Top Antarctica Tours & Cruises in 2025

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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Enjoy Argentina's coast
• Look for incredible wildlife
• Learn the region's maritime history
• Spot penguins in South Georgia

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits

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On this 25-day cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance, discover Argentina's eastern coast, from harbors to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés during whale breeding season. Witness a sea of king penguins on a remote South Georgia beach and hike the Falkland Islands' shores with fur seals and the world's largest black-browed albatross colony.

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from $19,298

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Chilean Fjords & Antarctica

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Explore Santiago's landmarks
• Discover Punta Arenas' heritage
• Witness Antarctica’s wilderness
• Visit Bruggen Glacier's expanse

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Santiago / Buenos Aires

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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing

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Embark on a 19-day cruise from Santiago to Ushuaia aboard the Seabourn Pursuit, exploring Chile's stunning coastline, Patagonia's fjords, and the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. Highlights include volcanic landscapes, penguin colonies, and majestic glaciers.

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from $14,295

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Best of the Southern Ocean

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Sail Falkland Islands’ remote haven
• Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
• Explore Grytviken’s historic sites

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 19-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, departing from Ushuaia to explore the Subantarctic and Antarctic regions. Experience the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, stunning South Georgia, and unforgettable landscapes, with expert-led landings along the way.

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from $14,040

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Antarctica: The White Continent with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Experience adventure of Antarctica
• Visit research stations
• See incredible polar wildlife
• Hop on Zodiacs for outings

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Explore the Antarctic Peninsula on a 12-day expedition aboard L’Austral. Discover pristine landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and daily adventures among icebergs, glaciers, and thriving colonies of penguins and seals.

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from $30,595

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Mawson’s Antarctica

Hobart - Dunedin - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Hobart’s waterfront
• Spot wildlife on Macquarie Island
• Marvel at East Antarctica ice cliff
• Visit New Zealand subantarctic

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Hobart / Dunedin

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Adventure Options, Photography Seminars, Land & Sea Exploration

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Join this 24-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, tracing Sir Douglas Mawson's historic journey through Antarctica's breathtaking scenery. Encounter diverse wildlife, penguins, and albatrosses while exploring remote landscapes and discovering Mawson's legendary base.

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from $16,980

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Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• See legendary landscapes & habitats
• Encounter iconic wildlife
• Kayak, Zodiac cruise, and hike
• Experience the Antarctic undersea

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Embark on a 12-day classic luxury Antarctica cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution and witness the stunning beauty of huge tabular icebergs surrounded by turquoise blue meltwater pools, towering mountains rising up to 9,000 feet from the sea, countless penguins, and diverse marine mammals

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from $20,606

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In-depth Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Expedition

23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Santiago, Chile
• Discover the Falkland Islands
• Visit historic Grytviken site
• Join expert lectures

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Chile / Punta Arenas

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Explore Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia on this 23-day MS Fram cruise. Discover diverse wildlife, and visit historic sites like Grytviken. Experience expert-led lectures, Citizen Science programs, and outdoor adventures, including kayaking and hiking.

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from $12,597

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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Skip the traditional Drake Passage
• Explore into channels and coves
• Experience activities
• Explore Antarctica's wildlife

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

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Kayaking, Hiking, Skiing

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This 8-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard National Geographic Orion offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to icy landscapes, spot wildlife, and enjoy expert-led activities like hiking, kayaking, and Zodiac cruising.

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from $15,200

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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Visit polar research stations
• Explore drifting icebergs
• See incredible polar wildlife
• Hop on Zodiacs for outings

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Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

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Join L'Austral for this 12-day polar expedition cruise to the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. Explore the Gentoo, Adelie, and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals, and seabirds.

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from $9,995

EBD $2000

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Falklands (Malvinas) & South Georgia

Punta Arenas roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Explore Saunders Island
• Experience the West Falklands
• Visit Bleaker Island
• See king penguins at Fortuna Bay

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Embark on the Magellan Explorer on this 17-day cruise to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. In the austral spring, summer, and fall, large numbers of penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate in the Southern Ocean to feed and reproduce. Present in abundant numbers, these animals will provide endless inspiration for your photographs.

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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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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 $5,190

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Classic Antarctica

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• View vast penguin rookeries
• Explore the pristine wilderness
• Navigate narrow passages
• Cross the infamous Drake Passage

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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This classic small ship cruise to Antarctica lets you follow in the footsteps of the early Antarctic explorers like Shackleton, Cook & Ross. Explore amazing Antarctic scenery - pristine wilderness of sea, snow, ice, mountains, and an incredible abundance of wildlife on this 10-day Antarctic cruise on the MV Ushuaia which houses only 88 passengers.

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from $15,200

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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Marvel at the dynamic landscapes
• Observe magnificent wildlife
• Visit research and whaling stations
• Learn from a team of expert guides

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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia

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Join Le Boreal for a 12-day Emblematic Antarctica Cruise. Sail from Ushuaia to an enchanting polar desert, a final frontier where penguins number in the thousands and humpback whales patrol the icy waters.

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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

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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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 $9,700

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Antarctica - Basecamp

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Cross the infamous Drake Passage
• Hike, kayak, zodiac cruise, & more
• Camp ashore on the White Continent
• Spot whales, penguins, and more

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Camping

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Embark on MV Hondius for an adventure of a lifetime. This 13-day expedition cruise of the Antarctic Peninsula is packed full of adventure with hiking and snowshoeing, mountaineering, kayaking, excursions in zodiacs, and overnight camping on the Antarctic Continent.

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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

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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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