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Penguin and landscape
from $11,895
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Christmas Season in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit research base sites
  • Cruise South Shetland Islands
  • Kayak Antarctic icy waters
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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Variable
During this 11-day aboard Ocean Victory, explore Ushuaia before crossing the Drake Passage. Cruise through the South Shetland Islands’ volcanic landscapes and glide by kayak across icy waters. Enjoy lectures, Citizen Science programs, and festive celebrations on board.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $15,195
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Ultimate Antarctic Circle Crossing

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
  • Visit Antarctic Peninsula bays
  • Spot penguins and seals
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore South Shetland Islands, and reach the Antarctic Peninsula. Observe penguins, seals, whales, and icebergs, visit historic huts, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare polar experience.
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A lone Adelie penguin on an ice floe
from $16,999
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Drake Fly & Sail

King George Island to Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Skip one Drake Passage crossing
  • Cruise the Antarctic Sound
  • Spot penguins and seals by Zodiac
  • See remote Antarctic landing sites
  • Explore Paulet Island
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Punta Arenas / Buenos Aires
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Variable
Explore Antarctica on an 11-day cruise aboard World Navigator, starting with an overnight stay in Punta Arenas, before flying to King George Island. Skip one Drake Passage crossing and spend six days exploring the Antarctic Sound and Antarctic Peninsula. Join Zodiac excursions and shore landings to observe penguins, seals, glaciers, and icebergs.
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $20,395
EBD
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
  • Watch whales in Antarctic waters
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
Activities
Snorkeling
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Variable
Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $10,595
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Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross Drake Passage waters
  • Visit Deception Island ruins
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula coast
  • Discover Antarctic historic sites
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Experience a 12-day Antarctica voyage from Ushuaia to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the Drake Passage, visit South Shetland Islands and Deception Island, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Observe penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds, join Citizen Science activities, and land at research stations and historic sites.
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Emperor penguins on Snow Hill Island
from $24,795
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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing
  • Discover Antarctica's history
  • Visit the emperor penguin colony
  • Encounter the emperor penguins
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Buenos Aires / Elevage Buenos Aires
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Join this 14-day cruise expedition aboard Ultramarine and sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins.
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Kayaking glassy waters around incredible icebergs
from $19,995
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Sail the Beagle Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Take helicopter over Antarctica
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Embark on this 14-day cruise exploring Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the legendary Drake Passage, where you'll witness breathtaking wildlife, from soaring albatrosses to playful dolphins.
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Brown Bluff and Speret Islands, Antartica
from $15,999
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Drake Express

King George Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Beak Island’s stark terrain
  • Visit Elephant Island
  • Explore Deception Island’s
  • Witness Gentoo penguin rookeries
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Drake Express cruise aboard World Navigator, land at remote research stations, and witness abundant wildlife. This flexible itinerary brings you face-to-face with penguins, seals, and massive icebergs in some of the world’s most untouched places.
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Observe the Antarctic Landscape over the sea.
from $6,490
FreeFlight
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Classic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
  • 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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Variable
During this 10-day Classic Antarctica cruise aboard Terra Nova Adventurer, 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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View of an iceberg at dawn
from $18,195
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Cross Antarctic Circle Expedition
  • See Antarctic Peninsula Wildlife
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Experience Drake Passage Crossing
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 13-day Antarctica cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard MV Discoverer. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula, reach the Antarctic Circle, visit the South Shetland Islands, and discover glaciers, penguin colonies, historic sites, and remarkable polar wildlife through guided shore landings and Zodiac excursions.
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Leopard seal resting on ice floe, looking at the photographer, blue sky, with icebergs in background, cloudy day, Antarctic peninsula
from $15,675
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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Discover Weddell Sea
  • Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
  • See penguins, leopard Weddell seals
  • Scenic Lemaire Channel views
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Antarctica like no other on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise aboard SH Minerva. Traverse the notorious Drake Passage, witness giant tabular icebergs, get up close with penguins, and learn about the history of Shackleton's Endurance and its remarkable survival and rescue story. A truly unique cruise!
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Emperor penguins in Antarctica
from $12,650
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Ushuaia
  • Discover Beagle Channel
  • Experience Drake Passage
  • See the Antarctic Convergence
  • Uncover Weddell Sea's wildlife
  • Visit Antarctic Sound
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Immerse yourself in a 13-day Antarctica-Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp expedition aboard MV Ortelius filled with thrilling adventures. Engage in kayaking, photography workshops, hiking, mountaineering, and camping, adjusted based on the unpredictable weather and ice conditions. Delve into the exploration of this isolated and awe-inspiring region.
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