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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Step ashore on the Antarctic
  • See the king penguins
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration
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Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the wildlife experiences and the unique adventures while on this journey to the deep south.
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Incredible ice formations
from $4,995
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Visit the legendary Cape Horn
  • Attend presentations and lectures
  • Sail through ice-filled bays
  • Explore Antarctic bases & stations
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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The fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and mythical Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.
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Gentoo penguin
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
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Hiking, Helicopter Tours
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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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Hiking for a stunning view of Antarctica
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
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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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Hiking in Antarctica
from $11,795
EBD 15
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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
Photography Seminars
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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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Lemaire channel reflection
from $9,250
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Cruise between icebergs & fjords
  • Observe penguins, albatross & more
  • Enjoy trips ashore each day
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Meet the Antarctic's great stars, the penguins, which number in the thousands and include a variety of curious species. This 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise takes you to the picturesque scenery found in one of the world's most inhospitable settings. Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound may be visited during your Antarctic adventures.
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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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A humpback whale lifts its fluke
from $6,700
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Antarctica - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Observe humpback and minke whales
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Whale Watching cruise aboard MV Plancius from Ushuaia, Argentina. Witness penguins at Danco Island, glaciers at Neko Harbour, and whales at Paradise Bay. Explore historic sites like Port Lockroy. Encounter humpback whales at Wilhelmina Bay. Experience nature's wonders in this unforgettable adventure.
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Kayaking in antarctica
from $13,995
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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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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,145
EBD 20%
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Whale Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Diverse wildlife sightings
  • Sightings of Humpback whales
  • Encounters with Orcas & Minke whale
  • Majestic icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Citizen Science
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Variable
This 11-day Whale Season in Antarctica Cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MS Seaventure offers diverse wildlife sightings, including iconic penguins, seals, and majestic icebergs. Notably, abundant whale sightings make this journey truly exceptional. Expect encounters with Orcas and Minke whales in Antarctica's pristine wilderness.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,145
EBD 20%
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Adventures in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Attend Antarctic presentations
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy daily off-ship excursions
  • Experience encounters with penguins
  • Stop at scientific bases
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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View the abundant wildlife that call this frozen continent home including albatrosses, prions, petrels, penguins, seals, whales, and dolphins aboard the MS Seaventure on this 11-day Antarctica adventure. Experience the very best of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage and South Shetland Islands.
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A majestic view from the kayak
from $13,195
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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
Activities
Adventure Options, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Camping, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
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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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $18,500
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King George Island to King George Island

Antarctica Bridge - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Endeavour
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Fly straight to Antarctica
  • Discover King George Island
  • Observe Adelie Penguins
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Fly in style to the last continent and indulge in Antarctic beauty on this incredible 10-day cruise. Explore stunning shorelines, marvel at vast glaciers and sculptural icebergs, and spot vibrant wildlife such as whales, seals, albatrosses, and penguins.
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Kayak Antarctica
from $20,295
EBD 20%
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Explore Stanley, East Falkland
  • Cruise scenic bays and channels
  • See Grytviken Whaling Station
  • View bird colonies and seal wallows
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Arakur Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
This 20-day unique expedition cruise goes beyond wildlife viewing and delves into the human history of Falklands and Antarctica. Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and finally the Antarctic Peninsula.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $18,095
EBD 15%
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Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 19-day Epic Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros from Ushuaia and back. Encounter British charm in Port Stanley. Head to South Georgia, a wildlife paradise, cross the Drake Passage, explore the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, then return via the Drake Passage to Ushuaia.
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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
  • Cross the iconic Drake Passage
  • Wildlife of South Shetland Islands
  • Deception and Elephant Island
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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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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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $17,095
EBD 20%
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

18 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Ushuaia
  • Set foot to the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Discover abundant wildlife
  • Learn the history of the region
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Join an 18-day expedition aboard the Ocean Victory starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Explore South Georgia and its abundant wildlife. Continue south to the Antarctic Peninsula, featuring ice cliffs, glaciers, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy shore landings and Zodiac safaris guided by the expert Expedition Team. 
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Air transportation
from $5,995
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Visit the legendary Cape Horn
  • Attend presentations and lectures
  • Sail through ice-filled bays
  • Explore Antarctic bases & stations
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and mythical waters of the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.
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