Antarctica South Shetland Islands Cruises

from $9,095

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Antarctica Springs to Life

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Cross Drake Passage waters
• Explore Ushuaia harborfront
• Visit Deception Island beach
• Experience Antarctic wildlife

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day Antarctica Springs to Life from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, explore the pristine landscapes of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Witness penguins nesting, seals resting on ice, and whales surfacing in the icy waters.

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from $22,995

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South Georgia & Antarctic Sail and Fly Cruise

Port Stanley to Puerto Natales - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Polar Athena

• Uncover Port Stanley streets
• Sail across the Southern Ocean
• See the Grytviken museum
• Zodiac on Antarctic coasts
• Spot penguins and seals daily

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Stanley / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Join the 16-day Polar Athena sail & fly expedition from Port Stanley, sailing across the Southern Ocean to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience wildlife, glaciers, and penguin colonies with expert-led excursions before flying from King George Island back to Puerto Natales.

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from $22,995

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South Georgia and Antarctic Fly and Sail Cruise

Puerto Natales - Port Stanley - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Polar Athena

• See King Penguins
• Visit Grytviken Cemetery
• Walk Salisbury Plain
• Explore Antarctic Peninsula

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Puerto Natales / Falkland Islands

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 16-day expedition aboard Admiralty Dream from Puerto Natales to Port Stanley. Fly to King George Island, navigate the Antarctic Peninsula, cross the Scotia Sea, explore South Georgia’s wildlife sites, and finish in the Falkland Islands. Daily outings, landings, and guided activities offer access to remote Antarctic environments.

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from $9,095

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Highlights of the Southern Spring

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Sail the historic Beagle Channel
• Cross the iconic Drake Passage
• Witness penguins in early spring
• Try camping on Antarctic snowfields

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-Day Highlights of the Southern Spring cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Victory. Sail through the legendary Beagle Channel and brave the iconic Drake Passage. Experience wildlife encounters in the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Discover the Gerlache Strait region, famous for its icy landscapes and marine life.

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from $8,990

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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

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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from $12,595

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Celebrating New Year's In Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore Antarctic Sound
• Celebrate New Year’s Antarctica
• Discover South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 11-day Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the legendary Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea, and visit islands home to penguin colonies and research stations. Encounter whales, seals, and towering icebergs as you welcome the New Year in one of the world’s last untouched frontiers.

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from $10,075

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Best of Antarctica: Wildlife Explorer

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Cross the legendary Drake Passage
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Spot penguins, seals, and whales
• Join Zodiac excursions

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the best of Antarctica on this 11-day Wildlife Explorer roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Navigate the legendary Drake Passage, witness towering icebergs, and discover the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and close encounters with penguins, whales, and seals.

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from $10,075

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Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Sail through the Beagle Channel
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Spot whales and penguins
• Hike icy Antarctic landscapes

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Best of Antarctica: Pristine Wilderness on this 11-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Enjoy daily Zodiac excursions, spot whales, seals, and penguins, and marvel at dramatic icy landscapes. Cross the legendary Drake Passage to reach the remote South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $8,195

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Best of Antarctica: Whale Journey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Cruise the Beagle Channel
• Brave the legendary Drake Passage
• Spot whales and seabirds
• Take thrilling Zodiac excursions

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica on this 11-day adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Nova. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and reach the breathtaking landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Witness incredible wildlife, including whales, penguins, and seabirds. Join thrilling Zodiac excursions and take a daring polar plunge.

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from $14,295

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Cruise through Drake Passage
• Sail through Paradise Bay
• Observe Gentoo penguin colonies
• Visit Deception Island

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Kayaking, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

During this 13-day Crossing the Antarctic Circle cruise aboard Ocean Victory. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, including Paradise Bay, Cuverville Island, Damoy Point, and Wilhelmina Bay. Witness penguin colonies, whales, and icebergs, and cross the Antarctic Circle for a rare achievement.

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from $19,495

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Classic Antarctica Air Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Direct Flight to Antarctica
• Wildlife Encounters in Antarctica
• Sail through Ice-Filled Fjords
• Expert-Led Zodiac Landings

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

The Classic Antarctica air-cruise offers an 8-day adventure from Punta Arenas, Chile, flying directly to Antarctica. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, sailing through ice-filled fjords and encountering penguins, seals, and whales. Enjoy Zodiac landings with expert guides before returning to Punta Arenas.

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from $10,995

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Quest for the Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Look for spectacular wildlife
• Cross the infamous Drake Passage
• Discover Gerlache Strait's beauty
• Explore the South Shetland Islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Quest for the Circle cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica aboard Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula's stunning landscapes, and encounter diverse wildlife, including penguins, seals, and whales.

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from $14,695

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The Antarctic Peninsula and Extreme Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cross the infamous Drake Passage
• Explore the South Shetland Islands
• Set foot on the Antarctic continent
• Look for spectacular wildlife

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Antarctic Peninsula and Extreme Weddell Sea cruise aboard Ocean Albatros roundtrip Ushuaia. Glide through the Beagle Channel and Drake Passage, encountering marine life. Discover the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and the Peninsula's wonders. Visit penguin colonies, historic sites, and breathtaking landscapes.

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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

Small Ship Sailing

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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from $15,395

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Explore Antarctic Peninsula
• Visit penguin colonies
• Cruise through Lemaire Channel
• Cross the Antarctic Circle

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 13-day Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, departing from Ushuaia. Discover penguin colonies, glacial wonders, and the stunning Lemaire Channel before crossing the iconic Antarctic Circle.

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from $11,695

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Antarctic Peninsula: An immersive Odyssey

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Discover Weddell Sea
• See Cuverville Penguins
• Explore Paradise Bay
• Discover South Shetlands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 13-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard Ocean Nova to explore the Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula, and South Shetland Islands. Experience diverse wildlife, icy landscapes, and historical sites while learning from an expert team. The journey includes time in Ushuaia, crossings of the Drake Passage, and guided shore excursions.

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from $15,995

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Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Cruise Strait of Magellan
• Visit Saunders Island
• Hike West Point Island
• Zodiac cruise on Prion Island

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Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day cruise exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Magellan Explorer. Spot diverse wildlife including king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, along with albatross and seals. Visit remote islands like Saunders, West Point Island, and Elephant Island.

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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

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 23-day expedition cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring South Georgia, the Falklands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Delve into the islands' rich history, observe diverse wildlife, and witness king penguin colonies before returning to Ushuaia.

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