Ushuaia Cruises to Antarctica

Unmissable Ushuaia Highlights

• Tierra del Fuego National Park: This expansive park at the southernmost tip of South America is a haven for nature lovers. Its diverse landscapes encompass rugged mountains, lush forests, and serene lakes, offering a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and canoeing.
• End of the World Train (Tren del Fin del Mundo): Embark on a scenic railway journey through the pristine wilderness of Tierra del Fuego National Park. This historic train follows the route of the former convict train and provides stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including dense forests and rushing rivers.
• Beagle Channel: Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Beagle Channel, a majestic waterway surrounded by towering mountains and glaciers. Boat tours offer opportunities to spot diverse wildlife, including seals, sea lions, and various seabird species, while soaking in the stunning scenery.
• Martial Glacier: Lace up your hiking boots for an unforgettable trek to Martial Glacier. This glacier hike rewards adventurers with sweeping views of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel below. During the winter months, visitors can also enjoy snow activities such as snowshoeing and skiing.
• Lapataia Bay: Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Lapataia Bay, nestled within the heart of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Take leisurely walks along the coastal trails, surrounded by pristine nature and stunning vistas of snow-capped peaks reflected in the calm waters of the bay.
• Ushuaia Maritime Museum (Museo Marítimo y del Presidio de Ushuaia): Delve into Ushuaia's maritime history at this fascinating museum housed in a former prison. Learn about the region's exploration, shipwrecks, and penal colony era through exhibits featuring artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays.
• Escondido Lake: Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a visit to Escondido Lake. Surrounded by dense forests and framed by snow-capped peaks, this tranquil lake offers opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and picnicking in a pristine natural setting.

• Oceanwide Expeditions - Ushuaia is the standard embarkation and disembarkation location for 43 Oceanwide Expeditions' Antarctic expeditions. MV Janssonius, their newest and most modern Polar Class 6 cruise ship, exceeds all of the Polar code's current green standards.
• Silversea Cruises - The luxurious all-inclusive Door-to-Door Antarctica package includes a 1-night pre and post-cruise hotel and private executive transfers in Ushuaia. With 20-brand new Zodiacs, four superlative restaurants in Antarctica, and a pole-to-pole expedition itinerary, Silver Cloud does break the ice between expedition and luxury.
• Quark Expeditions - The mandatory transfer package includes a pre-expedition hotel night in Buenos Aires before boarding your private charter flight to Ushuaia for your Antarctic expedition. The newest addition to its fleet, the 199-guest Ultramarine is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, spacious suites, wellness amenities, and numerous outdoor wildlife viewing spaces.
• Aurora Expeditions - Before departing on your Antarctic expedition aboard the revolutionary ULSTEIN X-BOW® equipped Sylvia Earle or Greg Mortimer, you'll enjoy a one-night stay in a hotel in Ushuaia as well as a half-day city tour.
• Ponant -Your Antarctica cruise package includes an overnight stay in Buenos Aires the day before and flights to and from Ushuaia on the day of your ship's embarkation. Its newest hybrid-electric polar research ship, Le Commandant Charcot enables a previously unimaginable Antarctic expedition. 
• Polar Latitudes - No more looking for Ushuaia flights or worrying about making your domestic flight on time. Polar Latitudes has you covered from the moment you land in Buenos Aires to the moment you depart the ship after your voyage. MS Seaventure has the highest ice class for passenger ships, a sauna, a fitness facility, a citizen science lab, and a heated saltwater pool. 
• Lindblad Expeditions -Ushuaia serves as the standard embarkation and disembarkation point for Antarctic expeditions, with two completely stabilized vessels of the highest ice class available (PC5 next-generation), National Geographic Resolution and National Geographic Endurance, operating this route.
• Hurtigruten - The most common way to get to their Antarctica cruise often starts in Ushuaia, Argentina - the southernmost city in the world. MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten's fleet of custom-built ships – and the next-generation expedition ship.