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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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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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Variable
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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Mirror-like waters in Paradise Bay
from $16,995
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Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Fly to King George Island
  • Spot whales and penguins
  • Cross the legendary Drake
  • Witness glaciers calving
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, and witness towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and incredible wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.
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A humpback whale passes by the expedition ship
from $9,150
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Antarctica - Whale Watching

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Danco Island wildlife
  • Zodiac cruise in Paradise Bay
  • Visit Neko Harbour glaciers
  • Sail the Lemaire Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Variable
Join an 11-day Antarctica and Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard MV Plancius. Sail from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to explore icy channels, penguin colonies, seals, and whale-rich bays across Antarctica.
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Orca coming up for air
from $12,300
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition, Including South Shetland Islands

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Antarctica by Zodiac
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • See Paradise Bay's glaciers
  • Visit Port Lockroy Post Office
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Variable
Sail from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer on a 12-day voyage to Antarctica. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctic landing sites by Zodiac, and encounter penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, icebergs, and glaciers. Visit sites including Half Moon Island, Brown Bluff, Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay, and Cuverville Island.
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Admiring Adelie penguins
from $14,505
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Flight to Puerto Natales
  • Explore channels and coves
  • Engage in exciting activities
  • Experience activity options
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Natales
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Variable
Experience the 10-day Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales on the National Geographic Explorer. Cruise outbound through the Drake Passage and return via a 2-hour flight from Antarctica, saving time at sea.
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View of an iceberg at dawn
from $18,195
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Cross Antarctic Circle Expedition
  • See Antarctic Peninsula Wildlife
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Experience Drake Passage Crossing
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Citizen Science
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Variable
Experience a 13-day Antarctica cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard MV Discoverer. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula, reach the Antarctic Circle, visit the South Shetland Islands, and discover glaciers, penguin colonies, historic sites, and remarkable polar wildlife through guided shore landings and Zodiac excursions.
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Watching the Adelie colony
from $16,995
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition Micro Cruise by Air & Sea

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Discover stunning Paradise Bay
  • Observe whales in Wilhelmina Bay
  • Experience Puerto Natales
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Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Natales
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Variable
Join a 10-day Antarctic Peninsula sail/fly expedition cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, featuring a scenic ocean crossing and a flight home. Explore stunning locations like Paradise Bay while observing wildlife, including penguins and whales, with expert guidance.
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Antarctica Wildlife
from $16,995
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition Micro Cruise by Air & Sea

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Discover scenic Puerto Natales
  • Fly to remote King George Island
  • Step ashore in Antarctica
  • View the scenic Beagle Channel
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Puerto Natales / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Hiking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Enjoy a 10-day fly/sail cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, starting in Puerto Natales and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, including sights like Paradise Bay and Deception Island. Spot penguins, seals, and whales before crossing the Drake Passage and ending your journey in Ushuaia, Argentina.
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Whale bones at the Grytviken whaling station
from $23,300
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The Ultimate South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Peninsula Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Falkland Islands wildlife
  • Discover South Georgia wildlife
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula ice
  • View Shag Rocks seabirds
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 22-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience remote wildlife habitats, historic sites, and polar landscapes with time at sea for lectures, wildlife viewing, and onboard relaxation.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $18,795
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Extended Antarctic Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
  • Cross Antarctic Circle
  • Visit South Shetlands
  • Explore Lemaire Channel
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Camping
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Variable
Set sail on a 14-day Antarctic Circle cruise round-trip from Ushuaia aboard MV Discoverer. Cross the Drake Passage and explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula before crossing the Antarctic Circle. Experience wildlife encounters with penguins, seals, and whales, and visit historic landing sites and research stations.
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Iceberg near Paulet Island
from $14,279
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The Great White Continent

Buenos Aires roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Sail to Antarctica
  • Enjoy frequent wildlife sightings
  • Watch Zodiacs cruising icebergs
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture to explore the Great White Continent, Antarctica. Witness breathtaking landscapes, rich natural history, and the spirit of exploration. This adventure promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of this pristine and awe-inspiring polar region.
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