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Take a small ship cruise to the picturesque Elephant Island located in Antarctica, south of the Falkland Islands and North of the Antarctic Peninsula. This island was named after migratory seals that live on the island with no significant flora or fauna. On your cruise to Elephant Island, expect to see amazing glaciers with pink algae surrounding them. Additionally, Elephant Island is home to several chinstrap penguin rookeries and more than 2,000-year-old moss colonies. Elephant Island is also well-known for serving as a refuge for Ernest Shackleton and his crew in 1916, where they spent over four months stranded on the island before they were rescued by a supply ship. Consider cruising Antarctica on a small ship cruise in order to be able to access smaller ports, passages, and coves. Contact our Trip Planners to start planning your ideal trip today!
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10 Best Elephant Island Cruises & Tours

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6 Best Elephant Island Cruises & Tours Deals

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In Shackleton's Footsteps $30,295 20 Set sail on a 20-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, retracing Shackleton’s path through the Antarctic. Explore stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and enjoy guided excursions, culminating in a scenic return to Ushuaia.
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula $14,850 21 Experience a 21-day expedition aboard Plancius from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula with Zodiac excursions, wildlife encounters, photography opportunities, and visits to remarkable polar landscapes.
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula $14,850 21 Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica on this 21-day expedition aboard MV Hondius. You travel from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia, discover remarkable wildlife, join Zodiac excursions, and experience polar landscapes with an expert expedition team.
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Remote Weddell Sea Explorer $27,700 28 Embark on a 28-day Antarctic expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MV Ortelius. Explore the Weddell Sea with its clear waters and massive tabular icebergs formed by the continent's floating ice sheets. Walk in the footsteps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, visit South Georgia with its abundance of wildlife, and ultimately reach Elephant Island.
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In Shackleton’s Footsteps $30,595 20 Embark on a 20-day Antarctic cruise aboard Sylvia Earle, retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary journey from the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia. Experience wildlife sightings, including King Penguins and seals, while visiting historic sites like the Endurance shipwreck and Elephant Island.
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South Georgia & Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition $33,195 20 Join a 20-day Fly/Sail photography expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the stunning landscapes of South Georgia and Antarctica. Capture breathtaking wildlife and surreal scenes in one of the world's most pristine environments, perfect for photographers of all skill levels.
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