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Leopard seal resting on ice floe, looking at the photographer, blue sky, with icebergs in background, cloudy day, Antarctic peninsula
from $14,975
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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Discover Weddell Sea
  • Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
  • See penguins, leopard Weddell seals
  • Scenic Lemaire Channel views
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Experience Antarctica like no other on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise aboard SH Minerva. Traverse the notorious Drake Passage, witness giant tabular icebergs, get up close with penguins, and learn about the history of Shackleton's Endurance and its remarkable survival and rescue story. A truly unique cruise!
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Sea lions at Beagle Channel
from $18,195
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Tour the Andes Mountain Range
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Experience polar plunge
  • Sail close to legendary Cape Horn
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join an 11-day Antarctic cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer, sailing from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage. Experience thrilling adventures like Zodiac cruises and landings on the Antarctic mainland for an unforgettable exploration.
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from $16,195
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Explore ice cliffs via Zodiac
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking
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Join an 11-day Antarctic expedition aboard the Sylvia Earle, experiencing the wild beauty of the continent like early explorers. Enjoy daily adventures, including guided Zodiac cruises through stunning ice formations and opportunities to explore penguin-populated landscapes.
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Stunning landscapes
from $16,195
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Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Tour the Andes Mountain Range
  • Watch out for Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac on Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Photography Seminars
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Join this 11-day Antarctic expedition on the Sylvia Earle, where women actively engage in science and leadership. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and discussions on climate change alongside expert female guides.
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from $12,900
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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness glaciers and wildlife
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Take a 15-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula on board the SH Vega and encounter well-known sites and unexpected discoveries. Explore the Peninsula's glaciers, and encounter diverse wildlife. Admire Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, and elephant seals.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $20,450
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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness glaciers and wildlife
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Explore Antarctica aboard SH Diana on a 15-day cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula, passing glaciers, icebergs, and snowy islands. Search for Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, and elephant seals, with opportunities to visit Petermann Island. Begin and end your journey through Buenos Aires.
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Chinstrap Penguins during wildlife tour
from $12,660
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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
  • Observe magnificent wildlife
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Learn from a team of expert guides
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Variable
Join Le Boreal for a 12-day Emblematic Antarctica Cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to an enchanting polar desert, a final frontier where penguins number in the thousands and humpback whales patrol the icy waters.
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Albatross cruising the Drake Passage to Antarctica
from $11,920
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Emblematic Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Embark on Zodiacs
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Look out for wildlife
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 12-day cruise to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Antarctic in a Zodiac reaching small harbors and coves unreachable by large cruise ships.
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A large colony of King Penguins.
from $14,995
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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Venture through Lake Escondido
  • Spot marine life on Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctic icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 10-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, beginning in Ushuaia and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula via the Drake Passage. Experience thrilling Zodiac excursions, stunning wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $14,295
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cruise through Drake Passage
  • Sail through Paradise Bay
  • Observe Gentoo penguin colonies
  • Visit Deception Island
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
During this 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard Ocean Victory. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Damoy Point, and Wilhelmina Bay. Witness penguin colonies, whales, and icebergs, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare achievement.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $11,630
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Antarctica: Ocean (Re)Imagined

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Drake Passage Crossing
  • Antarctic Peninsula exploration
  • Whale watching in Antarctica
  • Encounter seals and elephant seals
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Kayaking
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Variable
Travel on a 12-day voyage from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the Drake Passage, join zodiac excursions, spot penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds, and explore one of the planet’s most remote regions while learning from onboard polar experts.
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Zodiac cruising among icebergs
from $17,095
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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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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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