Top Drake Passage Trips & Tours in February 2025

Embark on this 13-day roundtrip exploration from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Circle on World Traveller. Look for Weddell, elephant, and crabeater seals as your Captain navigates through picturesque channels of pristine icebergs and ice floes. Cross the Antarctic Circle and become a member of the Order …

Embark on a 13-day adventure aboard World Navigator, crossing the Antarctic Circle. Navigating the Drake Passage, witness its power and be rewarded with extraordinary wildlife encounters, like humpback whales and hourglass dolphins. As travelers approach the South Shetland Islands, the icy peaks …

Embark on a 13-day Antarctic Explorer Expedition Cruise on the Greg Mortimer from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia and discover the enormity of Antarctica. Witness the splendor of the Antarctic Peninsula, where colossal glaciers cascade into the ocean, towering peaks dwarf penguins, and humpback and minke …

Arrive in Ushuaia and meet your vessel the MV Ushuaia for your 11-day polar adventure. Begin your crossing of the Drake Passage, named after Sir Frances Drake who sailed these waters in 1578. Be sure to keep your eyes open for wildlife such as sea birds, whales, and seals. Icebergs and snow-capped …

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and enjoy the most dramatic scenery and the widest variety of wildlife in Antarctica on this special 11-day cruise. Visit the volcanic islands of the South Shetlands and explore the wide variety of flora and fauna in South Shetland. This classic route to the …

Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and enjoy the most dramatic scenery and the widest variety of wildlife in Antarctica on this special 11-day cruise. Visit the volcanic islands of the South Shetlands and explore the wide variety of flora and fauna in South Shetland. This classic route to the …

On this 12-Day Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Cruise from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. This trip is an adventure-filled expedition to Antarctica, starting with a transfer from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. After exploring the port town, embark on a journey through the …

Set sail on this 13-day ultimate Antarctica Explorer cruise from Ushuaia and back aboard the Ocean Albatros, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Southern Ocean! As you pass through the tranquil Beagle Channel and the wild Roaring Fifties, keep an eye out for seabirds, albatrosses, …

Setting foot on the 7th Continent is a polar achievement relatively few people experience in their lifetime. Even more rare is the incomparable milestone that’s achieved when a traveler crosses the iconic Antarctic Circle. Navigating south of 66°33' S is—for most …

Join this 18-day adventure aboard Ocean Explorer on a roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia. At sea, photograph massive albatross and pintado petrel as they swoop and soar around the ship, guiding you toward South Georgia. Beaches teeming with king penguins and elephant seals greet you on this fabled …

Sail on this 16-day Antarctic Holiday Discovery exploration cruise from Ushuaia and back aboard World Voyager. As travelers cross the famous Drake Passage, keep an eye out for hourglass dolphins. Then, explore the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula with daily landings and …

Explore the Weddell Sea on this 28-Day Remote Expedition Roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the MV Ortelius. Start your trip in Ushuaia en route to South Georgia, where you will follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and his ship, Endurance. This island is home to an abundance …

The Sea Spirit will take you on an extended Antarctic tour that includes the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Witness the untouched beauty of one of the world's most remote regions. Depart from Ushuaia and pass through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Southern Ocean. Spend 23 …

The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands, where icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests. Join us on an odyssey aboard the National Geographic Resolution …

Experience an extraordinary cruise aboard the National Geographic Explorer, beginning in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Venture to Ushuaia, where you'll embark on your Antarctic adventure. Fly to Ushuaia and explore Tierra del Fuego National Park. Sail through the Drake Passage while enjoying …

Embark on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind to and from Puerto Williams. Begin at the Falkland Islands, rich in history and home to five species of penguins, including the playful rockhoppers and massive albatross colonies. Continue your journey to South Georgia, where dramatic charcoal-black …

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. PONANT invites you on a polar expedition cruise to the heart of the icy realm that is the Antarctic Peninsula. …

Join this 23-day expedition cruise to truly experience the wildlife and nature of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. The Falkland Islands have a lot of undiscovered beauty and charm, from the windswept green highlands and white-sand beaches to the welcoming city Stanley. And …