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Orca coming up for air
from $12,300
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition, Including South Shetland Islands

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Antarctica by Zodiac
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • See Paradise Bay's glaciers
  • Visit Port Lockroy Post Office
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
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Sail from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer on a 12-day voyage to Antarctica. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctic landing sites by Zodiac, and encounter penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, icebergs, and glaciers. Visit sites including Half Moon Island, Brown Bluff, Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay, and Cuverville Island.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $12,995
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Best of Antarctica's Whale Season

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • 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 MV Discoverer, 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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Walk across the pristine Antarctic landscape
from $14,995
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Cruise through Lemaire Channel
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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Join this 13-day Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, departing from Ushuaia. Discover penguin colonies, glacial wonders, and the stunning Lemaire Channel before crossing the iconic Antarctic Circle.
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A majestic view from the kayak
from $18,295
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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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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $12,445
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Extended Antarctic Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Witness wildlife in their habitat
  • Reach the Antarctic Circle
  • Enjoy kayaking & polar plunge
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Experience a 14-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through the Beagle Channel and Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Encounter penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds while enjoying Zodiac landings, kayaking, and a polar plunge.
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from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Holiday exploring Antarctica
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Wander Stanley’s British charm
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling
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Variable
Join this 23-day cruise from Ushuaia on the Douglas Mawson, celebrating Christmas while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience wildlife-rich subantarctic islands, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking landscapes for the ultimate polar adventure.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $16,600
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Climb part of Cuverville’s hill
  • Zodiac cruise to see wildlife
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Santiago / Puerto Williams
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This 12-day expedition aboard the ultra-luxury ship Silver Cloud leads you to one discovery after another. Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands to the fullest with a complimentary program of small-group shore excursions led by an expert team of guides and lecturers. 
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $11,630
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Antarctica: Ocean (Re)Imagined

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Drake Passage Crossing
  • Antarctic Peninsula exploration
  • Whale watching in Antarctica
  • Encounter seals and elephant seals
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Travel on a 12-day voyage from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the Drake Passage, join zodiac excursions, spot penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds, and explore one of the planet’s most remote regions while learning from onboard polar experts.
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Penguin sighting in Antarctica
from $15,930
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Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit former whaling stations
  • Experience drifting icebergs
  • Observe diverse wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join Le Boreal for a 12-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula roundtrip Ushuaia. Take a trip across the legendary Drake Passage and survey the remarkable wildlife of the White Continent, including Gentoo and Adelie penguins, Humpback whales, and seals. Marvel at the majestic landscape of icebergs, ice floes, and ancient glaciers.
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Incredible ice in the Weddell Sea
from $11,550
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Elephant Island
  • Navigate Antarctic Sound
  • Experience Brown Bluff
  • Encounter Antarctic wildlife
  • Enter the Weddell Se
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Variable
Join a 12-day expedition aboard MV Plancius exploring Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Weddell Sea. Sail from Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage, encounter vast icebergs, historic sites, and observe Antarctic wildlife.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $9,895
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Antarctica's Whale Season

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover South Shetland Islands
  • Visit scientific research bases
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife encounte
  • Explore Ushuaia’s waterfront charm
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Journey from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros to the majestic landscapes of Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, encountering penguins, seals, and whales in their pristine natural habitat.
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View of an iceberg at dawn
from $18,195
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Cross Antarctic Circle Expedition
  • See Antarctic Peninsula Wildlife
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Experience Drake Passage Crossing
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Variable
Experience a 13-day Antarctica cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard MV Discoverer. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula, reach the Antarctic Circle, visit the South Shetland Islands, and discover glaciers, penguin colonies, historic sites, and remarkable polar wildlife through guided shore landings and Zodiac excursions.
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