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Antarctic landscape
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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • 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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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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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. 
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from $45,895
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Dunedin’s vibrant culture
  • Follow in footsteps of explorers
  • Discover Ross Sea’s wildlife
  • Spot Macquarie Island’s wildlife
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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 34-day expedition from Dunedin to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring the wonders of Antarctica. Follow in the footsteps of historic explorers while experiencing the stunning landscapes and untouched wilderness of the 7th continent.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $19,795
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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Cross Southern Ocean’s expanse
  • Observe South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Visit Grytviken’s whaling station
  • Explore Ushuaia’s scenic waterfront
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 21-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Ushuaia and exploring the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, home to diverse wildlife. Navigate the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning landscapes and complete your journey with the iconic Drake Passage crossing.
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Blue and turquoise color ice of glacier face and reflections in calm water of Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island.
from $30,095
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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 18 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • See South Georgia's wildlife
  • Visit Grytviken whaling station
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula glaciers
  • Join Zodiac excursions
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Sail on an 18-day Antarctic expedition aboard World Voyager from Buenos Aires. Explore South Georgia’s penguin colonies & abandoned whaling stations, witness tabular icebergs, cruise among seals & whales, and experience calving glaciers. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, expert-led presentations, & optional paddling adventures in this remote wilderness.
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The glaciers plung straight into the water at times.
from $15,295
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore vibrant Ushuaia
  • Sail through Beagle Channel
  • Witness towering Antarctic glaciers
  • Kayak in Antarctica's serene bays
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 15-day expedition to and from Ushuaia aboard the Sea Spirit, departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, to explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Encounter whales, penguins, and spectacular glaciers.
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A specatular iceberg off the coast of Antarctica
from $10,695
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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
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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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Elephant Seal Pups in South Georgia
from $31,395
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Falkland Islands
  • Discover South Georgia
  • Watch elephant seals battle
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Skiing
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Join a 22-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Subantarctic islands and Antarctica—experience king penguin colonies in South Georgia and stunning wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Gentoo penguin
from $25,595
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Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Look for whales and seabirds
  • Enjoy daily land excursions
  • Cross the Circle and reach 66º33´ S
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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On this 11-day journey onboard the Ocean Explorer, immerse yourself in the Antarctic landscape and experience the emotional roller coaster. Visit King George Island before embarking on a voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula. Cross the Antarctic Circle to arrive at 66º33´ S. Take pleasure in having reached a region of the world that relatively few people visit.
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Abandoned whaling village of Stromness, South Georgia
from $15,995
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Antarctica and South Georgia Air-Cruise

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Chile’s Frei Station
  • Admire Antarctica's natural beauty
  • Observe unique birdlife
  • Visit Grytviken & Prion Island
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Let the clear Antarctic air fill your lungs on this magical 18-day cruise aboard the brand new Magellan Explorer. Admire the spectacular landscapes ad unique wildlife of one of the most remote locations on the planet. Starting in Punta Arenas, discovering Antarctica, South Georgia and finally disembarking back in Ushuaia.
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $21,556
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Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Discover Antarctic wildlife
  • Visit Stanley’s Dockyard Museum
  • Explore Shackleton’s grave
  • Discover Buenos Aires streets
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
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Join a 23-day Antarctic cruise on MS Fram, starting in Buenos Aires and sailing to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience wildlife, lectures, and Citizen Science activities, before concluding in Punta Arenas.
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Hiking in Antarctica is rewarded with spectacular views
from $10,592
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Highlights of Antarctica

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Board hybrid electric-powered ship
  • Enjoy whale watching in Antarctica
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy guided shore landings
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Begin your 12-day Antarctic adventure in Buenos Aires, then fly to Ushuaia to board MS Fridtjof Nansen and cross the Drake Passage. Explore Antarctica for five days with guided landings, wildlife encounters, and optional activities before returning via Ushuaia.
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from $11,275
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Antarctica All-Access

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure
  • Experience the Antarctic Peninsula
  • See unforgettable wildlife
  • Cruise among icebergs
  • Stop to see historical sites
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the MS Seaventure and explore all that Antarctica has to offer with included activities like kayaking. It's a unique chance to fully experience the continent's enchanting beauty without extra charges, creating an unforgettable journey.
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Observe the Antarctic Landscape over the sea.
from $9,940
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Classic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena
  • Explore Gentoo's penguin colonies
  • Explore Antarctic remote landings
  • Check-out Brown Bluff wildlife
  • Disembark in Ushuaia
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping, Small Ship Sailing
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During this 10-day Classic Antarctica cruise aboard RMS St. Helena, set sail from Ushuaia and head south along the Beagle Channel before crossing the Drake Passage—your gateway to Antarctica. While at sea, attend expert-led talks and spot seabirds and whales from the deck and explore where every day offers new adventures.
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Landscape during Antarctica tour
from $18,900
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South Georgia and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
  • Follow the history of Shackleton
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Santiago / Puerto Williams
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This 17-day Antarctic trip on Silver Cloud takes you to South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, the Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island, where you might encounter seabirds, whales, penguins, glaciers, and icebergs.
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Zodiac cruise
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Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • 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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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Helicopter Tours
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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.
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Nights in Ushuaia
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
  • Marvel at magnificent icebergs
  • Hike Torres del Paine National Park
  • Explore Francisco Coloane Marine
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The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago / Puerto Natales
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Village Visits
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Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 
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Rockhopper penguins
from $16,695
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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Join this ultimate wildlife cruise
  • Discover incomparable landscapes
  • Visit Shackleton's resting place
  • Explore Stanley, Falkland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring stunning Antarctic landscapes and diverse wildlife like penguins and seals. Visit South Georgia and the Falkland Islands before concluding your journey with a scenic sail across the South Atlantic.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $26,075
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Ultimate Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through the Beagle Channel
  • Discover South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Visit vast king penguin colonies
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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.
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Icebergs at sunset
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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 $85,400
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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 $9,700
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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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Hiking
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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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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
  • 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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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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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.
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Sightseeing on South Georgia
from $36,595
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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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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours
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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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Hike up snow-covered mountains
from $11,495
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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • 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 Antarctic adventure with Ocean Nova Air Cruises. Fly over the Drake Passage 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 the surrounding landscape.
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Exploring the remote Antarctica Peninsula onboard an expedition ship
from $23,795
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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Get a chance to observe seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Spend 12 days aboard the Sylvia Earle exploring Antarctica's huge white continent. Additionally, fly through the Drake Passage during this expedition.
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from $17,895
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Punta Arenas’ rich history
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Sail the legendary Drake Passage
  • Witness Cape Horn
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Antarctica's stunning landscapes and unique wildlife, including penguins and whales. Enjoy enhanced exploration with a flight across the Drake Passage, maximizing your adventure in this pristine, ice-covered wilderness.
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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, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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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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Ushuaia
from $13,140
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The Heroic South

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena
  • Explore Antarctic Circle
  • Tour Vernadsky Research Station
  • Spot penguins at Neko Harbour
  • Visit Pleneau Island
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Camping, Small Ship Sailing
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During this 13-day The Heroic South aboard the RMS St. Helena, Discover Antarctica on a roundtrip expedition from Ushuaia. Journey through the legendary Drake Passage, cross the Antarctic Circle, and explore pristine landscapes and remote research stations.
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