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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $16,943
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Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Discover Antarctic wildlife
  • Visit Stanley’s Dockyard Museum
  • Explore Shackleton’s grave
  • Discover Buenos Aires streets
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
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Citizen Science
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Join a 23-day Antarctic cruise on MS Fram, starting in Buenos Aires and sailing to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience wildlife, lectures, and Citizen Science activities, before concluding in Punta Arenas.
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $20,395
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
  • Watch whales in Antarctic waters
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Snorkeling
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Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.
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See the beautiful wildlife in Antarctica.
from $10,940
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Polar Circle Quest

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit penguin colonies in Gentoo
  • Kayak in Lemaire Channel
  • Visit Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Camping, Photography Seminars
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During this 12-day Polar Circle Quest cruise to Antarctica aboard Terra Nova Adventurer, sail from Ushuaia toward Antarctica’s wild frontier. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.
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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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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Air transportation
from $5,995
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Visit the legendary Cape Horn
  • Attend presentations and lectures
  • Sail through ice-filled bays
  • Explore Antarctic bases & stations
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight aboard Magellan Explorer starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.
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Elephant Seal Pups in South Georgia
from $31,395
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Falkland Islands
  • Discover South Georgia
  • Watch elephant seals battle
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Skiing
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Join a 22-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Subantarctic islands and Antarctica—experience king penguin colonies in South Georgia and stunning wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Watch for whale blows!
from $15,590
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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Visit polar research stations
  • Explore drifting icebergs
  • See incredible polar wildlife
  • Hop on Zodiacs for outings
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Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Join L'Austral for this 12-day polar expedition cruise to the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. Explore the Gentoo, Adelie, and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals, and seabirds.
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Kayaking in antarctica
from $14,595
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Trek up snowy pathways for views
  • Zodiac ashore each day to explore
  • Watch glacier calve into the ocean
  • Explore bays & channels each day
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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This exciting Antarctic cruise crosses the famed Drake Passage, explores the wildlife-rich shores of the South Shetland Islands, and makes numerous stops along the Antarctic Peninsula. Join us on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Ocean Explorer.
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A majestic view from the kayak
from $15,295
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Zodiac ashore each day to explore
  • Experience the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy guided Zodiac excursions
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Join this 11-day Discovering the 7th Continent Antarctic Small Ship Cruise on the World Voyager. Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, sail through the Beagle Channel, explore Antarctica’s icy landscapes, witness penguins and whales, and cross the legendary Drake Passage.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $20,125
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Roundtrip cruise to Antarctica from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Sail Beagle Channel
  • Visit Lemaire Channel
  • Spot blue-eyed shags and skuas
  • Land on Petermann Island
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Travel from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and board SH Minerva for an 11-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the Southern Ocean. Visit highlights including the Lemaire Channel and Petermann Island, where you can spot Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, and elephant seals.
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Beautiful King Penguins
from $13,450
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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, Incl. Helicopters

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Hike on Deception Island
  • Watch emperor penguins
  • Take a walk on pack ice
  • View seabirds in the Drake Passage
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Helicopter Tours
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The 11-day Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin cruise aboard Ortelius permits an amazing rendezvous with the magnificent Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. Explore the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adelies and gentoos. Visit Deception Island where even more penguins can be viewed.
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Leopard Seal
from $9,650
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving, Hiking
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Variable
Meet thousands of penguins and other wildlife on this 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise aboard MV Hondius. Explore remote landscapes and possible sites like Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
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