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Experience the wonders of Antarctica with Adventure Life's array of 20 small ship cruises for 2025. Join us on a cruise journey to the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, including Port Lockroy, with activities like wildlife viewing, kayaking, and camping. Delve into the heart of the White Continent, spot whales, penguins, and other incredible wildlife, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of this pristine environment. Whether you're hiking through icy terrains, cruising in zodiac boats, or honing your photography skills, each moment offers a unique opportunity to explore this otherworldly destination. From the Basecamp concept to crossing the Antarctic Circle, these cruises offer a range of adventures suitable for various activity levels. Don't miss the chance to embark on an unforgettable Antarctic journey with Adventure Life and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Hauling kayaks out for a paddle
from $9,700
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
  • Camp ashore on the White Continent
  • Spot whales, penguins, and more
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Take your Antarctic expedition to the next level! This 13-day Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp voyage aboard MV Plancius is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.
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Almost ready to depart
from $23,795
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Across the Antarctic Circle: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Get a chance to observe seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Spend 12 days aboard the Sylvia Earle exploring Antarctica's huge white continent. Additionally, fly through the Drake Passage during this expedition.
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from $14,895
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Spirit of Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Hone your photography skills
  • Explore the Drake Passage
  • Navigate on a Zodiac
  • Take a Polar Plunge
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Variable
Explore all the wonders that Antarctica has to offer on this 12-day adventure cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle. Have a tour of Ushuaia and enjoy the wildlife experience in this polar region. Take in the Antarctic beauty on all shore excursions and Zodiac cruises and the educational lectures and guiding services from the expedition team.
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from $32,295
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Antarctica Complete

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Step ashore on the Antarctic
  • See the king penguins
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Explore Antarctica along with South Georgia and the Falkland - Malvinas islands on this 23-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Enjoy the wildlife experiences and the unique adventures while on this journey to the deep south.
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from $17,895
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake Passage and sailing the other way. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and the Legendary Cape Horn.
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Mirrored reflection on our kayak excursion
from $22,895
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Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • A cruise for women, by women
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. Designed by women, led by women, and for women, this adventure lets you explore Antarctica’s stunning landscapes and thriving wildlife. Skip the Drake’s rough seas with charter flights and celebrate trailblazing female conservationists.
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Two Glacier Mountains symmetrically reflecting in the Antarctic water
from $18,695
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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Spot penguins, seals, and whales
  • Take Zodiac cruises
  • Photograph glaciers and icebergs
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Snorkeling, Kayaking, Adventure Options
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Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.
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Winter Island Zodiac cruise with Aurora Expeditions
from $16,995
25% OFF
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy included activities
  • Attend lectures
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 15-day roundtrip expedition to Antarctica from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to explore the White Continent. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, shore landings, and optional activities like the polar plunge on the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.
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from $16,995
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Antarctica Active (All Inclusive Activities)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore Antarctic wildlife
  • Enjoy included activities
  • Attend lectures
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Whale Watching, Skiing
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Embark on a 14-day Antarctica trip from Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to the White Continent. Explore Antarctica's landscapes and enjoy activities like kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, and snorkeling. Optional experiences include the polar plunge. Return via the Drake Passage, attend lectures, and reflect on your journey.
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Gentoo penguins coming ashore at Neko Harbour, Graham Land, Antarctica
from $24,595
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Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake - Fly/Fly Expedition

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Fly over the Sothern Ocean
  • Discover the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Witness the Antarctic wildlife
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
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Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake – Fly/Fly Expedition roundtrip from Punta Arenas aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage in both directions, maximizing time on the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore icy landscapes, witness penguins, seals, and whales, and soak in extended daylight, capturing the essence of Antarctica.
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $20,395
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
  • Watch whales in Antarctic waters
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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
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Variable
Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.
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Hiking to a summit with views of the glaciers below
from $10,100
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Antarctica - Basecamp

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
  • Camp ashore on the White Continent
  • Spot whales, penguins, and more
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking
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Embark on the Ortelius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventures with hiking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, photo workshops, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping under the Antarctic stars.
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $13,395
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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Vast tabular icebergs
  • Explore the Weddell Sea
  • Visit fossil fields
  • Capture Antarctic light
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 12-day Wild Antarctica Cruise from Ushuaia aboard Sylvia Earle to explore the Weddell Sea's famous tabular icebergs, year-round sea ice, fossils, and historical significance in Shackleton's Endurance expedition. Discover awe-inspiring tabular icebergs protected by dense pack ice towards the frigid edge.
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Lemaire channel reflection
from $9,250
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Cruise between icebergs & fjords
  • Observe penguins, albatross & more
  • Enjoy trips ashore each day
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Meet the Antarctic's great stars, the penguins, which number in the thousands and include a variety of curious species. This 11-day Classic Antarctic Cruise takes you to the picturesque scenery found in one of the world's most inhospitable settings. Deception Island, Cuverville Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, and Crystal Sound may be visited during your Antarctic adventures.
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1800's whaling station
from $29,395
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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover South Georgia's wildlife
  • Discover Antarctica
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
  • Discover seals
  • Explore Falklands-Malvinas
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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
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Variable
Explore South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula on this 20-day cruise aboard Sylvia Earle from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Encounter captivating wildlife in South Georgia, learn Falklands-Malvinas' history, and witness peaceful grandeur in Antarctica, including the world's largest king penguin colonies.
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Albatross nest amid rolling hills in Falkland Islands
from $32,295
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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore the Falkland Islands
  • South Georgia's king penguin
  • Go on Zodiac-cruises
  • Observe spectacular wildlife
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Embark on a 23-day Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer. Includes extra time in the Falklands~Malvinas for deeper exploration of the islands' history and birdlife. Visit historical sites, observe diverse bird species, and witness some of the largest king penguin colonies on Earth.
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from $36,095
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Antarctica Complete (Christmas and New Year)

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
  • Holiday exploring Antarctica
  • Holiday cruise in Antarctic Circle
  • South Georgia wildlife encounter
  • Activities during the cruise
  • Antarctica complete with activities
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Camping, Photography Seminars, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Experience a white Christmas exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands~Malvinas. Cross the Antarctic Circle (conditions permitting), cruise icy waters by Zodiac, and see towering icebergs. In South Georgia, encounter king penguins, nesting chicks, and fledglings. Hike beaches and tundra for incredible wildlife encounters.
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Penguins gather by the ocean.
from $15,750
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Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena

33 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Meet gentoo penguins & brown skuas
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • Visit Shackleton's grave site
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Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island
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Explore the world´s most remote islands on this 33-day cruise aboard the MV Plancius, an ice-strengthened vessel. Sail through the Antarctic Peninsula and enjoy the scenic waterway and the incredible variety of wildlife on your way to St. Helena.
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