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Zodiac cruising among icebergs
from $17,095
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Antarctic Peninsula: A Rare Exploration of the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cross Weddell Sea
  • Visit Adélie Colonies
  • Join Zodiac excursions
  • Discover Volcanic Cliffs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking, Citizen Science
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Variable
Sail on a 12-day journey from Ushuaia on Ocean Explorer and cross the Drake Passage to reach towering ice, major penguin colonies, and historic sites across the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Sound. Experience Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewing, and striking geological features before returning to Ushuaia.
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Adele Penguin King of the Hill
from $17,899
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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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Variable
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 $15,899
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 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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Variable
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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Ice falling from a glacier
from $10,695
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Gerlache Strait's glaciers
  • Spot wildlife in Antarctica
  • Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Antarctica, exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience wildlife encounters, thrilling activities like kayaking and ice camping, and navigate the scenic Lemaire Channel before returning across the Drake Passage.
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See the beautiful wildlife in Antarctica.
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
Activities
Camping
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Variable
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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Humpback Whale in the Antarctica
from $10,900
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Antarctic Wonders

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Sail through Lemaire Channel
  • Spot gentoo penguin colonies
  • Visit Mikkelsen Harbor wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Experience Antarctica on an 11-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard SH Minerva, with sea days and exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula’s glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, including a sail through the Lemaire Channel. Visit Mikkelsen Harbor to spot gentoo penguins and seals, then return to Ushuaia, often called the “End of the World.”
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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below
from $10,150
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
  • Camp ashore on the White Continent
  • Spot whales, penguins, and more
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on MV Hondius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventure with hiking and snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.
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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below
from $10,150
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
  • Camp ashore on the White Continent
  • Spot whales, penguins, and more
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on the Ortelius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, photo workshops, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping under the Antarctic stars.
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The beautiful Antarctica!
from $16,999
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Drake Fly & Sail

Ushuaia to King George Island - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Navigate Drake Passage
  • Discover remote Antarctic Peninsula
  • Spot penguins at Paulet Island
  • Explore glaciers and wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Embark on an 12-day Antarctica Drake Fly & Sail cruise aboard World Traveller. Sail across the Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound, and South Shetland Islands. Make flexible landings based on ice and weather, guided by expert navigation.
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Chinstrap penguin sighting
from $17,999
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Drake Fly & Sail

Ushuaia to King George Island - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Visit Ushuaia's Indigenous Cultur
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit King George Island
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Experience a 12-day expedition from Buenos Aires to Punta Arenas aboard World Navigator, traveling through Ushuaia and the Drake Passage before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit sites such as Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, and Hidden Bay, with landings and Zodiac excursions guided by weather and sea conditions.
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Zodiac tour through the icebergs.
from $22,995
EBD
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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
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
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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An expedition moment in the icy waters of Antarctica
from $21,295
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Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Discover Punta Arenas
  • Fly across the Drake Passage
  • Spot iceberg in Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness the Antarctic wildlife
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Snorkeling
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Variable
Experience the Antarctic Peninsula on an 8-day Fly/Fly expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, avoiding the rough Drake Passage. After a scenic flight over the Southern Ocean, quickly board your vessel to explore glaciers, penguin rookeries, and spot whales.
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