Drake Passage Wildlife & Safari Trips

Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea is always remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight aboard Magellan Explorer starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and the 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.

Join a 22-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Subantarctic islands and Antarctica—experience king penguin colonies in South Georgia and stunning wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula.

Join L'Austral for this 12-day polar expedition cruise to the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. Explore the Gentoo, Adelie, and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals, and seabirds.

This exciting Antarctic cruise crosses the famed Drake Passage, explores the wildlife-rich shores of the South Shetland Islands, and makes numerous stops along the Antarctic Peninsula. Join us on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Ocean Explorer.

Join this 11-day Discovering the 7th Continent Antarctic Small Ship Cruise on the World Voyager. Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, sail through the Beagle Channel, explore Antarctica’s icy landscapes, witness penguins and whales, and cross the legendary Drake Passage.

Travel from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and board SH Minerva for an 11-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the Southern Ocean. Visit highlights including the Lemaire Channel and Petermann Island, where you can spot Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, and elephant seals.

Meet thousands of penguins and other wildlife on this 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise aboard MV Hondius. Explore remote landscapes and possible sites like Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound in one of the world’s most extreme environments.

Set out on a 19-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia on the MV Plancius. This journey to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula reveals a wild, breathtaking region brimming with diverse wildlife—a true paradise for nature enthusiasts.

Embark on a 20-day polar adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter vast penguin colonies, historic sites, and breathtaking ice-filled landscapes on this unforgettable voyage.

Enjoy a 10-day fly/sail cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, starting in Puerto Natales and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, including sights like Paradise Bay and Deception Island. Spot penguins, seals, and whales before crossing the Drake Passage and ending your journey in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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.