Antarctica Small Ship Cruises

from $24,600

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Bellingshausen Sea, Peter I Island plus Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Visit penguin nesting sites
• Witness historic expedition sites
• Discover Peter I Island

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

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Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Begin your 25-day expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina, and sail aboard Ortelius through the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s remote southern reaches. Discover rare wildlife, historic sites, and untouched landscapes as you explore the Bellingshausen Sea, Ellsworth Land, and Peter I Island by Zodiac and helicopter.

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from $37,995

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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Visit King Penguin colonies
• Explore historic Stanley town
• Spot wildlife in South Georgia

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 23-day Antarctic expedition on the Sylvia Earle, venturing beyond the Antarctic Peninsula to cross the legendary Antarctic Circle. Experience breathtaking wildlife, ice-filled fjords, and unique ecosystems while uncovering the region's rich human history.

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Camping, Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

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 $16,999

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Explore Antarctica & South Georgia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Travel through the Southern Ocean
• Zodiac shore landings
• See South Georgia wildlife
• Observe wildlife in their habitat

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 16-day cruise across the Drake Passage to Antarctica and South Georgia aboard World Voyager. Experience glaciers, penguin colonies, and rugged coastlines aboard an exploration ship offering flexible Captain’s Choice navigation for the best landings and wildlife encounters.

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from $14,499

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard World Navigator. Brave the Drake Passage, attempt to cross the Antarctic Circle, and explore rugged sites like Brown Bluff and Hidden Bay. Cruise by Zodiac to remote coves and glaciers. Watch for whales, leopard seals, and penguins along the ice-filled coastline of the White Continent.

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from $17,649

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Discover Beak Island and more
• Spot Penguin and Seals
• Cross the Antarctic Circle

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Antarctica expedition from Ushuaia aboard World Voyager. Cross the Drake Passage and explore the White Continent with landings at sites like Brown Bluff and Cierva Cove. Experience the Antarctic Circle, witness humpback whales and penguins, and enjoy dramatic icy landscapes and rugged peaks.

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from $17,400

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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Marvel at spectacular icebergs
• Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
• Enjoy Zodiac excursions
• Crossing the Drake Passage

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Santiago / Puerto Williams

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 14-day cruise that visits the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands to witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and the amazing scenery of glaciers and icebergs.

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Citizen Science

Activity Level

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.

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from $14,999

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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Cross the iconic Drake Passage
• Discover Brown Bluff
• Land at Cierva Cove
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day Exploring the Last Continent cruise board the World Traveller, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring wildlife and volcanic landscapes in the South Shetland Islands, with possible stops at Deception Island and Elephant Island. The trip continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and ends in Ushuaia.

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from $14,095

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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Engage with leading scientists
• Learn from polar experts
• Observe whales and penguins
• Cross the Drake Passage

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on this 11-Day Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals cruise Buenos Aires roundtrip aboard the World Voyager. Witness breathtaking glaciers, towering icebergs, and diverse wildlife. Join expert scientists in marine research, participate in citizen science programs, and listen to underwater whale vocalizations via hydrophones.

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from $29,795

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Discover Antarctica’s wonders
• Experience Falklands’ beauty
• Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 21-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle, journeying from Ushuaia to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and expert-led excursions, concluding your adventure back in Ushuaia.

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from $14,995

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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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 6-day expedition aboard Magellan Discoverer. 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.

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from $14,599

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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Spot whales and seabirds
• Observe Antarctica’s raw beauty
• Visit the world’s southernmost city
• Cross Drake Passage

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Antarctica cruise aboard World Voyager, cross the legendary Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Daily landings offer rare wildlife, active adventures, and changing landscapes—each selected by the Captain to maximize your expedition.

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from $32,295

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore the Falkland Islands
• South Georgia's king penguin
• Go on Zodiac-cruises
• Observe spectacular wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring South Georgia, the Falklands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Delve into the islands' rich history, observe diverse wildlife, and witness king penguin colonies before returning to Ushuaia.

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from $52,315

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Marvel at Lake Escondido’s waters
• Witness Antarctic Peninsula iceberg
• Visit Shackleton’s whaling station

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 21-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore the stunning wildlife of the Falklands-Malvinas and South Georgia. Experience breathtaking moments with king penguins, elephant seals, and migrating whales in this ultimate Antarctic adventure.

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from $14,499

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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Explore Buenos Aires’ avenues
• Navigate the Drake Passage
• Set foot on Antarctica remote sites
• Wander Ushuaia’s streets

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Antarctica expedition from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard the World Traveller, crossing the Drake Passage. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula with daily Zodiac excursions to sites like Beak Island and Brown Bluff, while observing stunning ice formations and wildlife.

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