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Explore these 18 top Weddell Sea cruises for 2026 and 2027. Some of the most popular activities on our Weddell Sea trips include Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, and Hiking. Discover with your expert local English-speaking guides who will show you the hot spots and the off-the-beaten-path hidden gems. We work with only the best small ships that carry under 500 fortunate guests, and we can give you unbiased advice to match you with the perfect ship and perfect cruise for your next vacation. Our Weddell Sea cruises start from $9,390 for cruises of 11 to 20 days. Contact one of Adventure Life's Weddell Sea cruise specialists for help planning a seamless trip.
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A dramatic panorama of snow, glaciers, and icebergs at Portal Point.
from $28,295
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Southern Antarctic Realms: Antarctic Circle & Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • View Weddell Sea Adelie colonies
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula
  • Marvel at Lake Escondido
  • Spot albatrosses in Drake Passage
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 17-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, crossing the Antarctic Circle and exploring the remote Weddell Sea. Experience stunning icebergs, wildlife like Adelie penguins, and the legendary history of polar explorers in an awe-inspiring, remote landscape.
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Emperor penguins in Antarctica
from $12,650
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Ushuaia
  • Discover Beagle Channel
  • Experience Drake Passage
  • See the Antarctic Convergence
  • Uncover Weddell Sea's wildlife
  • Visit Antarctic Sound
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Immerse yourself in a 13-day Antarctica-Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp expedition aboard MV Ortelius filled with thrilling adventures. Engage in kayaking, photography workshops, hiking, mountaineering, and camping, adjusted based on the unpredictable weather and ice conditions. Delve into the exploration of this isolated and awe-inspiring region.
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $20,395
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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea: In Partnership with New Scientist Discovery - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Punta Arenas history
  • Marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs
  • Discover Antarctic Sound wildlife
  • Engage in citizen science
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Join a 13-day Weddell Sea Fly/Sail expedition on Sylvia Earle with New Scientist Discovery Tours, exploring Antarctica's remote regions rich in ice, wildlife, and history tied to Shackleton's Endurance expedition. Encounter seals, discover ancient fossils, and observe migrating whales while delving into polar science and the unique ecosystem.
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A dramatic panorama of snow, glaciers, and icebergs at Portal Point.
from $19,295
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Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea - Fly/Sail

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs
  • Discover Antarctic Sound wildlife
  • Visit historic huts on land
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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia
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Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Snorkeling
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Join an 11-day expedition on the Douglas Mawson, exploring the stunning western Antarctic Peninsula and the historically rich Weddell Sea. Ideal for adventurers, this journey navigates icy waters to discover unique geological wonders and dramatic frozen landscapes.
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Zodiac cruising among icebergs
from $17,095
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Antarctic Peninsula: A Rare Exploration of the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cross Weddell Sea
  • Visit Adélie Colonies
  • Join Zodiac excursions
  • Discover Volcanic Cliffs
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Hiking, Citizen Science
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Sail on a 12-day journey from Ushuaia on Ocean Explorer and cross the Drake Passage to reach towering ice, major penguin colonies, and historic sites across the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Sound. Experience Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewing, and striking geological features before returning to Ushuaia.
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Penguins in Antarctica
from $9,650
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Visit Point Wild
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Discover the Devil Island
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Ushuaia / Ushuaia
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Board MV Plancius in Ushuaia for an 11-day Antarctic adventure, sailing through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Explore historic sites like Point Wild and the Weddell Sea, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and witness stunning landscapes, including Antarctic Sound, Brown Bluff, and Devil Island, before returning to Ushuaia.
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Pinnacle shaped icebergs floating in Andvord Bay near Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula
from $11,380
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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Discover Weddell Sea
  • Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
  • See penguins, whales, and albatross
  • Explore Ushuaia port city
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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Join the SH Vega on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip in Ushuaia and encounter Antarctica like never before. Cross the notorious Drake Passage, marvel at colossal tabular icebergs, observe penguins up close, and discover the history of Shackleton's Endurance, its incredible survival, and its rescue tale.
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Iceberg off coast of Antarctica
from $11,380
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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea Cruise

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Discover Weddell Sea
  • Conquer Drake Passage sea crossing
  • See penguins, whales, and albatross
  • Sail across Beagle Channel
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Join the SH Diana on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip in Ushuaia and encounter Antarctica like never before. Cross the notorious Drake Passage, marvel at colossal tabular icebergs, observe penguins up close, and discover the history of Shackleton's Endurance, its incredible survival, and its rescue tale.
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Emperor penguins on Snow Hill Island
from $24,795
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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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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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 $14,995
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands

Roundtrip Buenos Aires - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Ride a helicopter to discover ANT
  • Excursions thru a helicopter ride
  • Join Zodiac excursions to explore
  • Discover Antarctica thru lectures
  • Explore Antarctica's wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
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Helicopter Tours
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Join a 12-day expedition to the remote east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Ultramarine. This helicopter-focused adventure offers rare views of icebergs, mountains, and remote landscapes, with two heli-flightseeing excursions, a heli-landing, and Zodiac trips through the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Sound.
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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
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving
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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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Guests on the deck of the Ushuaia viewing the arctic landscape.
from $9,390
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Weddell Sea Quest

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 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
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
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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 is always 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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