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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness glaciers and wildlife
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Take a 15-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula on board the SH Vega and encounter well-known sites and unexpected discoveries. Explore the Peninsula's glaciers, and encounter diverse wildlife. Admire Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, and elephant seals.
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Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel
from $20,450
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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Enjoy the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness glaciers and wildlife
  • Enjoy whale watching
  • Take polar plunge in Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Explore Antarctica aboard SH Diana on a 15-day cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula, passing glaciers, icebergs, and snowy islands. Search for Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, and elephant seals, with opportunities to visit Petermann Island. Begin and end your journey through Buenos Aires.
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Albatross cruising the Drake Passage to Antarctica
from $11,920
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Emblematic Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Embark on Zodiacs
  • Visit research and whaling stations
  • Look out for wildlife
  • Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on an unforgettable 12-day cruise to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Antarctic in a Zodiac reaching small harbors and coves unreachable by large cruise ships.
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Orca coming up for air
from $12,300
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Antarctic Peninsula Expedition, Including South Shetland Islands

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Antarctica by Zodiac
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • See Paradise Bay's glaciers
  • Visit Port Lockroy Post Office
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Whale Watching, Kayaking
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Variable
Sail from Ushuaia aboard Heritage Discoverer on a 12-day voyage to Antarctica. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctic landing sites by Zodiac, and encounter penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, icebergs, and glaciers. Visit sites including Half Moon Island, Brown Bluff, Port Lockroy, Paradise Bay, and Cuverville Island.
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Air Cruise Flight
from $24,995
Save $5000
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Polar Circle Air Cruise

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Attempt to cross the Polar Circle
  • Cruise along fjords & icebergs
  • Search for polar wildlife
  • View presentations by polar guides
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Bypass the Drake Passage by flying directly to the South Shetland Islands. Exit the airplane to a world unlike any other on earth; ice-filled fjords, penguin rookeries, and great expanses of ice await. Sail as far south as possible in an attempt to reach the Polar Circle. Flexibility is key to a successful voyage as conditions can change quickly.
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A large colony of King Penguins.
from $14,995
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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Venture through Lake Escondido
  • Spot marine life on Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctic icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Snorkeling
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Join a 10-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, beginning in Ushuaia and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula via the Drake Passage. Experience thrilling Zodiac excursions, stunning wildlife, and breathtaking scenery.
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Hiking in Antarctica is rewarded with spectacular views
from $9,095
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Antarctica Springs to Life

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cross Drake Passage waters
  • Explore Ushuaia harborfront
  • Visit Deception Island beach
  • Experience Antarctic wildlife
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Springs to Life from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, explore the pristine landscapes of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Witness penguins nesting, seals resting on ice, and whales surfacing in the icy waters.
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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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Variable
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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Variable
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 $22,095
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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Explore wildlife
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the unexplored
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Scuba Diving
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Variable
Board the Polar Pioneer for a 13-day Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly Expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard the Sylvia Earle to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic Circle. Take a flight over the Drake Passage to maximize your time for exploration on the remarkable White Continent.
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Ice falling from a glacier
from $12,195
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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer’s Expedition

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore South Shetlands islands
  • Spot penguins and whales
  • Kayak pristine Antarctic waters
  • Cross legendary Drake Passage
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore the South Shetland Islands, witness glaciers and penguins, engage in Citizen Science, and visit historic bases. Cross the Drake Passage, enjoy guided excursions, Zodiac rides, and optional camping under the Antarctic stars.
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Beautiful port of Ushuaia, Argentina
from $14,299
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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Navigate the intrepid Drake Passage
  • Discover Beak Island and more
  • Spot whales and dolphins
  • Witness towering glaciers
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Antarctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer. This adventure gives you rare access to The White Continent—one of the planet’s most remote, untouched destinations—on a purpose-built expedition ship designed for polar exploration.
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