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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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Zodiac tour through the icebergs.

Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

12 Days from $22,995
Join a 12-day Sail/Fly expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Greg Mortimer, venturing below the Antarctic Circle to witness stunning icebergs and wildlife. Experience a unique atmosphere as you explore remote landscapes at 66°33'S.
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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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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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Wonders of Patagonia and Antarctica

20 Days from $38,100
Embark on a 20-day cruise from Santiago to Buenos Aires on the Scenic Eclipse, exploring Patagonia's stunning landscapes and wildlife. Then, venture to Antarctica with daily Zodiac landings and guided kayaking to witness its majestic glaciers and unique wildlife.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel

Antarctica in Depth

13 Days from $39,990
Embark on a 13-day Antarctic expedition cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse II, exploring breathtaking glaciers and wildlife up close. Experience Zodiac landings, kayaking, and optional helicopter flights for an unforgettable adventure in this stunning region.
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Zodiac tour through the icebergs.

Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

12 Days from $22,995
Join a 12-day Sail/Fly expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Greg Mortimer, venturing below the Antarctic Circle to witness stunning icebergs and wildlife. Experience a unique atmosphere as you explore remote landscapes at 66°33'S.
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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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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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Whale bones at the Grytviken whaling station

The Ultimate South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Peninsula Cruise

21 Days from $23,300
Sail on a 21-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience remote wildlife habitats, historic sites, and polar landscapes with time at sea for lectures, wildlife viewing, and onboard relaxation.
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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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