Ushuaia Whale Watching Cruises

from $11,795

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Quest for the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Visit the huts of Damoy Point
• Visit penguin colonies
• Discover Deception Island volcano
• Spot humpback whales surfacing

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science

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Variable

Embark on a 13-day Quest for the Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, penguin sightings, whale watching, and historic sites.

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from $7,750

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Antarctica - Whale Watching Discovery and Learning Voyage

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit Port Lockroy
• Spot penguins and seals
• Meet gentoo penguins

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Arakur Ushuaia

Activities

Scuba Diving, Small Ship Sailing, Adventure Options

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Variable

Set sail from Ushuaia on an 11-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard Ortelius, crossing the Drake Passage to explore glaciers, icy bays, and wildlife-rich sites like Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Port Lockroy. Spot whales, seals, and penguins, and enjoy Zodiac cruises and possible snowshoeing in this polar wonderland.

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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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

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 $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

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Variable

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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Variable

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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

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 $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

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling

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Variable

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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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

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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 $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

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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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Variable

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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from $20,399

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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Spot Adelie penguin colonies
• Explore rugged coast by Zodiac
• Walk along Puerto Madryn’s cliffs
• Spot Gentoo penguins

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Relaxed

Embark on a 20-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Navigator. Travel aboard an expedition ship, exploring icy coastlines, penguin-covered beaches, and remote Patagonian outposts. This immersive voyage invites you to experience some of the planet’s most remote and awe-inspiring destinations.

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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

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Chile

Activities

Village Visits

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Variable

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 $14,061

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Explore Isla de los Estados
• Venture into wildlife reserves
• Take advantage of superb photo ops
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.

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from $13,588

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Chilean Patagonia
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
• Explore Karukinka Natural Park
• Explore Staten Island

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).

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from $7,999

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Falklands & Fjords Explorer

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Visit Magdalena Island penguins
• Encounter diverse wildlife
• Navigate through Garibaldi Fjord
• Experience Punta del Este's beaches

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard World Traveller. Explore stunning landscapes from sandstone cliffs to lush tussock grass. Connect with fellow explorers on this unforgettable journey through the Falklands and Chilean Fjords.

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