Antarctica Whale Watching

Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Small Ship Expedition cruise from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Magellan Discoverer. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the legendary Drake Passage. Watch for albatross, petrels, and whales. Explore the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, landing by Zodiac to see towering glaciers and diverse wildlife.

Sail roundtrip from Ushuaia on a 20-day cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Discover polar landscapes, the wildlife haven of South Georgia, and the windswept shores of the Falklands. See glaciers, towering icebergs, and penguin colonies. Visit remote beaches and watch for whales and seals.

Begin a 13-day round-trip Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula by Zodiac, and visit remote sites rich in wildlife and history. Spot penguins, seals, and whales while surrounded by towering glaciers and dramatic landscapes.

Begin your 13-day Antarctic journey in Ushuaia, sailing through the Beagle Channel and Drake Passage to explore the Weddell Sea’s giant icebergs, historic sites, and diverse wildlife. Visit Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island before crossing the Drake back to Ushuaia, concluding your journey.

Set out on an 11-day Antarctica expedition cruise aboard MV Plancius, featuring long hikes, Zodiac excursions, and close-up wildlife encounters. Discover glaciers, penguin colonies, and historic sites from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula.

Set sail on an 11-day Antarctic Discovery cruise aboard World Traveller and use Zodiacs for landings, spot penguins and whales, and traverse icy terrain. Sail aboard a purpose-built expedition ship with flexible daily plans directed by the Captain for optimal wildlife viewing and exploration.

Embark on a 10-day Drake Express cruise aboard World Traveller, 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.

Embark on a 15-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard World Traveller. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula with landings at Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Beak Island, and Hidden Bay. Cross the Drake Passage twice, encounter penguins, seals, and whales, and witness towering icebergs, snow-capped peaks, and pristine polar landscapes.

Embark on the Magellan Explorer on this 17-day cruise to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. In the austral spring, summer, and fall, large numbers of penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate in the Southern Ocean to feed and reproduce. Present in abundant numbers, these animals will provide endless inspiration for your photographs.

The fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and mythical 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.