Drake Passage Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

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

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Variable

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 $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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

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

$200 OBC

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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

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

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

Upto $4000

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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

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

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

Activity Level

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

Save $2000

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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

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

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

EBD 10%

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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

Activities

Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

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 $12,995

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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Start your adventure in Punta Arena
• Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
• Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
• Antarctic Exploration
• Return Flight from King George Isla

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.

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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

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

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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from $15,555

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Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Cross the Antarctic Convergence
• View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
• Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
• Travel to 66º33´S
• Visit Peninsula's bays and channels
• Explore scientific bases

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day Antarctica cruise aboard MS Seaventure, departing from Ushuaia. Cruise through the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and the Drake Passage before reaching the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing the Antarctic Circle. Explore Antarctica using Zodiacs to visit penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies, and whale feeding areas.

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from $42,200

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The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Tour Antarctic Peninsula glaciers
• Search wild Weddell seal groups
• Visit Ushuaia gateway to South Pole

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 14-day cruise to the remote Weddell Sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot, where you encounter Emperor and Adelie penguins among stunning icebergs. Experience the legacy of explorers like Shackleton in a pristine Antarctic wilderness, where silence reigns and wildlife flourishes.

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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 $15,665

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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

Activity Level

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 $12,100

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Antarctica – Uncharted islands of the Deep South

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Marguerite Bay landscapes
• Zodiac ice cruising adventures
• Navigate The Gullet channel
• Spot orcas and seals
• Discover uncharted islands

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 15-day Antarctica expedition from Ushuaia aboard Ortelius. Sail the Drake Passage, explore Marguerite Bay, Pendleton Strait, and Lazarov Bay, and discover uncharted islands. Experience Zodiac cruises, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking ice landscapes on a true exploration voyage to the White Continent.

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from $12,999

$200+Perks

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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Discover Beak Island and more
• Spot whales and dolphins
• Witness towering glaciers

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Antarctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer. This adventure gives you rare access to The White Continent—one of the planet’s most remote, untouched destinations—on a purpose-built expedition ship designed for polar exploration.

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from $11,200

EBD 10%

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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Sail to legendary Elephant Island
• Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
• Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
• Search for whales in polar waters
• See stunning Weddell Sea

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.

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from $36,095

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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Traverse Drake Passage’s waters
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Witness Antarctic Peninsula beauty
• Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 23-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Ushuaia, the Antarctic Peninsula, and South Georgia. Experience onboard lectures, thrilling activities, and a traditional Fuegian barbecue before concluding your unforgettable journey in Ushuaia.

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