South Shetland Islands Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $9,600

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Antarctic Peninsula - Weddell Sea with Long Hikes

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Antarctic voyage aboard MV Hondius to explore the remote Weddell Sea, icy waters, and wildlife-rich islands. Encounter glaciers, penguins, whales, and seals while experiencing breathtaking landscapes and exciting shore visits.

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore the Weddell Sea
• Visit Orleans and Gerlache Straits
• Hike volcanic landscapes

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from $19,795

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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Setting foot on the 7th Continent is a polar achievement few experience. Even more rare is the milestone of crossing the Antarctic Circle. Navigating south of 66°33' S is the highlight of the 14-day voyage, which rewards passengers daily with views of dramatic ice formations, humpback whales, leopard seals, penguins, and giant petrels. 

• Sail the Drake Passage
• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Set foot on the 7th Continent
• Look for minke and humpback whales
• Enjoy Flightseeing tours
• Take the Polar Plunge

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from $10,075

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Best of Antarctica: Wildlife Explorer

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the best of Antarctica on this 11-day Wildlife Explorer roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Navigate the legendary Drake Passage, witness towering icebergs, and discover the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and close encounters with penguins, whales, and seals.

• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Spot penguins, seals, and whales
• Join Zodiac excursions

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from $10,075

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Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking

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Variable

Explore the Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness on this 11-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, spot whales, seals, and penguins, and marvel at dramatic icy landscapes. Cross the legendary Drake Passage to reach the remote South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

• Sail through the Beagle Channel
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Spot whales and penguins
• Hike icy Antarctic landscapes

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from $8,195

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Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 11-day adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and reach the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Witness incredible wildlife, including whales, penguins, and seabirds. Join thrilling Zodiac excursions and take a daring polar plunge.

• Cruise the Beagle Channel
• Brave the legendary Drake Passage
• Spot whales and seabirds
• Take thrilling Zodiac excursions

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from $11,795

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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

Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Adventure Options, 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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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 $19,495

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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

The Classic Antarctica air-cruise offers an 8-day adventure from Punta Arenas, Chile, flying directly to Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, sailing through ice-filled fjords and encountering penguins, seals, and whales. Enjoy Zodiac landings with expert guides before returning to Punta Arenas.

• Direct Flight to Antarctica
• Wildlife Encounters in Antarctica
• Sail through Ice-Filled Fjords
• Expert-Led Zodiac Landings

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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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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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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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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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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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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

Activities

Snorkeling, Scuba Diving

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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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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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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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

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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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

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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