Elephant Island Small Ship Cruises, Arctic Expeditions, & Tours

Embark on a 28-day Antarctic expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MV Ortelius. Explore the Weddell Sea with its clear waters and massive tabular icebergs formed by the continent's floating ice sheets. Walk in the footsteps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, visit South Georgia with its abundance of wildlife, and ultimately reach Elephant Island.

Join a 12-day expedition aboard MV Plancius exploring Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Weddell Sea. Sail from Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage, encounter vast icebergs, historic sites, and observe Antarctic wildlife.

Explore South Georgia and Antarctica on this 18-day expedition from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Discoverer. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrew’s Bay, Salisbury Plain, Elephant Island, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Travel by Zodiac, attend expert talks, and observe penguins, albatrosses, glaciers, and historic sites.

Embark on a 20-day cruise exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Magellan Explorer. Spot diverse wildlife including king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, along with albatross and seals. Visit remote islands like Saunders, West Point Island, and Elephant Island.

Travel 20 days from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Cross the Strait of Magellan and sail to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Visit Port Stanley, Grytviken, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and the South Shetland Islands.

Set sail on a 20-day voyage from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Discoverer. Cross the Strait of Magellan, explore Saunders Island and Port Stanley, and cruise to South Georgia’s king penguin colonies. Visit Grytviken, St. Andrews Bay, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula before ending in Ushuaia.

Join a 20-day Fly/Sail photography expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the stunning landscapes of South Georgia and Antarctica. Capture breathtaking wildlife and surreal scenes in one of the world's most pristine environments, perfect for photographers of all skill levels.

Embark on a 20-day Antarctic cruise aboard Sylvia Earle, retracing Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary journey from the Antarctic Peninsula to South Georgia. Experience wildlife sightings, including King Penguins and seals, while visiting historic sites like the Endurance shipwreck and Elephant Island.

Let the clear Antarctic air fill your lungs on this magical 18-day cruise aboard the brand new Magellan Explorer. Admire the spectacular landscapes ad unique wildlife of one of the most remote locations on the planet. Starting in Punta Arenas, discovering Antarctica, South Georgia and finally disembarking back in Ushuaia.

Set sail on a 20-day expedition cruise on the Douglas Mawson, retracing Shackleton’s path through the Antarctic. Explore stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and enjoy guided excursions, culminating in a scenic return to Ushuaia.