Drake Passage Wildlife & Safari Trips

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Antarctic Explorer Express - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
• Discover South Shetland wildlife
• See penguins in Antarctic shores

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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Snorkeling

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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Douglas Mawson, perfect for time-pressed travelers. Explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, encountering whales, penguins, and magnificent icy landscapes.

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from $16,195

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Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Witness Antarctic wildlife
• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Visit research stations
• Experience thrilling Zodiac rides
• Witness massive icebergs

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition aboard World Voyager. Antarctic cruise, exploring Ushuaia, the Drake Passage, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter penguins, whales, and breathtaking ice landscapes on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

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from $19,395

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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Sail the Drake Passage
• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Set foot on the 7th Continent
• Look for minke and humpback whales
• Visit iconic landing sites
• Take the Polar Plunge

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Helicopter Tours

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Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on this 14-day Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. See penguins, seals, and whales in their natural habitat, visit Antarctic research stations, and learn about the history and geology of the region. Go sea kayaking through channels dotted with icebergs.

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from $9,895

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Antarctica's Whale Season

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover South Shetland Islands
• Visit scientific research bases
• Witness Antarctic wildlife encounte
• Explore Ushuaia’s waterfront charm

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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

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Journey from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros to the majestic landscapes of Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, encountering penguins, seals, and whales in their pristine natural habitat.

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from $10,075

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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Explore Ushuaia City
• Visit South Shetland Islands
• Discover Antarctic Peninsula
• Visit Research Stations

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Sail from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova on an 11-day Antarctica Peninsula cruise. Cross the Drake Passage and explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter penguins, seals, and whales while visiting research stations and historic sites. Experience Zodiac excursions, kayaking, and optional camping on the ice under the polar sky.

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from $12,595

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Celebrating New Year's In Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore Antarctic Sound
• Celebrate New Year’s Antarctica
• Discover South Shetland Islands

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Camping

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Experience an 11-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea, and visit islands home to penguin colonies and research stations. Encounter whales, seals, and towering icebergs as you welcome the New Year in one of the world’s last untouched frontiers.

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from $12,445

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Journey to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Explore South Shetland Islands
• Witness wildlife in their habitat
• Reach the Antarctic Circle
• Enjoy kayaking & polar plunge

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Spa Relaxation

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Variable

Experience a 14-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through the Beagle Channel and Drake Passage to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Encounter penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds while enjoying Zodiac landings, kayaking, and a polar plunge.

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from $15,999

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Drake Fly & Sail

Ushuaia to King George Island - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Navigate Drake Passage
• Discover remote Antarctic Peninsula
• Spot penguins at Paulet Island
• Explore glaciers and wildlife

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas

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Local Market Visits

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Variable

Embark on an 11-day Antarctica Drake Fly & Sail cruise aboard World Traveller. Sail across the Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound, and South Shetland Islands. Make flexible landings based on ice and weather, guided by expert navigation.

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from $21,323

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Antarctica & Falklands Expedition

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 24 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Santiago colonial buildings
• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Witness Antarctica’s wildlife
• Walk Stanley’s historic streets

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Santiago / Buenos Aires

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Join a 24-day expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Falklands aboard MS Fram, starting in Santiago, Chile. Experience wildlife, culture, and stunning landscapes as you explore remarkable locations, ending your journey in Buenos Aires.

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from $9,650

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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit Point Wild
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Discover the Devil Island

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

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Variable

Board MV Plancius in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic adventure, sailing through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Explore historic sites like Point Wild and the Weddell Sea, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and witness stunning landscapes, including Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island, before returning to Ushuaia.

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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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Elevage Buenos Aires

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Variable

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 $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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Ushuaia

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Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits

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Variable

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 $13,140

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The Heroic South

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena

• Explore Antarctic Circle
• Tour Vernadsky Research Station
• Spot penguins at Neko Harbour
• Visit Pleneau Island

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Small Ship Sailing

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During this 13-day The Heroic South aboard the RMS St. Helena, Discover Antarctica on a roundtrip expedition from Ushuaia. Journey through the legendary Drake Passage, cross the Antarctic Circle, and explore pristine landscapes and remote research stations.

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from $18,095

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Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cross the infamous Drake Passage
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Set foot on the Antarctic continent
• Look for spectacular wildlife

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Embark on a 19-day Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros from Ushuaia and back. Encounter British charm in Port Stanley. Head to South Georgia, a wildlife paradise, cross the Drake Passage, explore the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, then return via the Drake Passage to Ushuaia.

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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 $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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Variable

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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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Rountrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Discover Drake Passage wildlife
• View Antarctic wildlife
• Witness Antarctic Peninsula iceberg
• Cross the Antarctic Circle

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join a 15-day Antarctic cruise on the MS Seaventure, where you can explore the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S. Experience breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the thrill of reaching this remarkable milestone in polar exploration.

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from $25,195

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Epic Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Cross the iconic Beagle Channel
• Spot penguins in Falkland Island
• Cruise Antarctic Sound and Peninsul
• Explore South Shetland Island

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Embark on this 20-day Epic Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia round-trip aboard the Ocean Victory. Sail through the legendary Beagle Channel toward the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands. Discover diverse penguin species, playful seals, and birdlife on remote outer islands.

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