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A mother gentoo penguin and her chick
from $16,782
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Voyage to Antarctica

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • See legendary landscapes & habitats
  • Encounter iconic wildlife
  • Kayak, Zodiac cruise, and hike
  • Experience the Antarctic undersea
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Buenos Aires / Antarctica Peninsula
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This 12-day classic luxury Antarctica cruise on the National Geographic Endurance takes you to huge tabular icebergs in pools of turquoise blue meltwater, mountains rising some 9,000 feet straight up from the sea, penguins galore, abundant marine mammals, and experiences like cruising through the spectacular Lemaire Channel.
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Penguins on the shores of Antarctica
from $33,195
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Falklands’ beaches
  • Marvel at South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Spot Antarctica's wildlife
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Snorkeling
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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.
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A huge colony of king penguins.
from $28,595
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Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • Meet three species of penguins
  • Watch for whales and seals
  • Kayak or swim in Antarctic waters
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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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.
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Spot king penguins in subantarctic islands
from $37,274
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Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Roundtrip Santiago, Chile - 22 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Marvel at a king penguin colony
  • Experience Antarctic ice
  • See incredible wildlife
  • Travel to three distinct regions
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Santiago / Santiago
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Marvel at vast colonies of penguins, spot majestic whales, look for a variety of species of seals, and watch soaring sea birds. Explore rugged, untouched landscapes, and be humbled by massive icebergs and mountains. The ultimate Southern Ocean experience, this unforgettable 22-day expedition cruise takes you into spectacular wilderness.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $26,995
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Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Puerto Madryn
  • Hike Steeple Jason
  • Encounter king penguins
  • See Shackleton sites
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Hiking, Citizen Science
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Sail on a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Ultramarine, flying to Puerto Madryn before exploring the Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia. Enjoy encounters with penguins, seals, and historic whaling sites, then return across the Southern Ocean toward the Beagle Channel.
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King penguins on South Georgia
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Best of the Southern Ocean

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Grytviken’s historic past
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Observe Falklands’ marine wonders
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 19-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia, exploring the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the stunning wilderness of South Georgia, home to vast penguin colonies and historical sites. Experience expert-led landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters before returning to Ushuaia.
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Albatross in the arctic.
from $11,700
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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail to legendary Elephant Island
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Search for whales in polar waters
  • See stunning Weddell Sea
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $57,990
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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Visit the Falkland Islands
  • Explore South Georgia
  • Relive Shackleton's epic journey
  • View impressive Antarctic wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Helicopter Tours, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 20-day Antarctic expedition cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse II, starting and ending in Buenos Aires. Explore captivating wildlife and historic sites in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before concluding your journey in the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $31,750
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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
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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
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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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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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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $57,990
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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • VIsit Falkland coastal charm
  • Experience Stanley’s heritage
  • Admire South Georgia’s mountains
  • Visit Grytviken’s whaling ruins
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join a 20-day cruise from Buenos Aires aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring remote polar destinations like the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience diverse wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic landscapes on this unforgettable expedition.
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Icebergs at sunset
from $15,995
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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Cruise the South Shetland Islands
  • View penguins, seals, and whales
  • Attend lectures and presentations
  • Explore the Antarctic landscape
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on this 8-day Antarctica cruise by air and have an adventure with the Magellan Explorer. Fly over the Drake Passage round-trip from Punta Arenas to King George Island where you meet your ship. Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula as you search for wildlife and explore stunning landscapes.
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Posing at the Ceremonial South Pole. Courtesy Adam Ungar, Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
from $87,975
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South Pole Overnight and Three Glaciers Retreat

at Three Glaciers Retreat - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Union Glacier
  • Experience Antarctica
  • Visit the Amundsen-Scott Station
  • Enjoy outdoor activities
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Skiing
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Moderate
This Antarctica tour provides an exclusive opportunity to camp overnight at one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth, and walk in the footsteps of polar explorers who reached the Geographic South Pole.
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Hauling kayaks out for a paddle
from $11,600
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
  • Camp ashore on the White Continent
  • Spot whales, penguins, and more
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Take your Antarctic expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.
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Sightseeing on South Georgia
from $37,695
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia

23 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • See thousands of pairs of penguins
  • Follow in Shackleton's footsteps
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Enjoy Flightseeing tours
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Helicopter Tours, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage aboard the Ultramarine. This epic Antarctica  expedition includes all of the major Antarctic highlights you can imagine, full of significant milestones for any world traveler.
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from $16,595
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Hone your photography skills
  • Explore the Drake Passage
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
  • Experience Antarctica’s wonders
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia on the Sylvia Earle and explore the breathtaking Antarctic landscape. Experience adventure through Zodiac navigation, land on the continent, and enjoy unique activities under the vibrant polar skies.
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Walk across the pristine Antarctic landscape
from $14,995
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit penguin colonies
  • Cruise through Lemaire Channel
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Camping, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Join this 13-day Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, departing from Ushuaia. Discover penguin colonies, glacial wonders, and the stunning Lemaire Channel before crossing the iconic Antarctic Circle.
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Leopard Seal
from $9,650
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • 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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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Meet thousands of penguins and other wildlife on this 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise aboard MV Hondius. Explore remote landscapes and possible sites like Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
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See the beautiful wildlife in Antarctica.
from $21,080
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Ultimate Antarctic Adventure

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Gentoo penguin colony
  • Cruise scenic Beagle Channel
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking
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This 20-day Ultimate Antarctic Adventure aboard RMS St. Helena begins in Ushuaia, sailing through the Beagle Channel and crossing the Drake Passage to reach the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Explore via ship aboard Icebird yacht, adventure into remote bays and narrow channels inaccessible to larger vessels
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $20,395
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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea: In Partnership with New Scientist Discovery - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Punta Arenas history
  • Marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs
  • Discover Antarctic Sound wildlife
  • Engage in citizen science
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling
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Join a 13-day Weddell Sea Fly/Sail expedition on Sylvia Earle with New Scientist Discovery Tours, exploring Antarctica's remote regions rich in ice, wildlife, and history tied to Shackleton's Endurance expedition. Encounter seals, discover ancient fossils, and observe migrating whales while delving into polar science and the unique ecosystem.
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Glacier up ahead, the scale is really hard to read.
from $15,665
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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Rountrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Discover Drake Passage wildlife
  • View Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula iceberg
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 15-day Antarctic cruise on the MS Seaventure, where you can explore the Antarctic Circle at 66°33'S. Experience breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the thrill of reaching this remarkable milestone in polar exploration.
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