Antarctica Drake Passage Cruises

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore the Falkland Islands
• South Georgia's king penguin
• Go on Zodiac-cruises
• Observe spectacular wildlife

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring South Georgia, the Falklands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Delve into the islands' rich history, observe diverse wildlife, and witness king penguin colonies before returning to Ushuaia.

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from $28,840

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In the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Charcot Island
• Learn about Jean-Baptiste Charcot
• Observe diverse wildlife
• Engage with a team of experts
• Explore Antarctica

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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

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Join this adventure to remote corners of the world with The Explorers Club aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Experience thrilling expeditions, engaging lectures, and firsthand knowledge from Science Grantees. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Bellingshausen Sea, and more on this 16-day journey. Encounter penguins, seals, whales, and more in the Far South.

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from $17,895

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• See the activity of a penguin city
• Chance to spot leopard seals
• Cruise on a Zodiac

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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

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Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake Passage and sailing the other way. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and the Legendary Cape Horn.

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from $13,795

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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Engage with leading scientists
• Learn from polar experts
• Observe whales and penguins
• Cross the Drake Passage

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Kayaking, Hiking, Small Ship Sailing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Sail on this 11-Day Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals cruise Buenos Aires roundtrip aboard the World Voyager. Witness breathtaking glaciers, towering icebergs, and diverse wildlife. Join expert scientists in marine research, participate in citizen science programs, and listen to underwater whale vocalizations via hydrophones.

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from $13,799

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Brave the intrepid Drake Passage
• Witness extraordinary wildlife
• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Discover Antarctica's beauty

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Come aboard World Navigator for a 13-day cruise crossing the Antarctic Circle. Sail through the challenging Drake Passage, see incredible wildlife, and explore the South Shetland Islands' beautiful landscapes, with possible landings on Elephant Island and Deception Island. Experience Captain's Choice ports of call for thrilling surprises and more.

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from $30,195

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Snow Hill to the Peninsula: Emperor Penguins and the 7th Continent

Buenos Aires, Argentina - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Buenos Aires
• Spot seals and whales
• Sail the Beagle Channel
• Cross the Drake Passage

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Set sail on this 18-day Snow Hill to the Peninsula aboard Ultramarine Buenos Aires roundtrip. Begin in the vibrant Buenos Aires, explore Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage, and marvel at Emperor penguins and glacial wonders. Enjoy expert-led excursions, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking wildlife encounters.

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from $14,195

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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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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 $16,995

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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Sail the Beagle Channel
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Take helicopter over Antarctica

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Helicopter Tours, Spa Relaxation

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Embark on this 14-day cruise exploring Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the legendary Drake Passage, where you'll witness breathtaking wildlife, from soaring albatrosses to playful dolphins.

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from $28,895

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South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey feat. South Sandwich Islands

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
• Discover Antarctic wildlife
• Encounter South Georgia wildlife

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

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Join a 24-day cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Antarctica, South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and expert-led activities, concluding your adventure back in Ushuaia.

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from $24,695

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In Shackleton’s Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Retrace Shackleton's steps
• Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs
• Explore South Georgia's wildlife
• Hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 20-day expedition cruise, retracing Shackleton's odyssey through the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Elephant Island, and South Georgia. Explore icebergs and observe South Georgia's diverse wildlife. Conclude with a hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, following Shackleton's final leg across South Georgia.

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from $20,895

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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Hone your photography skills
• Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Fly over the Drake Passage

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.

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from $36,095

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Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Holiday exploring Antarctica
• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
• Wander Stanley’s British charm

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Land & Sea Exploration, Camping

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Join this 23-day cruise from Ushuaia on the Douglas Mawson, celebrating Christmas while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience wildlife-rich subantarctic islands, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking landscapes for the ultimate polar adventure.

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from $14,999

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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Cross the iconic Drake Passage
• Discover Brown Bluff
• Land at Cierva Cove
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 12-day Exploring the Last Continent cruise board the World Traveller, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring wildlife and volcanic landscapes in the South Shetland Islands, with possible stops at Deception Island and Elephant Island. The trip continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and ends in Ushuaia.

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from $16,395

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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Fly to King George Island
• Spot whales and penguins
• Cross the legendary Drake
• Witness glaciers calving

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, and witness towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and incredible wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.

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from $13,395

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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

Punta Arenas - Buenos Aires - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Fly to King George Island
• Spot whales and penguins
• Cross the legendary Drake
• Experience thrilling Zodiac rides
• Cruise the Antarctic Peninsula

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Punta Arenas / Buenos Aires

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Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard World Voyager. Explore the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, where you'll encounter towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and diverse wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.

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from $6,795

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Visit the South Shetland Islands
• Drake Passage navigation
• Explore Puerto Williams
• Chance to visit Cape Horn

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 6-day expedition. Begin in Punta Arenas, Chile, with a flight to King George Island to explore penguin colonies, ice-filled bays, and Antarctic wildlife. Sail through the Drake Passage, spot seabirds and whales, and, weather permitting, land at Cape Horn. Conclude in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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from $20,095

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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• 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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Join a 13-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle to explore the Weddell Sea in Antarctica, famous for its icebergs and historical significance. Experience the breathtaking wilderness as you navigate pack ice and encounter stunning tabular icebergs.

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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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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Snorkeling, Citizen Science

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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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