Ushuaia Small Ship Cruises

from $36,095

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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Traverse Drake Passage’s waters
• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Witness Antarctic Peninsula beauty
• Encounter South Georgia’s wildlife

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Photography Seminars, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving

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Join a 23-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Ushuaia, the Antarctic Peninsula, and South Georgia. Experience onboard lectures, thrilling activities, and a traditional Fuegian barbecue before concluding your unforgettable journey in Ushuaia.

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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

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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 $14,599

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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

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

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 $27,513

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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

Activities

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 $4,439

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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 $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 $2,466

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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 $1,695

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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 $32,870

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
• Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
• See Antarctic's Wildlife
• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Visit Karukinka Natural Park

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activities

Adventure Options, Kayaking

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Variable

Join this 18-day Antarctica expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean fjords, Patagonia’s landscapes, and Torres del Paine. Encounter penguins, whales, and glaciers on this epic adventure.

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from $3,051

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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 waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.

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from $12,599

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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• See massive glaciers and icebergs
• Deception and Elephant Island
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking

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Embark on a 13-day Antarctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Each day brings new discoveries as you explore one of the most remote places on Earth.

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from $12,199

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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit Deception Island caldera
• Explore Yankee Harbor
• Spot Gentoo penguin colonies

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Explore Antarctica on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard World Traveller and experience remote landings, Zodiac safaris, and rare wildlife encounters as your Captain navigates ice-filled waters. Discover volcanic caldera on Deception Island, penguin colonies on Barrientos Island, and massive glaciers in Cierva Cove.

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from $12,999

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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Explore Buenos Aires
• Witness giant icebergs
• Spot penguin colonies
• See humpback whales and dolphins

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing

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Variable

Set sail on a 13-day Antarctic expedition aboard World Navigator. Experience constant discovery as you navigate one of the most remote regions on the planet.

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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

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Buenos Aires / Santiago

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours

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Variable

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 $29,757

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
• Marvel at magnificent icebergs
• Hike Torres del Paine National Park
• Explore Francisco Coloane Marine

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Buenos Aires / Chile

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Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 

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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 $20,299

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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 18 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Explore West Point Island
• Spot black-browed albatross
• See Falkland Island elephant seals
• Visit Port Stanley museum

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on an 18-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Traveller and explore the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the icy wilderness of Antarctica. This immersive itinerary combines cultural highlights and natural wonders with flexible daily exploration guided by your captain and expedition team.

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