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Experience cruise tailored to adventurous and discerning travelers. With 58 unique itineraries available between 2026 and 2028, guests can explore top destinations like Antarctica Peninsula, Reykjavik, Drake Passage, Longyearbyen, and South Shetland Islands, while enjoying curated activities such as Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Hiking, and Photography Seminars. Whether you prefer short getaways or extended explorations, trips range from 8 days to 23 days, with pricing from $6,495 to $94,695. is known for exceptional service, small-ship intimacy, and flexible policies designed to ensure a smooth travel experience. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups, cruises in 2026 and 2027 offer a perfect blend of comfort, discovery, and unforgettable memories.
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Sightseeing on South Georgia
from $37,695
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia

23 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • See thousands of pairs of penguins
  • Follow in Shackleton's footsteps
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Enjoy Flightseeing tours
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage aboard the Ultramarine. This epic Antarctica  expedition includes all of the major Antarctic highlights you can imagine, full of significant milestones for any world traveler.
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Qikiqtarjuak community
from $21,795
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik to Calgary - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise through Greenland’s fjords
  • Visit Qikiqtarjuaq Inuit community
  • Discover Northwest Passage history
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord landscap
  • Visit Maniitsoq Arctic town
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Reykjavik / Calgary
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Join this 17-day adventure from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ocean Explorer, exploring the stunning landscapes of Greenland and Canada’s Arctic. Travel through Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, stop at remote towns like Nuuk and Maniitsoq, and witness spectacular wildlife in Canada’s High Arctic.
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Kayaking in the Northwest Passage
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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Calgary - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Beechey Island’s graves
  • Spot polar bears at Radstock Bay
  • Visit Arctic Bay
  • Marvel at calving icebergs
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Calgary / Reykjavik
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Sail on this 17-day Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer, starting in Calgary, and journey through Canada's High Arctic and Greenland. Explore stunning regions like Beechey Island, Radstock Bay, and Arctic Bay. Cruise through Smith Sound before arriving in Greenland, where you’ll visit Qaanaaq, Uummannaq, and the Ilulissat Icefjord.
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A huge colony of king penguins.
from $28,595
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Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • Meet three species of penguins
  • Watch for whales and seals
  • Kayak or swim in Antarctic waters
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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping
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From Ushuaia, Argentina enjoy a true polar expedition to the northernmost tip of Antarctica on this round trip 20-day small ship cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer. Visit the remote Falkland Islands and see South Georgia's incredible wildlife as you immerse in the icy realm of the Antarctic. Glacier treks and zodiac excursions highlight the journey.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $22,895
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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

18 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore king penguin rookeries
  • Tour abandoned whaling stations
  • Enjoy on-board lectures
  • Step foot on the 7th continent
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join this incredible 18-day cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer to Antarctica and South Georgia. Discover the unique wildlife and reflect at the resting place of the great explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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Witness the Total Solar Eclipse
from $28,595
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Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Explore seldom-visited Westfjords
  • Cruise massive Scoresby Sund
  • Spot muskoxen and Arctic foxes
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing
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Sail from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Greenland on a 17-day cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer. Discover the unspoiled beauty of Iceland’s Westfjords, navigate the vast Scoresby Sund—the world’s largest fjord system—and witness a rare total solar eclipse from a prime viewing location along the path of totality.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation, Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science
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Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
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Sunrise in the Patagonian Andes Mountains
from $14,195
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Santiago - 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
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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, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Alkhornet Hiking
from $13,795
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Helsinki museums
  • Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
  • Visit the 14th of July Glacier
  • Admire Alkefjellet cliffs
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Discover Spitsbergen on this 15-day cruise aboard the Ultramarine exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundras. Spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds like puffins and guillemots. Visit historical whaling outposts, colorful tundra meadows, and breathtaking locations like Alkefjellet and the 14th of July Glacier.
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Beautiful arctic landscape
from $13,295
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Spot polar bears, walrus, and more
  • See Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjords
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Sail on this 15-day Three Arctic Islands cruise starting in Helsinki and ending in Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Explore Svalbard’s wildlife-rich landscapes, Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, and the Denmark Strait. Highlights include Zodiac cruises, glacier visits, and spotting polar bears, muskoxen, and Arctic seabirds.
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Glaciers and beautiful arctic tundra.
from $15,095
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore East Greenland fjords
  • Cruise Spitsbergen’s icy wilderness
  • Discover Iceland’s wild Westfjords
  • Visit ancient Thule sites
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Embark on a 15-day Arctic journey aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Reykjavik. Explore Spitsbergen’s glaciers and wildlife, cruise through Greenland’s icy fjords, and experience Iceland’s remote Westfjords. Enjoy guided Zodiac landings, Arctic history talks, and breathtaking scenery from the world’s most captivating polar regions.
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Emperor penguins on Snow Hill Island
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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill

Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing
  • Discover Antarctica's history
  • Visit the emperor penguin colony
  • Encounter the emperor penguins
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Buenos Aires / Elevage Buenos Aires
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Helicopter Tours
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Join this 14-day cruise expedition aboard Ultramarine and sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins.
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