Antarctica Cruises from Argentina

This 11-day Antarctic expedition takes you aboard the purpose-built Ultramarine, starting from Buenos Aires with a charter flight to Ushuaia before crossing the legendary Drake Passage. Head out on Zodiac excursions around the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, where you'll see penguin rookeries, look for Humpback and Minke whales, and watch calving glaciers crash into brilliant blue seas. The trip includes stops at remote landing sites accessible only by expedition craft, with expert Polar specialists who share insights on Antarctic wildlife, glaciology, and exploration history.

This 12-day Antarctic expedition sails aboard the M/V Sea Spirit, starting from Ushuaia with one night before departure at the Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa. Cruise through the Lemaire Channel, known as "Kodak Gap," and visit gentoo, chinstrap, and Adélie penguin colonies in the South Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula. Navigate the wildlife-rich Gerlache Strait and watch for humpback and fin whales, with chances to try sea kayaking and optional shore camping.

Navigate the extreme Weddell Sea aboard the 6-star Scenic Eclipse, moving through dense ice floes and massive tabular icebergs where Shackleton's Endurance was trapped. See rare Emperor penguins alongside thriving colonies of Adélie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo penguins across the Antarctic Peninsula, with daily Zodiac excursions, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding through crystal-clear waters. Visit Portal Point's historic British refuge hut, cruise through the photogenic 700-meter-wide Lemaire Channel nicknamed 'Kodak Alley,' and sail directly into Deception Island's submerged volcanic caldera, home to hundreds of thousands of chinstrap penguins. This ultra-luxury 16-day voyage from Ushuaia includes butler service and up to 10 dining venues throughout your trip.

This 12-day luxury expedition cruise travels aboard the hybrid-powered MS Roald Amundsen, starting from Buenos Aires and heading to the Antarctic Peninsula via Ushuaia and the Drake Passage. In December and January, you'll see penguin chicks hatching, while February and March bring humpback and minke whales feeding on krill. Kayak among cathedral-sized icebergs in the frozen waters of the Antarctic Peninsula. The onboard Expedition Team gives lectures on glaciology and polar exploration. RIB boats take you to shore for landings where you can watch seal colonies. Meals are served in the fine-dining Lindstrøm restaurant, and expedition suites come with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Board the MV Hondius, MV Plancius, or MV Ortelius in Ushuaia for a 13-day Antarctic Basecamp trip built for active travelers. You'll cross the Drake Passage and anchor in the Neumayer Channel, where you can kayak along Wiencke Island's alpine coastlines, snowshoe through inland terrain, and try glacier mountaineering climbs. The itinerary includes Port Lockroy's historic British research station on Goudier Island, hikes among Adélie penguin colonies at Pléneau and Petermann Islands, and an overnight camping option in Paradise Bay for a true polar experience. Look for humpback and minke whales in Dallmann Bay, pass through the Lemaire Channel, and see Neko Harbour's towering glaciers. Camping, kayaking, mountaineering, snowshoeing, and photography workshops are all included at no extra cost for groups of up to 170 passengers.

Travel beyond the Antarctic Circle to the remote Marguerite Bay, navigating through the Drake Passage aboard the hybrid-powered MS Roald Amundsen. Head out on Zodiac landings along the Antarctic Peninsula, spotting leopard seals, penguin colonies, and migrating whales among cathedral-sized icebergs. Start in Buenos Aires with stays near Teatro Colón and La Boca, then fly to Ushuaia to board this 18-day luxury expedition.

Set sail from Buenos Aires on the Atlas World Navigator for a 10-night Antarctic expedition, crossing the legendary Drake Passage to reach the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Land at iconic sites including Deception Island's volcanic caldera with black sand beaches, Elephant Island where Shackleton's crew sought refuge, and Barrientos Island's penguin rookeries filled with gentoo penguins. Zodiac safaris take you among towering blue-white icebergs while onboard naturalists guide shore excursions to see chinstrap and Adelie penguin colonies, breaching humpback whales, and elephant seals in their natural habitat.