12-Day South Shetland Islands Cruises

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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Fly over the Sothern Ocean
• Discover the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness the Antarctic wildlife

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Variable

Fly over the Drake Passage and explore Antarctica aboard the Greg Mortimer on a 12-day air cruise from Punta Arenas to the Antarctic Circle, and back. Skip the seas, see more wildlife.

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from $23,795

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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• See the activity of a penguin city
• Chance to spot leopard seals
• Cruise on a Zodiac
• Fly over the Drake Passage

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Variable

Get a chance to observe seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Spend 12 days aboard the Sylvia Earle exploring Antarctica's huge white continent. Additionally, fly through the Drake Passage during this expedition.

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from $17,895

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• See the activity of a penguin city
• Chance to spot leopard seals
• Cruise on a Zodiac

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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

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Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake Passage and sailing the other way. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and the Legendary Cape Horn.

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from $20,895

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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Hone your photography skills
• Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Fly over the Drake Passage

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.

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from $18,695

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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
• Spot Antarctic icebergs
• Photograph glaciers and icebergs

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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on the Greg Mortimer. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.

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from $11,295

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The Ultimate Antarctica Experience

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Experience Zodiac excursions
• Spot bounty of wildlife
• See tabular icebergs of Weddell Sea

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 12-day ultimate Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia & back aboard the Ocean Victory. Set sail from the grey waters of the Beagle Channel to the Antarctic mainland, cross the Drake Passage, & take in the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands. Spot seals, sea lions, & whales among the icy glaciers and venture beyond the Antarctic Circle.

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from $20,395

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
• Watch whales in Antarctic waters

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.

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from $11,275

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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
• Encounter unforgettable wildlife
• Cruise among icebergs
• Stop to see historical sites

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Board the MS Seaventure for this 12-day cruise that takes you from Ushuaia, across the Drake Passage until you reach the Antarctic Peninsula where you will encounter unspoiled wildlife and scenery.

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from $12,095

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The Ultimate Antarctica Experience

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Experience Zodiac excursions
• Spot bounty of wildlife
• See tabular icebergs of Weddell Sea

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 12-day ultimate Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia & back aboard the Ocean Albatros. Set sail from the grey waters of the Beagle Channel to the Antarctic mainland, cross the Drake Passage, & take in the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands. Spot seals, sea lions, & whales among the icy glaciers and venture beyond the Antarctic Circle.

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from $8,990

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Polar Circle Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Discover the Antarctic peninsula
• Spot varied wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Explore south for the Polar Circle

Activity Level

Variable

This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.

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from $12,795

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore the white continent
• Observe wildlife
• Explore landscapes
• Explore Antarctica's history

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Hiking, Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Cross the 7th Continent off your list on this 12-Day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Cruise from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. Conquer the famed Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, and Antarctic Peninsula; get up close and personal with penguins, whales, and other wildlife.

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from $10,395

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Christmas in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Discover wildlife in Beagle Channel
• Navigate through Lemaire Channel
• Observe unique wildlife
• Celebrate Christmas in icy beauty

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring Antarctica's breathtaking glaciers and diverse wildlife, including penguins and seals. Enjoy festive Christmas traditions in this stunning wilderness before returning with unforgettable memories.

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from $11,795

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Christmas in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Sail through the Beagle Channel
• Cross Drake Passage
• Spot whales in Antarctic waters
• Celebrate Christmas in icy beauty

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring Antarctica's breathtaking glaciers and diverse wildlife, including penguins and seals. Enjoy festive Christmas traditions in this stunning wilderness before returning with unforgettable memories.

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from $10,895

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New Year in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Camping experience in Antarctica
• Enjoy feeding humpback whales
• Sail through Lemaire Channel
• Explore Gerlache Strait
• Discover nesting colonies penguins

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Spend 12 days cruising and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula on the Polar Pioneer. Celebrate New Year's Eve amidst icebergs, glaciers, penguins, and whales on the seventh continent!

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from $14,599

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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Cross the iconic Drake Passage
• Wildlife of South Shetland Islands
• Deception and Elephant Island
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

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.

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from $10,895

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Best of Antarctica: Whale Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Explore South Shetland Islands
• Observe colonies of penguins
• Join guided Zodiac excursions

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Kayaking, Citizen Science, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 12-day Antarctic cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the South Shetland Islands, and encounter whales, penguins, and seals. Enjoy activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and photography workshops.

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from $10,995

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Quest for the Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Look for spectacular wildlife
• Cross the infamous Drake Passage
• Discover Gerlache Strait's beauty
• Explore the South Shetland Islands

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Quest for the Circle cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning landscapes, and encounter diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.

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from $12,965

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Christmas in Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Explore Antarctica on Christmas
• Stop to see historical sites
• Sail across the Antarctic Peninsula
• Cruise among icebergs
• Encounter unforgettable wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Celebrate the Christmas season and explore the majestic white continent. Enjoy abundant wildlife encounters and the striking panoramic landscape of the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Seaventure on this 12-day cruise.

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