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Jumping penguins
from $14,195
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Antarctic Peninsula: The Classic Voyage

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Ushuaia’s southern charm
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Discover South Shetland Islands
  • Visit Deception Island
  • Cruise amid towering icebergs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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Discover the wonders of Antarctica on an unforgettable 12-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard MV Discoverer. Experience breathtaking glaciers, rare wildlife encounters, and the thrill of exploring the White Continent’s remote beauty.
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Hiking in Antarctica
from $11,795
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Christmas in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Sail through the Beagle Channel
  • Cross Drake Passage
  • Spot whales in Antarctic waters
  • Celebrate Christmas in icy beauty
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring Antarctica's breathtaking glaciers and diverse wildlife, including penguins and seals. Enjoy festive Christmas traditions in this stunning wilderness before returning with unforgettable memories.
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A whale plays near the surface at dusk.
from $12,995
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Best of Antarctica's Whale Season

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Discover Ushuaia’s museums
  • Cross legendary Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctica’s seascapes
  • Spot whales in Antarctic waters
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Join a 12-day Antarctic expedition cruise on the MV Discoverer, focusing on peak whale-watching season. Experience diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and humpback whales, with expert guides leading daily excursions.
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Observing penguins from the zodiacs.
from $11,095
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Antarctic Peninsula: An Explorer's Expedition

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Kayak through icy waters
  • Visit research base sites
  • Discover Ushuaia Beagle Channel
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on an 11-day Antarctica expedition from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Discover pristine glaciers, penguin colonies, and icy fjords while crossing the legendary Drake Passage and exploring the White Continent’s untamed beauty.
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Minke whale swimming in the ocean
from $15,295
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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Engage with leading scientists
  • Learn from polar experts
  • Observe whales and penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Sail on this 11-Day Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals cruise Buenos Aires roundtrip aboard the World Voyager. Witness breathtaking glaciers, towering icebergs, and diverse wildlife. Join expert scientists in marine research, participate in citizen science programs, and listen to underwater whale vocalizations via hydrophones.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $16,600
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Marvel at spectacular icebergs
  • Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
  • Climb part of Cuverville’s hill
  • Zodiac cruise to see wildlife
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Santiago / Puerto Williams
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This 12-day expedition aboard the ultra-luxury ship Silver Cloud leads you to one discovery after another. Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands to the fullest with a complimentary program of small-group shore excursions led by an expert team of guides and lecturers. 
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Sylvia Earle at Danco Island Antarctica
from $22,895
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Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • A cruise for women, by women
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Designed by women, led by women, and for women, this adventure lets you explore Antarctica’s stunning landscapes and thriving wildlife. Skip the Drake’s rough seas with charter flights and celebrate trailblazing female conservationists.
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Penguin sighting in Antarctica
from $12,720
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Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit former whaling stations
  • Experience drifting icebergs
  • Observe diverse wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join Le Boreal for a 12-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula roundtrip Ushuaia. Take a trip across the legendary Drake Passage and survey the remarkable wildlife of the White Continent, including Gentoo and Adelie penguins, Humpback whales, and seals. Marvel at the majestic landscape of icebergs, ice floes, and ancient glaciers.
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sea kayaking in the waters of Antarctica
from $17,895
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Antarctic Explorer - Sail/Fly Expedition

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Observe Antarctic wildlife
  • Admire scenic Tierra del Fuego
  • Watch Antarctic Peninsula whales
  • Discover South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Join a 10-day cruise to Antarctica on the Douglas Mawson, flying over the Drake Passage to explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vibrant marine life, towering glaciers, and large penguin colonies amid breathtaking ice-covered landscapes.
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Citizen Science Fjord Phyto
from $17,895
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Antarctic Explorer: In Partnership with New Scientist Discovery Tours

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Lake Escondido
  • Cross the Antarctic Convergence
  • Zodiac the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Study the Southern Ocean
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Snorkeling
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Join a 10-day Antarctic Sail/Fly expedition on the Douglas Mawson with New Scientist Discovery Tours, featuring expert-led discussions and outdoor activities. Experience flexible itineraries for optimal wildlife encounters, from Zodiac cruises to penguin colony observations.
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Penguin jump in Antarctica
from $11,695
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Antarctic Peninsula: An Immersive Odyssey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Discover South Shetland Islands
  • Spot whales, seals, and seabirds
  • Hike icy Antarctic terrain
  • Join snowshoeing and camping
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking
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Explore the Best of Antarctica In Depth on a 13-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and explore the stunning landscapes of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Take part in daily Zodiac excursions, hike icy terrain, and spot penguins, whales, and seals in their natural habitat.
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Glacier trekking
from $29,095
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Extended Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle

23 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit historic Grytviken
  • Cross Antarctic Circle
  • Explore Falkland wildlife
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 23-day expedition from Ushuaia to Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle aboard Ocean Albatros. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Cross the Drake Passage, explore historic Grytviken, and search for penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds across the Southern Ocean.
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