Our Classic Antarctic adventure cruises on board the USHUAIA offer the ultimate introduction to the White Continent. In addition to the Classic Antarctica voyage, we also have 3 new itineraries which are NEW FOR 2012-13: Polar Circle Quest, Classic South Georgia and the Wedddell Sea Quest.

All voyages embark and disembark in the port of Ushuaia, our itineraries are expertly planned to take best advantage of the amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery during each part of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic season.

The links below show you sample itineraries for each voyage. These, however are just guides - we endeavor to make two landings a day including a station visit and a continental landing. For more information see our Dates and Rates 2011-12 and 2012-13.

CLASSIC SOUTH GEORGIA
Falkland Islands (Malvinas), South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, Antarctic Peninsula & The South Shetland Islands
This expedition cruise on board the USHUAIA is new for the 2012-13 season. The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and South Georgia are home to hundreds of throusands of albatross and penguins, including the King Penguin, as well as seals and whales. This along with spectacular scenery and the fascinating history of the early explorers, especially Sir Ernest Shackleton, make for a truly memorable trip.

POLAR CIRCLE QUEST
Antarctic Peninsula & the South Shetland Islands
Join us for our new expedition cruise on board the USHUAIA, exploring the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Peninsula and endeavoring to cross the Polar Circle which few have crossed.

WEDDELL SEA QUEST
Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands & the Weddell Sea
The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Join us for this truly unique and unforgettable experience known for its busy penguin colonies, spectacular seabirds, seals and whales amidst imposing mountain ranges, ice-filled channels, glaciers and tabular icebergs.

Please join us for these truly unique and unforgettable expedition cruises! No two voyages are the same. Your Expedition Leader and his team will show you busy penguin colonies and spectacular seabirds, seals and whales amidst imposing mountain ranges, ice-filled channels, and beautifully shaped icebergs and glaciers.