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Antarctica's Lemaire Channel is a place of unparalleled beauty and majesty, and what better way to experience it than on a whale-watching cruise? Adventure Life offers a range of tours for 2026 and 2027 that provide a rare opportunity to witness the grace and power of these incredible creatures in their natural habitat. From the 21-day Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica via Ushuaia tour to the 15-day Antarctic Peninsula In Depth cruise, these journeys offer unforgettable experiences, including small ship cruises, wildlife viewing, and photography seminars. Imagine sailing through the Beagle Channel, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, and witnessing breaching whales while surrounded by solitary ice. Embark on this extraordinary adventure and be part of a fantastic sailing experience that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime. To begin planning your seamless whale-watching expedition to Antarctica, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for expert assistance.
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The wildlife was so abundant it was difficult to land.
from $17,803
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Skip the traditional Drake Passage
  • Explore into channels and coves
  • Experience activities
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
  • Seven days Antarctic experience
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
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Hiking
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The 10-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage Cruise, roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, is an amazing way to discover Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, avoiding the Drake Passage, to explore channels and coves, observe whales, and maneuver around icebergs on Zodiac cruises.
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Sylvia Earle at Danco Island Antarctica
from $33,719
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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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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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Spotting the continent of Antarctica
from $21,940
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 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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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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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $22,390
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Santiago Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Cruise Beagle Channel
  • Drake Passage crossing
  • Kayaking near icebergs
  • Explore Santiago, Chile
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Santiago / Santiago
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Kayaking
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Travel from Santiago to Ushuaia and sail aboard National Geographic Resolution on a 16-day Antarctica expedition. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Circle, kayak near icebergs, cruise by Zodiac, and walk among penguins. Navigate pack ice, spot whales, and experience remote polar landscapes with expert guides.
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Ice falling from a glacier
from $10,695
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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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Camping
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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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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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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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Zodiac tour through the icebergs.
from $22,995
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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore wildlife
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the unexplored
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Join a 12-day Sail/Fly expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Greg Mortimer, venturing below the Antarctic Circle to witness stunning icebergs and wildlife. Experience a unique atmosphere as you explore remote landscapes at 66°33'S.
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An expedition moment in the icy waters of Antarctica
from $21,295
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Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Discover Punta Arenas
  • Fly across the Drake Passage
  • Spot iceberg in Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness the Antarctic wildlife
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Photography Seminars, Snorkeling
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Experience the Antarctic Peninsula on an 8-day Fly/Fly expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, avoiding the rough Drake Passage. After a scenic flight over the Southern Ocean, quickly board your vessel to explore glaciers, penguin rookeries, and spot whales.
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An ocean of icebergs.
from $9,390
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Polar Circle Quest

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Discover the Antarctic peninsula
  • Spot varied wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Explore south for the Polar Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.
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Leopard Seal
from $10,950
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Antarctica & the Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery Voyage

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Visit Deception Island
  • Zodiac cruise in Paradise Bay
  • Sail through the Lemaire Channel
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 13-day Antarctica & the Polar Circle adventure aboard MV Plancius. Explore penguin colonies, humpback whales, icy landscapes, and iconic sites like Neko Harbour, Deception Island, and the Lemaire Channel on this unforgettable polar journey.
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from $12,900
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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness glaciers and wildlife
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Take a 15-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula on board the SH Vega and encounter well-known sites and unexpected discoveries. Explore the Peninsula's glaciers, and encounter diverse wildlife. Admire Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, and elephant seals.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $20,450
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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness glaciers and wildlife
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Explore Antarctica aboard SH Diana on a 15-day cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula, passing glaciers, icebergs, and snowy islands. Search for Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, and elephant seals, with opportunities to visit Petermann Island. Begin and end your journey through Buenos Aires.
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