Drake Passage Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $11,500

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Atlantic Odyssey, Excluding Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia to St. Helena - 24 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Cross the Antarctic Convergence
• Visit colonies of penguins & seals
• Discover endemic birds in Jamestown
• Observe millions of seabirds
• Explore St. Helena Island

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island

Activity Level

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Join the MV Hondius for this unique 24-day cruise exploration of South Georgia, Gough Island, Tristan da Cunha archipelago, and St. Helena. Discover rare and unprecedented wildlife and enjoy the spectacular scenic waterway.

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from $17,195

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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Join this ultimate wildlife cruise
• Discover incomparable landscapes
• Visit Shackleton's resting place
• Explore Stanley, Falkland Islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

Activities

Photography Seminars

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Variable

Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires, exploring vibrant cities and diverse wildlife, including penguins and whales. Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the bird-filled Falkland Islands before concluding your journey across the South Atlantic.

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from $9,940

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Spirit of Terra Nova

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena

• Sail to Beagle Channel
• Explore Antarctic Peninsula
• Visit Adélie penguin colonies
• Visit Brown Bluff

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Camping

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Variable

During this 11-day Spirit of Terra Nova cruise aboard RMS St. Helena, explore Antarctica from Ushuaia and sail through the Beagle Channel. Cross the Drake Passage, attend expert-led briefings, and spot seabirds and whales along the way.

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from $11,600

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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cross the infamous Drake Passage
• Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
• Camp ashore on the White Continent
• Spot whales, penguins, and more

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Take your Antarctic expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.

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from $6,995

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Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Cruise the South Shetland Islands
• View penguins, seals, and whales
• Attend lectures and presentations
• Explore the Antarctic landscape

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 10-day Antarctic adventure with Magellan Explorer. Sail the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia and across the Drake Passage to the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula where you will search for wildlife and explore the surrounding landscape.

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from $7,190

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Classic Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Sail the Drake Passage
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Navigate beautiful waterways
• Visit an Antarctic station

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

The Antarctic Peninsula’s remarkable history provides you with a type of excitement often only associated with the early explorers. Enjoy plenty of time to explore its amazing scenery, a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains, and waterways, and an incredible variety of wildlife on this 11-day polar voyage aboard MV Ushuaia.

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from $20,095

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Across the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
• Visit Antarctic research sites
• Experience polar plunge

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 13-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Discover wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy expert-led outings while crossing the iconic Drake Passage and Cape Horn.

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from $18,695

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Across the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Spot Antarctic Peninsula icebergs
• Explore Tierra del Fuego’s valleys
• Visit Antarctic historic huts

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Skiing

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 13-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia on the Sylvia Earle, crossing the Antarctic Circle to explore remote icy landscapes. Experience stunning glaciers, vibrant wildlife, and historic sites while navigating pack ice and iceberg-laden waters.

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from $23,335

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Explore Stanley, East Falkland
• Cruise scenic bays and channels
• See Grytviken Whaling Station
• View bird colonies and seal wallows

Starts / Ends

Arakur Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

This 20-day unique expedition cruise goes beyond wildlife viewing and delves into the human history of Falklands and Antarctica. Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and finally the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $24,499

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Grand Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Navigate the Drake Passage
• Zodiac excursions in Antarctica
• Experience fjords and rugged cliff
• Spot native birds and seals

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 20-day expedition cruise to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands aboard World Traveller and explore remote shores by Zodiac, hike icy trails, and witness abundant wildlife. Enjoy expert-led excursions and daily discoveries aboard your expedition ship, with a flexible itinerary guided by real-time conditions.

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from $21,556

Upto $4000

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Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Discover Antarctic wildlife
• Visit Stanley’s Dockyard Museum
• Explore Shackleton’s grave
• Discover Buenos Aires streets

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas

Activities

Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 23-day Antarctic cruise on MS Fram, starting in Buenos Aires and sailing to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience wildlife, lectures, and Citizen Science activities, before concluding in Punta Arenas.

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from $13,140

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Polar Circle Quest

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit penguin colonies in Gentoo
• Kayak in Lemaire Channel
• Visit Antarctic Circle

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

During this 12-day Polar Circle Quest cruise to Antarctica aboard RMS St. Helena, sail from Ushuaia toward Antarctica’s wild frontier. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.

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from $9,390

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Weddell Sea Quest

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• View the icy South Shetlands
• Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Visit enigmatic Elephant Island

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $5,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $31,395

EBD

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Falkland Islands
• Discover South Georgia
• Watch elephant seals battle
• Observe spectacular wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $14,120

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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Visit polar research stations
• Explore drifting icebergs
• See incredible polar wildlife
• Hop on Zodiacs for outings

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $13,195

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Trek up snowy pathways for views
• Zodiac ashore each day to explore
• Watch glacier calve into the ocean
• Explore bays & channels each day

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $14,095

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Sail through Beagle Channel
• Zodiac ashore each day to explore
• Experience the Drake Passage
• Enjoy guided Zodiac excursions

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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