Antarctica Weddell Sea Tours 2026

Immerse yourself in a 13-day Antarctica-Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp expedition aboard MV Ortelius filled with thrilling adventures. Engage in kayaking, photography workshops, hiking, mountaineering, and camping, adjusted based on the unpredictable weather and ice conditions. Delve into the exploration of this isolated and awe-inspiring region.

Join the SH Vega on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip in Ushuaia and encounter Antarctica like never before. Cross the notorious Drake Passage, marvel at colossal tabular icebergs, observe penguins up close, and discover the history of Shackleton's Endurance, its incredible survival, and its rescue tale.

Join this 14-day cruise expedition aboard Ultramarine and sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins.

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.

Explore the sights and sounds of the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony along the shore of the Weddell Sea. Picture magnificent monarchs with their chicks amidst ice cliffs, pressure ridges, and icebergs. In the vast expanse of white, look for petrels and seals.

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 is always remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Experience two Antarctic icons in one action-packed adventure. Fly by ski aircraft to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony. Camp on the sea ice where thousands of birds come to raise and feed their young. Continue your adventure by flying to the Geographic South Pole, the most remote destination on Earth. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South.

Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king penguin colonies, marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs, and meet elephant seals. Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard the Ortelius!

Set sail on a 20-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, retracing Shackleton’s path through the Antarctic. Explore stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and enjoy guided excursions, culminating in a scenic return to Ushuaia.