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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer

• Explore local bays and channels
• Scout for humpback & minke whales
• Experience a Polar Plunge swim
• Learn from on-board specialists

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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On this 11-day adventure to the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula you'll cruise through sea ice, witness penguins building their nests, kayak along icebergs, and experience exhilarating encounters with abundant wildlife including penguins, seals and whales.

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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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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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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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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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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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from $25,595

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Sail the Drake Passage
• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Set foot on the 7th Continent
• Look for minke and humpback whales
• Enjoy Flightseeing tours
• Take the Polar Plunge

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Setting foot on the 7th Continent is a polar achievement few experience. Even more rare is the milestone of crossing the Antarctic Circle. Navigating south of 66°33' S is the highlight of the 14-day voyage, which rewards passengers daily with views of dramatic ice formations, humpback whales, leopard seals, penguins, and giant petrels. 

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from $24,295

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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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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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from $11,495

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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Aberdeen
• Discover Fair Isle
• Experience Faroe Islands
• Explore Jan Mayen

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Aberdeen / Helsinki

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Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki on the Ultramarine. Explore Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, encountering iconic Arctic wildlife like puffins, seabirds, reindeer, and whales.

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South Greenland Adventure: The Majestic Alpine Arctic

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Reykjavik landmarks
• Visit Kujataa UNESCO site
• Sail Prins Christian Sund
• Visit Aappilattoq village

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Camping, Village Visits

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Embark on a 14-day South Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, glaciers, and Viking heritage aboard Ultramarine. Discover the wild east coast, rich Norse history in the Westlands, and the dramatic landscapes of Arctic Patagonia. Enjoy activities like heli-landings, hiking, Zodiac cruises, and cultural experiences with local communities.

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Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Iceland's Westfjords
• Cruise Látrabjarg’s bird cliffs
• Witness Greenland's Scoresbysund
• See muskoxen in Northeast Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Northern Lights

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Embark on a 14-day Under the Northern Lights from Reykjavik and back aboard Ultramarine. Explore the rugged Westfjords, sail to Northeast Greenland’s stunning fjords, and visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland’s northernmost community. Witness puffins, muskoxen, and whales explore ancient Thule settlements and marvel at the Scoresbysund fjord system.

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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Iceland - Newfoundland - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Walk historic Sisimiut streets
• Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
• Hike Torngat fjords
• Visit Viking settlement ruins

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Iceland / St. John's

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Biking

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Embark on a 14-day Arctic adventure from Iceland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Explorer. Witness majestic glaciers in Greenland, delve into Inuit culture in Nunavut, marvel at fjords in Torngat National Park, & uncover Viking history at L’Anse aux Meadows. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, kayaking, & guided hikes through remote & stunning landscapes.

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from $18,595

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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Sail the Beagle Channel
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Take helicopter over Antarctica

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Helicopter Tours

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Embark on this 14-day cruise exploring Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the legendary Drake Passage, where you'll witness breathtaking wildlife, from soaring albatrosses to playful dolphins.

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