Antarctica Small Ship Cruises

from $24,295

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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing
• Discover Antarctica's history
• Visit the emperor penguin colony
• Encounter the emperor penguins

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Buenos Aires / Elevage Buenos Aires

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Helicopter Tours, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Join this 14-day cruise expedition aboard Ultramarine and sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins.

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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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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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from $11,200

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Deep South Basecamp Experience

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Kayak Among Floating Icebergs
• Camp Beneath Polar Skies
• Visit Historic Research Stations
• Spot Penguins and Seals
• Cruise Through The Gullet

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Port of Ushuaia / Ushuaia

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Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits

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Discover the 14-Day Antarctic Deep South Basecamp aboard Ortelius, an expedition that goes beyond the Polar Circle to the remote Marguerite Bay. Explore iconic sites like Pendleton Strait, Horseshoe Island, and Pourquoi Pas Island while enjoying kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and camping under the Southern Polar skies amid penguins, whales, and dramatic glacial landscapes.

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from $10,195

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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit South Shetland Islands
• Kayak through icy waters
• Visit research base sites
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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During this 11-day aboard Ocean Victory, sail through the Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition. Cross the legendary Drake Passage while spotting marine wildlife. Explore South Shetland Islands with penguins, seals, and whales, and navigate iceberg-rich channels to reach pristine Antarctic bays.

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from $15,555

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Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Cross the Antarctic Convergence
• View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
• Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
• Travel to 66º33´S
• Visit Peninsula's bays and channels
• Explore scientific bases

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 14-day Antarctica cruise aboard MS Seaventure, departing from Ushuaia. Cruise through the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and the Drake Passage before reaching the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing the Antarctic Circle. Explore Antarctica using Zodiacs to visit penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies, and whale feeding areas.

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from $11,095

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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit South Shetland Islands
• Kayak through icy waters
• Visit research base sites
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on an 11-day Antarctica expedition from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Discover pristine glaciers, penguin colonies, and icy fjords while crossing the legendary Drake Passage and exploring the White Continent’s untamed beauty.

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from $12,100

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Antarctica – Uncharted islands of the Deep South

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Marguerite Bay landscapes
• Zodiac ice cruising adventures
• Navigate The Gullet channel
• Spot orcas and seals
• Discover uncharted islands

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

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Experience a 15-day Antarctica expedition from Ushuaia aboard Ortelius. Sail the Drake Passage, explore Marguerite Bay, Pendleton Strait, and Lazarov Bay, and discover uncharted islands. Experience Zodiac cruises, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking ice landscapes on a true exploration voyage to the White Continent.

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from $12,445

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Extended Antarctic Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Discover Antarctic Peninsula
• Cross Antarctic Circle
• Visit South Shetlands
• Explore Lemaire Channel

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 14-day Antarctic Circle cruise round-trip from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage and explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula before crossing the Antarctic Circle. Experience wildlife encounters with penguins, seals, and whales, and visit historic landing sites and research stations.

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from $12,965

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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
• Encounter unforgettable wildlife
• Cruise among icebergs
• Stop to see historical sites

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join a 12-day cruise on MS Seaventure to explore Antarctica's stunning wildlife and landscapes, with extra time for flexibility in your itinerary. Experience rich wildlife in the South Shetland Islands and the remote Antarctic Peninsula, enjoying more landings and Zodiac excursions.

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from $12,999

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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Discover Beak Island and more
• Spot whales and dolphins
• Witness towering glaciers

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Antarctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer. This adventure gives you rare access to The White Continent—one of the planet’s most remote, untouched destinations—on a purpose-built expedition ship designed for polar exploration.

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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

• 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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving

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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.

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from $36,095

EBD

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling

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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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from $29,757

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
• Marvel at magnificent icebergs
• Hike Torres del Paine National Park
• Explore Francisco Coloane Marine

Starts / Ends

The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago / Puerto Natales

Activities

Village Visits

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Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 

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from $14,499

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Spot penguins, seals, and seabirds
• Experience Zodiac safaris
• Cruise past towering icebergs
• Visit Brown Bluff

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Set sail on a 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard World Traveller and explore dramatic coastlines, walk among penguins, and witness massive icebergs up close. Each day brings new discoveries with guided landings and Zodiac safaris.

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from $15,665

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Best of Antarctica's Whale Season

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Discover Ushuaia’s museums
• Cross legendary Drake Passage
• Witness Antarctica’s seascapes
• Spot whales in Antarctic waters

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join a 12-day Antarctic expedition cruise on the MS Seaventure, focusing on peak whale-watching season. Experience diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and humpback whales, with expert guides leading daily excursions.

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from $12,965

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Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Explore Ushuaia’s southern charm
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Discover South Shetland Islands
• Visit Deception Island
• Cruise amid towering icebergs

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Camping, Citizen Science

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Discover the wonders of Antarctica on an unforgettable 12-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard MS Seaventure. Experience breathtaking glaciers, rare wildlife encounters, and the thrill of exploring the White Continent’s remote beauty.

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from $37,990

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Antarctica in Depth

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Explore Buenos Aires’ districts
• Admire Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Navigate Beagle Channel
• Witness Antarctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Experience a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse from Buenos Aires, featuring guided excursions in stunning, remote landscapes. With expert guidance and diverse wildlife, this journey promises unique adventures in comfort and safety.

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from $10,999

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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Spot penguin colonies and seals
• Cruise Cierva Cove
• Explore the South Shetland Islands

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Variable

Begin in Buenos Aires before embarking in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic cruise through the legendary Drake Passage aboard World Voyager. Explore remote landings like Brown Bluff and Cierva Cove, spot whales and penguins, and witness pristine ice landscapes.

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