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A majestic view from the kayak
from $18,295
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Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Presentations by polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage. Encounter whales and penguins en route to the Antarctic Peninsula's northernmost tip. Despite the initial overwhelming silence, vibrant wildlife and fellow adventurers will deepen your appreciation for Antarctica's extremes.
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Gentoo penguin
from $16,999
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Drake Fly & Sail

Ushuaia to King George Island - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Navigate Drake Passage
  • Discover remote Antarctic Peninsula
  • Spot penguins at Paulet Island
  • Explore glaciers and wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
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Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on an 12-day Antarctica Drake Fly & Sail cruise aboard World Traveller. Sail across the Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound, and South Shetland Islands. Make flexible landings based on ice and weather, guided by expert navigation.
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The beautiful Antarctica!
from $16,999
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Drake Fly & Sail

Ushuaia to King George Island - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Navigate Drake Passage
  • Discover remote Antarctic Peninsula
  • Spot penguins at Paulet Island
  • Explore glaciers and wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Embark on an 12-day Antarctica Drake Fly & Sail cruise aboard World Traveller. Sail across the Drake Passage, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound, and South Shetland Islands. Make flexible landings based on ice and weather, guided by expert navigation.
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Glacier trekking
from $27,695
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Extended Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
  • View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
  • Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
  • Travel to 66º33´S
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Ring in the New Year on a 23-day Antarctic cruise aboard the Ocean Albatros, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience stunning wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and celebrate with a toast while aiming to cross the Antarctic Circle.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $10,075
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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Spot penguins, seals, and whales
  • Join Zodiac excursions
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on this 11-day explorer expedition 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.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $9,575
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Antarctica's Whale Season

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise the Beagle Channel
  • Brave the legendary Drake Passage
  • Spot whales and seabirds
  • Take thrilling Zodiac excursions
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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.
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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below
from $10,150
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • 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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Embark on MV Hondius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventure with hiking and snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.
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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below
from $10,150
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • 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
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Embark on the Ortelius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, photo workshops, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping under the Antarctic stars.
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from $31,395
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Marvel at Lake Escondido’s waters
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula iceberg
  • Visit Shackleton’s whaling station
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
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Variable
Join a 21-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands. Experience breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and historic sites while enjoying expert lectures.
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Whale bones at the Grytviken whaling station
from $23,300
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The Ultimate South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Peninsula Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Falkland Islands wildlife
  • Discover South Georgia wildlife
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula ice
  • View Shag Rocks seabirds
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 22-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience remote wildlife habitats, historic sites, and polar landscapes with time at sea for lectures, wildlife viewing, and onboard relaxation.
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $16,420
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The Kingdom of Kings: The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
  • Explore Falkland Shores
  • Discover Grytviken History
  • Observe King Penguin Colonies
  • Navigate Antarctic Ice
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Camping, Photography Seminars, Kayaking
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Variable
Set sail on a 21-day Ushuaia roundtrip cruise aboard Terra Nova Adventurer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Encounter king penguin colonies, historic Grytviken, Antarctic icebergs and wildlife-rich Southern Ocean waters, with flexible landings and Zodiac excursions shaped by weather, sea, ice and wildlife conditions.
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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.
from $10,490
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Weddell Sea Quest

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • View the icy South Shetlands
  • Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Visit enigmatic Elephant Island
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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 is always remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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