Ushuaia Small Ship Cruises

from $2,466

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Fjords of Tierra del Fuego: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis

• Explore Ainsworth Bay
• Visit Pia Glacier
• See wildlife in Tierra del Fuego

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Sail for remote and beautiful corners of the world on this 5-day itinerary aboard the MV Stella Australis through southern Patagonia. Begin in Punta Arenas and make your way to Ushuaia, stopping to view glaciers, marvel at impressive ice fields, explore historical sites, and visit the unique wildlife of the region.

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from $1,665

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Fjords of Tierra del Fuego: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Hike to a viewpoint at Wulaia Bay
• Visit the unique Pia Glacier
• Explore legendary Cape Horn

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Embark on a 5-day Fjords of Tierra del Fuego: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis and witness pristine land where nature has reigned unchanged for millennia. Enjoy the authentic charm of this region and observe its highlights while sailing.

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from $14,995

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Taste of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Join Zodiac cruises
• Discover the Antarctic Peninsula
• Witness the Antarctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Adventure Options, Kayaking

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Embark on a 10-day Taste of Antarctica cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Sail the Drake Passage and explore icy bays on Zodiac cruises. Spot penguin chicks, orca, minke whales, and leopard seals. Witness glaciers, icebergs, and untouched wilderness, and take the daring polar plunge on this unforgettable Antarctic adventure.

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from $18,295

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Spirit of Antarctica: In Partnership with New Scientist

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Drake Passage Crossing
• Explore Antarctica
• Flexible Excursions
• Scenic Highlights
• Science-Focused Journey

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Photography Seminars, Skiing, Camping

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Join a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula from Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson with New Scientist. Cross the Drake Passage and observe seabirds. Explore landscapes, visit penguin colonies, and look for seals and whales, with flexible Zodiac excursions through fjords and past historic sites on this science-focused adventure.

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from $13,595

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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Revel along the Beagle Channel
• Tour Torres del Paine National Park
• Watch whales migrating
• Discover the UNESCO heritage

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt

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Embark on a 15-day expedition through the Beagle Channel and Patagonia, starting from Ushuaia and concluding in Puerto Montt, aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover the untamed beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, look for whales in Francisco Coloane Marine Park, the UNESCO heritage in Chiloe, and witness the breathtaking glaciers of Patagonia.

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from $26,974

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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Argentina to Argentina - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Cross the famous Drake Passage
• Possibly encounter killer whales
• See icebergs, glaciers and wildlife
• Sail towards Antarctic Circle

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Small Ship Sailing

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Embark on a 16-day Antarctic Circle cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance and sail across the Drake Passage, then explore the Antarctic Circle’s stunning landscapes, icebergs, and wildlife. This voyage offers a deep exploration of Antarctica's natural wonders before returning to Ushuaia and Buenos Aires.

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from $4,275

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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis

• Explore Cape Horn cliffs
• Witness Pia Glacier calving
• Visit Ainsworth Bay wildlife
• Spot penguins on Magdalena

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Sail through Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise. Visit Cape Horn, explore majestic glaciers, hike through pristine forests, and witness penguins and diverse wildlife aboard the Stella Australis.

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from $13,499

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Exploring the Last Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Cross the iconic Drake Passage
• Wildlife of South Shetland Islands
• Deception and Elephant Island
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Whale Watching

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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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from $8,990

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Weddell Sea Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• View the icy South Shetlands
• Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Visit enigmatic Elephant Island

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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from $2,997

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Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Explore beautiful Wulaia Bay
• Visit historical Ushuaia
• Hike at Garibaldi Glacier
• Admire Andean condors

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Join the MV Ventus Australis on a magical adventure. Starting from Punta Arenas and traveling all the way to Cape Horn and back, this voyage has it all. Explore the wonders of Patagonia while you learn more about the interesting mix of cultures in Ushuaia and admire the breathtaking views.

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from $8,990

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Polar Circle Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Discover the Antarctic peninsula
• Spot varied wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Explore south for the Polar Circle

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This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterway on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.

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from $36,095

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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Cruise by a Zodiac
• Step ashore on the Antarctic
• Glide on kayaking adventures
• Watch for wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 23-day unique experience, where you'll visit Antarctica and cross south of the Antarctic Circle while aboard the Greg Mortimer. Expect a one of a kind wildlife viewing and an unforgettable kayaking experience.

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from $12,895

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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
• Watch for massive Andean condors
• See impressive glaciers
• Visit a working Patagonian estancia
• Explore Torres del Paine

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Santiago

Activities

Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours

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Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands; then see spectacular Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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from $11,020

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The Best of Chilean Fjords

15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Puerto Williams
• Observe Chilean fjords and channels
• Garibaldi, Agostini, El Brujo
• Explore houses of Tortel
• Experience the wildlife encounters
• Conclude the trip in Quemchi

Starts / Ends

Valparaiso / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Village Visits

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Set sail aboard Le Lyrial for a 15-day adventure into the landscapes of South America. Experience the beauty of the Chilean fjords, where channels, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and narrow passages await. Explore Puerto Williams, circumnavigate Cape Horn, and glide past the glaciers of Garibaldi, Crostini, Skua, El Brujo, and Pie XI.

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from $44,746

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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Enjoy Argentina's coast
• Look for incredible wildlife
• Learn the region's maritime history
• Spot penguins in South Georgia

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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On this 25-day cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance, discover Argentina's eastern coast, from harbors to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés during whale breeding season. Witness a sea of king penguins on a remote South Georgia beach and hike the Falkland Islands' shores with fur seals and the world's largest black-browed albatross colony.

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from $2,997

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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Learn about the great navigators
• Zodiac to Porter Glacier
• Walk near Aguila Glacier’s lagoon
• Learn about Magellanic penguins

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Embark on a 9-day Patagonia adventure aboard MV Ventus Australis, tracing Darwin’s historic route through the Fuegian Archipelago, round-trip from Ushuaia, to the breathtaking landscapes at the world’s end.

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