South Shetland Islands Whale Watching Cruises

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.

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.

Join a 23-day expedition from Ushuaia to Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle aboard Ocean Albatros. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Cross the Drake Passage, explore historic Grytviken, and search for penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds across the Southern Ocean.

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.

Embark on an 11-day Antarctica Drake Fly & Sail cruise aboard World Traveller. Sail across the Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound, and South Shetland Islands. Make flexible landings based on ice and weather, guided by expert navigation.

Set out on an 11-day Antarctica expedition cruise aboard MV Plancius, featuring long hikes, Zodiac excursions, and close-up wildlife encounters. Discover glaciers, penguin colonies, and historic sites from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Embark on a 10-day Drake Express cruise aboard World Traveller, land at remote research stations, and witness abundant wildlife. This flexible itinerary brings you face-to-face with penguins, seals, and massive icebergs in some of the world’s most untouched places.

Explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, skipping the Drake Passage on this 8-day polar experience. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and astounding icebergs, and enjoy daily landing excursions in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

Discover King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 8-day polar adventure aboard World Voyager, skipping the Drake Passage for a seamless journey. Fly directly from Punta Arenas to Antarctica, where you’ll explore the pristine landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Embark on a 15-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard World Traveller. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with landings at Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Beak Island, and Hidden Bay. Cross the Drake Passage twice, encounter penguins, seals, and whales, and witness towering icebergs, snow-capped peaks, and pristine polar landscapes.

Experience an 11-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea, and visit islands home to penguin colonies and research stations. Encounter whales, seals, and towering icebergs as you welcome the New Year in one of the world’s last untouched frontiers.