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Zodiac cruise in Antarctica
from $12,395
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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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Spend 12 days cruising and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Sea Spirit. Celebrate New Year's Eve amidst icebergs, glaciers, penguins, and whales on the seventh continent!
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Hiking in Antarctica
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
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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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Best of Antarctica's Whale Season

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Discover Ushuaia’s museums
  • Cross legendary Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctica’s seascapes
  • Spot whales in Antarctic waters
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Citizen Science
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Join a 12-day Antarctic expedition cruise on the MV Discoverer, focusing on peak whale-watching season. Experience diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and humpback whales, with expert guides leading daily excursions.
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Penguins on the shores of Antarctica
from $10,195
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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Kayak through icy waters
  • Visit research base sites
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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During this 11-day aboard Ocean Victory, sail through the Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition. Cross the legendary Drake Passage while spotting marine wildlife. Explore South Shetland Islands with penguins, seals, and whales, and navigate iceberg-rich channels to reach pristine Antarctic bays.
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Penguin and landscape
from $11,895
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Christmas Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit research base sites
  • Cruise South Shetland Islands
  • Kayak Antarctic icy waters
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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Variable
During this 11-day aboard Ocean Victory, explore Ushuaia before crossing the Drake Passage. Cruise through the South Shetland Islands’ volcanic landscapes and glide by kayak across icy waters. Enjoy lectures, Citizen Science programs, and festive celebrations on board.
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from $12,995
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Start your adventure in Punta Arena
  • Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
  • Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Return Flight from King George Isla
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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Ice falling from a glacier
from $10,695
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Gerlache Strait's glaciers
  • Spot wildlife in Antarctica
  • Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Antarctica, exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience wildlife encounters, thrilling activities like kayaking and ice camping, and navigate the scenic Lemaire Channel before returning across the Drake Passage.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $9,895
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Antarctica's Whale Season

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover South Shetland Islands
  • Visit scientific research bases
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife encounte
  • Explore Ushuaia’s waterfront charm
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Journey from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros to the majestic landscapes of Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, encountering penguins, seals, and whales in their pristine natural habitat.
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from $9,895
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Exploring Antarctica's Spring

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Ushuaia beauty
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Experince Zodiac cruising
  • Navigate South Shetlands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on an extraordinary 11-day Antarctic expedition aboard the Ocean Albatros. Discover the rich wildlife of this frozen world, including albatrosses, prions, petrels, penguins, seals, whales, and dolphins. Journey through the stunning landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and South Shetland Islands.
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Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.
from $8,010
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Spirit of Terra Nova

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
  • Sail to Beagle Channel
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit Adélie penguin colonies
  • Visit Brown Bluff
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
During this 11-day Spirit of Terra Nova cruise aboard Terra Nova Adventurer, explore Antarctica from Ushuaia and sail through the Beagle Channel. Cross the Drake Passage, attend expert-led briefings, and spot seabirds and whales along the way.
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Kayaking in antarctica
from $13,495
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Trek up snowy pathways for views
  • Zodiac ashore each day to explore
  • Watch glacier calve into the ocean
  • Explore bays & channels each day
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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This exciting Antarctic cruise crosses the famed Drake Passage, explores the wildlife-rich shores of the South Shetland Islands, and makes numerous stops along the Antarctic Peninsula. Join us on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Ocean Explorer.
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A majestic view from the kayak
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Zodiac ashore each day to explore
  • Experience the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy guided Zodiac excursions
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Join this 11-day Discovering the 7th Continent Antarctic Small Ship Cruise on the World Voyager. Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, sail through the Beagle Channel, explore Antarctica’s icy landscapes, witness penguins and whales, and cross the legendary Drake Passage.
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