9-Day South Shetland Islands Cruises

This 9-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage, round trip from Puerto Natales aboard the National Geographic Orion, offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to explore channels, coves, watch for whales, and navigate icebergs on Zodiac cruises.

Experience a 9-day Antarctic Fly/Sail expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, flying over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the stunning Antarctic Peninsula. Discover majestic granite peaks, massive glaciers, and vibrant wildlife, including penguin colonies and seals, with fewer days at sea.

Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, and witness towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and incredible wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.

Explore the Antarctic on this 10-day Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard World Voyager. Explore the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, where you'll encounter towering glaciers, massive icebergs, and diverse wildlife, including penguins, whales, and seals.

Join the MV Polar Athena 9-Day Antarctica Fly Cruise from Puerto Natales. Explore glaciers, iceberg-filled coves, and penguin colonies while sailing the Gerlache Strait and navigating remote Antarctic islands.

Join this 9-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the stunning landscapes of Antarctica, starting from Ushuaia. Experience daily excursions, wildlife encounters, and optional activities like the polar plunge before concluding your journey in Punta Arenas.

Embark on a 9-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas on the Douglas Mawson, perfect for time-pressed travelers. Explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, encountering whales, penguins, and magnificent icy landscapes.

Sail and fly on a 9-day Antarctic adventure aboard MV Polar Athena. Cross the Drake Passage, explore penguin colonies, navigate iceberg-filled channels, and experience Antarctica’s remote landscapes.