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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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We have 4 tour operators that conduct 26 group tours and private tours to South Shetland Islands with duration 8 - 23 Days and rates starting at USD 7,700.00.

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Antarctica - Discovery and learning voyage

This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Ports of call: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Neko Harbour, Port Lockroy, Schollaert Channel, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia
Travel Quality: Extraordinary Travel
Operator: Oceanwide Expeditions
Ship: m/v Hondius, m/v Ortelius, m/v Plancius

Tour Variations:

☛: Antarctica - Discovery and learning + Long hikes

Starting at

± USD 7,700.00

11 Days

Next Departure

09-Jan-2026
06-Feb-2026

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Classic Antarctica - Expedition

Join this classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula|Superb wildlife viewing opportunities - on land and at sea|Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - enjoy the vast, ice-sculpted, Antarctic wilderness|Join expert naturalist guides - learn a...

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Operator: Explore!

Starting at

± USD 8,966.00

11 Days

Next Departure

22-Nov-2025
12-Dec-2025

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Antarctic Peninsula - Weddell Sea + Activity: Long Hikes

Embark on a 10-night expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula and the remote Weddell Sea, a region of towering icebergs, vast ice shelves, and incredible wildlife. Navigate through dramatic polar landscapes where seals, penguins, and whales thrive in one of ...

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Ports of call: Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia
Travel Quality: Extraordinary Travel
Operator: Oceanwide Expeditions
Ship: m/v Hondius

Starting at

± USD 9,884.00

11 Days

Next Departure

03-Feb-2027

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Antarctic Circle - Expedition

Cross the Polar Circle - a true expedition a little deeper into Antarctica|Travel on a small ship - allowing access to inhospitable areas|Be encircled by rookeries of penguins - chinstrap, Adelie and gentoo penguins|Be dwarfed by colossal glaciers - exper...

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Operator: Explore!

Starting at

± USD 11,691.00

14 Days

Next Departure

21-Dec-2025
08-Feb-2026

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

If this is your first visit, our classic Antarctic Explorer voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula in 11 days. Conquer the famed Drake Passage in your choice of four stabilized, polar-class vessels; explore majestic natural environm...

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Ports of call: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia
Travel Quality: Extraordinary Travel
Operator: Quark Expeditions
Ship: World Explorer

Tour Variations:

☛: Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

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Starting at

USD 12,195.00

USD 9,268.00

11 Days

Next Departure

17-Feb-2026

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Christmas in Antarctica

Christmas & New Year in Antarctica

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Ports of call: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia
Travel Quality: Extraordinary Travel
Operator: Poseidon Expeditions
Ship: M/v Sea Spirit

Starting at

USD 13,795.00

12 Days

Next Departure

17-Dec-2025

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Realm of Penguins & Icebergs

Antarctic Peninsula

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Ports of call: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia
Travel Quality: Extraordinary Travel
Operator: Poseidon Expeditions
Ship: M/v Sea Spirit

Starting at

USD 13,795.00

12 Days

Next Departure

07-Feb-2026

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New Year in Antarctica

Christmas & New Year in Antarctica

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (3): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, South Shetland Islands
Ports of call: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia
Travel Quality: Extraordinary Travel
Operator: Poseidon Expeditions
Ship: M/v Sea Spirit

Starting at

USD 14,495.00

12 Days

Next Departure

27-Dec-2025

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King Penguins of the Falklands and South Georgia - Expedition

An epic Antarctic adventure - in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton|View large colonies of iconic king penguins - on South Georgia|Variety of penguins - stand amid magellanic, macaroni and rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands|Get close to the marin...

From/To: Falkland Islands ⇒ Ushuaia
Countries (5): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands
Operator: Explore!

Starting at

± USD 15,206.00

22 Days

Next Departure

22-Oct-2025

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle

All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper pinguins. You’ll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. You’ll explor...

From/To: Ushuaia (Round Trip)
Countries (6): Antarctica (Argentina), Argentina, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands
Ports of call: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Falkland Islands, Neko Harbour, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Stanley, Ushuaia, Weddell Sea
Travel Quality: Extraordinary Travel
Operator: Oceanwide Expeditions
Ship: m/v Hondius

Starting at

± USD 17,475.00

23 Days

Next Departure

16-Feb-2026
13-Feb-2027

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