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Iceberg Flow during Trip to the Antarctic Peninsula
from $25,890
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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Observe New Island penguins
  • Visit South Georgia’s Gold Harbor
  • Observe whales, seals, and seabirds
  • Explore Salisbury Plain
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 19-day cruise from Buenos and Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters, glaciers, and historic polar routes.
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A penguin colony hanging out on the ice.
from $6,390
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Classic Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • View vast penguin rookeries
  • Explore the pristine wilderness
  • Navigate narrow passages
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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This classic small ship cruise to Antarctica lets you follow in the footsteps of the early Antarctic explorers like Shackleton, Cook & Ross. Explore amazing Antarctic scenery - pristine wilderness of sea, snow, ice, mountains, and an incredible abundance of wildlife on this 10-day Antarctic cruise on the MV Ushuaia which houses only 88 passengers.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $23,110
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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Observe New Island penguin colonies
  • See South Georgia wildlife
  • Sail on Antarctic Peninsula
  • Drake Passage crossing
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Village Visits
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Embark on a 19-day Polar voyage cruise aboard Le Boreal. Sail via the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, encounter penguins and seals, cross the Drake Passage, and explore Antarctic Peninsula sites by Zodiac and guided landings.
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Shot of Paradise Bay, Antarctica, complete with many ice formations in the water.
from $35,495
EBD
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Ross Sea Odyssey

Hobart - Dunedin - 26 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Hobart’s waterfront
  • Admire Tasman Peninsula cliffs
  • Encounter Macquarie’s wildlife
  • Experience Antarctica’s landscapes
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Hobart / Dunedin
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Embark on a 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore remote regions, starting with yellow-eyed penguins in subantarctic forests and royal albatross in mega herb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle, cruise pack ice, and spot emperor penguins, orcas, and snow petrels.
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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $20,024
HALF DEP
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Voyage to Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • See legendary landscapes & habitats
  • Encounter iconic wildlife
  • Kayak, Zodiac cruise, and hike
  • Experience the Antarctic undersea
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day classic luxury Antarctica cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution and witness the stunning beauty of huge tabular icebergs surrounded by turquoise blue meltwater pools, towering mountains rising up to 9,000 feet from the sea, countless penguins, and diverse marine mammals
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
from $12,000
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Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore wildlife of Antarctica
  • Explore the White Continent
  • Witness the beauty of Antarctica
  • Explore remote locations
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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Join the Peninsula Odyssey cruise onboard the SH Diana for 12 days, departing and returning to Ushuaia. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, guided by experts, and immerse in breathtaking landscapes and encounters with wildlife. Engage in thrilling adventures through engaging lectures, and Zodiac excursions, and delectable cuisine along the way.
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Antarctic Landscape
from $12,950
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Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Discover wildlife at Petermann
  • Sail iconic Lemaire Channel
  • Attend onboard expert lectures
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard SH Minerva. Embark in Ushuaia, cruise through ice-filled waters, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Discover penguins, glaciers, and research stations while gaining insights from expert guides and photographers. End your journey back in Ushuaia before flying to Buenos Aires.
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
from $10,275
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Antarctic Wonders

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula
  • Capture images of Antarctic scenery
  • Explore Petermann Island
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Antarctica cruise aboard SH Vega. Fly south, board the boutique ship, and cross open ocean. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife. Take shore excursions to sites such as Petermann Island and the Lemaire Channel before returning to Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $35,799
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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Buenos Aires roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Cruise Antarctica by Zodiac
  • Spot penguins and seals
  • Visit South Georgia sites
  • Discover Falkland Islands
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits, Hiking
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Variable
Travel aboard Seabourn Pursuit on a 22-day expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands. Start in Buenos Aires, fly to Ushuaia, and explore remote polar regions with expert-led Zodiac landings.
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A group of penguins on an iceburg
from $23,995
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands

19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Learn more about Ernest Shackleton
  • Set off on Zodiac excursions
  • Explore historic, South Georgia
  • Explore Falkland Islands
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Board luxurious Le Lyrial on an exciting 19-day expedition cruise to Antarctica. After a flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina, at the tip of South America, depart toward the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before cruising the Drake Passage and the expansive glaciers and wildlife-rich shorelines of the Antarctic peninsula.
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Chinstrap Penguins during wildlife tour
from $14,830
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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
  • Observe magnificent wildlife
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Learn from a team of expert guides
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Variable
Join Le Boreal for a 12-day Emblematic Antarctica Cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to an enchanting polar desert, a final frontier where penguins number in the thousands and humpback whales patrol the icy waters.
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Iceberg near Paulet Island
from $15,214
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The Great White Continent

Buenos Aires roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Buenos Aires
  • Sail to Antarctica
  • Enjoy frequent wildlife sightings
  • Watch Zodiacs cruising icebergs
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture to explore the Great White Continent, Antarctica. Witness breathtaking landscapes, rich natural history, and the spirit of exploration. This adventure promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of this pristine and awe-inspiring polar region.
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