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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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Adele Penguin King of the Hill
from $14,999
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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Cross the iconic Drake Passage
  • Discover Brown Bluff
  • Land at Cierva Cove
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day Exploring the Last Continent cruise board the World Traveller, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring wildlife and volcanic landscapes in the South Shetland Islands, with possible stops at Deception Island and Elephant Island. The trip continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and ends in Ushuaia.
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Penguin and Icebergs!
from $14,799
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Exploring the Last Continent

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Traverse the Drake Passage
  • Join Zodiac through remote coves
  • Discover Antarctica’s vast icebergs
  • Experience Ushuaia’s colorful charm
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join a 12-day Antarctica expedition cruise on the World Navigator, where you can explore breathtaking landscapes and wildlife through daily shore landings. Experience the thrill of discovery in one of the world's most remote regions with expert guides highlighting remarkable moments like humpback whales breaching.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $20,900
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King George Island to King George Island

Antarctica Bridge - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Endeavour
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Fly straight to Antarctica
  • Discover King George Island
  • Observe Adelie Penguins
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Santiago / Punta Arenas
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Fly in style to the last continent and indulge in Antarctic beauty on this incredible 10-day cruise. Explore stunning shorelines, marvel at vast glaciers and sculptural icebergs, and spot vibrant wildlife such as whales, seals, albatrosses, and penguins.
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Picture-perfect Ushuaia
from $17,400
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
  • Crossing the Drake Passage
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Santiago / Puerto Williams
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Explore Antarctica on this 14-day cruise that visits the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands to witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and the amazing scenery of glaciers and icebergs.
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Sea Explorer Air Cruises
from $19,495
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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Direct Flight to Antarctica
  • Wildlife Encounters in Antarctica
  • Sail through Ice-Filled Fjords
  • Expert-Led Zodiac Landings
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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The Classic Antarctica air-cruise offers an 8-day adventure from Punta Arenas, Chile, flying directly to Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, sailing through ice-filled fjords and encountering penguins, seals, and whales. Enjoy Zodiac landings with expert guides before returning to Punta Arenas.
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Hike up snow-covered mountains
from $13,595
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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise the South Shetland Islands
  • View penguins, seals, and whales
  • Attend lectures and presentations
  • Explore the Antarctic landscape
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on this 8-day Antarctic adventure with Ocean Nova Air Cruises. Fly over the Drake Passage 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 the surrounding landscape.
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $14,695
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The Antarctic Peninsula and Extreme Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover the Weddell Sea
  • Visit Hope Bay or Devil's Island
  • View Brown Bluff's volcanic cliffs
  • Admire the Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day expedition to the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula from Ushuaia on the Ocean Albatros, featuring wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes. This action-packed voyage emphasizes active exploration with an expert team, maximizing time ashore in Earth's final frontier.
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A penguin colony hanging out on the ice.
from $5,490
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Classic Antarctica

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • View vast penguin rookeries
  • Explore the pristine wilderness
  • Navigate narrow passages
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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This classic small ship cruise to Antarctica lets you follow in the footsteps of the early Antarctic explorers like Shackleton, Cook & Ross. Explore amazing Antarctic scenery - pristine wilderness of sea, snow, ice, mountains, and an incredible abundance of wildlife on this 10-day Antarctic cruise on the MV Ushuaia which houses only 88 passengers.
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from $14,395
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Antarctic Explorer Express - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Fly across the Drake Passage
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover Lake Escondido’s views
  • Experience Antarctica’s wilderness
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Join this 9-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the stunning landscapes of Antarctica, starting from Ushuaia. Experience daily excursions, wildlife encounters, and optional activities like the polar plunge before concluding your journey in Punta Arenas.
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Penguins on the shores of Antarctica
from $10,195
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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Kayak through icy waters
  • Visit research base sites
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Camping, Citizen Science
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During this 11-day aboard Ocean Victory, sail through the Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition. Cross the legendary Drake Passage while spotting marine wildlife. Explore South Shetland Islands with penguins, seals, and whales, and navigate iceberg-rich channels to reach pristine Antarctic bays.
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A seal sits on snow.
from $6,790
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Classic Antarctica

11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Sail the Drake Passage
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Navigate beautiful waterways
  • Visit an Antarctic station
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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The Antarctic Peninsula’s remarkable history provides you with a type of excitement often only associated with the early explorers. Enjoy plenty of time to explore its amazing scenery, a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains and waterways, and an incredible wide variety of wildlife on this 11-day polar voyage.
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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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Scuba Diving
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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 $15,895
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Antarctic Explorer Express - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
  • Discover South Shetland wildlife
  • See penguins in Antarctic shores
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Snorkeling
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Douglas Mawson, perfect for time-pressed travelers. Explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, encountering whales, penguins, and magnificent icy landscapes.
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Hiking in Antarctica is rewarded with spectacular views
from $10,592
Upto $4000
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Highlights of Antarctica

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Board hybrid electric-powered ship
  • Enjoy whale watching in Antarctica
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy guided shore landings
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Hiking
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Begin your 12-day Antarctic adventure in Buenos Aires, then fly to Ushuaia to board MS Fridtjof Nansen and cross the Drake Passage. Explore Antarctica for five days with guided landings, wildlife encounters, and optional activities before returning via Ushuaia.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $15,665
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Best of Antarctica's Whale Season

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Discover Ushuaia’s museums
  • Cross legendary Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctica’s seascapes
  • Spot whales in Antarctic waters
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day Antarctic expedition cruise on the MS Seaventure, focusing on peak whale-watching season. Experience diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and humpback whales, with expert guides leading daily excursions.
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from $12,965
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Christmas in Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Explore Antarctica on Christmas
  • Stop to see historical sites
  • Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Cruise among icebergs
  • Encounter unforgettable wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Celebrate the Christmas season and explore the majestic white continent. Enjoy abundant wildlife encounters and the striking panoramic landscape of the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Seaventure on this 12-day cruise.
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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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