"Antarctica Drake Passage Cruises" in 2025

from $14,800

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

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Embark the MV Plancius to explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula on this awe-inspiring 20-day cruise. The rugged landscapes provide a stunning backdrop for the voyage and play host to unique wildlife, including penguins, seals, seabirds, and more.

• Meet six species of penguin
• Visit sites of past explorers
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Bird watch across the Drake Passage

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from $14,250

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Starts / Ends

Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 21-day voyage aboard the Ortelius. Penguins number in the tens of thousands and fin whales patrol the icy waters. The rugged but beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife combine to make this cruise one of the most visually stunning in the world.

• Experience Falkland culture
• Observe wandering albatross
• Spot fin whales from the ship
• Visit the South Shetland Islands

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from $17,095

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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

18 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 18-day expedition aboard the Ocean Victory starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Explore South Georgia and its abundant wildlife. Continue south to the Antarctic Peninsula, featuring ice cliffs, glaciers, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy shore landings and Zodiac safaris guided by the expert Expedition Team. 

• Explore Ushuaia
• Set foot to the Antarctic Peninsula
• Discover abundant wildlife
• Learn the history of the region

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from $5,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and mythical waters of 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.

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

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from $29,305

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Southbound)

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activity Level

Variable

The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands, where icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests.

• Seek out Antarctica’s wildlife
• Visit Torres del Paine National Pa
• Enjoy Tierra del Fuego
• Cruise pristine waters

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from $26,500

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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 28 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 28-day Antarctic expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MV Ortelius. Explore the Weddell Sea with its clear waters and massive tabular icebergs formed by the continent's floating ice sheets. Walk in the footsteps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, visit South Georgia with its abundance of wildlife, and ultimately reach Elephant Island.

• Explore the Weddell Sea
• Discover South Georgia's wildlife
• Explore Elephant Island
• Wildlife on Elephant Island

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from $14,500

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king penguin colonies, marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs, and meet elephant seals. Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard the Ortelius!

• Get a taste of Falklands history
• See four S.Georgia penguin species
• Discover the South Orkney Islands
• Set foot on the Antarctic continent

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from $61,490

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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 20-day cruise from Buenos Aires aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring remote polar destinations like the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience diverse wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic landscapes on this unforgettable expedition.

• VIsit Falkland coastal charm
• Experience Stanley’s heritage
• Admire South Georgia’s mountains
• Visit Grytviken’s whaling ruins

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from $22,100

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Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Puerto Williams

Activity Level

Variable

Visit South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island on this 20-day exploration cruise. Witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and marvel at the fantastic scenery of glaciers and icebergs aboard the Silver Cloud Expedition.

• Marvel at spectacular icebergs
• Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
• Enjoy Zodiac excursions
• Follow the history of Shackleton

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from $18,900

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South Georgia and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Puerto Williams

Activity Level

Variable

This 17-day Antarctic trip on Silver Cloud takes you to South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island, where you might encounter seabirds, whales, penguins, glaciers, and icebergs.

• Marvel at spectacular icebergs
• Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
• Enjoy Zodiac excursions
• Follow the history of Shackleton

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from $29,891

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Join an exclusive 17-day expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Sail through the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica's wonders, cruise the Chilean fjords, and visit Torres del Paine National Park.

• Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
• Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
• See Antarctic's Wildlife
• Explore Glacier Alley and Fjord

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from $14,040

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Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on a 12-day expedition aboard L’Austral. Discover pristine landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and daily adventures among icebergs, glaciers, and thriving colonies of penguins and seals.

• Experience adventure of Antarctica
• Visit research stations
• See incredible polar wildlife
• Hop on Zodiacs for outings

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from $22,300

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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Adventure Options, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Elephant Island, rich in wildlife and history—Experience Antarctica’s remote wilderness for five days before returning via the Drake Passage.

• Explore New Island’s wild landscape
• Tour West Point's rugged cliffs
• Discover historic Port Stanley
• Navigate the icy Antarctic Sound

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from $18,999

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Grand Antarctic Holiday

18 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 18-day expedition cruise aboard the World Navigator from Ushuaia to explore Antarctica and its surrounding islands. Encounter diverse landscapes and wildlife beyond the Peninsula, including towering icebergs and rugged cliffs.

• Explore Antarctic Sound landscape
• Visit King George Island
• Cross Drake Passage wild waters
• Explore Ushuaia

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from $20,606

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In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition

23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

Starts / Ends

Chile / Punta Arenas

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia on this 23-day MS Fram cruise. Discover diverse wildlife, and visit historic sites like Grytviken. Experience expert-led lectures, Citizen Science programs, and outdoor adventures, including kayaking and hiking.

• Explore Santiago, Chile
• Discover the Falkland Islands
• Visit historic Grytviken site
• Join expert lectures

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from $21,995

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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands

19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Board luxurious Le Lyrial on an exciting 19-day expedition cruise to Antarctica. After a flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina, at the tip of South America, depart toward the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before cruising the Drake Passage and the expansive glaciers and wildlife-rich shorelines of the Antarctic peninsula.

• Learn more about Ernest Shackleton
• Set off on Zodiac excursions
• Explore historic, South Georgia
• Explore Falkland Islands

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from $10,999

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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Antarctic Discovery cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard World Traveller. Brave the intrepid Drake Passage, guided by petrels and albatrosses. Witness the meeting of warm and cold waters, attracting remarkable wildlife like humpback whales. Witness the power and beauty of Antarctica, with its icy peaks and unique landscapes.

• Explore Parque Yatana's culture
• Conquer the intrepid Drake Passage
• Encounter extraordinary wildlife
• Set foot on the seventh continent

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