Drake Passage Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

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Drake Fly & Sail

Ushuaia - King George Island - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

On this 10-day Drake Fly & Sail Cruise from Ushuaia to King George Island aboard the World Voyager, navigate the Drake Passage at the start of your Antarctic adventure, maximizing exploration time. Watch for whales from Water's Edge, and look for Gentoo penguins during a Zodiac safari. End the adventure with a flight back to mainland Chile.

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Sea Kayaking excursion
• Encounter Gentoo penguins
• Fly over the Drake Passage

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from $13,100

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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago - Puerto Williams - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Puerto Williams

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Silver Wind on a 12-day expedition cruise from Puerto Williams, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Enjoy an exclusive program of small-group shore experiences, guided by a team of experts.

• Explore Puerto Williams
• Discover Drake Passage
• Experience Antarctic Sound
• Visit the South Shetland Islands

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from $29,795

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

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.

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

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from $11,275

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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Citizen Science

Activity Level

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Board the MS Seaventure for this 12-day cruise that takes you from Ushuaia, across the Drake Passage until you reach the Antarctic Peninsula where you will encounter unspoiled wildlife and scenery.

• Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
• Encounter unforgettable wildlife
• Cruise among icebergs
• Stop to see historical sites

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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

Starts / Ends

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.

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

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from $10,999

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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

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.

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

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from $24,500

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

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving, Small Ship Sailing, 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.

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

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from $14,599

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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

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.

• Cross the iconic Drake Passage
• Wildlife of South Shetland Islands
• Deception and Elephant Island
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

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from $29,757

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Chile

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 

• Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
• Marvel at magnificent icebergs
• Hike Torres del Paine National Park
• Explore Francisco Coloane Marine

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from $30,497

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Southbound)

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Discover near-mythic, awe-inspiring landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica on the National Geographic Resolution. Explore exotic icescapes and calving glaciers, isolated reserves, and pristine parks, as well as the remarkable wildlife that thrive in these environments.

• See Torres del Paine National Park
• Venture through wildlife reserves
• Navigate Chile's fjords
• Witness Antarctica's wildlife

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from $15,449

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 13-day roundtrip exploration from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Circle on World Voyager. Highlights include crossing the Antarctic Circle and becoming a member of the Order of the Red Nose. Then search the waters for Weddell, elephant, & crabeater seals as your Captain navigates through picturesque channels of pristine icebergs and ice floes.

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Discover Beak Island and more
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• See Deception Island's

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from $13,499

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 13-day roundtrip exploration from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Circle on World Traveller. Highlights include crossing the Antarctic Circle & becoming a member of the Order of the Red Nose. Then search the waters for Weddell, elephant, & crabeater seals as your Captain navigates through picturesque channels of pristine icebergs and ice floes.

• Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
• Discover Beak Island and more
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• See Deception Island's

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from $32,295

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Photography Seminars, Snorkeling, Camping

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.

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

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from $28,840

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In the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join this adventure to remote corners of the world with The Explorers Club aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Experience thrilling expeditions, engaging lectures, and firsthand knowledge from Science Grantees. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Bellingshausen Sea, and more on this 16-day journey. Encounter penguins, seals, whales, and more in the Far South.

• Explore Charcot Island
• Learn about Jean-Baptiste Charcot
• Observe diverse wildlife
• Engage with a team of experts
• Explore Antarctica

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from $17,895

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake Passage and sailing the other way. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and the Legendary Cape Horn.

• See the activity of a penguin city
• Chance to spot leopard seals
• Cruise on a Zodiac

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from $13,795

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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Kayaking, Adventure Options, 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.

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

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from $13,799

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Come aboard World Navigator for a 13-day cruise crossing the Antarctic Circle. Sail through the challenging Drake Passage, see incredible wildlife, and explore the South Shetland Islands' beautiful landscapes, with possible landings on Elephant Island and Deception Island. Experience Captain's Choice ports of call for thrilling surprises and more.

• Brave the intrepid Drake Passage
• Witness extraordinary wildlife
• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Discover Antarctica's beauty

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from $12,999

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard World Traveller and explore dramatic coastlines, walk among penguins, and witness massive icebergs up close. Each day brings new discoveries with guided landings and Zodiac safaris.

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

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