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Discover the captivating beauty of Antarctica — a land of immense natural wonders — with one of these 81 photography-focused cruises available during 2025 or 2026. Set sail from Ushuaia, Argentina to explore the many wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula. Journey through the Drake Passage to view some of the most unique and awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet, from the towering glaciers of the South Shetland Islands to the spectacular wildlife of the Antarctic. Capture these incredible sights through your lens and engage in captivating experiences that transport you to a world rich in culture and heritage. These 81 photography-focused cruises, spanning 9 to 34 days, start at $8,200. Contact us to help plan your next photography-focused cruise.
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Winter Island Zodiac cruise with Aurora Expeditions
from $16,995
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Admire Lake Escondido’s beauty
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Enjoy included activities
  • Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join this 15-day Antarctic expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, starting in Ushuaia. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and thrilling activities like paddling and snorkeling before returning with unforgettable memories of this remote wilderness.
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from $16,995
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy included activities
  • Attend lectures
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 14-day Antarctica trip from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the White Continent. Explore Antarctica's landscapes and enjoy activities like kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and snorkeling. Optional experiences include the polar plunge. Return via the Drake Passage, attend lectures, and reflect on your journey.
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from $14,895
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Hone your photography skills
  • Explore the Drake Passage
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Experience Antarctica’s wonders
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia on the Sylvia Earle and explore the breathtaking Antarctic landscape. Experience adventure through Zodiac navigation, land on the continent, and enjoy unique activities under the vibrant polar skies.
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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
from $13,880
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Roundtrip Cruise to Antarctica

15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness glaciers and wildlife
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Set sail on a 15-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard SH Vega. Explore glaciers, icebergs, and penguin colonies. Enjoy enriching lectures, photography guidance, sea days with observation decks, and the unique landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
from $10,995
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Quest for the Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Discover Gerlache Strait's beauty
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day Quest for the Circle cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning landscapes, and encounter diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.
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A large colony of King Penguins.
from $14,995
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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Venture through Lake Escondido
  • Spot marine life on Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctic icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 10-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, beginning in Ushuaia and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula via the Drake Passage. Experience thrilling Zodiac excursions, stunning wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.
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Zodiac Cruise through Antarctic waters
from $14,195
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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Admire Lake Escondido’s beauty
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctica’s icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Join a 10-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience the thrill of sailing the Drake Passage and witness the breathtaking beauty of this untouched paradise.
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from $14,295
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The Ultimate Antarctica Experience

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego
  • Cross Drake Passage
  • Visit Cuverville Island
  • Hike Neko Harbour Glaciers
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Set out on a 13-day Ultimate Antarctica Experience cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Sail through the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore glaciers, penguin colonies, and icy bays by Zodiac. Spot whales and seals, hike snow-covered terrain, and visit historic sites.
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Seals rest on a floating piece of ice
from $8,200
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Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Ushuaia
  • Admire unique widllife
  • Visit the epic Neko Harbour
  • Sail through the Lemaire Channel
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Cruise aboard MV Hondius, starting from Ushuaia, with the chance to witness the Aurora Australis. Encounter humpback whales, explore Livingston and Deception Islands, and enjoy Zodiac cruises among glaciers, penguin colonies, and the icy waters of the Melchior Islands.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $9,895
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cruise Beagle Channel waters
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Observe penguins on Cuverville
  • Sail through Lemaire Channel
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Begin in Ushuaia after a flight from Buenos Aires, then board Ocean Albatros for an 11-day round-trip cruise to Antarctica. Cross the Drake Passage, visit the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, and explore icy bays, wildlife colonies, and historic sites. Return to Ushuaia via the Drake Passage.
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Bleak but beautiful: Deception Island
from $10,195
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Take Zodiac cruise in Paradise Bay
  • Sail through Lemaire Channel
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Spa Relaxation
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Embark on an 11-day South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the Drake Passage, visit the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula’s glaciers, historic huts, and dramatic ice-filled channels. Experience the raw beauty and unique wildlife of the southernmost continent.
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Stunning landscapes
from $18,295
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Admire views of Lake Escondido
  • Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia to Antarctica, exploring stunning icebergs, wildlife, and historic sites. Experience Zodiac excursions and expert-led lectures, returning with a newfound appreciation for Antarctica’s beauty.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $18,895
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Spirit of Antarctica: In Partnership with New Scientist

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Admire views of Lake Escondido
  • Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
  • Participate in citizen science
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia, perfect for nature and science enthusiasts. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife, expert talks, and flexible itineraries tailored to weather and sightings.
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Incredible mountains and wildlife at the end of the world.
from $9,095
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Highlights of the Southern Spring

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Sail the historic Beagle Channel
  • Cross the iconic Drake Passage
  • Witness penguins in early spring
  • Try camping on Antarctic snowfields
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Small Ship Sailing
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Embark on a 10-Day Highlights of the Southern Spring cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Sail through the legendary Beagle Channel and brave the iconic Drake Passage. Experience wildlife encounters in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Discover the Gerlache Strait region, famous for its icy landscapes and marine life.
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Walk across the pristine Antarctic landscape
from $15,395
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Cruise through Lemaire Channel
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join this 13-day Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, departing from Ushuaia. Discover penguin colonies, glacial wonders, and the stunning Lemaire Channel before crossing the iconic Antarctic Circle.
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Antarctic sunset
from $14,495
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New Year's Antarctic Circle Crossing

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit Damoy Point huts
  • Spot whales in Wilhelmina
  • Explore Deception Island
  • Discover South Shetlands
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Wildlife Viewing, Camping, Citizen Science
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Embark on a 13-day New Year’s Antarctic Circle Crossing aboard the Ocean Victory. Discover icy landscapes filled with penguins, whales, and seals. Explore historic research huts and awe-inspiring ice formations. This journey is an exceptional blend of adventure, discovery, and remarkable wildlife experiences.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $14,295
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cruise through Drake Passage
  • Sail through Paradise Bay
  • Observe Gentoo penguin colonies
  • Visit Deception Island
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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During this 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard Ocean Victory. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Damoy Point, and Wilhelmina Bay. Witness penguin colonies, whales, and icebergs, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare achievement.
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from $19,195
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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore wildlife
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the unexplored
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Board the Polar Pioneer for a 13-day Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly Expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard the Sylvia Earle to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic Circle. Take a flight over the Drake Passage to maximize your time for exploration on the remarkable White Continent.
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