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An ocean of icebergs.
from $13,495
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Complete Antarctica: Fly In, Sail Out

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross Drake Passage flight
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula sites
  • Observe penguins seals whales
  • Tour South Shetland Islands
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Travel 9 days from Punta Arenas, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Ocean Nova. Fly across the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands, and observe penguins, seals, and whales. Take part in guided landings, Zodiac excursions, and educational sessions with polar experts.
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Ushuaia
from $13,140
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Echoes of the Deep: Whale & Science Expedition in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena
  • Cross Drake Passage southbound
  • Reach South Shetland Islands
  • Conduct whale research operations
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula shores
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 13-day expedition from Ushuaia aboard RMS St. Helena. Cross the Drake Passage, reach the South Shetland Islands, and take part in whale research along the Antarctic Peninsula. Engage in data collection, Zodiac outings, and shore visits before returning to Ushuaia.
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Penguins navigating the icy slopes
from $11,630
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Antarctica: Ocean (Re)Imagined

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Drake Passage Crossing
  • Antarctic Peninsula exploration
  • Whale watching in Antarctica
  • Encounter seals and elephant seals
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing
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Travel on a 12-day voyage from Buenos Aires and Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the Drake Passage, join zodiac excursions, spot penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds, and explore one of the planet’s most remote regions while learning from onboard polar experts.
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Penguin sighting in Antarctica
from $12,720
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Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit former whaling stations
  • Experience drifting icebergs
  • Observe diverse wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Join Le Boreal for a 12-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula roundtrip Ushuaia. Take a trip across the legendary Drake Passage and survey the remarkable wildlife of the White Continent, including Gentoo and Adelie penguins, Humpback whales, and seals. Marvel at the majestic landscape of icebergs, ice floes, and ancient glaciers.
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Incredible ice in the Weddell Sea
from $11,550
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Elephant Island
  • Navigate Antarctic Sound
  • Experience Brown Bluff
  • Encounter Antarctic wildlife
  • Enter the Weddell Se
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
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Variable
Join a 12-day expedition aboard MV Plancius exploring Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Weddell Sea. Sail from Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage, encounter vast icebergs, historic sites, and observe Antarctic wildlife.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $41,380
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Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Antarctica Peninsula exploration
  • Visit Grytviken in South Georgia
  • Visit Falkland Islands
  • See Patagonia glacier scenery
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Embark on a 25-day Antarctica cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean Fjords, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and Antarctica. Kayak past icebergs, cruise by Zodiac to glaciers, hike among penguins, and cross the Drake Passage. Experience remote wildlife and dramatic polar landscapes.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $26,995
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Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Puerto Madryn
  • Hike Steeple Jason
  • Encounter king penguins
  • See Shackleton sites
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Sail on a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Ultramarine, flying to Puerto Madryn before exploring the Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia. Enjoy encounters with penguins, seals, and historic whaling sites, then return across the Southern Ocean toward the Beagle Channel.
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See the beautiful wildlife in Antarctica.
from $21,080
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Ultimate Antarctic Adventure

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Gentoo penguin colony
  • Cruise scenic Beagle Channel
  • Explore South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Camping
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Variable
This 20-day Ultimate Antarctic Adventure aboard RMS St. Helena begins in Ushuaia, sailing through the Beagle Channel and crossing the Drake Passage to reach the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Explore via ship aboard Icebird yacht, adventure into remote bays and narrow channels inaccessible to larger vessels
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Golden light on the iconic towers of Torres del Paine National Park
from $15,724
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Chilean Fjords & Antarctica

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Explore Santiago's landmarks
  • Cruise Reloncavi Sound
  • Visit Petrohue Falls
  • Visit Bruggen Glacier's expanse
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Santiago / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 19-day cruise from Santiago to Ushuaia aboard the Seabourn Pursuit, exploring Chile's stunning coastline, Patagonia's fjords, and the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. Highlights include volcanic landscapes, penguin colonies, and majestic glaciers.
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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $15,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Port Stanley settlement
  • Visit historic Grytviken site
  • Observe Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula waters
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.
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Stunning reflections in the Lemaire channel
from $18,995
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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Historic Grytviken Site
  • Encounter Salisbury Plain Penguins
  • Cruise Antarctic Peninsula Waters
  • Discover Elephant Island Coast
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $17,950
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Visit South Georgia
  • Discover Falkland History
  • Explore Patagonia Wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and Patagonia on this 20-day roundtrip voyage from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Ushuaia, Port Stanley and Puerto Madryn, cross the Drake Passage, observe polar wildlife, and learn about the region’s history, geography and exploration through guided expedition activities.
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