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Albatross in the arctic.
from $11,700
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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail to legendary Elephant Island
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Zodiac cruise by alpine peaks
  • Search for whales in polar waters
  • See stunning Weddell Sea
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Scuba Diving
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On this 15-day Antarctic expedition voyage aboard the MV Plancius, travel to remote polar coasts and witness magnificent scenery and animals. Explore Point Wild, Devil Island, Erebus, and Terror Gulf, as well as Vega Island. Continue your exploration of the Orleans Strait, Port Monuments, Crystal Sound, and the Yalour Islands.
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A colony of king penguins on South Georgia
from $16,420
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The Kingdom of Kings: The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
  • Explore Falkland Shores
  • Discover Grytviken History
  • Observe King Penguin Colonies
  • Navigate Antarctic Ice
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Camping
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Variable
Set sail on a 21-day Ushuaia roundtrip cruise aboard Terra Nova Adventurer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. Encounter king penguin colonies, historic Grytviken, Antarctic icebergs and wildlife-rich Southern Ocean waters, with flexible landings and Zodiac excursions shaped by weather, sea, ice and wildlife conditions.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $13,670
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Into the Wild South: The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Montevideo - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Terra Nova Adventurer
  • Explore South Georgia's history
  • See South Georgia Wildlife
  • Cross the Scotia Sea
  • Explore Antarctica by Zodiac
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Montevideo / Port of Ushuaia
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Sail on a 21-day expedition from Montevideo to Ushuaia aboard Terra Nova Adventurer, exploring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and early-season Antarctica. Watch albatrosses, petrels, whales and penguins, explore remote shores by Zodiac and on foot, and encounter landscapes shaped by exploration, wildlife and changing polar conditions.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $17,050
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Falkland Islands-South Georgia-Elephant Island-Antarctica-Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • See Commerson’s Dolphins
  • Visit whaling and sealing station
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Tierra del Fuego National Park / Port of Ushuaia
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Join MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure that allows you to discover and explore Antarctica, passing from the Falkland Island to Polar Circle. Experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth and enjoy close encounters with Gentoo and Adélie penguins, brown skuas, leopard seals, along with humpback and minke whales.
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Puerto Williams, Chile
from $25,700
Save $5000
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Antarctica Peninsula - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Puerto Williams Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind
  • Explore New Island’s wild landscape
  • Tour West Point's rugged cliffs
  • Discover historic Port Stanley
  • Navigate the icy Antarctic Sound
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Santiago / Santiago
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Spa Relaxation, Hiking
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Variable
Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Elephant Island, rich in wildlife and history—Experience Antarctica’s remote wilderness for five days before returning via the Drake Passage.
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Rockhopper penguin sighting
from $15,100
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Get a taste of Falklands history
  • See four S.Georgia penguin species
  • Discover the South Orkney Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king penguin colonies, marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs, and meet elephant seals. Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard the Ortelius!
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Penguins in Antarctica
from $9,650
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Point Wild
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Discover the Devil Island
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Board MV Plancius in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic adventure, sailing through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Explore historic sites like Point Wild and the Weddell Sea, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and witness stunning landscapes, including Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island, before returning to Ushuaia.
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