Drake Passage Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $16,995

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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Admire Lake Escondido’s beauty
• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Enjoy included activities
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 15-day Antarctic expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, starting in Ushuaia. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and thrilling activities like paddling and snorkeling before returning with unforgettable memories of this remote wilderness.

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from $16,995

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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore Antarctic wildlife
• Enjoy included activities
• Attend lectures

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day Antarctica trip from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the White Continent. Explore Antarctica's landscapes and enjoy activities like kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and snorkeling. Optional experiences include the polar plunge. Return via the Drake Passage, attend lectures, and reflect on your journey.

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from $11,000

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Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore wildlife
• Discover South Shetland Islands
• Witness humpback and minke whales
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Ortelius on a 13-day Polar Circle cruise from Ushuaia to the deep south of Antarctica. See glaciers, ice-filled channels, and wildlife such as Gentoo and Adélie penguins, skuas, leopard seals, and whales, with a chance to witness the Southern Lights.

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from $7,800

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Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery and Learning Voyage

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit Port Lockroy
• Spot penguins and seals
• Meet gentoo penguins

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Arakur Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

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Variable

Set sail from Ushuaia on an 11-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard Ortelius, crossing the Drake Passage to explore glaciers, icy bays, and wildlife-rich sites like Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Port Lockroy. Spot whales, seals, and penguins, and enjoy Zodiac cruises and possible snowshoeing in this polar wonderland.

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from $14,895

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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Hone your photography skills
• Explore the Drake Passage
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Experience Antarctica’s wonders

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Hiking

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Variable

Join a 12-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia on the Sylvia Earle and explore the breathtaking Antarctic landscape. Experience adventure through Zodiac navigation, land on the continent, and enjoy unique activities under the vibrant polar skies.

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from $13,880

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Roundtrip Cruise to Antarctica

15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness glaciers and wildlife
• Enjoy whale watching
• Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 15-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard SH Vega. Explore glaciers, icebergs, and penguin colonies. Enjoy enriching lectures, photography guidance, sea days with observation decks, and the unique landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $14,195

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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Admire Lake Escondido’s beauty
• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Witness Antarctica’s icebergs

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 10-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience the thrill of sailing the Drake Passage and witness the breathtaking beauty of this untouched paradise.

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from $11,400

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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva

• Discover Weddell Sea
• Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
• See penguins, leopard Weddell seals

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Antarctica like no other on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise aboard SH Minerva. Traverse the notorious Drake Passage, witness giant tabular icebergs, get up close with penguins, and learn about the history of Shackleton's Endurance and its remarkable survival and rescue story. A truly unique cruise!

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from $11,680

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Antarctic Peninsula In Depth

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness glaciers and wildlife
• Enjoy whale watching
• Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Take a 15-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula on board the SH Vega and encounter well-known sites and unexpected discoveries. Explore the Peninsula's glaciers, and encounter diverse wildlife. Admire Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, and elephant seals.

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from $15,200

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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
• Observe magnificent wildlife
• Visit research and whaling stations
• Learn from a team of expert guides

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join Le Boreal for a 12-day Emblematic Antarctica Cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to an enchanting polar desert, a final frontier where penguins number in the thousands and humpback whales patrol the icy waters.

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from $14,995

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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Venture through Lake Escondido
• Spot marine life on Drake Passage
• Witness Antarctic icebergs

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 10-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, beginning in Ushuaia and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula via the Drake Passage. Experience thrilling Zodiac excursions, stunning wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.

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from $14,295

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The Ultimate Antarctica Experience

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Tierra del Fuego
• Cross Drake Passage
• Visit Cuverville Island
• Hike Neko Harbour Glaciers

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set out on a 13-day Ultimate Antarctica Experience cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Sail through the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore glaciers, penguin colonies, and icy bays by Zodiac. Spot whales and seals, hike snow-covered terrain, and visit historic sites.

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from $14,120

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Emblematic Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Embark on Zodiacs
• Visit research and whaling stations
• Look out for wildlife
• Marvel at the dynamic landscapes

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an unforgettable 12-day cruise to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Antarctic in a Zodiac reaching small harbors and coves unreachable by large cruise ships.

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from $8,200

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Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Discover Ushuaia
• Admire unique widllife
• Visit the epic Neko Harbour
• Sail through the Lemaire Channel

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Cruise aboard MV Hondius, starting from Ushuaia, with the chance to witness the Aurora Australis. Encounter humpback whales, explore Livingston and Deception Islands, and enjoy Zodiac cruises among glaciers, penguin colonies, and the icy waters of the Melchior Islands.

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from $9,895

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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cruise Beagle Channel waters
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Observe penguins on Cuverville
• Sail through Lemaire Channel

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Begin in Ushuaia after a flight from Buenos Aires, then board Ocean Albatros for an 11-day round-trip cruise to Antarctica. Cross the Drake Passage, visit the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, and explore icy bays, wildlife colonies, and historic sites. Return to Ushuaia via the Drake Passage.

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from $10,195

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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Visit South Shetland Islands
• Look for spectacular wildlife
• Take Zodiac cruise in Paradise Bay
• Sail through Lemaire Channel

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the Drake Passage, visit the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula’s glaciers, historic huts, and dramatic ice-filled channels. Experience the raw beauty and unique wildlife of the southernmost continent.

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from $18,295

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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Admire views of Lake Escondido
• Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
• Enjoy Zodiac excursions

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia to Antarctica, exploring stunning icebergs, wildlife, and historic sites. Experience Zodiac excursions and expert-led lectures, returning with a newfound appreciation for Antarctica’s beauty.

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from $18,895

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Spirit of Antarctica: In Partnership with New Scientist

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Admire views of Lake Escondido
• Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
• Participate in citizen science

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Join a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia, perfect for nature and science enthusiasts. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife, expert talks, and flexible itineraries tailored to weather and sightings.

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