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Rio de Janeiro to Ushuaia

South America & Antarctic Discovery

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Animals spring to life under the midnight sun, as native penguin and seal species compress the cycle of life into a short season, and migratory birds and whales take advantage of the ocean’s rich bounty. Each day in Antarctica affords a new opportunity to witness nature at work.

The Wildlife of Antarctica

Animals spring to life under the midnight sun, as native penguin and seal species compress the cycle of life into a short season, and migratory birds and whales take advantage of the ocean’s rich bounty. Each day in Antarctica affords a new opportunity to witness nature at work.

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Cruise South America & Antarctic Discovery Embark on a journey of extremes, from tropical Rio to icy Antarctica, completing your voyage in Ushuaia, the city at the “End of the World.” Call on vibrant Buenos Aires and experience gaucho life in Montevideo. Visit the windswept Falkland Islands and come face-to-face with penguins before venturing to the snowy Antarctic Peninsula, where awe-inspiring icescapes, migratory whales, lounging seals and soaring seabirds await. /expeditions/images/Antarctica_King_Penguin_Profile_478x345_tcm40-144336.jpg
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