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Glacier up ahead, the scale is really hard to read.
from $15,665
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Ultimate Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Rountrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
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Sail aboard MS Seaventure on this 15-day Antarctica cruise starting in Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter penguins, seals, and whales, cruise past colossal icebergs, and visit remote research stations. Experience the thrill of crossing the Antarctic Circle, joining the select few who venture this far south.
  • Cross the Antarctic Convergence
  • View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
  • Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
  • Travel to 66º33´S
  • Visit Peninsula's bays and channels
  • Explore scientific bases
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Ross Sea Antarctica
from $42,495
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 34-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore the subantarctic islands and the Ross Sea, starting in Dunedin. Experience penguins, albatrosses, and glaciers while crossing the Antarctic Circle, concluding your adventure in Ushuaia.
  • Cross Antarctic waters
  • Witness Ross Sea’s ice shelves
  • Encounter Macquarie’s landscapes
  • Explore Dunedin’s coastal charm
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Penguin colony near Ushuaia
from $12,599
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day Antarctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Each day brings new discoveries as you explore one of the most remote places on Earth.
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • See massive glaciers and icebergs
  • Deception and Elephant Island
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Chinstrap penguins chasing each other across the volcanic landscape
from $12,199
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Antarctica on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard World Traveller and experience remote landings, Zodiac safaris, and rare wildlife encounters as your Captain navigates ice-filled waters. Discover volcanic caldera on Deception Island, penguin colonies on Barrientos Island, and massive glaciers in Cierva Cove.
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Deception Island caldera
  • Explore Yankee Harbor
  • Spot Gentoo penguin colonies
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Camping in the Polar regions
from $12,195
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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Adventure Options, Camping, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Antarctic adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Explore the Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula with expert guides, thrilling Zodiac excursions, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
  • Camp under Antarctic stars
  • Encounter unforgettable wildlife
  • Enjoy thrilling Zodiac excursions
  • Visit historic research stations
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A group of kayakers pose in the icy waters of Antarctica.
from $10,975
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Adventures in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
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.
  • Experience magnificent wildlife
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Experince Zodiac cruising
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Kayak among icebergs
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Looking across the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia
from $15,949
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 15-day Antarctic cruise from Ushuaia, delving into the vibrant culture before sailing through the Drake Passage aboard World Traveller. Explore breathtaking landscapes, cross the Antarctic Circle, and make unforgettable landings.
  • Witness diverse wildlife
  • Crossing the Antarctic Circle
  • Experience classic elegance
  • Discover icebergs in Antarctica
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $16,499
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Drake Express

King George Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
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 Beak Island’s stark terrain
  • Visit Elephant Island
  • Explore Deception Island’s
  • Witness Gentoo penguin rookeries
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Clear sunny skies over Crater Lake in Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
from $14,599
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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Antarctic Discovery cruise aboard World Voyager cross the legendary Drake Passage and explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Daily landings offer rare wildlife, active adventures, and changing landscapes—each selected by the Captain to maximize your expedition.
  • Spot whales and seabirds
  • Visit Elephant Island
  • Explore Deception Island
  • Cross Drake Passage
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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
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Visit the legendary Cape Horn
  • Attend presentations and lectures
  • Sail through ice-filled bays
  • Explore Antarctic bases & stations
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Whale watching in Antarctica
from $18,995
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest and most direct way to Antarctica on this 8-day polar expedition. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and astounding icebergs, and enjoy daily landing excursions in the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
  • Cross the Drake in a few hours
  • Zodiac cruise in search of whales
  • Enjoy on-board lectures
  • Marvel at the Peninsula highlights
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Incredible ice formations
from $4,995
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Visit the legendary Cape Horn
  • Attend presentations and lectures
  • Sail through ice-filled bays
  • Explore Antarctic bases & stations
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