Weddell Sea Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

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Southern Antarctic Realms: Antarctic Circle & Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• View Weddell Sea Adelie colonies
• Explore Antarctic Peninsula
• Marvel at Lake Escondido
• Spot albatrosses in Drake Passage

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 17-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, crossing the Antarctic Circle and exploring the remote Weddell Sea. Experience stunning icebergs, wildlife like Adelie penguins, and the legendary history of polar explorers in an awe-inspiring, remote landscape.

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from $9,700

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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Ushuaia
• Discover Beagle Channel
• Experience Drake Passage
• See the Antarctic Convergence
• Uncover Weddell Sea's wildlife
• Visit Antarctic Sound

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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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.

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from $20,395

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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea: In Partnership with New Scientist Discovery - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Punta Arenas history
• Marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs
• Discover Antarctic Sound wildlife
• Engage in citizen science

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 13-day Weddell Sea Fly/Sail expedition on Sylvia Earle with New Scientist Discovery Tours, exploring Antarctica's remote regions rich in ice, wildlife, and history tied to Shackleton's Endurance expedition. Encounter seals, discover ancient fossils, and observe migrating whales while delving into polar science and the unique ecosystem.

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from $19,295

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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs
• Discover Antarctic Sound wildlife
• Visit historic huts on land

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Snorkeling

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Variable

Join an 11-day expedition on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the stunning western Antarctic Peninsula and the historically rich Weddell Sea. Ideal for adventurers, this journey navigates icy waters to discover unique geological wonders and dramatic frozen landscapes.

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from $19,095

EBD $2000

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Antarctic Peninsula: A Rare Exploration of the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Cross Weddell Sea
• Visit Adélie Colonies
• Join Zodiac excursions
• Discover Volcanic Cliffs

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Hiking, Citizen Science

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Variable

Sail on a 12-day journey from Ushuaia on Ocean Explorer and cross the Drake Passage to reach towering ice, major penguin colonies, and historic sites across the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Sound. Experience Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewing, and striking geological features before returning to Ushuaia.

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from $9,650

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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit Point Wild
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Discover the Devil Island

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Ushuaia / Ushuaia

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Archaeological Site Visits

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Variable

Board MV Plancius in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic adventure, sailing through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Explore historic sites like Point Wild and the Weddell Sea, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and witness stunning landscapes, including Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island, before returning to Ushuaia.

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from $11,380

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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Discover Weddell Sea
• Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
• See penguins, whales, and albatross
• Explore Ushuaia port city

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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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.

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from $11,380

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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Discover Weddell Sea
• Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
• See penguins, whales, and albatross
• Sail across Beagle Channel

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join the SH Diana 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.

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from $24,295

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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing
• Discover Antarctica's history
• Visit the emperor penguin colony
• Encounter the emperor penguins

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Buenos Aires / Elevage Buenos Aires

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

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.

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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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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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from $64,595

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Emperor Penguin Overnight Adventure

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Union Glacier
• Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
• Explore Antarctica
• Photograph local wildlife

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Moderate

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.

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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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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, 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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from $9,390

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Weddell Sea Quest

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• View the icy South Shetlands
• Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Visit enigmatic Elephant Island

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

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from $98,800

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Emperors & Explorers

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Union Glacier
• Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
• Explore Antarctica
• Photograph local wildlife

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Moderate

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.

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from $42,200

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The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Tour Antarctic Peninsula glaciers
• Search wild Weddell seal groups
• Visit Ushuaia gateway to South Pole

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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join a 14-day cruise to the remote Weddell Sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot, where you encounter Emperor and Adelie penguins among stunning icebergs. Experience the legacy of explorers like Shackleton in a pristine Antarctic wilderness, where silence reigns and wildlife flourishes.

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from $15,100

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Get a taste of Falklands history
• See four S.Georgia penguin species
• Discover the South Orkney Islands
• Set foot on the Antarctic continent

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

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!

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from $33,195

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South Georgia & Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Tour Punta Arenas' cultural sites
• Visit Elephant Island
• Enter the remote Weddell Sea
• Photograph glaciers and icebergs

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join a 20-day Fly/Sail photography expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the stunning landscapes of South Georgia and Antarctica. Capture breathtaking wildlife and surreal scenes in one of the world's most pristine environments, perfect for photographers of all skill levels.

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from $30,595

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In Shackleton’s Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Tour the Andes Mountain Range
• Retrace Shackleton's route
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Spot wildlife of the Scotia Sea

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Embark on a 20-day Antarctic cruise aboard Sylvia Earle, retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary journey from the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia. Experience wildlife sightings, including King Penguins and seals, while visiting historic sites like the Endurance shipwreck and Elephant Island.

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