Top Drake Passage Trips & Tours in March 2026

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Antarctic Peninsula In Depth

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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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.

• Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness glaciers and wildlife
• Enjoy whale watching
• Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean

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from $8,200

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Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Cruise aboard MV Hondius, starting from Ushuaia. Encounter humpback whales, explore Livingston Island, Deception Island, and more. Experience Zodiac cruises amidst glaciers, witness penguin colonies and dive into the Melchior Islands.

• Discover Ushuaia
• Admire unique widllife
• Visit the epic Neko Harbour
• Sail through the Lemaire Channel

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from $9,700

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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking, Photography Seminars, Snorkeling

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Immerse yourself in a 13-day Antarctica-Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp expedition aboard MV Ortelius filled with thrilling adventures. Engage in kayaking, photography workshops, hiking, mountaineering, and camping, adjusted based on the unpredictable weather and ice conditions. Delve into the exploration of this isolated and awe-inspiring region.

• Explore Ushuaia
• Discover Beagle Channel
• Experience Drake Passage
• See the Antarctic Convergence
• Uncover Weddell Sea's wildlife
• Visit Antarctic Sound

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from $7,400

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Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving

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Join the 11-day whale watching and learning voyage aboard MV Hondius. Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, and explore spectacular sites like Paradise Bay, Neko Harbour, and Port Lockroy. Witness diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable journey.

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Explore Danco Island
• Visit Neko Harbour
• Experience Paradise Bay
• Sail Lemaire Channel
• Visit Port Lockroy

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from $8,195

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Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Adventure Options, Citizen Science, Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 11-day adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and reach the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Witness incredible wildlife, including whales, penguins, and seabirds. Join thrilling Zodiac excursions and take a daring polar plunge.

• Cruise the Beagle Channel
• Brave the legendary Drake Passage
• Spot whales and seabirds
• Take thrilling Zodiac excursions

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from $13,495

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Highlights of Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

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.

• Board hybrid electric-powered ship
• Enjoy whale watching in Antarctica
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Enjoy guided shore landings

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from $11,200

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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.

• Sail to legendary Elephant Island
• Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
• Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
• Search for whales in polar waters
• See stunning Weddell Sea

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from $10,999

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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 11-day Antarctic Discovery exploration cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard World Voyager. Highlights include navigating the famous Drake Passage & seeing hourglass dolphins, daily landings, & complimentary zodiac safaris. Watch for penguins hatching from late December to January, or search for orcas & sperm whales from January to March.

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Discover Beak Island and more
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• See Deception Island's

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from $16,195

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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

On this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer, opt for the quickest route to Antarctica, for a unique aerial preview of the vast and dramatic landscape. Continue the adventure by ship experiencing wildlife and natural wonders and then return through the Drake Passage.

• Witness Antarctic wildlife
• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Presentations by polar experts
• Cruise in a Zodiac

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from $10,145

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Whale Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping

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Variable

This 11-day Whale Season in Antarctica Cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MS Seaventure offers diverse wildlife sightings, including iconic penguins, seals, and majestic icebergs. Notably, abundant whale sightings make this journey truly exceptional. Expect encounters with Orcas and Minke whales in Antarctica's pristine wilderness.

• Diverse wildlife sightings
• Sightings of Humpback whales
• Encounters with Orcas & Minke whale
• Majestic icebergs

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from $15,949

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 13-day roundtrip exploration from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Circle on World Voyager. Highlights include crossing the Antarctic Circle and becoming a member of the Order of the Red Nose. Then search the waters for Weddell, elephant, & crabeater seals as your Captain navigates through picturesque channels of pristine icebergs and ice floes.

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Discover Beak Island and more
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• See Deception Island's

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from $6,120

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Classic Antarctica

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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This classic small ship cruise to Antarctica lets you follow in the footsteps of the early Antarctic explorers like Shackleton, Cook & Ross. Explore amazing Antarctic scenery - pristine wilderness of sea, snow, ice, mountains, and an incredible abundance of wildlife on this 10-day Antarctic cruise on the MV Ushuaia which houses only 88 passengers.

• View vast penguin rookeries
• Explore the pristine wilderness
• Navigate narrow passages
• Cross the infamous Drake Passage

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from $27,195

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 23-day expedition cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands from Ushuaia. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich history with expert excursions and lectures.

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Experience the Drake Passage
• Witness Antarctica’s icebergs
• Discover South Georgia’s wildlife

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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

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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

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from $6,995

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Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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.

• Cruise the South Shetland Islands
• View penguins, seals, and whales
• Attend lectures and presentations
• Explore the Antarctic landscape

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from $6,790

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Classic Antarctica

11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

The Antarctic Peninsula’s remarkable history provides you with a type of excitement often only associated with the early explorers. Enjoy plenty of time to explore its amazing scenery, a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains and waterways, and an incredible wide variety of wildlife on this 11-day polar voyage.

• Sail the Drake Passage
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Navigate beautiful waterways
• Visit an Antarctic station

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from $6,700

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Antarctica - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Whale Watching cruise aboard MV Plancius from Ushuaia, Argentina. Witness penguins at Danco Island, glaciers at Neko Harbour, and whales at Paradise Bay. Explore historic sites like Port Lockroy. Encounter humpback whales at Wilhelmina Bay. Experience nature's wonders in this unforgettable adventure.

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
• Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
• Observe humpback and minke whales

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