Antarctica Peninsula Small Ship Cruises

Experience Antarctica like no other on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise aboard SH Minerva. Traverse the notorious Drake Passage, witness giant tabular icebergs, get up close with penguins, and learn about the history of Shackleton's Endurance and its remarkable survival and rescue story. A truly unique cruise!

Take your Antarctic expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.

Join an 11-day fly-cruise expedition on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, starting with a two-hour flight to King George Island, bypassing the Drake Passage. Spend seven days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and its wildlife, including penguins and seals, with expert photography guidance.

Set sail from Ushuaia on an 11-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard Ortelius, crossing the Drake Passage to explore glaciers, icy bays, and wildlife-rich sites like Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Port Lockroy. Spot whales, seals, and penguins, and enjoy Zodiac cruises and possible snowshoeing in this polar wonderland.

Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.

Join a 12-day Antarctic expedition cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring icy landscapes and wildlife with fellow science enthusiasts. Enjoy educational talks and flexible daily itineraries optimized for wildlife encounters while navigating the Drake Passage.

The 10-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage Cruise, roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, is an amazing way to discover Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, avoiding the Drake Passage, to explore channels and coves, observe whales, and maneuver around icebergs on Zodiac cruises.

On this 10-day Polar Circle Air Cruise aboard the Magellan Discoverer, fly directly to the South Shetland Islands, skipping the Drake Passage, and witness fjords, penguin colonies, and vast icy landscapes. Sail southward to reach the Polar Circle, embracing the flexibility required to adapt to ever-changing conditions for a memorable trip.

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.

Join a 10-day Antarctic expedition aboard the National Geographic Explorer, flying directly from Puerto Natales to King George Island. Explore the stunning landscapes, wildlife, and activities like kayaking and hiking before sailing back to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Embark on this 8-day Antarctica cruise by air and have an adventure with the Magellan Explorer. Fly over the Drake Passage round-trip from Punta Arenas to King George Island where you meet your ship. Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula as you search for wildlife and explore stunning landscapes.

Sail from Ushuaia on a 14-day cruise aboard World Navigator and explore Antarctica through guided landings and Zodiac safaris. Cross the Drake Passage, visit remote Antarctic Peninsula locations, spot whales and seabirds, and experience changing polar landscapes shaped by ice, snow, and glaciers.