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Antarctica is the epitome of adventure and discovery, and what better way to explore this pristine wilderness than through whale watching on one of Adventure Life's thrilling tours. The South Orkney Islands and Elephant Island offer an unrivaled opportunity to witness the majesty of these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Over the course of these tours, you will have the chance to marvel at the astonishing landscapes and wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, from the comfort of a small ship. With the possibility to embark on exciting activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, this is a journey that promises a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the unparalleled beauty of the world's most remote continent and the mesmerizing marine life it offers. To begin planning your unforgettable journey, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help creating your next seamless trip. here.
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Penguins in Antarctica
from $9,600
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Board MV Plancius in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic adventure, sailing through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Explore historic sites like Point Wild and the Weddell Sea, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and witness stunning landscapes, including Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island, before returning to Ushuaia.
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Point Wild
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Discover the Devil Island
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from $24,695
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In Shackleton’s Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day expedition cruise, retracing Shackleton's odyssey through the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Elephant Island, and South Georgia. Explore icebergs and observe South Georgia's diverse wildlife. Conclude with a hike from Fortuna Bay to the abandoned Stromness whaling station, following Shackleton's final leg across South Georgia.
  • Retrace Shackleton's steps
  • Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs
  • Explore South Georgia's wildlife
  • Hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $14,995
EBD $1500
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Magellan Explorer. Spot diverse wildlife including king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, along with albatross and seals. Visit remote islands like Saunders, Carcass, and Elephant Island.
  • Cruise Strait of Magellan
  • Visit Saunders Island
  • Hike Carcass Island
  • Zodiac cruise on Prion Island
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Adele Penguin King of the Hill
from $14,599
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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day Exploring the Last Continent cruise board the World Traveller, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring wildlife and volcanic landscapes in the South Shetland Islands, with possible stops at Deception Island and Elephant Island. The trip continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and ends in Ushuaia.
  • Cross the iconic Drake Passage
  • Wildlife of South Shetland Islands
  • Deception and Elephant Island
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Adelie penguin on ice
from $11,795
EBD 20%
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Quest for the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars, Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Camping, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day Quest for the Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, penguin sightings, whale watching, and historic sites.
  • Visit the huts of Damoy Point
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Discover Deception Island volcano
  • Spot humpback whales surfacing
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Landscape during Antarctica tour
from $18,900
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South Georgia and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Puerto Williams
Activity Level
Variable
This 17-day Antarctic trip on Silver Cloud takes you to South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island, where you might encounter seabirds, whales, penguins, glaciers, and icebergs.
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
  • Follow the history of Shackleton
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Albatross in the arctic.
from $11,200
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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.
  • Sail to legendary Elephant Island
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Search for whales in polar waters
  • See stunning Weddell Sea
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $30,295
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In Shackleton's Footsteps

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 20-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, retracing Shackleton’s path through the Antarctic. Explore stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and enjoy guided excursions, culminating in a scenic return to Ushuaia.
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover Drake Passage
  • Spot Antarctic Peninsula’s fjords
  • Visit Elephant Island’s shores
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Colony of black-browed albratross on the Falklands
from $9,990
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Classic Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica

22 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the MV Ushuaia for a classic 22-day expedition 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!
  • Visit the Western Falkland Islands
  • Search for wildlife and seabirds
  • Explore the Eastern Falklands
  • Discover icy South Georgia
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $16,950
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Tierra del Fuego National Park / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Join MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure that allows you to discover and explore Antarctica, passing from the Falkland Island to Polar Circle. Experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth and enjoy close encounters with Gentoo and Adélie penguins, brown skuas, leopard seals, along with humpback and minke whales.
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • See Commerson’s Dolphins
  • Visit whaling and sealing station
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Rockhopper penguin sighting
from $14,500
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
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!
  • 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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Pair of King penguins on an Antarctica cruise
from $22,100
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Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Puerto Williams
Activity Level
Variable
Visit South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island on this 20-day exploration cruise. Witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and marvel at the fantastic scenery of glaciers and icebergs aboard the Silver Cloud Expedition.
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
  • Follow the history of Shackleton
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Puerto Williams, Chile
from $22,300
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Santiago
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Elephant Island, rich in wildlife and history—Experience Antarctica’s remote wilderness for five days before returning via the Drake Passage.
  • Explore New Island’s wild landscape
  • Tour West Point's rugged cliffs
  • Discover historic Port Stanley
  • Navigate the icy Antarctic Sound
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Penguin colony near Ushuaia
from $12,599
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day Antarctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Each day brings new discoveries as you explore one of the most remote places on Earth.
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • See massive glaciers and icebergs
  • Deception and Elephant Island
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Chinstrap penguins chasing each other across the volcanic landscape
from $12,199
Air Credit
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Antarctica on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard World Traveller and experience remote landings, Zodiac safaris, and rare wildlife encounters as your Captain navigates ice-filled waters. Discover volcanic caldera on Deception Island, penguin colonies on Barrientos Island, and massive glaciers in Cierva Cove.
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Deception Island caldera
  • Explore Yankee Harbor
  • Spot Gentoo penguin colonies
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Rockhopper penguins
from $20,399
Air Credit
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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Relaxed
Embark on a 20-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Navigator. Travel aboard an expedition ship, exploring icy coastlines, penguin-covered beaches, and remote Patagonian outposts. This immersive voyage invites you to experience some of the planet’s most remote and awe-inspiring destinations.
  • Spot Adelie penguin colonies
  • Explore rugged coast by Zodiac
  • Walk along Puerto Madryn’s cliffs
  • Spot Gentoo penguins
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