Enjoy an expedition small ship cruise to Antarctica and discover one of the world's most remote and little-visited destinations.

Combining a brief stop in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, this small ship Antarctic Cruise offers amazing wildlife, pristine wilderness and beauty on an immense scale.

Originally built for the United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, the ice-strengthened polar vessel MV Ushuaia has just 41 cabins, offering an intimate small ship Antarctic Cruise.

The Ushuaia's on board experts enhance the journey with background into the history, geography and wildlife of The Antarctic Peninsula, and a range of inflatable landing craft ensure superb landings and wildlife viewing opportunities on the otherwise inaccessible coastline.

A small ship Antarctic Cruise on the MV Ushuaia is most definitely a once in a lifetime journey and can easily be combined with a few days exploring Patagonia - just ask us how.

Day 1: UK to Buenos Aires

Fly from the UK to Buenos Aires, where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.

(If you wish to extend your stay in Buenos Aires, just let us know - everything is flexible).

Overnight Buenos Aires. Breakfast included.

Day 2: Buenos Aires – Ushuaia

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Ushuaia.

Overnight Ushuaia. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Ushuaia - Antarctica Cruise

Board the M/V Ushuaia in the afternoon and meet your expedition and lecture staff.

After you have settled into your cabins, the ship sets out along the famous Beagle Channel and the scenic Mackinlay Pass.

Overnight on board the M/V Ushuaia. Breakfast and dinner included.

Days 4 - 5: Crossing the Drake Passage

The Drake Passage marks the Antarctic Convergence, a biological barrier where cold polar water sinks beneath the warmer northern waters.

The expedition team will be out with you on deck to help in the identification of an amazing variety of seabirds.

The Ushuaia’s open bridge policy allows you to join the officers on the bridge and learn about navigation, watch for whales, and enjoy the view.

The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains indicate that the South Shetland Islands are in view. 

With favourable conditions in the Drake Passage the M/V Ushuaia's on board lecturers and naturalists will accompany you ashore.

Overnight on board the M/V Ushuaia. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

MV Ushuaia Antarctic Cruise

Originally built for the United States agency NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), the M/V Ushuaia has been refurbished to accommodate a maximum of 84 passengers in 41 comfortable twin cabins and suites.

The ice-strengthened polar vessel is very well appointed and provides ample deck space and an open bridge policy, meaning you can visit the bridge and learn about navigation or just simply enjoy the views from the bridge.

A full complement of inflatable landing craft ensures superb landings and wildlife viewing opportunities on the otherwise inaccessible coastline of Antarctica.

All cabins on the Ushuaia include ample storage space.