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Spot massive whales on one of these 5 exceptional Ross Sea whale watching trips during 2026 - 2027. Prices for Ross Sea whale watching trips can vary from $33,075 to $170,206 for a trip of 24 to 34 days in 2026 or 2027. Choose one the whale watching trips below with the help of one of Adventure Life's Ross Sea trip planners to match you with the perfect ship and itinerary for your precise tastes and needs.

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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

Port of Bluff Roundtrip - 28 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit the Ross Sea region
  • Experience nature on a grand scale
  • View relics of early exploration
  • Observe penguins, seals, and whales
  • Enjoy shore landings on islands
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Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff
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Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean during your 28-day Antarctica expedition to the Ross Sea. Aboard the Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via Zodiacs and on wildlife walks.
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from $45,895
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Dunedin’s vibrant culture
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Discover Ross Sea’s wildlife
  • Spot Macquarie Island’s wildlife
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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
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Photography Seminars
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Embark on a 34-day expedition from Dunedin to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring the wonders of Antarctica. Follow in the footsteps of historic explorers while experiencing the stunning landscapes and untouched wilderness of the 7th continent.
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Shot of Paradise Bay, Antarctica, complete with many ice formations in the water.
from $35,495
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Ross Sea Odyssey

Hobart - Dunedin - 26 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Hobart’s waterfront
  • Admire Tasman Peninsula cliffs
  • Encounter Macquarie’s wildlife
  • Experience Antarctica’s landscapes
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Hobart / Dunedin
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Embark on a 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore remote regions, starting with yellow-eyed penguins in subantarctic forests and royal albatross in mega herb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle, cruise pack ice, and spot emperor penguins, orcas, and snow petrels.
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A Weddell seal watches the ship cruise by
from $39,180
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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Roundtrip Christchurch - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Timaru coastal scenery
  • Navigate Ross Sea ice shelves
  • View Beaufort Adelie penguins
  • Visit historic Terra Nova Hut
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Christchurch / Christchurch
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours
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Join a 24-day Antarctic cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II, exploring the Ross Sea and iconic landmarks like Ross Island and Mount Erebus. Witness unique wildlife, including emperor and Adelie penguins, before returning to Timaru.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $74,152
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Unexplored Western Antarctica between Two Continents

Ushuaia to Hobart - 31 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Drake Passage wildlife sailing
  • Marguerite Bay iceberg viewing
  • Balleny Islands wildlife encounter
  • Navigate Ross Sea historic sites
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Santiago / Hobart
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Hiking
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Embark on a 31-day Western Antarctica between Two Continents cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Cross the Drake Passage and enter Antarctic Peninsula for zodiac landings and wildlife viewing. Continue to Marguerite Bay and Charcot Island, then explore Marie Byrd Land and the Ross Sea. Observe penguins, seals, and whales.
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