South Shetland Islands Whale Watching Cruises

from $15,555

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Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Cross the Antarctic Convergence
• View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
• Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
• Travel to 66º33´S
• Visit Peninsula's bays and channels
• Explore scientific bases

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day Antarctica cruise aboard MS Seaventure, departing from Ushuaia. Cruise through the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and the Drake Passage before reaching the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing the Antarctic Circle. Explore Antarctica using Zodiacs to visit penguin rookeries, seal wallows, bird colonies, and whale feeding areas.

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from $16,950

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
• Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
• See Commerson’s Dolphins
• Visit whaling and sealing station

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Tierra del Fuego National Park / Port of Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

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Join MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure that allows you to discover 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 minke whales.

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from $15,665

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Ultimate Circle Crossing

Ushuaia Rountrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Cross the Antarctic Convergence
• View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
• Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
• Travel to 66º33´S
• Visit Peninsula's bays and channels
• Explore scientific bases

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Sail aboard MS Seaventure on this 15-day Antarctica cruise starting in Ushuaia, crossing the Drake Passage to explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter penguins, seals, and whales, cruise past colossal icebergs, and visit remote research stations. Experience the thrill of crossing the Antarctic Circle, joining the select few who venture this far south.

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from $42,495

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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin - Ushuaia - 34 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Cross Antarctic waters
• Witness Ross Sea’s ice shelves
• Encounter Macquarie’s landscapes
• Explore Dunedin’s coastal charm

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Dunedin / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

Join this 34-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore the subantarctic islands and the Ross Sea, starting in Dunedin. Experience penguins, albatrosses, and glaciers while crossing the Antarctic Circle, concluding your adventure in Ushuaia.

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from $12,599

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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• See massive glaciers and icebergs
• Deception and Elephant Island
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking

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Variable

Embark on a 13-day Antarctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Each day brings new discoveries as you explore one of the most remote places on Earth.

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from $12,199

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Exploring the Last Continent

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit Deception Island caldera
• Explore Yankee Harbor
• Spot Gentoo penguin colonies

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Antarctica on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard World Traveller and experience remote landings, Zodiac safaris, and rare wildlife encounters as your Captain navigates ice-filled waters. Discover volcanic caldera on Deception Island, penguin colonies on Barrientos Island, and massive glaciers in Cierva Cove.

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from $16,135

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Crossing the Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Visit the South Shetland Islands
• View icebergs, seabirds, and whales
• Board Zodiacs for shore excursions
• Travel to 66º33´S
• Visit Peninsula's bays and channels
• Visit historic research stations

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping, Adventure Options

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day Antarctica cruise aboard the Ocean Albatros from Ushuaia. Sail through the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and Drake Passage before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and crossing the Antarctic Circle. Discover Antarctica by Zodiac, visiting penguin rookeries, seal colonies, and whale feeding grounds.

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from $12,195

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Celebrating Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Camp under Antarctic stars
• Encounter unforgettable wildlife
• Enjoy thrilling Zodiac excursions
• Visit historic research stations

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Antarctic adventure from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Explore the Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula with expert guides, thrilling Zodiac excursions, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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from $10,975

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Adventures in Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Experience magnificent wildlife
• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Experince Zodiac cruising
• Visit South Shetland Islands
• Kayak among icebergs

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an extraordinary 11-day Antarctic expedition aboard the Ocean Albatros. Discover the rich wildlife of this frozen world, including albatrosses, prions, petrels, penguins, seals, whales, and dolphins. Journey through the stunning landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and South Shetland Islands.

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from $15,949

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Witness diverse wildlife
• Crossing the Antarctic Circle
• Experience classic elegance
• Discover icebergs in Antarctica

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 15-day Antarctic cruise from Ushuaia, delving into the vibrant culture before sailing through the Drake Passage aboard World Traveller. Explore breathtaking landscapes, cross the Antarctic Circle, and make unforgettable landings.

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from $16,499

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Drake Express

King George Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Explore Beak Island’s stark terrain
• Visit Elephant Island
• Explore Deception Island’s
• Witness Gentoo penguin rookeries

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day Drake Express cruise aboard World Traveller, land at remote research stations, and witness abundant wildlife. This flexible itinerary brings you face-to-face with penguins, seals, and massive icebergs in some of the world’s most untouched places.

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from $14,599

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Antarctic Discovery

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Spot whales and seabirds
• Visit Elephant Island
• Explore Deception Island
• Cross Drake Passage

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Antarctic Discovery cruise aboard World Voyager cross the legendary Drake Passage and explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Daily landings offer rare wildlife, active adventures, and changing landscapes—each selected by the Captain to maximize your expedition.

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from $5,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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Variable

The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and mythical waters of the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

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from $18,995

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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Explorer

• Cross the Drake in a few hours
• Zodiac cruise in search of whales
• Enjoy on-board lectures
• Marvel at the Peninsula highlights

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest and most direct way to Antarctica on this 8-day polar expedition. Zodiac cruise in search of whales, seabirds, and astounding icebergs, and enjoy daily landing excursions in the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $4,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

The fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and mythical Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

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