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One thing you might not expect to see in the Antarctic is a boiling cauldron of heat, but that's exactly what Deception Island is! As you cruise the Southern Ocean on your exploration of Antarctica, an exciting stop is the active volcano caldera that is Deception Island. Over 10,000 years ago, the volcano erupted and caused its collapse, thus flooding the caldera. But it's just as active as ever, and has erupted several times since its first discovery by humans in the 19th century. When you visit, you will marvel at the seemingly hidden entrance called Neptune's Bellows, with steep rock walls rising on both sides. Then you'll meet the locals - countless seabirds and a huge colony of chinstrap penguins. Let us know when you're ready to start planning your trip to Antarctica.
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Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage

13 Days from $10,950
Embark on a 13-day Antarctica & the Polar Circle adventure aboard MV Plancius. Explore penguin colonies, humpback whales, icy landscapes, and iconic sites like Neko Harbour, Deception Island, and the Lemaire Channel on this unforgettable polar journey.
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Gentoo penguins coming ashore at Neko Harbour, Graham Land, Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

10 Days from $24,595
Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake – Fly/Fly Expedition roundtrip from Punta Arenas aboard the Douglas Mawson, flying over the Drake Passage to maximize exploration time. Discover stunning icebergs, abundant wildlife, and the breathtaking landscapes of this remote region.
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Mirrored reflection on our kayak excursion

Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake

10 Days from $22,895
Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Designed by women, led by women, and for women, this adventure lets you explore Antarctica’s stunning landscapes and thriving wildlife. Skip the Drake’s rough seas with charter flights and celebrate trailblazing female conservationists.
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

14 Days from $16,995
Embark on a 14-day Antarctica trip from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the White Continent. Explore Antarctica's landscapes and enjoy activities like kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and snorkeling. Optional experiences include the polar plunge. Return via the Drake Passage, attend lectures, and reflect on your journey.
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An expedition moment in the icy waters of Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

8 Days from $21,895
Experience the Antarctic Peninsula on an 8-day Fly/Fly expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, avoiding the rough Drake Passage. After a scenic flight over the Southern Ocean, quickly board your vessel to explore glaciers, penguin rookeries, and spot whales.
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An ocean of icebergs.

Polar Circle Quest

12 Days from $9,390
This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.
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Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage

13 Days from $11,000
Join the Ortelius on a 13-day Polar Circle cruise from Ushuaia to the deep south of Antarctica. See glaciers, ice-filled channels, and wildlife such as Gentoo and Adélie penguins, skuas, leopard seals, and whales, with a chance to witness the Southern Lights.
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Blue ice of Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

12 Days from $12,695
Experience a 12-day Antarctica voyage from Ushuaia to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the Drake Passage, visit South Shetland Islands and Deception Island, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Observe penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds, join Citizen Science activities, and land at research stations and historic sites.
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Seals rest on a floating piece of ice

Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

12 Days from $8,200
Embark on a 12-day Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Cruise aboard MV Hondius, starting from Ushuaia, with the chance to witness the Aurora Australis. Encounter humpback whales, explore Livingston and Deception Islands, and enjoy Zodiac cruises among glaciers, penguin colonies, and the icy waters of the Melchior Islands.
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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.

Weddell Sea Quest

12 Days from $9,390
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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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

19 Days from $15,100
Set out on a 19-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia on the MV Plancius. This journey to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula reveals a wild, breathtaking region brimming with diverse wildlife—a true paradise for nature enthusiasts.
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Rockhopper penguins

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

21 Days from $14,850
Discover the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MV Plancius on this 21-day adventure cruise. The marvelous scenery, unique wildlife, and exploration of great historical sites are some of the highlights that wait for you on Antarctica.
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Macaroni penguin close up

Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

21 Days from $14,850
Antarctica's marvelous scenery, unique wildlife, and significant historical sites are just some of the highlights that await you. On this 21-day adventure voyage, discover the Falkland Islands and South Georgia on board the MV Janssonius. Carcass Island, Grave Cove, Fortuna Bay, and Grytviken are just a few of the sights visited.
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Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage

13 Days from $11,000
Join the Ortelius on a 13-day Polar Circle cruise from Ushuaia to the deep south of Antarctica. See glaciers, ice-filled channels, and wildlife such as Gentoo and Adélie penguins, skuas, leopard seals, and whales, with a chance to witness the Southern Lights.
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

14 Days from $16,995
Embark on a 14-day Antarctica trip from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the White Continent. Explore Antarctica's landscapes and enjoy activities like kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and snorkeling. Optional experiences include the polar plunge. Return via the Drake Passage, attend lectures, and reflect on your journey.
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Gentoo penguins coming ashore at Neko Harbour, Graham Land, Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

10 Days from $24,595
Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake – Fly/Fly Expedition roundtrip from Punta Arenas aboard the Douglas Mawson, flying over the Drake Passage to maximize exploration time. Discover stunning icebergs, abundant wildlife, and the breathtaking landscapes of this remote region.
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Mirrored reflection on our kayak excursion

Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake

10 Days from $22,895
Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Designed by women, led by women, and for women, this adventure lets you explore Antarctica’s stunning landscapes and thriving wildlife. Skip the Drake’s rough seas with charter flights and celebrate trailblazing female conservationists.
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Hiking in Neko Harbor, Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage + Long hikes

11 Days from $9,650
Set out on an 11-day Antarctica expedition cruise aboard MV Plancius, featuring long hikes, Zodiac excursions, and close-up wildlife encounters. Discover glaciers, penguin colonies, and historic sites from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula.
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An expedition moment in the icy waters of Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

8 Days from $21,895
Experience the Antarctic Peninsula on an 8-day Fly/Fly expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, avoiding the rough Drake Passage. After a scenic flight over the Southern Ocean, quickly board your vessel to explore glaciers, penguin rookeries, and spot whales.
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Leopard Seal

Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage

13 Days from $10,950
Embark on a 13-day Antarctica & the Polar Circle adventure aboard MV Plancius. Explore penguin colonies, humpback whales, icy landscapes, and iconic sites like Neko Harbour, Deception Island, and the Lemaire Channel on this unforgettable polar journey.
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Explore the top sights of Deception Island, including its volcanic beaches, historic whaling stations, and abundant wildlife.
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Top Places to Visit in Antarctica

When you embark on your expedition to Antarctica, you join a privileged and small group of people who have dared to make this journey. Cruises to Antarctica depart from either Ushuaia, Argentina, Invercargill, New Zealand, or Punta Arenas, Chile. Accessible only by expedition ships, here are some of the most popular destinations for a visit to Antarctica.
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