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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, Wildlife Viewing, Adventure Options, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Camping, Small Ship Sailing, 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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A huge colony of king penguins.
from $27,695
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Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
From Ushuaia, Argentina enjoy a true polar expedition to the northernmost tip of Antarctica on this round trip 20-day small ship cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer. Visit the remote Falkland Islands and see South Georgia's incredible wildlife as you immerse in the icy realm of the Antarctic. Glacier treks and zodiac excursions highlight the journey.
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • Meet three species of penguins
  • Watch for whales and seals
  • Kayak or swim in Antarctic waters
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from $14,395
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Antarctic Explorer Express - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 9-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the stunning landscapes of Antarctica, starting from Ushuaia. Experience daily excursions, wildlife encounters, and optional activities like the polar plunge before concluding your journey in Punta Arenas.
  • Fly across the Drake Passage
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover Lake Escondido’s views
  • Experience Antarctica’s wilderness
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Rockhopper penguins
from $26,075
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Ultimate Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 24-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia aboard the Ocean Nova. Sail through the Beagle Channel, spot penguins, seals, and albatrosses in the Falklands, and explore South Georgia’s glaciers. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula’s towering icebergs and cross the Antarctic Circle.
  • Cruise through the Beagle Channel
  • Discover South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Visit vast king penguin colonies
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Hauling kayaks out for a paddle
from $15,449
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 13-day roundtrip exploration from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Circle on World Voyager. Highlights include crossing the Antarctic Circle and becoming a member of the Order of the Red Nose. Then search the waters for Weddell, elephant, & crabeater seals as your Captain navigates through picturesque channels of pristine icebergs and ice floes.
  • Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
  • Discover Beak Island and more
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • See Deception Island's
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $13,499
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 13-day roundtrip exploration from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Circle on World Traveller. Highlights include crossing the Antarctic Circle & becoming a member of the Order of the Red Nose. Then search the waters for Weddell, elephant, & crabeater seals as your Captain navigates through picturesque channels of pristine icebergs and ice floes.
  • Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
  • Discover Beak Island and more
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • See Deception Island's
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Leopard Seal
from $7,750
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.
from $8,990
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Weddell Sea Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
  • View the icy South Shetlands
  • Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Visit enigmatic Elephant Island
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1800's whaling station
from $29,395
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 20-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Ushuaia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and expert-led activities, concluding with a flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas.
  • Discover Falklands’ beaches
  • Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Spot Antarctica's wildlife
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
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Rosy midnight sun colors over icy seas
from $8,095
EBD 15%
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Antarctica Peninsula
Activity Level
Variable
Board Ocean Albatros on this 10-day cruise to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Set foot on the Antarctic continent as well as sub-Antarctic islands and experience the incredible wildlife, stunning mountain scenery, and gigantic icebergs of this remote region on this expedition cruise.
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
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Chinstrap penguin sighting
from $9,095
EBD 15%
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Antarctica Peninsula
Activity Level
Variable
Board Ocean Victory on this 10-day cruise to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Set foot on the Antarctic continent as well as sub-Antarctic islands and experience the incredible wildlife, stunning mountain scenery, and gigantic icebergs of this remote region on this expedition cruise.
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
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An ocean of icebergs.
from $17,495
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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 21-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Ushuaia and exploring the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, where you can see king penguins and historic whaling sites. Experience the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning landscapes and wildlife before a memorable Drake Passage crossing.
  • Explore Ushuaia’s scenic waterfront
  • Sail Beagle Channel’s waters
  • Discover Falkland landscapes
  • Experience Stanley’s ambiance
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Antarctic landscape
from $19,395
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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on this 14-day Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. See penguins, seals, and whales in their natural habitat, visit Antarctic research stations, and learn about the history and geology of the region. Go sea kayaking through channels dotted with icebergs.
  • Sail the Drake Passage
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Set foot on the 7th Continent
  • Look for minke and humpback whales
  • Visit iconic landing sites
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Zodiac cruise
from $18,895
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Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 14-day Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle cruise aboard World Voyager. Embark on an unforgettable Antarctic adventure. Explore Buenos Aires, cruise through the Beagle Channel, cross the Drake Passage, and encounter wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula and beyond.
  • Sail the Drake Passage
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Look for minke and humpback whales
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Rockhopper penguins
from $20,195
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Epic Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 19-day Epic Falklands Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard the Ocean Victory. Sail through the legendary Beagle Channel toward the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands. Discover diverse penguin species, playful seals, and birdlife on remote outer islands.
  • Cross the iconic Beagle Channel
  • Spot penguins in Falkland Island
  • Cruise Antarctic Sound and Peninsul
  • Explore South Shetland Island
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Marveling at all the shades of blue!
from $13,799
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Come aboard World Navigator for a 13-day cruise crossing the Antarctic Circle. Sail through the challenging Drake Passage, see incredible wildlife, and explore the South Shetland Islands' beautiful landscapes, with possible landings on Elephant Island and Deception Island. Experience Captain's Choice ports of call for thrilling surprises and more.
  • Brave the intrepid Drake Passage
  • Witness extraordinary wildlife
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Discover Antarctica's beauty
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from $19,195
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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Polar Pioneer for a 13-day Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly Expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard the Sylvia Earle to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic Circle. Take a flight over the Drake Passage to maximize your time for exploration on the remarkable White Continent.
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore wildlife
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the unexplored
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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
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
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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