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Orca coming up for air
from $12,300
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition, Including South Shetland Islands

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Antarctica by Zodiac
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • See Paradise Bay's glaciers
  • Visit Port Lockroy Post Office
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Sail from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer on a 12-day voyage to Antarctica. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctic landing sites by Zodiac, and encounter penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, icebergs, and glaciers. Visit sites including Half Moon Island, Brown Bluff, Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay, and Cuverville Island.
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Minke whale swimming in the ocean
from $15,295
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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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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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Kayaking glassy waters around incredible icebergs
from $19,995
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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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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $26,170
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In the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Cross Antarctic Circle expedition
  • Explore remote Charcot Island
  • Navigate Bellingshausen Sea Ice
  • Sail at legendary Drake Passage
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Join this 16-day cruise to remote corners of the world aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Experience thrilling expeditions, engaging lectures, and firsthand knowledge from Science Grantees. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Bellingshausen Sea, and more. Encounter penguins, seals, whales, and more in the Far South.
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from $15,595
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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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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
from $17,695
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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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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
from $14,995
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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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Citizen Science
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Variable
Explore the Antarctic on this 9-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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Hiking in Antarctica
from $12,912
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Gaze ocean views in Puerto Natales
  • Kayak near icebergs in Antarctica
  • Spot whales in Antarctica
  • Cross the famous Drake Passage
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Puerto Natales / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 10-day Antarctic expedition aboard the National Geographic Explorer, flying directly from Puerto Natales to King George Island. Explore the stunning landscapes, wildlife, and activities like kayaking and hiking before sailing back to Ushuaia, Argentina.
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Hauling kayaks out for a paddle
from $11,600
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
  • Camp ashore on the White Continent
  • Spot whales, penguins, and more
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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Variable
Take your Antarctic expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.
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Antarctica reflected
from $7,995
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Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Cruise the South Shetland Islands
  • View penguins, seals, and whales
  • Attend lectures and presentations
  • Explore the Antarctic landscape
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on this 10-day Antarctic adventure with Magellan Explorer. Sail the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia and across the Drake Passage to the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula where you will search for wildlife and explore the surrounding landscape.
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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
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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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Antarctica Wildlife
from $16,995
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition Micro Cruise by Air & Sea

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Discover scenic Puerto Natales
  • Fly to remote King George Island
  • Step ashore in Antarctica
  • View the scenic Beagle Channel
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Puerto Natales / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Enjoy a 10-day fly/sail cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, starting in Puerto Natales and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, including sights like Paradise Bay and Deception Island. Spot penguins, seals, and whales before crossing the Drake Passage and ending your journey in Ushuaia, Argentina.
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