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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Set sail on a 13-day Antarctic expedition aboard World Navigator. Experience constant discovery as you navigate one of the most remote regions on the planet.
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Witness giant icebergs
  • Spot penguin colonies
  • See humpback whales and dolphins
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An iceburg curves with the horizon
from $16,995
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Antarctic Cruise Adventure

13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Cruise aboard the all-balcony ship Le Lyrial on a spectacular 13-day expedition cruise of Antarctica. Visit the incredible Antarctic Sound, the South Shetland Islands, Neko Harbor, Cuverville Island, and Wilhelmina Bay, accompanied by a team of naturalist guides who will highlight the rich wildlife you'll see as you explore the glaciers & icebergs.
  • Discover Antarctica's wildlife
  • Trek at Cerro Alarken Reserve
  • Learn more about this region
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
  • Hike along magical landscapes
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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.
from $8,990
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Weddell Sea Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
  • View the icy South Shetlands
  • Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Visit enigmatic Elephant Island
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A seal sits on snow.
from $6,790
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Classic Antarctica

11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
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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.
  • Sail the Drake Passage
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Navigate beautiful waterways
  • Visit an Antarctic station
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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
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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.
  • Direct Flight to Antarctica
  • Wildlife Encounters in Antarctica
  • Sail through Ice-Filled Fjords
  • Expert-Led Zodiac Landings
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Admiring Adelie penguins
from $12,707
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Natales
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Variable
Experience the 10-day Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales on the National Geographic Explorer. Cruise outbound through the Drake Passage and return via a 2-hour flight from Antarctica, saving time at sea.
  • Flight to Puerto Natales
  • Explore channels and coves
  • Engage in exciting activities
  • Experience activity options
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from $10,950
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Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
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Join the Ortelius on this 13-day deep south cruise to the Polar Circle round trip from Ushuaia. Experience stunning Antarctic landscapes and encounter incredible wildlife like penguins, skuas, leopard seals, and whales. Get up close to incredible wildlife such as Gentoo and Adélie penguins, and leopard seals.
  • Explore wildlife
  • Discover South Shetland Islands
  • Witness humpback and minke whales
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Camping in the Polar regions
from $12,195
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
On this 11-day adventure to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula you'll cruise through sea ice, witness penguins building their nests, kayak along icebergs, and experience exhilarating encounters with abundant wildlife including penguins, seals and whales.
  • Explore local bays and channels
  • Scout for humpback & minke whales
  • Experience a Polar Plunge swim
  • Learn from on-board specialists
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Adelie penguin on ice
from $11,795
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Quest for the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Camping, Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Small Ship Sailing
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Embark on a 13-day Quest for the Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, penguin sightings, whale watching, and historic sites.
  • Visit the huts of Damoy Point
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Discover Deception Island volcano
  • Spot humpback whales surfacing
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A whale comes up to say hello
from $10,895
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Best of Antarctica: Whale Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Experience a 12-day Antarctic cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the South Shetland Islands, and encounter whales, penguins, and seals. Enjoy activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and photography workshops.
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Observe colonies of penguins
  • Join guided Zodiac excursions
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,145
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Whale Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
This 11-day Whale Season in Antarctica Cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MS Seaventure offers diverse wildlife sightings, including iconic penguins, seals, and majestic icebergs. Notably, abundant whale sightings make this journey truly exceptional. Expect encounters with Orcas and Minke whales in Antarctica's pristine wilderness.
  • Diverse wildlife sightings
  • Sightings of Humpback whales
  • Encounters with Orcas & Minke whale
  • Majestic icebergs
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,145
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Adventures in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
View the abundant wildlife that call this frozen continent home including albatrosses, prions, petrels, penguins, seals, whales, and dolphins aboard the MS Seaventure on this 11-day Antarctica adventure. Experience the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage and South Shetland Islands.
  • Attend Antarctic presentations
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy daily off-ship excursions
  • Experience encounters with penguins
  • Stop at scientific bases
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Hiking in Antarctica is rewarded with spectacular views
from $12,778
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Highlights of Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
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.
  • Board hybrid electric-powered ship
  • Enjoy whale watching in Antarctica
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy guided shore landings
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Chinstrap Penguins during wildlife tour
from $13,410
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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Variable
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.
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
  • Observe magnificent wildlife
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Learn from a team of expert guides
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Antarctica reflected
from $6,995
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Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
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.
  • Cruise the South Shetland Islands
  • View penguins, seals, and whales
  • Attend lectures and presentations
  • Explore the Antarctic landscape
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $10,075
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Best of Antarctica: Wildlife Explorer

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Explore the best of Antarctica on this 11-day Wildlife Explorer roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Navigate the legendary Drake Passage, witness towering icebergs, and discover the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and close encounters with penguins, whales, and seals.
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Spot penguins, seals, and whales
  • Join Zodiac excursions
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An old iceberg on the beaches of Deception Island
from $10,075
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Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Explore the Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness on this 11-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, spot whales, seals, and penguins, and marvel at dramatic icy landscapes. Cross the legendary Drake Passage to reach the remote South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
  • Sail through the Beagle Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Spot whales and penguins
  • Hike icy Antarctic landscapes
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $8,195
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Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Explore Antarctica on this 11-day adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and reach the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Witness incredible wildlife, including whales, penguins, and seabirds. Join thrilling Zodiac excursions and take a daring polar plunge.
  • Cruise the Beagle Channel
  • Brave the legendary Drake Passage
  • Spot whales and seabirds
  • Take thrilling Zodiac excursions
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