Drake Passage Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

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

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

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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 $20,295

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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

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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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

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

Activities

Camping, Small Ship Sailing

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

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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 $13,495

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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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from $13,450

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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, Incl. Helicopters

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Hike on Deception Island
• Watch emperor penguins
• Take a walk on pack ice
• View seabirds in the Drake Passage

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

The 11-day Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin cruise aboard Ortelius permits an amazing rendezvous with the magnificent Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. Explore the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adelies and gentoos. Visit Deception Island where even more penguins can be viewed.

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from $9,650

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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
• Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
• Explore the South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Meet thousands of penguins and other wildlife on this 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise aboard MV Hondius. Explore remote landscapes and possible sites like Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound in one of the world’s most extreme environments.

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from $9,250

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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Cruise between icebergs & fjords
• Observe penguins, albatross & more
• Enjoy trips ashore each day
• Explore the South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Meet the Antarctic's great stars, the penguins, which number in the thousands and include a variety of curious species. This 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise takes you to the picturesque scenery found in one of the world's most inhospitable settings. Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound may be visited during your Antarctic adventures.

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from $15,100

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged beauty
• Sail Falklands’ wildlife haven
• Discover Stanley’s historic charm
• Encounter South Georgia’s penguin
• Cross Drake’s legendary passage

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Set out on a 19-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia on the MV Plancius. This journey to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula reveals a wild, breathtaking region brimming with diverse wildlife—a true paradise for nature enthusiasts.

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from $22,995

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Visit Falklands Islands
• Discover South Georgia
• Explore Historic Grytviken
• Visit the scientific bases

Starts / Ends

Arakur Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

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

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day polar adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter vast penguin colonies, historic sites, and breathtaking ice-filled landscapes on this unforgettable voyage.

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from $6,700

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Antarctica - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
• Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
• Observe humpback and minke whales

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Whale Watching cruise aboard MV Plancius from Ushuaia, Argentina. Witness penguins at Danco Island, glaciers at Neko Harbour, and whales at Paradise Bay. Explore historic sites like Port Lockroy. Encounter humpback whales at Wilhelmina Bay. Experience nature's wonders in this unforgettable adventure.

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from $31,495

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Spot wildlife in South Georgia
• Explore the streets of Stanley
• Hike Lake Escondido
• Witness glaciers of Antarctic

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking, Skiing

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 21-day Antarctic odyssey aboard the Greg Mortimer from Ushuaia to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Experience unparalleled wildlife viewing, encountering the world's largest King Penguin colonies, whale migrations, and seals across serene polar landscapes.

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