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12-Night Polar Cruise from Ushuaia
12-night Polar cruise aboard L'Austral, departing Ushuaia and calling at Cruising Drake Passage and Antarctic Peninsula.
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Duration
12 nights
Region
Polar · Antarctica
Departs
Ushuaia
Returns
Ushuaia
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Where this voyage takes you
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Cruising Drake Passage
- Day 3
Cruising Drake Passage
- Day 4
Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 5
Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 6
Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 7
Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 8
Antarctic Peninsula
- Day 9
Cruising Drake Passage
- Day 10
Cruising Drake Passage
- Day 11
Ushuaia
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 17 Nov 2026
- 17 Dec 2026
- 27 Dec 2026
- 15 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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12-Night Polar Cruise from Ushuaia FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Polar cruise calls at Ushuaia, Cruising Drake Passage and Antarctic Peninsula.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Ushuaia.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard L'Austral.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Nov 2026, 17 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026 and 15 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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