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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $10,595
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Antarctica All-Access

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Kayak near floating icebergs
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Visit historic research stations
  • Spot penguins and seals
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Adventure Options, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Camping, Small Ship Sailing, Citizen Science
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Embark on an 11-day Antarctic cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Begin with a hotel stay and city exploration before sailing across the Drake Passage. Discover dramatic landscapes, wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands, and the icy wonders of Antarctica through Zodiac cruises, kayaking, and visits to research stations.
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from $14,395
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Antarctic Explorer Express - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Fly across the Drake Passage
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover Lake Escondido’s views
  • Experience Antarctica’s wilderness
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Join this 9-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the stunning landscapes of Antarctica, starting from Ushuaia. Experience daily excursions, wildlife encounters, and optional activities like the polar plunge before concluding your journey in Punta Arenas.
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Hiking in Antarctica is rewarded with spectacular views
from $12,778
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Highlights of Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Board hybrid electric-powered ship
  • Enjoy whale watching in Antarctica
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy guided shore landings
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Begin your 12-day Antarctic adventure in Buenos Aires, then fly to Ushuaia to board MS Fridtjof Nansen and cross the Drake Passage. Explore Antarctica for five days with guided landings, wildlife encounters, and optional activities before returning via Ushuaia.
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A majestic view from the kayak
from $16,995
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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage. Encounter whales and penguins en route to the Antarctic Peninsula's northernmost tip. Despite the initial overwhelming silence, vibrant wildlife and fellow adventurers will deepen your appreciation for Antarctica's extremes.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $16,795
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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Join a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition departing from Ushuaia. Pass by the Drake Passage, witness whales and penguins, and reach the northernmost point of the Antarctic Peninsula. In the middle of profound silence, the lively wildlife enhances travelers' understanding of Antarctica's unique contrasts.
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from $12,965
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Christmas in Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Explore Antarctica on Christmas
  • Stop to see historical sites
  • Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Cruise among icebergs
  • Encounter unforgettable wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Celebrate the Christmas season and explore the majestic white continent. Enjoy abundant wildlife encounters and the striking panoramic landscape of the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Seaventure on this 12-day cruise.
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Admiring Adelie penguins
from $12,707
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Flight to Puerto Natales
  • Explore channels and coves
  • Engage in exciting activities
  • Experience activity options
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Natales
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Variable
Experience the 10-day Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales on the National Geographic Explorer. Cruise outbound through the Drake Passage and return via a 2-hour flight from Antarctica, saving time at sea.
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A humpback whale dives beneath the Antarctic waters
from $16,195
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Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Visit research stations
  • Experience thrilling Zodiac rides
  • Witness massive icebergs
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Hiking
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition aboard World Voyager. Antarctic cruise, exploring Ushuaia, the Drake Passage, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter penguins, whales, and breathtaking ice landscapes on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
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Antarctic landscape
from $19,395
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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Sail the Drake Passage
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Set foot on the 7th Continent
  • Look for minke and humpback whales
  • Visit iconic landing sites
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Helicopter Tours
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Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on this 14-day Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. See penguins, seals, and whales in their natural habitat, visit Antarctic research stations, and learn about the history and geology of the region. Go sea kayaking through channels dotted with icebergs.
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Adelie penguin on ice
from $11,795
EBD 20%
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Quest for the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit the huts of Damoy Point
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Discover Deception Island volcano
  • Spot humpback whales surfacing
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 13-day Quest for the Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, penguin sightings, whale watching, and historic sites.
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Zodiac cruise in Antarctica
from $10,895
EBD 15
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New Year in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Camping experience in Antarctica
  • Enjoy feeding humpback whales
  • Sail through Lemaire Channel
  • Explore Gerlache Strait
  • Discover nesting colonies penguins
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Spend 12 days cruising and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula on the Polar Pioneer. Celebrate New Year's Eve amidst icebergs, glaciers, penguins, and whales on the seventh continent!
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from $15,895
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Antarctic Explorer Express - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
  • Discover South Shetland wildlife
  • See penguins in Antarctic shores
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Snorkeling
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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Douglas Mawson, perfect for time-pressed travelers. Explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, encountering whales, penguins, and magnificent icy landscapes.
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Penguins in Antarctica
from $9,600
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Point Wild
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Discover the Devil Island
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Board MV Plancius in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic adventure, sailing through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Explore historic sites like Point Wild and the Weddell Sea, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and witness stunning landscapes, including Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island, before returning to Ushuaia.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $12,445
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Journey to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Witness wildlife in their habitat
  • Reach the Antarctic Circle
  • Enjoy kayaking & polar plunge
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Spa Relaxation
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Experience a 14-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through the Beagle Channel and Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Encounter penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds while enjoying Zodiac landings, kayaking, and a polar plunge.
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from $12,995
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Start your adventure in Punta Arena
  • Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
  • Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Return Flight from King George Isla
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $18,095
EBD 15%
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Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 19-day Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros from Ushuaia and back. Encounter British charm in Port Stanley. Head to South Georgia, a wildlife paradise, cross the Drake Passage, explore the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, then return via the Drake Passage to Ushuaia.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $20,195
EBD 15%
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Epic Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross the iconic Beagle Channel
  • Spot penguins in Falkland Island
  • Cruise Antarctic Sound and Peninsul
  • Explore South Shetland Island
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on this 19-day Epic Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard the Ocean Victory. Sail through the legendary Beagle Channel toward the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands. Discover diverse penguin species, playful seals, and birdlife on remote outer islands.
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A fleet of zodiacs will carry you to remote landscapes
from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Traverse Drake Passage’s waters
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula beauty
  • Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Join a 23-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Ushuaia, the Antarctic Peninsula, and South Georgia. Experience onboard lectures, thrilling activities, and a traditional Fuegian barbecue before concluding your unforgettable journey in Ushuaia.
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