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The South Shetland Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean between the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia Island, without much flora or fauna, because of the harsh, cold and windy climate.

The Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands and South Shetland Islands are all claimed by (far-away) Great Britain and (nearby) Argentina.

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Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals (Quark)Google Map: Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales and Seals

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Sea Cruise

Imagine sitting in a Zodiac or kayak in the waters off the Antarctic Peninsula in the company of marine mammal scientists, listening to whale sounds—sometimes haunting, sometimes melodic—from deep beneath the ocean surface. You, the guest, aren’t merely a...

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Buenos Aires (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Cuverville Island, South Shetland Islands
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
World Voyager

Tour Variations:

Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent
Antarctic Peninsula: Crossing the Circle
Duration
11 Days
Starting at
USD 14,200
Operator
-29.4%

Starting at

USD 14,200

USD 10,000

11 Days
Next Departure
05-Mar-2027
 
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Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North (Quark)Google Map: Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North

Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North

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Sea Cruise

Revel in the excitement of crossing the famed Drake Passage after embarking from Ushuaia, with the convenience of a northbound return flight at the end of your expedition. Minke and humpback whales or Adélie penguins floating on ice floes may greet you as...

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Buenos Aires ⇒ Punta Arenas
Ports of call
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Punta Arenas
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
World Voyager

Tour Variations:

Antarctic Express: Fly South, Sail North
Duration
10 Days
Starting at
USD 16,300
Operator
-24.2%

Starting at

USD 16,300

USD 12,400

10 Days
Next Departure
24-Nov-2026
 
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent (Quark)Google Map: Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

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Sea Cruise

Antarctica offers so many extraordinary things to see and do, and traveling with Quark Expeditions offers multiple options to personalize your experience. We’ve designed this guide to help you identify what interests you most, so that you can start planni...

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Buenos Aires (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
Ultramarine
Duration
12 Days
Starting at
USD 16,000
Operator
-19.8%

Starting at

USD 16,000

USD 12,800

12 Days
Next Departure
17-Dec-2026
 
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Christmas in Antarctica (Poseidon)Google Map: Christmas in Antarctica

Christmas in Antarctica

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Sea Cruise

Expedition Cruise on M/v Sea Spirit to Christmas & New Year in Antarctica.

From/To
Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
M/v Sea Spirit
Duration
12 Days
Starting at
USD 15,600
Operator

Starting at

USD 15,600

12 Days
Next Departure
18-Dec-2026
 
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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs (Poseidon)Google Map: Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

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Sea Cruise

Expedition Cruise on M/v Sea Spirit to Classic Antarctica .

From/To
Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
M/v Sea Spirit
Duration
12 Days
Starting at
USD 15,600
Operator

Starting at

USD 15,600

12 Days
Next Departure
28-Nov-2026
 
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New Year in Antarctica (Poseidon)Google Map: New Year in Antarctica

New Year in Antarctica

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Expedition Cruise on M/v Sea Spirit to Christmas & New Year in Antarctica.

From/To
Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
M/v Sea Spirit
Duration
12 Days
Starting at
USD 16,300
Operator

Starting at

USD 16,300

12 Days
Next Departure
28-Dec-2026
 
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula (Quark)Google Map: Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

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Crossing the Antarctic Circle at 66’30 is a polar milestone achieved by relatively few travelers. Our polar-obsessed expedition team has made this dream come true for modern-day adventurers for over 30 years. Because innovation is in our DNA, we wanted to...

From/To
Buenos Aires (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
Ultramarine
Duration
14 Days
Starting at
USD 21,000
Operator
-18.6%

Starting at

USD 21,000

USD 17,100

14 Days
Next Departure
16-Feb-2027
 
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Crossing 66º South Latitude (Poseidon)Google Map: Crossing 66º South Latitude

Crossing 66º South Latitude

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Expedition Cruise on M/v Sea Spirit to Antarctic Circle.

From/To
Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
M/v Sea Spirit
Duration
15 Days
Starting at
USD 20,200
Operator

Starting at

USD 20,200

15 Days
Next Departure
26-Jan-2027
 
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake (Quark)Google Map: Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

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Answer the call of Antarctica by flying over the notorious Drake Passage by charter plane to land at King George Island before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by ship. In just 8 adventure-packed days, you’ll experience rewarding shore visits and Zodiac ...

From/To
Punta Arenas (Round Trip)
Ports of call
Punta Arenas, South Shetland Islands, Drake Passage, Antarctic Peninsula
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
Ocean Explorer

Tour Variations:

Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
Duration
8 Days
Starting at
USD 26,000
Operator
-17.8%

Starting at

USD 26,000

USD 21,400

8 Days
Next Departure
04-Jan-2028
 
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Antarctic Wildlife Adventure (Poseidon)Google Map: Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

Antarctic Wildlife Adventure

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Sea Cruise

Expedition Cruise on M/v Sea Spirit to Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica.

From/To
Ushuaia ⇒ Buenos Aires
Ports of call
Ushuaia, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falkland Islands...
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Ship
M/v Sea Spirit

Tour Variations:

Antarctic Wildlife Adventure
Duration
23 Days
Starting at
USD 22,100
Operator

Starting at

USD 22,100

23 Days
Next Departure
27-Feb-2026