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Hiking in Antarctica is rewarded with spectacular views
from $10,592
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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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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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Gentoo penguin
from $12,695
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore the white continent
  • Observe wildlife
  • Explore landscapes
  • Explore Antarctica's history
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Cross the 7th Continent off your list on this 12-Day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Cruise from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. Conquer the famed Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, and Antarctic Peninsula; get up close and personal with penguins, whales, and other wildlife.
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Chinstrap Penguins during wildlife tour
from $15,530
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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
  • Observe magnificent wildlife
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Learn from a team of expert guides
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Join Le Boreal for a 12-day Emblematic Antarctica Cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to an enchanting polar desert, a final frontier where penguins number in the thousands and humpback whales patrol the icy waters.
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from $14,995
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Ride a helicopter to discover ANT
  • Excursions thru a helicopter ride
  • Join Zodiac excursions to explore
  • Discover Antarctica thru lectures
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking, Helicopter Tours
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Join a 12-day expedition to the remote east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Ultramarine. This helicopter-focused adventure offers rare views of icebergs, mountains, and remote landscapes, with two heli-flightseeing excursions, a heli-landing, and Zodiac trips through the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Sound.
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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
from $10,995
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Quest for the Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Discover Gerlache Strait's beauty
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day Quest for the Circle cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning landscapes, and encounter diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
from $10,380
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Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore wildlife of Antarctica
  • Explore the White Continent
  • Witness the beauty of Antarctica
  • Explore remote locations
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Spa Relaxation
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Join the Peninsula Odyssey cruise onboard the SH Diana for 12 days, departing and returning to Ushuaia. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, guided by experts, and immerse in breathtaking landscapes and encounters with wildlife. Engage in thrilling adventures through engaging lectures, and Zodiac excursions, and delectable cuisine along the way.
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Icebergs reflected in Antarctica's Paradise Bay
from $10,395
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Ushuaia and crossing the Drake Passage to explore stunning Antarctica. Experience thrilling activities like kayaking, wildlife sightings, and visits to research stations amidst breathtaking glaciers and icebergs.
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A majestic view from the kayak
from $16,995
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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage. Encounter whales and penguins en route to the Antarctic Peninsula's northernmost tip. Despite the initial overwhelming silence, vibrant wildlife and fellow adventurers will deepen your appreciation for Antarctica's extremes.
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Kayaking in antarctica
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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On this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer, opt for the quickest route to Antarctica, for a unique aerial preview of the vast and dramatic landscape. Continue the adventure by ship experiencing wildlife and natural wonders and then return through the Drake Passage.
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A humpback whale dives beneath the Antarctic waters
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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On this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard World Explorer, opt for the quickest route to Antarctica, for a unique aerial preview of the vast and dramatic landscape. Continue the adventure by ship experiencing wildlife and natural wonders and then return through the Drake Passage.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $16,795
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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Join a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition departing from Ushuaia. Pass by the Drake Passage, witness whales and penguins, and reach the northernmost point of the Antarctic Peninsula. In the middle of profound silence, the lively wildlife enhances travelers' understanding of Antarctica's unique contrasts.
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Antarctica reflected
from $6,995
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Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Cruise the South Shetland Islands
  • View penguins, seals, and whales
  • Attend lectures and presentations
  • Explore the Antarctic landscape
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on this 10-day Antarctic adventure with Magellan Explorer. Sail the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia and across the Drake Passage to the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula where you will search for wildlife and explore the surrounding landscape.
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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
Activities
Photography Seminars
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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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Antarctic Landscape
from $10,375
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Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Discover wildlife at Petermann
  • Sail iconic Lemaire Channel
  • Attend onboard expert lectures
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 12-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard SH Minerva. Embark in Ushuaia, cruise through ice-filled waters, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Discover penguins, glaciers, and research stations while gaining insights from expert guides and photographers. End your journey back in Ushuaia before flying to Buenos Aires.
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A specatular iceberg off the coast of Antarctica
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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Camping
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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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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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Spotting the continent of Antarctica
from $14,599
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Spot whales and seabirds
  • Observe Antarctica’s raw beauty
  • Visit the world’s southernmost city
  • Cross Drake Passage
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 12-day Antarctica cruise aboard World Voyager, cross the legendary Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Daily landings offer rare wildlife, active adventures, and changing landscapes—each selected by the Captain to maximize your expedition.
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Penguin sighting in Antarctica
from $10,895
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Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Visit Deception Island
  • Sail the Lemaire Channel
  • Discover Scientific Bases
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Citizen Science
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Journey on a 12-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage and explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter penguins, seals, and whales during Zodiac landings and scientific base visits. Return across the Drake Passage before disembarking in Ushuaia.
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