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Experience the wonders of small ship cruises to Antarctica, South Georgia, and Grytviken with Adventure Life's curated selection of 16 voyages for 2026. Join us on a journey through this pristine polar region, where you can hike along Carcass Island's rugged shores, witness the majesty of southern seabirds, pay homage at Shackleton's final resting place, and marvel at breathtaking glacier views. Embark on Zodiac cruises among giant icebergs, all while partaking in activities like whale watching and wildlife viewing. From exploring penguin colonies to bird watching across the Drake Passage, each expedition offers a relaxed pace suitable for all adventurers. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to discover the beauty and biodiversity of Antarctica, South Georgia, and Grytviken. When you're ready to embark on this unforgettable voyage, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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    • Grytviken
from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Holiday exploring Antarctica
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Wander Stanley’s British charm
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling, Camping, Land & Sea Exploration
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Join this 23-day cruise from Ushuaia on the Douglas Mawson, celebrating Christmas while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience wildlife-rich subantarctic islands, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking landscapes for the ultimate polar adventure.
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Zodiac cruising in Antarctica
from $15,100
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged beauty
  • Sail Falklands’ wildlife haven
  • Discover Stanley’s historic charm
  • Encounter South Georgia’s penguin
  • Cross Drake’s legendary passage
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Set out on a 19-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia on the MV Plancius. This journey to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula reveals a wild, breathtaking region brimming with diverse wildlife—a true paradise for nature enthusiasts.
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An ocean of icebergs.
from $19,995
Save $5000
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Antarctica & South Georgia Air-Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Visit historic Grytviken
  • Witness king penguin colonies
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Trace Shackleton’s expedition
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Explore South Georgia and Antarctica on this 18-day expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Discoverer. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrew’s Bay, Salisbury Plain, Elephant Island, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Travel by Zodiac, attend expert talks, and observe penguins, albatrosses, glaciers, and historic sites.
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Colony of black-browed albratross on the Falklands
from $11,600
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Classic South Georgia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Visit the Western Falkland Islands
  • Search for wildlife and seabirds
  • Explore the Eastern Falklands
  • Discover icy South Georgia
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark the MV Ushuaia for a classic 22-day cruise to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter abundant and diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems on this voyage of a lifetime!
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Rockhopper penguins
from $16,150
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Encounter Falkland Islands wildlife
  • Visit historic Port Stanley
  • Discover South Georgia colonies
  • Attempt Antarctic Peninsula landing
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Puerto Madryn / Ushuaia
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Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars, Village Visits
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Sail for 21 days aboard Ortelius on an Antarctica cruise visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Discover seabirds, penguin colonies, icebergs, and remote landing sites while crossing legendary southern waters.
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Rockhopper penguin sighting
from $15,100
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Get a taste of Falklands history
  • See four S.Georgia penguin species
  • Discover the South Orkney Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king penguin colonies, marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs, and meet elephant seals. Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard the Ortelius!
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Penguins at the Weddell Sea
from $27,700
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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 28 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore the Weddell Sea
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Explore Elephant Island
  • Wildlife on Elephant Island
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Helicopter Tours
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Embark on a 28-day Antarctic expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MV Ortelius. Explore the Weddell Sea with its clear waters and massive tabular icebergs formed by the continent's floating ice sheets. Walk in the footsteps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, visit South Georgia with its abundance of wildlife, and ultimately reach Elephant Island.
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St Andrew, South Georgia
from $10,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Saunders Island
  • Experience the West Falklands
  • Visit Bleaker Island
  • See king penguins at Fortuna Bay
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on the Magellan Explorer on this 17-day cruise to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. In the austral spring, summer, and fall, large numbers of penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate in the Southern Ocean to feed and reproduce. Present in abundant numbers, these animals will provide endless inspiration for your photographs.
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Gold Harbour, South Georgia
from $11,500
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Atlantic Odyssey, Excluding Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia to St. Helena - 24 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cross the Antarctic Convergence
  • Visit colonies of penguins & seals
  • Discover endemic birds in Jamestown
  • Observe millions of seabirds
  • Explore St. Helena Island
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Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island
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Join the MV Hondius for this unique 24-day cruise exploration of South Georgia, Gough Island, Tristan da Cunha archipelago, and St. Helena. Discover rare and unprecedented wildlife and enjoy the spectacular scenic waterway.
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View of Stromness from the water
from $10,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Observe king penguin colonies
  • Explore Grytviken historical sites
  • Cruise Drygalski Fjord waters
  • Visit Port Stanley town
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 17-day sub-Antarctic cruise from Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Explorer. Visit the Falklands and South Georgia, landing on Saunders Island, West Point Island, Grytviken, Fortuna Bay, Gold Harbor, and St Andrews Bay. Hike, kayak, and cruise in Zodiacs while watching king, rockhopper, and macaroni penguins, and glaciers.
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from $15,850
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South Atlantic Cruise: from South Africa to Antarctica

Cape Town to Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Discover Cape Town
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Enter the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Cape Town / Port of Ushuaia
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This 22-day Africa to America Antarctic Epic Expedition Cruise departs from Cape Town, South Africa, and sails south to the Antarctic Peninsula. Along the way, see glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, such as penguins, seals, and whales. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Antarctica, including Port Lockroy and the Shackleton Icefall.
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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Port Stanley settlement
  • Visit historic Grytviken site
  • Observe Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula waters
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.
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An old ship rusts in a Falkland Islands harbor
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Encounter King Penguin Colonies
  • View Historic Grytviken Settlement
  • Cruise Drygalski Fjord Glaciers
  • Walk Port Stanley Waterfront
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Sail 17 days roundtrip from Punta Arenas to the Falklands and South Georgia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Encounter king penguins at St Andrews Bay, walk in Shackleton’s footsteps at Grytviken, and cruise Drygalski Fjord. Explore Port Stanley, Bleaker Island, and Salisbury Plain while attending expert lectures at sea.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $18,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Historic Grytviken Site
  • Encounter Salisbury Plain Penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
  • Discover Elephant Island Coast
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking
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Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.
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Macaroni penguin close up
from $14,850
EBD 10%
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Discover the Falkland´s culture
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Antarctica's marvelous scenery, unique wildlife, and significant historical sites are just some of the highlights that await you. On this 21-day adventure voyage, discover the Falkland Islands and South Georgia on board the MV Janssonius. Carcass Island, Grave Cove, Fortuna Bay, and Grytviken are just a few of the sights visited.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $14,850
EBD 10%
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Discover the Falkland´s culture
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Discover the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MV Plancius on this 21-day adventure cruise. The marvelous scenery, unique wildlife, and exploration of great historical sites are some of the highlights that wait for you on Antarctica.
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