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Experience the wonders of Antarctica with Adventure Life's array of 18 small ship cruises for 2025. Join us on a journey through the icy beauty of the Lemaire Channel, where towering icebergs and pristine landscapes await. From crossing the Antarctic Circle to exploring penguin colonies and engaging in wildlife viewing, each voyage offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the breathtaking Antarctic wilderness. Delight in activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and zodiac cruises that bring you up close to the splendor of this remote region. Whether you choose a relaxed adventure or an easy active exploration, the Antarctic cruises provide an unforgettable experience for all. Don't miss the chance to discover the remote beauty of Antarctica with Adventure Life - contact one of Adventure Life's specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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from $23,795
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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Get a chance to observe seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Spend 12 days aboard the Sylvia Earle exploring Antarctica's huge white continent. Additionally, fly through the Drake Passage during this expedition.
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from $32,295
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Step ashore on the Antarctic
  • See the king penguins
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the wildlife experiences and the unique adventures while on this journey to the deep south.
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Icebergs reflected in Antarctica's Paradise Bay
from $10,395
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Ushuaia and crossing the Drake Passage to explore stunning Antarctica. Experience thrilling activities like kayaking, wildlife sightings, and visits to research stations amidst breathtaking glaciers and icebergs.
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from $17,895
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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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.
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Mirrored reflection on our kayak excursion
from $22,895
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Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • A cruise for women, by women
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Designed by women, led by women, and for women, this adventure lets you explore Antarctica’s stunning landscapes and thriving wildlife. Skip the Drake’s rough seas with charter flights and celebrate trailblazing female conservationists.
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Two Glacier Mountains symmetrically reflecting in the Antarctic water
from $18,695
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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Spot penguins, seals, and whales
  • Take Zodiac cruises
  • Photograph glaciers and icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Snorkeling
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Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.
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Winter Island Zodiac cruise with Aurora Expeditions
from $16,995
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy included activities
  • Attend lectures
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 15-day roundtrip expedition to Antarctica from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to explore the White Continent. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, shore landings, and optional activities like the polar plunge on the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.
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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
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Skiing
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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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Gentoo penguins coming ashore at Neko Harbour, Graham Land, Antarctica
from $24,595
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Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Punta Arenas historic charm
  • Witness Antarctica’s icebergs
  • Visit Antarctic penguin rookeries
  • Witness the Antarctic wildlife
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake – Fly/Fly Expedition roundtrip from Punta Arenas aboard the Douglas Mawson, flying over the Drake Passage to maximize exploration time. Discover stunning icebergs, abundant wildlife, and the breathtaking landscapes of this remote region.
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $20,395
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
  • Watch whales in Antarctic waters
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.
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A specatular iceberg off the coast of Antarctica
from $10,695
EBD 15
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Gerlache Strait's glaciers
  • Spot wildlife in Antarctica
  • Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Adventure Options
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Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Antarctica, exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience wildlife encounters, thrilling activities like kayaking and ice camping, and navigate the scenic Lemaire Channel before returning across the Drake Passage.
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Spotting the continent of Antarctica
from $26,974
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Argentina to Argentina - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Cross the famous Drake Passage
  • Possibly encounter killer whales
  • See icebergs, glaciers and wildlife
  • Sail towards Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Small Ship Sailing
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Embark on a 16-day Antarctic Circle cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance and sail across the Drake Passage, then explore the Antarctic Circle’s stunning landscapes, icebergs, and wildlife. This voyage offers a deep exploration of Antarctica's natural wonders before returning to Ushuaia and Buenos Aires.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $13,395
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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Vast tabular icebergs
  • Explore the Weddell Sea
  • Visit fossil fields
  • Capture Antarctic light
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day Wild Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle to explore the Weddell Sea's famous tabular icebergs, year-round sea ice, fossils, and historical significance in Shackleton's Endurance expedition. Discover awe-inspiring tabular icebergs protected by dense pack ice towards the frigid edge.
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1800's whaling station
from $29,395
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Discover Antarctica
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
  • Discover seals
  • Explore Falklands-Malvinas
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Explore South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 20-day cruise aboard Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Encounter captivating wildlife in South Georgia, learn Falklands-Malvinas' history, and witness peaceful grandeur in Antarctica, including the world's largest king penguin colonies.
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $32,295
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • South Georgia's king penguin
  • Go on Zodiac-cruises
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 23-day Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer. Includes extra time in the Falklands~Malvinas for deeper exploration of the islands' history and birdlife. Visit historical sites, observe diverse bird species, and witness some of the largest king penguin colonies on Earth.
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from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Holiday exploring Antarctica
  • Holiday cruise in Antarctic Circle
  • South Georgia wildlife encounter
  • Activities during the cruise
  • Antarctica complete with activities
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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Experience a white Christmas exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands~Malvinas. Cross the Antarctic Circle (conditions permitting), cruise icy waters by Zodiac, and see towering icebergs. In South Georgia, encounter king penguins, nesting chicks, and fledglings. Hike beaches and tundra for incredible wildlife encounters.
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Kayak Antarctica
from $20,295
EBD 20%
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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
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Arakur Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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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Antarctic landscape
from $19,395
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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Sail the Drake Passage
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Set foot on the 7th Continent
  • Look for minke and humpback whales
  • Visit iconic landing sites
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on this 14-day Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. See penguins, seals, and whales in their natural habitat, visit Antarctic research stations, and learn about the history and geology of the region. Go sea kayaking through channels dotted with icebergs.
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