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Sea Explorer Air Cruises
from $19,495
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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Direct Flight to Antarctica
  • Wildlife Encounters in Antarctica
  • Sail through Ice-Filled Fjords
  • Expert-Led Zodiac Landings
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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The Classic Antarctica air-cruise offers an 8-day adventure from Punta Arenas, Chile, flying directly to Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, sailing through ice-filled fjords and encountering penguins, seals, and whales. Enjoy Zodiac landings with expert guides before returning to Punta Arenas.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $18,895
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Spirit of Antarctica: In Partnership with New Scientist

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Admire views of Lake Escondido
  • Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
  • Participate in citizen science
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson from Ushuaia, perfect for nature and science enthusiasts. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife, expert talks, and flexible itineraries tailored to weather and sightings.
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Sunset and icebergs during Antarctica cruise
from $12,611
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Skip the traditional Drake Passage
  • Explore into channels and coves
  • Experience activities
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
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Explore Antarctica on this 8-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage cruise, and bypass the traditional Drake Passage with a two-hour flight. Join experts aboard the National Geographic Explorer, venturing into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Enjoy activities like whale watching, Zodiac cruising around icebergs and hiking.
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Penguins on the shores of Antarctica
from $18,199
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Spot penguins, seals, and seabirds
  • Experience Zodiac safaris
  • Cruise past towering icebergs
  • Visit Brown Bluff
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Set sail on a 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard World Traveller and explore dramatic coastlines, walk among penguins, and witness massive icebergs up close. Each day brings new discoveries with guided landings and Zodiac safaris.
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Chinstrap penguins chasing each other across the volcanic landscape
from $16,499
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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Explore Buenos Aires’ avenues
  • Navigate the Drake Passage
  • Set foot on Antarctica remote sites
  • Wander Ushuaia’s streets
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 13-day Antarctica expedition from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard the World Traveller, crossing the Drake Passage. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula with daily Zodiac excursions to sites like Beak Island and Brown Bluff, while observing stunning ice formations and wildlife.
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from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Holiday exploring Antarctica
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Wander Stanley’s British charm
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling
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Join this 23-day cruise from Ushuaia on the Douglas Mawson, celebrating Christmas while exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience wildlife-rich subantarctic islands, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking landscapes for the ultimate polar adventure.
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Adele Penguin King of the Hill
from $17,899
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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Cross the iconic Drake Passage
  • Discover Brown Bluff
  • Land at Cierva Cove
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 12-day Exploring the Last Continent cruise board the World Traveller, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina. Cross the Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring wildlife and volcanic landscapes in the South Shetland Islands, with possible stops at Deception Island and Elephant Island. The trip continues to the Antarctic Peninsula and ends in Ushuaia.
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Penguin and Icebergs!
from $15,899
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Traverse the Drake Passage
  • Join Zodiac through remote coves
  • Discover Antarctica’s vast icebergs
  • Experience Ushuaia’s colorful charm
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join a 12-day Antarctica expedition cruise on the World Navigator, where you can explore breathtaking landscapes and wildlife through daily shore landings. Experience the thrill of discovery in one of the world's most remote regions with expert guides highlighting remarkable moments like humpback whales breaching.
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Penguin colony near Ushuaia
from $25,699
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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Cross legendary Drake Passage
  • Visit scenic Brown Bluff
  • Spot humpback whales and seabirds
  • Navigate South Shetland Islands
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Hiking
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Sail from Ushuaia on a 14-day cruise aboard World Navigator and explore Antarctica through guided landings and Zodiac safaris. Cross the Drake Passage, visit remote Antarctic Peninsula locations, spot whales and seabirds, and experience changing polar landscapes shaped by ice, snow, and glaciers.
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Breathtaking landscapes of Antarctica
from $19,299
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Witness diverse wildlife
  • Crossing the Antarctic Circle
  • Experience classic elegance
  • Discover icebergs in Antarctica
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join this 14-day Antarctic cruise from Ushuaia, delving into the vibrant culture before sailing through the Drake Passage aboard World Navigator. Explore breathtaking landscapes, cross the Antarctic Circle, and make unforgettable landings.
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Zodiac cruising on an Aurora Expeditions cruise in Antarctica
from $18,395
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Admire views of Lake Escondido
  • Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
  • Enjoy Zodiac excursions
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking
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Join an 11-day Antarctica cruise on the Douglas Mawson, crossing the Drake Passage for a true explorer's experience. Enjoy daily excursions to penguin rookeries and ice-filled bays while encountering diverse wildlife and optional adventure activities.
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An expedition moment in the icy waters of Antarctica
from $18,395
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Spirit of Antarctica: In Partnership with New Scientist

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Admire views of Lake Escondido
  • Witness Antarctica’s icy landscapes
  • Participate in citizen science
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Variable
Join an 11-day Antarctic expedition on the Douglas Mawson with New Scientist Discovery Tours, blending adventure with scientific exploration. Enjoy flexible itineraries, wildlife encounters, and engaging lectures while navigating stunning icy landscapes.
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