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Spot king penguins in subantarctic islands
from $37,274
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Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Roundtrip Santiago, Chile - 22 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Marvel at a king penguin colony
  • Experience Antarctic ice
  • See incredible wildlife
  • Travel to three distinct regions
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Santiago / Santiago
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Marvel at vast colonies of penguins, spot majestic whales, look for a variety of species of seals, and watch soaring sea birds. Explore rugged, untouched landscapes, and be humbled by massive icebergs and mountains. The ultimate Southern Ocean experience, this unforgettable 22-day expedition cruise takes you into spectacular wilderness.
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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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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
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Kayaking
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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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A vast penguin colony nesting beneath the jagged, snow-dusted peaks of Salisbury Plain, South Georgia
from $19,995
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South Georgia In Depth Expedition Micro Cruise

Roundtrip Port Stanley - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Visit the Western Falkland Islands
  • Search for wildlife and seabirds
  • Explore the Eastern Falklands
  • Discover icy South Georgia
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Stanley / Stanley
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Join a 15-day expedition cruise to South Georgia on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, where you can explore stunning landscapes and observe active wildlife, including king penguins and elephant seals. Enjoy expert photography tips while visiting historic sites like Grytviken and Fortuna Bay.
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A group of penguins on an iceburg
from $23,995
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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands

19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Learn more about Ernest Shackleton
  • Set off on Zodiac excursions
  • Explore historic, South Georgia
  • Explore Falkland Islands
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Spa Relaxation
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Board luxurious Le Lyrial on an exciting 19-day expedition cruise to Antarctica. After a flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina, at the tip of South America, depart toward the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before cruising the Drake Passage and the expansive glaciers and wildlife-rich shorelines of the Antarctic peninsula.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $26,075
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Ultimate Antarctica: Falklands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through the Beagle Channel
  • Discover South Georgia’s glaciers
  • Visit vast king penguin colonies
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Citizen Science, Camping
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Variable
Embark on a 24-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia aboard the Ocean Nova. Sail through the Beagle Channel, spot penguins, seals, and albatrosses in the Falklands, and explore South Georgia’s glaciers. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula’s towering icebergs and cross the Antarctic Circle.
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Cooper Bay on South Georgia Island features dramatic volcanic rock formations meeting the rough Southern Ocean
from $22,995
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South Georgia and Antarctica Shackleton Special Expedition Micro Cruise

Port Stanley - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Aureum
  • Explore scenic Port Stanley
  • Visit historic Grytviken
  • Watch penguins in St Andrews Bay
  • Step ashore in Antarctica
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Stanley / Port of Ushuaia
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Photography Seminars, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Join a 20-day cruise on the Explorer Yacht Aureum, retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton's historic survival route from South Georgia to Antarctica. Experience stunning wildlife and natural beauty while visiting significant sites like Shackleton's grave and Elephant Island.
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Iceberg Flow during Trip to the Antarctic Peninsula
from $19,050
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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Observe New Island penguins
  • Visit South Georgia’s Gold Harbor
  • Observe whales, seals, and seabirds
  • Explore Salisbury Plain
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Embark on a 19-day cruise from Buenos and Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters, glaciers, and historic polar routes.
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A leopard seal peeks at us over ice
from $17,400
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Experience Falkland culture
  • Observe wandering albatross
  • Spot fin whales from the ship
  • Visit the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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This 19-day cruise onboard the Ortelius takes you to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. The gorgeous scenery and plentiful wildlife combine to make it one of the most aesthetically breathtaking in the world. Tens of thousands of penguins and fin whales call the cold seas home.
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St Andrew, South Georgia
from $14,850
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula

Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • Visit South Georgia
  • Photograph polar wildlife
  • Discover Antarctica by Zodiac
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
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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Rockhopper penguins
from $22,370
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The Great Austral Loop

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Observe New Island penguin colonies
  • See South Georgia wildlife
  • Sail on Antarctic Peninsula
  • Drake Passage crossing
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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Village Visits
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Embark on a 19-day Polar voyage cruise aboard Le Boreal. Sail via the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, encounter penguins and seals, cross the Drake Passage, and explore Antarctic Peninsula sites by Zodiac and guided landings.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Corals
from $9,931
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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
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Snorkeling
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Variable
This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.
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