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The wildlife was so abundant it was difficult to land.
from $17,803
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Skip the traditional Drake Passage
  • Explore into channels and coves
  • Experience activities
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
  • Seven days Antarctic experience
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
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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.
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Penguin chicks
from $29,795
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Polar Circle Air Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Round-trip Air-Cruise
  • Wildlife Encounters
  • Zodiac Excursions and Hikes
  • Enriching Experiences
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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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.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $15,195
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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Visit Antarctic Peninsula bays
  • Spot penguins and seals
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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.
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Glacier up ahead, the scale is really hard to read.
from $18,095
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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Discover Drake Passage wildlife
  • View Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula iceberg
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Camping, Citizen Science
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Experience a 15-day Antarctic Circle journey from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard MV Discoverer, crossing Drake Passage and exploring South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Lemaire Channel. Discover wildlife, icebergs, and remote landscapes, plus time in Ushuaia’s Patagonia setting before embarkation and after disembarkation.
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Icebergs at sunset
from $15,995
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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 8 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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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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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.
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Penguin colony near Ushuaia
from $25,699
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Cross legendary Drake Passage
  • Visit scenic Brown Bluff
  • Spot humpback whales and seabirds
  • Navigate South Shetland Islands
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Hiking
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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.
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Chinstrap penguins chasing each other across the volcanic landscape
from $16,499
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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Explore Buenos Aires’ avenues
  • Navigate the Drake Passage
  • Set foot on Antarctica remote sites
  • Wander Ushuaia’s streets
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 13-day Antarctica expedition from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard the World Traveller, crossing the Drake Passage. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula with daily Zodiac excursions to sites like Beak Island and Brown Bluff, while observing stunning ice formations and wildlife.
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from $22,095
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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore wildlife
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the unexplored
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
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Board the Polar Pioneer for a 13-day Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly Expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard the Sylvia Earle to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic Circle. Take a flight over the Drake Passage to maximize your time for exploration on the remarkable White Continent.
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Albatross cruising the Drake Passage to Antarctica
from $11,920
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Emblematic Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Embark on Zodiacs
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Look out for wildlife
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on an unforgettable 12-day cruise to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Antarctic in a Zodiac reaching small harbors and coves unreachable by large cruise ships.
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Hiking in Antarctica
from $11,795
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Christmas in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Sail through the Beagle Channel
  • Cross Drake Passage
  • Spot whales in Antarctic waters
  • Celebrate Christmas in icy beauty
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring Antarctica's breathtaking glaciers and diverse wildlife, including penguins and seals. Enjoy festive Christmas traditions in this stunning wilderness before returning with unforgettable memories.
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Cruising in the zodiac looking for wildlife
from $14,303
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Skip the traditional Drake Passage
  • Explore into channels and coves
  • Experience activities
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
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This 9-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage, round trip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to explore channels, coves, watch for whales, and navigate icebergs on Zodiac cruises.
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Sea lions at Beagle Channel
from $18,195
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Tour the Andes Mountain Range
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Experience polar plunge
  • Sail close to legendary Cape Horn
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join an 11-day Antarctic cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer, sailing from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage. Experience thrilling adventures like Zodiac cruises and landings on the Antarctic mainland for an unforgettable exploration.
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