Antarctica Tours in 2026

from $13,880

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Roundtrip Cruise to Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness glaciers and wildlife
• Enjoy whale watching
• Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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Set sail on a 15-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard SH Vega. Explore glaciers, icebergs, and penguin colonies. Enjoy enriching lectures, photography guidance, sea days with observation decks, and the unique landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $24,295

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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing
• Discover Antarctica's history
• Visit the emperor penguin colony
• Encounter the emperor penguins

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Buenos Aires / Elevage Buenos Aires

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours

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Join this 14-day cruise expedition aboard Ultramarine and sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins.

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from $14,495

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New Year's Antarctic Circle Crossing

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Visit Damoy Point huts
• Spot whales in Wilhelmina
• Explore Deception Island
• Discover South Shetlands

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Camping, Citizen Science

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Embark on a 13-day New Year’s Antarctic Circle Crossing aboard the Ocean Victory. Discover icy landscapes filled with penguins, whales, and seals. Explore historic research huts and awe-inspiring ice formations. This journey is an exceptional blend of adventure, discovery, and remarkable wildlife experiences.

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from $11,575

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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva

• Discover Weddell Sea
• Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
• See penguins, leopard Weddell seals
• Scenic Lemaire Channel views

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Experience Antarctica like no other on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise aboard SH Minerva. Traverse the notorious Drake Passage, witness giant tabular icebergs, get up close with penguins, and learn about the history of Shackleton's Endurance and its remarkable survival and rescue story. A truly unique cruise!

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from $12,650

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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Ushuaia
• Discover Beagle Channel
• Experience Drake Passage
• See the Antarctic Convergence
• Uncover Weddell Sea's wildlife
• Visit Antarctic Sound

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling

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Variable

Immerse yourself in a 13-day Antarctica-Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp expedition aboard MV Ortelius filled with thrilling adventures. Engage in kayaking, photography workshops, hiking, mountaineering, and camping, adjusted based on the unpredictable weather and ice conditions. Delve into the exploration of this isolated and awe-inspiring region.

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from $9,895

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Exploring Antarctica's Spring

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Explore Ushuaia beauty
• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Experince Zodiac cruising
• Navigate South Shetlands

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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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.

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from $11,895

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Christmas Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit research base sites
• Cruise South Shetland Islands
• Kayak Antarctic icy waters

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

During this 11-day aboard Ocean Victory, explore Ushuaia before crossing the Drake Passage. Cruise through the South Shetland Islands’ volcanic landscapes and glide by kayak across icy waters. Enjoy lectures, Citizen Science programs, and festive celebrations on board.

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from $12,280

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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness glaciers and wildlife
• Enjoy whale watching
• Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Take a 15-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula on board the SH Vega and encounter well-known sites and unexpected discoveries. Explore the Peninsula's glaciers, and encounter diverse wildlife. Admire Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, and elephant seals.

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from $64,595

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Emperor Penguin Overnight Adventure

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Union Glacier
• Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
• Explore Antarctica
• Photograph local wildlife

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the sights and sounds of the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony along the shore of the Weddell Sea. Picture magnificent monarchs with their chicks amidst ice cliffs, pressure ridges, and icebergs. In the vast expanse of white, look for petrels and seals.

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from $24,995

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Polar Circle Air Cruise

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Attempt to cross the Polar Circle
• Cruise along fjords & icebergs
• Search for polar wildlife
• View presentations by polar guides

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Variable

Bypass the Drake Passage by flying directly to the South Shetland Islands. Exit the airplane to a world unlike any other on earth; ice-filled fjords, penguin rookeries, and great expanses of ice await. Sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Polar Circle. Flexibility is key to a successful voyage as conditions can change quickly.

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from $22,095

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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Explore wildlife
• Zodiac cruises
• Explore the unexplored

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activities

Scuba Diving

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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.

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from $11,795

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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Gerlache Strait's glaciers
• Spot wildlife in Antarctica
• Explore Ushuaia's scenic landscapes
• Discover Antarctic Peninsula

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia to Antarctica, exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience wildlife encounters, thrilling activities like kayaking and ice camping, and navigate the scenic Lemaire Channel before returning across the Drake Passage.

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from $8,200

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Antarctica - Beyond the Polar Circle - Whale Watching

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Discover Ushuaia
• Admire unique widllife
• Visit the epic Neko Harbour
• Sail through the Lemaire Channel

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 12-day Antarctica Beyond the Polar Circle Cruise aboard MV Hondius, starting from Ushuaia, with the chance to witness the Aurora Australis. Encounter humpback whales, explore Livingston and Deception Islands, and enjoy Zodiac cruises among glaciers, penguin colonies, and the icy waters of the Melchior Islands.

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from $14,303

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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Skip the traditional Drake Passage
• Explore into channels and coves
• Experience activities
• Explore Antarctica's wildlife

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

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Variable

This 9-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage, round trip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to explore channels, coves, watch for whales, and navigate icebergs on Zodiac cruises.

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from $17,803

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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Skip the traditional Drake Passage
• Explore into channels and coves
• Experience activities
• Explore Antarctica's wildlife
• Seven days Antarctic experience

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

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Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

The 10-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage Cruise, roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, is an amazing way to discover Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, avoiding the Drake Passage, to explore channels and coves, observe whales, and maneuver around icebergs on Zodiac cruises.

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from $14,505

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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Flight to Puerto Natales
• Explore channels and coves
• Engage in exciting activities
• Experience activity options

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Natales

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Variable

Experience the 10-day Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales on the National Geographic Explorer. Cruise outbound through the Drake Passage and return via a 2-hour flight from Antarctica, saving time at sea.

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from $9,095

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Antarctica Springs to Life

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Cross Drake Passage waters
• Explore Ushuaia harborfront
• Visit Deception Island beach
• Experience Antarctic wildlife

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Springs to Life from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, explore the pristine landscapes of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Witness penguins nesting, seals resting on ice, and whales surfacing in the icy waters.

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from $25,100

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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Marvel at spectacular icebergs
• Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
• Enjoy Zodiac excursions
• Crossing the Drake Passage

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Puerto Williams / Puerto Williams

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Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 14-day cruise that visits the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands to witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and the amazing scenery of glaciers and icebergs.

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