Top South Shetland Islands Tours & Cruises in 2024

Celebrate the best that the Antarctic Peninsula has to offer on this 13-day voyage aboard MS Seaventure – from towering icebergs and impressive glaciers to unreal wildlife encounters and fascinating historical sites. Antarctica is a fascinating and ever-changing environment. The extensive …

Join Silver Cloud's 17-day Antarctic expedition that begins and ends in Puerto Williams. This all-encompassing journey is an explorer’s dream. Starting with three days at sea, touch terra firma in South Georgia, and see how the animals are in charge and humans come a distant second. After …

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 …

Embark on a 15-day cruise from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Circle on World Navigator. Traverse the legendary Drake Passage, a rite of passage for any Antarctic explorer, where you'll witness diverse wildlife, including majestic whales and graceful albatrosses, against breathtaking ocean views. …

Board MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure and explore Antarctica, passing from the Falkland Island to Polar Circle. Experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth and enjoy close encounters with Gentoo and Adélie penguins, brown skuas, leopard seals, along with humpback and …

A 22-day expedition across the Drake Passage's depths to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands awaits. Discover how remarkable Shackleton's expedition was and immerse in interactions with wildlife along the way. A team of polar specialists guides Zodiac excursions …

On this 18-day Journey to the End of the World cruise roundtrip Ushuaia aboard the World Voyager, set off on the ultimate holiday adventure, exploring Antarctica and its nearby islands. Visit the wildlife-packed South Orkney, South Shetland, Falkland, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands, and …

Depart Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, to cross the infamous Drake Passage to reach Antarctica. Spend two days exploring the sub-Antarctic South Shetland islands, which abound with volcanic landscapes, massive glaciers, towering icebergs, and abundant wildlife. Look for …

Embark on a 14-day cruise in the footsteps of Captain Cook as travelers venture into the Antarctic Circle, a region renowned for its perpetual sunlight and majestic ice formations. Aboard the Ocean Endeavour, bid farewell to Ushuaia, and set course for the icy landscapes of the Antarctic Continent. …

Charting a course through the Drake Passage and along the Antarctic Peninsula, this 12-day voyage aboard MS Seaventure offers incredible opportunities to explore the striking shores of the last wild place on earth. Your cruise begins in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Visit some of the …

For those short on time this Antarctic Express Air Cruise optimizes your experience so you can see it all! Embark on the Magellan Explorer in Ushuaia and set sail for Cape Horn. Depending on the weather, be one of the few to step foot on this rarely-visited island! Begin by crossing the Drake …

Optimize your Antarctica experience by flying over the Drake Passage, the fastest and most direct way to the 7th Continent. Board the World Explorer in King George Island and begin your expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula, a land of snow-capped mountain peaks, beaches dotted with leopard seals …

For those short on time this Antarctic Express Air Cruise optimizes your experience so you can see it all! Embark the Ocean Nova in Ushuaia and set sail for Cape Horn. Depending on the weather, be one of the few to step foot on this rarely-visited island! Begin by crossing the Drake Passage en …