Antarctica Small Ship Cruises

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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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Hiking, Helicopter Tours

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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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from $28,895

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South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey feat. South Sandwich Islands

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

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

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

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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.

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from $24,695

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In Shackleton’s Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Retrace Shackleton's steps
• Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs
• Explore South Georgia's wildlife
• Hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 20-day expedition cruise, retracing Shackleton's odyssey through the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Elephant Island, and South Georgia. Explore icebergs and observe South Georgia's diverse wildlife. Conclude with a hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, following Shackleton's final leg across South Georgia.

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from $20,895

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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Hone your photography skills
• Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Fly over the Drake Passage

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.

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from $36,095

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Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Holiday exploring Antarctica
• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
• Wander Stanley’s British charm

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Camping, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration

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Join this 23-day cruise from Ushuaia on the Douglas Mawson, celebrating Christmas while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience wildlife-rich subantarctic islands, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking landscapes for the ultimate polar adventure.

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from $6,795

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Visit the South Shetland Islands
• Drake Passage navigation
• Explore Puerto Williams
• Chance to visit Cape Horn

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 6-day expedition. Begin in Punta Arenas, Chile, with a flight to King George Island to explore penguin colonies, ice-filled bays, and Antarctic wildlife. Sail through the Drake Passage, spot seabirds and whales, and, weather permitting, land at Cape Horn. Conclude in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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from $20,095

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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs
• Discover Antarctic Sound wildlife
• Visit historic huts on land

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 13-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle to explore the Weddell Sea in Antarctica, famous for its icebergs and historical significance. Experience the breathtaking wilderness as you navigate pack ice and encounter stunning tabular icebergs.

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from $20,395

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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea: In Partnership with New Scientist Discovery - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Punta Arenas history
• Marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs
• Discover Antarctic Sound wildlife
• Engage in citizen science

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Snorkeling, Citizen Science

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Join a 13-day Weddell Sea Fly/Sail expedition on Sylvia Earle with New Scientist Discovery Tours, exploring Antarctica's remote regions rich in ice, wildlife, and history tied to Shackleton's Endurance expedition. Encounter seals, discover ancient fossils, and observe migrating whales while delving into polar science and the unique ecosystem.

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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

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

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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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.

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from $17,995

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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 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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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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On this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North Expedition Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard World 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.

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from $5,190

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Classic Antarctica

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

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

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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.

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from $12,195

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer

• Explore local bays and channels
• Scout for humpback & minke whales
• Experience a Polar Plunge swim
• Learn from on-board specialists

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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On this 11-day adventure to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula you'll cruise through sea ice, witness penguins building their nests, kayak along icebergs, and experience exhilarating encounters with abundant wildlife including penguins, seals and whales.

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from $10,145

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Whale Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

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

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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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.

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from $10,145

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Adventures in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Attend Antarctic presentations
• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Enjoy daily off-ship excursions
• Experience encounters with penguins
• Stop at scientific bases

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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View the abundant wildlife that call this frozen continent home including albatrosses, prions, petrels, penguins, seals, whales, and dolphins aboard the MS Seaventure on this 11-day Antarctica adventure. Experience the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage and South Shetland Islands.

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from $4,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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The fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and mythical Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

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from $17,795

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Across the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
• Visit Antarctic research sites
• Experience polar plunge

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Join this 13-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Discover wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy expert-led outings while crossing the iconic Drake Passage and Cape Horn.

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from $9,700

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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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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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from $10,395

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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
• Sail through Beagle Channel
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Discover Antarctic Peninsula

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Ushuaia and crossing the Drake Passage to explore stunning Antarctica. Experience thrilling activities like kayaking, wildlife sightings, and visits to research stations amidst breathtaking glaciers and icebergs.

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