Lemaire Channel before returning to Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
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Antarctic Landscape
from $9,280
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Antarctic Wonders

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Navigate Lemaire Channel
  • See beautiful mountain views
  • Visit Petermann Island
  • See wildlife in Antarctic Peninsula
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on an 11-day cruise and discover Antarctic Peninsula aboard SH Diana. Fly south, board your ship, cross remote waters, and explore glaciers, wildlife colonies, and isolated channels. Experience research bases, icy passages, and rugged coasts before returning to Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $26,860
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The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Tour Antarctic Peninsula glaciers
  • Search wild Weddell seal groups
  • Visit Ushuaia gateway to South Pole
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 14-day cruise to the remote Weddell Sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot, where you encounter Emperor and Adelie penguins among stunning icebergs. Experience the legacy of explorers like Shackleton in a pristine Antarctic wilderness, where silence reigns and wildlife flourishes.
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Zodiac cruise
from $21,295
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Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Sail the Drake Passage
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Look for minke and humpback whales
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Helicopter Tours
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Join this 14-day Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle cruise aboard World Voyager. Embark on an unforgettable Antarctic adventure. Explore Buenos Aires, cruise through the Beagle Channel, cross the Drake Passage, and encounter wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula and beyond.
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An old, abandon research station of Argentina now occupied by penguins.
from $15,044
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Antarctica Exploration

Buenos Aires roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Immerse in the icy wonders
  • Discover history of Ushuaia
  • Experience hopping islands
  • Encounter marine life in icy waters
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join the Seabourn Venture on a 14-day Antarctic Exploration cruise, starting in Buenos Aires. Experience the lively atmosphere of Buenos Aires before exploring the frozen beauty of Antarctica. Conclude your journey in Ushuaia, the "end of the world," with diverse activities.
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A cheerful herd of penguins gathers along the icy shores of South Georgia.
from $25,195
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cruise along Southern Ocean
  • Discover Falkland Islands wildlife
  • Visit Stanley and museums
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula bays
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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During this 20-day Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Victory, sail across the Southern Ocean to explore the wildlife-rich shores. Discover thriving penguin colonies, watch albatrosses in flight, see seals resting on icy beaches, navigate through iceberg-filled waters, and visit active research stations.
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An old iceberg on the beaches of Deception Island
from $10,500
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Observe wildlife at Danco Island
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Visit Port Lockroy museum & station
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving
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Embark on an 11-day Antarctica cruise aboard Ortelius, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Discover gentoo and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, dramatic glaciers, and historic research stations while sailing the Drake Passage.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $22,895
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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

18 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore king penguin rookeries
  • Tour abandoned whaling stations
  • Enjoy on-board lectures
  • Step foot on the 7th continent
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join this incredible 18-day cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer to Antarctica and South Georgia. Discover the unique wildlife and reflect at the resting place of the great explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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1800's whaling station
from $32,295
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Falklands’ beaches
  • Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Spot Antarctica's wildlife
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Join a 20-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Ushuaia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert-led activities, concluding with a flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.
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A large colony of King Penguins.
from $14,995
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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Venture through Lake Escondido
  • Spot marine life on Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctic icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling
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Join a 10-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, beginning in Ushuaia and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula via the Drake Passage. Experience thrilling Zodiac excursions, stunning wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.
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