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Brilliant blue icebergs in Antarctic waters
from $18,595
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Voyaging Beyond the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Discover rare polar sights
  • Learn from expert guides
  • Witness stunning glaciers
  • Uncover Shackleton’s Historic Sites
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Venture on a 14-day Antarctica cruise that starts in Buenos Aires and sails from Ushuaia aboard Le Lyrial. Cross the famous Drake Passage, take daily Zodiac trips, see penguins and whales up close, and explore Antarctica with A&K’s expert guide, plus a chance to cross the Antarctic Circle.
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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
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Kayaking, Whale Watching, Citizen Science, Small Ship Sailing, Camping
Activity Level
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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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.
from $8,990
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Weddell Sea Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • View the icy South Shetlands
  • Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Visit enigmatic Elephant Island
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Legend ship
from $112,108
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Private Charter - Central & East Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Snorkel in crystal clear waters
  • Tour the tortoise breeding center
  • Enjoy on board family activities
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend for a unique 4-day private cruise exploring the central and eastern islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Get ready to snorkel, hike and encounter wildlife such as sea lions, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises many which are unique to the Galapagos, found nowhere else in this world
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Galapagos Legend Pool Area
from $112,108
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Private Charter - North & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Meet the Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Visit the wildlife-rich Genovesa
  • Snorkel among sea lions
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on the luxurious Galapagos Legend, which accommodates 100 guests and features a pool and several luxury-class facilities. The Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions may all be seen on this short, inexpensive private trip.
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Relax on the deck and soak in the sun.
from $82,400
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Private Charter - Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
  • Meet Galapagos giant turtles
  • Observe mating blue-footed boobies
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day private Northeast Islands cruise onboard the Archipel I combines the sea lion colonies of Mosquera Islet and the exclusive Genovesa with the stunning volcanic islands of Bartolome and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Explore Española, the archipelago's southernmost point, and view blue-footed boobies on San Cristobal's Witch Hill.
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Corals during the sunset
from $42,191
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Private Charter - Galapagos Central Islands Aboard Corals

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Explore Dragon Hill's wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
During this 4-day private cruise explore the North Central islands of the Galapagos and visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and where the famous Lonesome George used to live. Walk through trails escorted by endemic land iguanas, mockingbirds, and Darwin´s finches, snorkel in crystalline waters and more!
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Coral I
from $42,191
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Private Charter - Galapagos Northeast Islands Aboard Corals

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Explore the Charles Darwin Station
  • Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies during this 4-day private cruise across the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more!
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Diving with a sea turtle
from $4,995
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Dive Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua
  • Visit Santiago Island
  • Observe sharks at Wolf Island
  • Discover “Darwin’s Arch”
  • Admire Cape Douglas' marine life
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the underwater marvels of the remote northern Galapagos Islands of Wolf and Darwin on a Liveaboard diving cruise on the Aqua. See some of the following Marine Life: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, turtles, seahorses, barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and reef fish.
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Sleepy sea lion on a log
from $5,150
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Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Observe mating blue-footed boobies
  • Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
  • Meet Galapagos giant turtles
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
Visit several islands thought the archipelago and experience the wildlife and landscape of the northeast on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Spend your days exploring surreal landscapes, kayaking and snorkeling in clear waters, and hiking volcanic formations.
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Enjoy a blissful snorkeling trip.
from $5,150
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Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Learn about conservation topics
  • Meet Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
  • Zodiac cruise to a penguin colony
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Explore conservation centers, observation points, volcanic landscapes, and spectacular bays. Hike along fresh-water pools and lagoons, and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife rich waters.
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Floreana Island
from $5,150
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Southeastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz
  • Swim and snorkel at Gardner Bay
  • Follow Charles Darwin´s steps
  • Learn about local conservation
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Get ready to enjoy an unique 8-day expedition cruise exploring the highlights of the southeastern islands of the Galapagos. Cover some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, South Plazas, and Santa Fe.
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Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
from $4,056
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Amazon Journey via Marañon River- Low Water Season

Nauta to Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
  • Meet and visit with locals
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activities
Fishing, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day cruise aboard Zafiro exploring the wonderful Amazon and its tributaries towards the Sapote River, a buffered zone of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Naturalist guides use their eagle eyes to help you spot extraordinary wildlife and act as interpreters so that you may learn from Amazonian communities.
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Treasure of Galapagos
from $95,920
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

7 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
  • Appreciate Isabela's wetlands
  • Snorkel, swim & hike the Galapagos
  • Observe diverse wildlife
  • Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Galapagos Western Islands on this 7-day private cruise aboard the ship Treasure of the Galapagos. Visit the fascinating Santa Cruz, Rabida, and Fernandina islands to learn about their volcanic origins and isolation. Spend an unforgettable holiday surrounded by nature, birds, and sea life.
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An ocean of icebergs.
from $8,990
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Polar Circle Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia
  • Discover the Antarctic peninsula
  • Spot varied wildlife
  • Enjoy a full program of lectures
  • Explore south for the Polar Circle
Activity Level
Variable
This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.
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Dining area on the Archipell I's Sundeck
from $82,400
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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Follow Charles Darwin´s steps
  • Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz
  • Swim and snorkel at Gardner Bay
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on Archipel I for an 8-day private Galapagos expedition voyage to see the best of the southern Galapagos. Explore some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, South Plazas, and Santa Fe. Spot a myriad of native species, including sea lions, sharks, marine birds, and sea turtles.
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A Galapagos traveler sits still while a sea lion explores
from $82,400
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Private Charter - Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Meet Galapagos giant tortoises
  • Zodiac cruise to a penguin colony
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
  • Learn about conservation topics
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day private cruise aboard Archipel I. This voyage features the most sought-after destinations in this region, including Santa Cristobal, South Plazas, Santa Fe, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Hike fresh-water pools and lagoons and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife-rich waters.
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Penguins gathering on the shore
from $20,999
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Grand Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Antarctica
  • Visit King George Island
  • Enjoy South Georgia
  • Explore Ushuaia
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 20-day expedition cruise aboard the World Navigator from Ushuaia to explore Antarctica and its surrounding islands. Encounter diverse landscapes and wildlife beyond the Peninsula, including towering icebergs and rugged cliffs.
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