Ponant
The Great Austral Loop
Ushuaia (Argentina) to Ushuaia (Argentina)
All-inclusive
YOUR VOYAGE
Ushuaia To Ushuaia
19 days, 17 nights on board
Dedicated expedition team
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Kayak Discovery Antarctica
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Polar plunge
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19 days
An unforgettable voyage
Venture into the Southern Ocean, tracing a route between the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Each destination reveals a world of its own: sweeping moorlands, wild beaches, hanging glaciers and snow-capped peaks, all teeming with extraordinary wildlife. Penguins, elephant seals, sea lions and whales are constant companions along the way.
Guided by an expert team of naturalist guides, you will explore these remote shores by foot and by zodiac, uncovering the rich history and remarkable biodiversity of one of the last great wildernesses on Earth.
A Journey to the Edge of the World
Over 19 days, you will explore three of the world's most remote and remarkable destinations: the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. This is not tourism as usual. It is an expedition into the legendary Southern Ocean, where you will encounter landscapes of singular beauty and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…
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Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
Book a no-obligation discovery call
Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
We’ll call you
Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
PONANT Signature Voyages
From the Falkland Islands to the Weddell Sea, these are the expeditions that define PONANT's spirit of exploration. Each voyage is a carefully crafted journey into some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth
Our travellers trust us
The trip was amazing and would highly recommend Antarctic Cruise.
What a trip to Antarctic it was amazing. We used Antarctic Cruise, they were so helpful. Ben helped us book the cruise and flights that suited us, as we stayed in South America for a couple of weeks. Ben worked hard to get us a great price. Alicia was super helpful with the trip we were going on. Alicia has also helped us with a couple of things after the cruise. The trip was amazing and would highly recommend Antarctic Cruise. Thank you Ben & Alicia
Skye Parry
Going above and beyond
Samantha was very helpful in assisting us to make the right choices in taking a cruise with Ponant to Antarctica and then afterwards on a Peru Tour which included Machu Picchu. Once our tours were confirmed, we were then assisted by Alicia who made sure our new experiences to come were as seamless as possible. The friendly enthusiasm from both Samantha and Alicia gave us the confidence that we had made the right choices. Going above and beyond, it was certainly appreciated by us when Alicia reached out to advise we may be facing a cancelled flight the next day due to an airline strike. We did have a cancelled flight and Alicia's assistance was second to none. For my husband and I, it was a trip of a lifetime and we feel very blessed that we had the opportunity. Thank you Samantha, Alicia and team for helping to make it all possible.
Jane T
Seamless Experience
We travelled to Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages Feb/Mar 2026. We had a seamless experience throughout the booking process and the cruise itself was amazing and memorable! The smaller ship, with only approximately 140 passengers made the whole experience more personal. We would highly recommend Atlas to anyone thinking about going to Antarctica.
Suzy P