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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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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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King penguins on South Georgia
from $21,460
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Gold Harbor
  • Zodiac outings in Antarctica
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
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Variable
Sail from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on this 19-day expedition aboard Le Boreal, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals. Experience landings, zodiac outings, and remote glaciers across one of the world’s last true wildernesses.
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A huge colony of king penguins.
from $28,595
EBD $2000
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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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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
Activities
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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Penguins at the Weddell Sea
from $27,700
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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 28 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore the Weddell Sea
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Explore Elephant Island
  • Wildlife on Elephant Island
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Helicopter Tours
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Embark on a 28-day Antarctic expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MV Ortelius. Explore the Weddell Sea with its clear waters and massive tabular icebergs formed by the continent's floating ice sheets. Walk in the footsteps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, visit South Georgia with its abundance of wildlife, and ultimately reach Elephant Island.
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
from $15,600
50% Off
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South Atlantic Cruise: From Antarctica to South Africa

Ushuaia - Cape Town - 22 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Observe penguins, seals, and whales
  • Explore the wildlife of Antarctica
  • Navigate through towering icebergs
  • See different seabird species
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Buenos Aires / Cape Town
Activities
Urban Exploration
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Set sail on a 22-day cruise from Ushuaia to Cape Town aboard the SH Diana. This polar adventure offers a chance to explore remote and pristine locations with opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales, combined with learning experiences and onboard relaxation.
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An Adelie Penguin protecting her new born.
from $11,600
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Classic South Georgia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Visit the Western Falkland Islands
  • Search for wildlife and seabirds
  • Explore the Eastern Falklands
  • Discover icy South Georgia
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on an 18-day polar expedition from Ushuaia aboard MV Ushuaia visiting the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, with seabirds, penguins, glaciers, and historic whaling sites across remote South Atlantic waters.
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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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Spotting penguin colonies on a zodiac excursion in Antarctica
from $14,850
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Explore Stanley
  • Visit Carcass Island
  • Join Zodiac excursions
  • Cruise the Antarctica
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica on this 21-day expedition aboard MV Hondius. You travel from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia, discover remarkable wildlife, join Zodiac excursions, and experience polar landscapes with an expert expedition team.
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St Andrew, South Georgia
from $14,850
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • Visit South Georgia
  • Photograph polar wildlife
  • Discover Antarctica by Zodiac
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Experience a 21-day expedition aboard Plancius from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula with Zodiac excursions, wildlife encounters, photography opportunities, and visits to remarkable polar landscapes.
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An Emperor Penguin stands with its chicks in a colony located near Cape Crozier on Ross Island, Antarctica.
from $31,590
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Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

Dunedin Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Visit Ross Sea Region
  • See Macquarie Island wildlife
  • Explore Enderby Island
  • Zodiac cruise around Snares
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Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail on a 22-day expedition from Dunedin to Antarctica aboard Le Soleal. Explore Enderby Island, the Ross Sea, Macquarie Island, and the Snares. Spot penguins, sea lions, and historic explorer sites. Enjoy days at sea with lectures and wildlife viewing.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $26,995
EBD $2000
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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
Activities
Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Hiking, Citizen Science
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Variable
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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