Antarctica Small Ship Cruises

Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.

This extraordinary 22-day Antarctica expedition takes you to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. Enjoy an extra day at the Peninsula by flying from the Falkland Islands back to the mainland. Take full advantage of rare wildlife sightings, watching whales feed off the bow or perfect conditions for a late day kayaking excursion.

This exciting Antarctic cruise crosses the famed Drake Passage, explores the wildlife-rich shores of the South Shetland Islands, and makes numerous stops along the Antarctic Peninsula. Join us on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Ocean Explorer.

Join this 11-day Discovering the 7th Continent Antarctic Small Ship Cruise on the World Voyager. Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, sail through the Beagle Channel, explore Antarctica’s icy landscapes, witness penguins and whales, and cross the legendary Drake Passage.

Travel from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and board SH Minerva for an 11-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the Southern Ocean. Visit highlights including the Lemaire Channel and Petermann Island, where you can spot Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, and elephant seals.

Experience Antarctica on an 11-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard SH Minerva, with sea days and exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula’s glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, including a sail through the Lemaire Channel. Visit Mikkelsen Harbor to spot gentoo penguins and seals, then return to Ushuaia, often called the “End of the World.”

Experience a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse from Buenos Aires, featuring guided excursions in stunning, remote landscapes. With expert guidance and diverse wildlife, this journey promises unique adventures in comfort and safety.

Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean during your 28-day Antarctica expedition to the Ross Sea. Aboard the Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via Zodiacs and on wildlife walks.

Travel from Buenos Aires to Dunedin in 34 days aboard SH Minerva, exploring Antarctica, the Ross Sea, South Shetland Islands, Balleny Islands, and New Zealand's Sub-Antarctic Islands. Discover remote polar landscapes, historic expedition sites, volcanic islands, and wildlife-rich waters before reaching New Zealand.

Sail Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and Patagonia on this 20-day roundtrip voyage from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Ushuaia, Port Stanley and Puerto Madryn, cross the Drake Passage, observe polar wildlife, and learn about the region’s history, geography and exploration through guided expedition activities.

The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight aboard Magellan Explorer starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

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.