Antarctic Peninsula
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Wild Earth Travel's small ship cruises to Antarctica. Departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, our expeditions offer the essential experience of exploring the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. Traverse the infamous Drake Passage, escorted by albatrosses and cape petrels, before reaching the White Continent. Cruise aboard Zodiacs among ice floes, explore penguin rookeries, and witness breathtaking panoramas of towering icebergs and snow-capped mountains. With experienced guides, opportunities for kayaking, and comfortable expedition ships, our cruises ensure a memorable journey to the heart of Antarctica.
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12 Days Luxury Antarctica Cruise - Puerto Williams to King George Island
Silver Wind
12 days from
$2,423 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This exquisite 9-day voyage into Antarctica is an explorer’s dream come true. From Puerto Williams we’ll traverse …
Next departure on 05 January, 2027
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- Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & Puerto Williams
- Days 2 - 3 - Drake Passage
- Day 4 - Antarctic Sound
- Days 5 - 8 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 - South Shetland Islands
- Day 10 - King George Island
- Day 11 - Post Cruise
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13 Days Luxury Antarctica Expedition - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Silver Cloud
13 days from
$2,511 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Antarctica is the most alien place on Earth. It is truly like walking on another planet; its …
Next departure on 08 January, 2027
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- Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & Puerto Williams
- Days 2 - 3 - Drake Passage
- Day 4 - Antarctic Sound
- Days 5 - 7 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8 - South Shetland Islands
- Day 9 - Drake Passage
- Days 10 - 11 - Puerto Williams
- Day 12 - Post Cruise
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15 Days Luxury Antarctica Expedition - Puerto Williams to Puerto Williams
Silver Cloud
15 days from
$1,877 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
An utterly immersive and authentic Antarctic adventure awaits. Sail below the Antarctic Circle south to a wilderness …
Next departure on 08 December, 2026
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- Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & Puerto Williams
- Days 2 - 3 - Drake Passage
- Day 4 - Antarctic Sound
- Days 5 - 6 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 7 - South of the Polar Circle
- Days 8 - 9 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 10 - South Shetland Islands
- Day 11 - Drake Passage
- Days 12 - 13 - Puerto Williams
- Day 14 - Post Cruise
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9 Days Luxury Antarctica Expedition - King George Island to King George Island
Silver Endeavour
9 days from
$3,537 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Set sail for the world’s most coveted destination. This voyage sees you fly in to the heart …
Next departure on 18 October, 2026
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- Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & King George Island
- Day 2 - Antarctic Sound
- Days 3 - 5 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 6 - South Shetland Islands
- Day 7 - King George Island
- Day 8 - Post Cruise
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Across the Antarctic Circle Expedition Cruise
Greg Mortimer
13 days from
$2,648 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Venturing below the Antarctic Circle is about more than just earning bragging rights. It is the chance …
Next departure on 13 November, 2026
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- Day 1 Ushuaia
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Day 3-4 Drake Passage crossing
- Days 5-10 Antarctic Peninsula & Crossing Antarctic Circle
- Days 11-12 Drake Passage crossing
- Day 13 Disembark Ushuaia
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Across the Antarctic Circle - Fly and Sail Expedition
Sylvia Earle
13 days from
$3,129 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Venturing below the Antarctic Circle is about more than just earning bragging rights. It is the chance …
Next departure on 13 February, 2027
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- Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Days 3-4 Drake Passage crossing
- Days 5-11 Antarctic Peninsula & Antarctic Circle
- Day 12 Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas
- Day 13 Depart Punta Arenas
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Adventures in Antarctica - Ushuaia to Ushuaia Expedition
Ocean Albatros
11 days from
$1,837 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Charting a course through the Drake Passage and along the Antarctic Peninsula, this voyage offers incredible opportunities …
Next departure on 13 November, 2026
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- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5: South Shetland Islands
- Day 6-8: Antarctica
- Day 9-10: Drake Passage
- Day 11: Disembarkation
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Antarctica aboard Ortelius - Polar Circle, Deep South Discovery Voyage
Ortelius
13 days from
$1,551 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. …
Next departure on 06 March, 2027
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 10: Sights of late summer Antarctica
- Day 11 - 12: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 13: There and back again
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Antarctica Active 14 Day Expedition - All Inclusive Activities
Sylvia Earle
14 days from
$2,235 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctica Active: All Inclusive Activities expedition. Paddling, camping, snowshoeing and snorkelling are included …
Next departure on 24 November, 2026
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- Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Day 3-4 Drake Passage Crossing
- Days 5-11 Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 12-13 Drake Passage Crossing
- Day 14 Disembark Ushuaia
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords
National Geographic Explorer
18 days from
$2,714 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Join us on an odyssey that combines the celebrated wonders of the southernmost realms of the planet …
Next departure on 17 February, 2027
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- DAY 1: Santiago
- DAY 2: Punta Arenas / Embark
- DAY 3: Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka Natural Park & Ainsworth Bay
- DAY 4: Francisco Coloane Marine Park
- DAY 5: Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine Park
- DAY 6: Puerto Natales / Kirke Narrows
- DAY 7-8: Exploring the Chilean Fjords
- DAY 9: At Sea / Drake Passage
- DAY 10-15: Exploring Antarctica
- DAY 16-17: At Sea
- DAY 18: Ushuaia / Disembark / Santiago (Resolution)
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Antarctica - Basecamp Voyage
Hondius
13 days from
$1,431 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic …
Next departure on 03 November, 2026
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 10: Entering Antarctica
- Day 11 - 12: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 13: There and back again
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula Cruise
Ultramarine
14 days from
$2,191 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66’30 is a polar milestone achieved by relatively few travelers. Our polar-obsessed …
Next departure on 16 February, 2027
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- Day 1 - Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 - Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
- Day 3 - Crossing the Drake: A Polar Rite of Passage
- Day 4 - At Sea With Polar Experts
- Days 5 and 6 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 7 to 9 - Explore the Antarctic Circle and the Southern Peninsula by water, land, and air
- Days 10 and 11 - Northbound Along the Peninsula
- Days 12 and 13 - Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 14 - Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
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Antarctica By Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains and Remote Lands
Ultramarine
12 days from
$2,135 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Soar beyond the ordinary to the rarely-visited east coastline of Antarctica. Offering helicopter adventures no one else …
Next departure on 27 November, 2026
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- Day 1 - Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 - Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
- Day 3 - Crossing the Drake: A Polar Rite of Passage
- Day 4 - At Sea With Polar Experts
- Days 5 to 9 - Explore the Weddell Sea by Water, Land, & Air
- Day 10 - At Sea Day: Rejuvenate and Relax on Ultramarine
- Day 11 - At Sea Day
- Day 12 - Disembark in Ushuaia and fly to Buenos Aires
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Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
Hondius
11 days from
$1,298 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, …
Next departure on 17 December, 2026
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Days 2 – 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Days 4 – 7: Entering Antarctica
- Day 8: Scenes of South Shetland
- Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 11: There and back again
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Antarctica - Elephant Island - Weddell Sea - Polar Circle with Plancius
Plancius
15 days from
$1,430 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell …
Next departure on 12 March, 2027
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 – 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4: From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea
- Day 5: Weddell Sea Devil Island
- Day 6: Exploring the most remote regions
- Day 7: Orléans Strait whale search
- Day 8: Port monuments and island wildlife
- Day 9 - 10: Detaille Island’s historic station
- Day 11: Amazing Argentine islands
- Day 12: Farewell to Antarctica
- Day 13 – 14: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 15: There and back again
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Antarctica Explorer Expedition - Discovering the 7th Continent
Ocean Explorer
11 days from
$2,100 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries. And this expedition offers you the chance to discover why, …
Next departure on 06 November, 2026
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- Day 1 — Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2 — Embarkation Day
- Days 3 and 4 — Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 8 — South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 9 and 10 — Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 11 — Disembarkation in Ushuaia
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise
Magellan Discoverer
6 days from
$1,840 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Our Antarctica Express Air-Cruise was designed for travelers looking for a quick and affordable visit to the …
Next departure on 17 November, 2026
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- Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
- Day 2: Cape Horn and Drake Passage
- Days 3: Drake Passage
- Day 4: Drake Passage and Antarctica
- Day 5: Antarctica and scheduled return flight
- Day 6: End of the Air-Cruise
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Antarctica & Falklands Expedition aboard Fridtjof Nansen
Fridtjof Nansen
19 days from
$1,359 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Join us on a late-summer expedition to experience unique landscapes, wildlife and amazing sunsets in the white …
Next departure on 19 March, 2027
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- DAY 1 BUENOS AIRES Renaissance of romance
- DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES/USHUAIA Meeting the ship
- DAY 3-4 DRAKE PASSAGE Continental crossing
- DAY 5-9 ANTARCTICA A world of ice and wildlife
- DAY 10-11 THE DRAKE PASSAGE Northbound
- DAY 12-14 FALKLAND ISLANDS Pubs and penguins
- DAY 15 AT SEA Take a moment
- DAY 16 PUERTO MADRYN, ARGENTINA - DOCKED - HALF DAY World Heritage wildlife haven
- DAY 17-18 AT SEA Final sailing days
- DAY 19 BUENOS AIRES Back where we began
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Antarctica & Falklands - From Punta Arenas to Buenos Aires Expedition Cruise
Fram
24 days from
$1,587 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The frozen continent After a flight from Santiago de Chile, you’ll embark in Punta Arenas and head …
Next departure on 12 March, 2027
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- DAY 1 Santiago, Chile's capital
- DAY 2 Depart from Punta Arenas
- DAY 3-4 Get set for Antarctica
- DAY 5-14 Antarctica: another world
- DAY 15-16 Heading to the Falklands
- DAY 17-19 Wildlife of the Falklands
- DAY 20 The South Atlantic
- DAY 21 Puerto Madryn
- DAY 22-23 Cruise the Argentine Basin
- DAY 24 Buenos Aires
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Antarctica & Falklands Small Ship Expedition Cruise
Roald Amundsen
18 days from
$1,308 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The remote Falkland Islands Set sail from Buenos Aires and explore the rolling green hills and white …
Next departure on 28 November, 2026
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- DAY 1 The beat of Buenos Aires
- DAY 2-5 Preparing for adventure
- DAY 6-8 Wildlife of the Falklands
- DAY 9-10 Antarctica bound
- DAY 11-15 Another world
- DAY 16-17 The passage back
- DAY 18 Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
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Antarctica: The White Continent – with Smithsonian Journeys
L'Austral
12 days from
$1,759 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are …
Next departure on 17 January, 2027
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- Day 1 USHUAIA
- Days 2 - 3 CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
- Days 4 - 8 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Days 9 - 10 CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
- Day 11 USHUAIA
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp - The Best Activity Voyage in the Iconic Weddell Sea
Hondius
13 days from
$1,431 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the …
Next departure on 05 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2-3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4-10: Entering the Weddell Sea
- Day 11-12: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 13: There and back again
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Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Expedition Cruise
Plancius
12 days from
$1,473 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The great Weddell Sea not only features massive tabular icebergs, wildly dramatic landscapes, and fascinating historical sites, …
Next departure on 02 March, 2027
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4: From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea
- Day 5: Entering the Weddell Sea
- Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 12: There and back again
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Antarctica - Whale Watching Cruise - In Search for the Giants of the Seas
Plancius
10 days from
$1,289 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This Antarctic Peninsula cruise delivers you into a landscape of rugged rock, pure white snow, and a …
Next departure on 26 March, 2027
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 – 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 – 7: Entering Antarctica
- Day 8 - 9: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 10: There and back again
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Antarctic Circle 16 Day Expedition Cruise
Roald Amundsen
16 days from
$1,649 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Enjoy nine days in Antarctica Join your Expedition Team for ice-cruising activities, shore landings and fascinating lectures. You'll …
Next departure on 26 December, 2026
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- Day 1 The beat of Buenos Aires
- Day 2 Setting sail from Ushuaia
- Day 3-4 Get set for Antarctica
- Day 5-13 Antarctica: another world
- Day 14-15 Back through Drake Passage
- Day 16 Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
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Antarctic Explorer Express Expedition
Douglas Mawson
9 days from
$3,252 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The younger sibling to our fully-grown Antarctic Explorer voyage, Antarctic Explorer Express is a condensed version of …
Next departure on 07 January, 2027
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- Day 1 Ushuaia
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Day 3-4 Drake Passage crossing
- Days 5-7 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8 Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas
- Day 9 Punta Arenas
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly and Sail Expedition
Douglas Mawson
12 days from
$3,129 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered …
Next departure on 20 January, 2027
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- Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Days 3-9 Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 10-11 Drake Passage Crossing
- Days 12 Disembark Ushuaia
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Antarctic Explorer: Through the Lens - A Unique Photography Voyage
Sylvia Earle
12 days from
$3,206 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Explorer: Through the Lens Fly/Sail expedition. Early Antarctic explorers returned from …
Next departure on 25 January, 2027
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- Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Days 3-9 Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 10-11 Drake Passage Crossing
- Days 12 Disembark Ushuaia
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Antarctic Express Cruise: Crossing the Circle
Ocean Explorer
11 days from
$6,372 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
A short, comfortable flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in Antarctica has you with …
Next departure on 21 January, 2027
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- Day 1 — Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Day 2 — Fly to King George Island and Embarkation
- Days 3 to 5 — Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
- Days 6 and 7 — Antarctic Circle
- Days 8 and 9 — Northbound Along the Peninsula
- Day 10 — Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
- Day 11 — Depart Punta Arenas
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Antarctic Express - Cruise South, Fly North Expedition
Ocean Explorer
10 days from
$2,930 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience …
Next departure on 24 November, 2026
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- Day 1 Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 2 Embarkation Day
- Days 3 and 4 Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 8 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
- Day 9 Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
- Day 10 Depart for Home
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Antarctic Express - Fly South, Cruise North Expedition
Ocean Explorer
10 days from
$3,884 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Take the fastest route to Antarctica – a three-hour flight – and enjoy your first glimpse of …
Next departure on 11 December, 2026
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- Day 1 Punta Arenas, Chile
- Day 2 Embarkation Day
- Days 3 to 6 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
- Days 7 and 8 Crossing the Drake Passage to Ushuaia
- Day 9 Disembark and overnight in Ushuaia, Argentina
- Day 10 Depart for home
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
World Voyager
8 days from
$6,860 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Answer the call of Antarctica by flying over the notorious Drake Passage by charter plane to land …
Next departure on 01 December, 2026
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- Day 1 Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
- Day 2 Fly to King George Island and Embarkation
- Days 3 to 6 Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
- Day 8 Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals Expedition Cruise
World Voyager
11 days from
$2,267 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Imagine sitting in a Zodiac or kayak in the waters off the Antarctic Peninsula in the company …
Next departure on 05 March, 2027
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- Day 1 - Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 - Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
- Day 3 - At Sea: Drake Passage Southbound
- Day 4 - At Sea: Sailing Toward Antarctica
- Days 5 to 7 - Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8 - South Shetlands
- Day 9 - At Sea: Drake Passage Northbound
- Day 10 - At Sea: Last Sailing Day
- Day 11 - Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
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Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle Expedition Cruise
World Voyager
14 days from
$2,438 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Relatively few humans set foot on the remote 7th Continent. Even fewer achieve the incomparable polar milestone …
Next departure on 14 January, 2027
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- Day 1 - Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 - Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
- Days 3 and 4 - Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5 to 7 - South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 8 and 9 - Antarctic Circle
- Days 10 and 11 - Northbound Along the Peninsula
- Days 12 and 13 - Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 14 - Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
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Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake 10 Day Expedition
Douglas Mawson
10 days from
$4,528 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake expedition. Separating the southern tip of the …
Next departure on 13 January, 2027
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- Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
- Day 2 Fly to King George Island, Embarkation
- Days 3-8 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas
- Day 10 Depart Punta Arenas
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Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey - From Ushuaia to Ushuaia Expedition Cruise
Diana
12 days from
$1,540 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Sail across the notorious Drake Passage to discover the dazzling frozen wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore …
Next departure on 08 December, 2026
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- DAY 0 Pre Cruise
- DAY 1 USHUAIA
- DAY 2-3 DAY AT SEA
- DAYS 4-8 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- DAYS 9-10 DAY AT SEA
- DAY 11 USHUAIA
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Antarctic Peninsula - Weddell Sea + Activity: Long Hikes
Hondius
11 days from
$1,607 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Embark on a 10-night expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula and the remote Weddell Sea, a region of …
Next departure on 03 February, 2027
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 -5: Exploring the Weddell Sea
- Day 6 - 7: Orleans Strait and Gerlache Strait
- Day 8: Scenes of South Shetland Islands
- Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 11: There and back again
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Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake
Sylvia Earle
10 days from
$4,215 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Welcome to Aurora Expeditions’ special edition Antarctic Direct: Fly the Drake Fly/Fly women’s only expedition. Embark …
Next departure on 23 February, 2027
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- Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
- Day 2 Fly to King George Island, Embarkation
- Days 3-8 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9 Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas
- Day 10 Depart Punta Arenas
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Antarctic Wonders: Roundtrip Cruise from Ushuaia
Diana
11 days from
$1,377 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This voyage takes you across Drake Passage straight to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula - where you'll discover …
Next departure on 11 November, 2026
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- DAY 1 PRE CRUISE
- DAY 2 USHUAIA
- DAY 3-4 AT SEA
- DAY 5-8 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- DAY 9-10 AT SEA
- DAY 11 USHUAIA
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Bellingshausen Sea and Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - incl. Helicopters Expedition Cruise
Ortelius
25 days from
$1,805 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
This adventurous expedition offers a unique opportunity to discover very rarely visited places, deep South along the …
Next departure on 14 January, 2027
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- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 6: Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 7: Flandres Bay and Renard Island
- Day 8 - 11: Crossing the Antarctic Circle
- Day 12 - 14: Continuing southward through Marguerite Bay
- Day 15 - 18: Entering the Bellingshausen Sea
- Day 19 - 20: A rare glimpse of Peter I Island
- Day 21 - 24: Northward bound: From Peter I Island across the Drake Passage
- Day 25: End of the world, last of the journey
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Celebrating Antarctica - Ushuaia to Ushuaia Expedition
Ocean Albatros
12 days from
$1,730 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Celebrate the best that the Antarctic Peninsula has to offer – from towering icebergs and impressive glaciers …
Next departure on 22 November, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5-6: South Shetland Islands
- Day 7-9: Antarctica
- Day 10-11: Drake Passage
- Day 12: Disembarkation
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Classic Antarctica Fly Cruise
Magellan Discoverer
8 days from
$2,991 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The Classic Antarctica air-cruise is our most popular Antarctica expedition itinerary. Once arriving by flight to Antarctica, …
Next departure on 20 November, 2026
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- Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
- Day 2: Scheduled Flight to Antarctica
- Days 3 - 6: Exploring Antarctica
- Day 7: Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica
- Day 8: End of Air-Cruise
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Crossing 66º South Latitude - Antarctic Circle Expedition
Sea Spirit
14 days from
$1,937 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Experience the essence of Antarctica: a white wilderness of spectacular icescapes, obliging marine wildlife, scenic narrow channels, …
Next departure on 26 January, 2027
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- Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina (hotel night)
- Day 2: Welcome Aboard!
- Day 3-4: Across the Drake Passage
- Day 5-12: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 13-14: Back across the Drake Passage
- Day 15: Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
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Crossing the Circle - Ushuaia to Ushuaia Expedition
Ocean Albatros
14 days from
$2,122 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
We chart a course through the Drake Passage and along the Antarctic Peninsula with the ambition of …
Next departure on 22 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5: South Shetland Islands
- Day 6-8: Antarctic Circle
- Day 9-11: Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 12-13: Drake Passage
- Day 14: Disembarkation
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Cruise to the Antarctic Circle - From Ushuaia to Ushuaia Expedition Cruise
Diana
15 days from
$1,454 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Seal your status as a true Antarctic explorer on this exceptional voyage. Your expedition starts by traversing …
Next departure on 23 February, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- DAY 0 Pre Cruise
- DAY 1 USHUAIA
- DAY 2-4 DAY AT SEA
- DAY 5-11 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- DAY 12-13 DAY AT SEA
- DAY 14 USHUAIA
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Emblematic Antarctica - Luxury Expedition Cruise
L'Austral
12 days from
$1,681 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
If there is one place on the globe that fires the imagination of travellers and arouses in …
Next departure on 17 November, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 BUENOS AIRES
- Day 2 USHUAIA
- Days 3 - 4 CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
- Days 5 - 9 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- Days 10 - 11 CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE
- Day 12 USHUAIA
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Emperor Penguin Quest - Expedition to Snow Hill - Antarctic Peninsula Cruise
Ultramarine
14 days from
$2,848 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
We made polar history in 2004 at Snow Hill Island. We were the first to reach its …
Next departure on 03 November, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 Fly to Ushuaia and Embark
- Days 3 and 4 Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 5 Navigating into the Weddell Sea
- Days 6 to 10 Weddell Sea and the Quest to Land at Snow Hill
- Days 11 to 13 Cruising
- Day 14 Disembark in Ushuaia and Fly to Buenos Aires
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Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent - Expedition From New Zealand to Argentina
Douglas Mawson
34 days from
$2,486 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Calling all pioneers, history buffs and adventure lovers for an epic adventure across the southern seas. Follow …
Next departure on 07 January, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Arrive Dunedin
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Day 3 At Sea
- Days 4-6 New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
- Day 7 At Sea
- Days 8-9 Macquarie Island
- Days 10-12 At Sea
- Days 13-18 Ross Sea
- Days 19-26 Expedition Cruising
- Days 27-31 Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 32-33 At Sea
- Day 34 Disembark in Ushuaia
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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea Cruise - From Ushuaia
Diana
13 days from
$1,563 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Sail deep into Antarctica’s furthest reaches on this adventure of a lifetime. The ice on the Weddell …
Next departure on 16 January, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- DAY 0 Pre Cruise
- DAY 1 USHUAIA
- DAY 2-3 DAY AT SEA
- DAY 4-9 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- DAY 10-11 DAY AT SEA
- DAY 12 USHUAIA
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Highlights of Antarctica Expedition
Fridtjof Nansen
12 days from
$1,597 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Breathtaking icescapes Marvel at colossal glaciers and icebergs on this incredible Antarctica expedition cruise. Experience nature's majesty …
Next departure on 30 October, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- DAY 1 The beat of Buenos Aires
- DAY 2 Early start in Ushuaia
- DAY 3-4 Get set for Antarctica
- DAY 5-9 Antarctica: another world
- DAY 10-11 Returning to warmer waters
- DAY 12 Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
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Highlights of the Southern Spring - Antarctica Cruise
Ocean Victory
9 days from
$1,718 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Join us onboard our purpose-built, ice-class expedition vessels, Ocean Victory and Ocean Albatros to experience the majesty …
Next departure on 14 November, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Arrival in Ushuaia, embarkation
- Day 2-3 At Sea - Crossing the Drake Passage Southbound
- DAY 4-6 South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula
- DAY 7-8 At Sea - Crossing the Drake Passage Northbound
- DAY 9 Back to Ushuaia and disembarkation
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Holidays in Antarctica - Christmas & New Year Polar Adventures
Sea Spirit
11 days from
$1,901 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
“Glittering white, shining blue, raven black, in the light of the sun the land looks like a …
Next departure on 18 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina (hotel night)
- Day 2: Welcome Aboard!
- Day 3-4: Across the Drake Passage
- Day 5-7: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8: Christmas in Antarctica
- Day 9-10: Back across the Drake Passage
- Day 11: Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
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Iconic Antarctica – The Explorer’s Route - Ultimate Expedition Cruise
Roald Amundsen
16 days from
$1,471 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
A deep dive into the wonders of Antarctica This voyage is for those who want the ultimate in …
Next departure on 31 October, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 The beat of Buenos Aires
- Day 2 Heading south
- Day 3-4 Crossing the Drake Passage
- Day 5-13 Antarctica: another world
- Day 14-15 Back through the Drake Passage
- Day 16 Ushuaia and Buenos Aires
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Polar Circle Air-Cruise - An In-Depth Antarctic Adventure
Magellan Discoverer
10 days from
$4,602 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
The Polar Circle air-cruise is one of the most adventurous expeditions that we offer. Our main objective …
Next departure on 05 February, 2027
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- Day 1 Start of the Air-Cruise
- Day 2 Scheduled flight to Antarctica
- Days 3 - 8 Exploring Antarctica
- Day 9 Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
- Day 10 End of the Air-Cruise
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle - An In-Depth Exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula
National Geographic Endurance
16 days from
$2,823 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Experience an in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula with the pioneers of Antarctic cruising, featuring nine days …
Next departure on 11 January, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Day 2 Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark Ship
- Days 3-4 At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5-13 Deep Exploration Towards the Antarctica Circle
- Days 14-15 At Sea
- Day 16 Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs - Antarctic Peninsula Small Ship Cruise
Sea Spirit
12 days from
$1,580 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
“Glittering white, shining blue, raven black, in the light of the sun the land looks like a …
Next departure on 28 November, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina (hotel night)
- Day 2: Welcome Aboard!
- Day 3-4: Across the Drake Passage
- Day 5-9: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 10-11: Back across the Drake Passage
- Day 12: Disembarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
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Roundtrip Cruise to Antarctica from Ushuaia - 15 Days
Vega
15 days from
$1,646 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Embark on the Antarctic Peninsula in Depth luxury cruise, a remarkable round trip adventure starting in Ushuaia. …
Next departure on 21 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Days 0 - 1 Pre Cruise & Ushuaia
- Days 2-3 Day at sea
- Days 4-11 Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 12-13 Day at sea
- Day 14 Ushuaia
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula Expedition
Ocean Albatros
10 days from
$1,509 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
A classic voyage to the Great White Continent. Experience the incredible wildlife, stunning mountain scenery and gigantic …
Next departure on 10 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- DAY 1 ARRIVAL USHUAIA
- DAY 2-3 AT SEA - CROSS DRAKE PASSAGE
- DAY 4-5 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
- DAY 6-7 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
- DAY 8-9 DEPART ANTARCTICA - AT SEA
- DAY 10 BACK TO USHUAIA AND DISEMBARKATION
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Spirit of Antarctica - Classic 12 Day Expedition
Douglas Mawson
12 days from
$2,777 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent. Sail across …
Next departure on 07 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Arrival airport transfer and overnight in Ushuaia
- Day 2 Embarkation Day
- Day 3 Drake Passage Crossing
- Day 4 Drake Passage & South Shetland Islands
- Day 5-9 Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 10-11 Drake Passage crossing
- Day 12 Disembark Ushuaia
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Taste of Antarctica - 10 Day Expedition Cruise
Douglas Mawson
10 days from
$2,614 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Thank you for joining Aurora Expeditions on our Taste of Antarctica expedition. Behold the stunning landscapes, …
Next departure on 09 February, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Ushuaia
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Day 3-4 Drake Passage crossing
- Days 5-7 Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 8-9 Drake Passage Crossing
- Day 10 Disembark in Ushuaia
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The Ultimate Antarctica Experience
Ocean Albatros
12 days from
$1,825 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
On this 12-day ultimate Antarctica cruise, we explore the Great White Continent's magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, and …
Next departure on 28 December, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- DAY 1 ARRIVAL USHUAIA, EMBARKATION
- DAY 2-3 AT SEA - CROSS DRAKE PASSAGE, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
- DAY 4-9 THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA AND ADVENTURE AWAITS
- DAY 10-11 DEPARTING ANTARCTICA - AT SEA
- DAY 12 BACK TO USHUAIA AND DISEMBARKATION
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Ultimate Circle Crossing - Antarctica Expedition Cruise
Seaventure
15 days from
$1,923 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Spend an extra day uncovering the secrets of this southernmost region of the world. We chart a …
Next departure on 27 January, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5: South Shetland Islands
- Day 6-9: Antarctic Circle
- Day 10-12: Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 13-14: Drake Passage
- Day 15: Disembarkation
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Voyage to Antarctica: The White Continent
National Geographic Endurance
12 days from
$2,369 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, where endless white mountains roll to the horizon and massive glaciers churn icebergs …
Next departure on 26 November, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
- Day 2 Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark Ship
- Days 3-4 At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
- Days 5-9 Exploring Antarctica
- Days 10-11 At Sea
- Day 12 Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago
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Weddell Sea - In Search of the Emperor Penguin incl. Helicopters
Ortelius
11 days from
$2,243 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins …
Next departure on 15 November, 2026
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
- Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
- Day 4 - 7: Entering Antarctica
- Day 8: Drake via Deception Island
- Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
- Day 11: There and back again
- Day 5 - 6: (Alternate program if the route to Snow Hill Island is free of multi-year pack ice – less than 50 % probability)
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Whale Season in Antarctica - Ushuaia to Ushuaia Expedition
Seaventure
11 days from
$1,888 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Every voyage into Antarctica is a wildlife lover’s dream journey. And this trip will certainly be no …
Next departure on 14 March, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1: Arrive in & Explore Ushuaia
- Day 2: Embarkation
- Day 3-4: Drake Passage
- Day 5: South Shetland Islands
- Day 6-8: Antarctica
- Day 9-10: Drake Passage
- Day 11: Disembarkation
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Wild Antarctica Fly/Sail Expedition Featuring the Weddell Sea
Sylvia Earle
13 days from
$2,889 NZD per day
* Current p/p indicative rate.
Famed for its enormous icebergs, year-round sea ice, fascinating fossils and the pivotal role it played in …
Next departure on 02 March, 2027
Itinerary (click to show)
- Day 1 Arrive Punta Arenas
- Day 2 Embarkation
- Days 3-10 Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula
- Days 11-12 Drake Passage Crossing
- Day 13 Disembark Ushuaia
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