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Spot massive whales on one of these 5 exceptional Ross Sea whale watching trips during 2025 - 2026. Prices for Ross Sea whale watching trips can vary from $31,495 to $87,495 for a trip of 25 to 34 days in 2025 or 2026. 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

28 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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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.
  • 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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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
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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.
  • Explore Hobart’s waterfront
  • Admire Tasman Peninsula cliffs
  • Encounter Macquarie’s wildlife
  • Experience Antarctica’s landscapes
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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
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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Kayaking
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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.
  • Explore Dunedin’s vibrant culture
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Discover Ross Sea’s wildlife
  • Spot Macquarie Island’s wildlife
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Ross Sea Antarctica
from $42,495
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Join this 34-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore the subantarctic islands and the Ross Sea, starting in Dunedin. Experience penguins, albatrosses, and glaciers while crossing the Antarctic Circle, concluding your adventure in Ushuaia.
  • Cross Antarctic waters
  • Witness Ross Sea’s ice shelves
  • Encounter Macquarie’s landscapes
  • Explore Dunedin’s coastal charm
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Aerial view of pack ice in Ross Sea, Antarctica
from $31,495
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Ross Sea Odyssey

Roundtrip Dunedin - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
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Dunedin / Dunedin
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Join a 25-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson to explore the Ross Sea, where you can see yellow-eyed penguins and nesting albatrosses. Cross the Antarctic Circle to encounter emperor penguins and majestic glaciers at the Ross Ice Shelf, experiencing the raw beauty of this remote frontier.
  • Explore the deep South
  • Encounter subantarctic wildlife
  • Traverse the Antarctic Circle
  • Cruise along Victoria Land Coast
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