Antarctic Peninsula
A cruise to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula is the ideal introduction to Antarctica!
Take a cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula — the most northerly and accessible region of Antarctica. The Antarctic Peninsula stretches out, towards the tip of South America, making trips from Ushuaia one of the best ways to reach the southern continent. The towering spires of ice will take your breath away, as will the myriad icebergs, icy waterways, noisy penguin colonies, graceful seabirds, or the sight of whales breaching through polar waters. This is a land of superlatives unlike anywhere you’ve ever explored. If you’re interested in other Antarctic cruises, you may like to also check out our Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica cruises , as well as our South Pole Expeditions. Listed below, are expedition Antarctica cruises that include a visit to the Antarctic Peninsula. There are also longer cruises reaching further south past the Polar Circle, voyages to the eastern side of the Peninsula including the Weddell Sea and also Fly/Cruises available with flights across the Drake Passage, directly to Antarctica. Many expeditions to South Georgia also include the Peninsula, making for a more comprehensive expedition experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions about our Antarctica Peninsula cruises. Start planning your greatest adventure yet!
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Antarctic Explorer: Ultramarine
October-March
11 days
An 11 day expedition with the pioneering new vessel, Ultramarine discovering the 7th Continent, offering an unmatched Antarctic experience
Classic Antarctica Cruise: MV Ushuaia
November - March
10 or 11 day departures
A small ship cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands aboard the M/V Ushuaia
Antarctica Small Ship, Great Penguin Adventure
November
21 days
A magnificent Antarctica cruise on the modern and small ship Ocean Nova with the possibility of sighting 7 different species of penguin!
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Crossing the Circle: Ultramarine
January & March
14 days
An in-depth 14 day expedition with the pioneering new vessel Ultramarine, with onboard helicopters and offering an unmatched Antarctic experience
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Seaventure
January
15 days
A 15 day in-depth Antarctica cruise with crossing of the Polar Circle. Sail on board the super ice-class, Seaventure
Weddell Sea Quest: M/V Ushuaia
February
11 days
An 11 day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands & Weddell Sea aboard the M/V Ushuaia
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Antarctica Small Ship Expedition: Ocean Nova
March
10 days
A boutique 10 day adventure cruise to Antarctica. Sail to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula on the small expedition ship Ocean Nova
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Best of Antarctica: Ocean Endeavour
November, December - January
10 or 11 days
An shorter expedition with the impressively comfortable Ocean Endeavour discovering the 7th Continent, Antarctica
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Antarctic Explorer: World Explorer
Jan - Feb
11 days
An 11 day expedition on board the luxurious new World Explorer discovering the amazing Antarctic Peninsula
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Antarctic Explorer, Cape Horn, Diego Ramirez
November & January
13 days
A new 13 day expedition with the Ultramarine discovering the 7th Continent, with the extra excitement of rare stops at Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez
The Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most beautiful regions of the entire continent. A 10 to 12 day cruise from Ushuaia is often known as the 'Classic Route'. Your cruise to Antarctica will reveal the most diverse mixture of wildlife. The scenery in this region is dramatic, filled with icebergs and of course, very photogenic. Animal lovers who take their holiday in the Antarctic Peninsula will be treated to a diverse list of wildlife that is especially suited to the climate. It is common to encounter several penguin species such as the Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins. Other types of wildlife that can be spotted from an Antarctic cruise or an Antarctic Peninsula land expedition include the Weddell seal, the Antarctic shag and Snow petrels - not to mention encounters with whales.
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