Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica
Antarctica
Dive into the heart of Antarctica’s icy wilderness with two daily Zodiac outings. Discover captivating landing sites and immersive experiences accessible only to smaller ships like our trusted vessel, the Polar Pioneer. With our Zodiac fleet, everyone goes ashore together, maximizing your time in this breathtaking landscape. Gain insights about the region’s unique wildlife, geology, flora and history from our team of passionate polar experts, whether during an onboard lecture or an exhilarating excursion. Your Antarctic adventure begins here.
Duration: 13 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
Skiing More info about this activity
Skiing in Polar regions requires a reasonable level of fitness and previous skiing experience. The snow conditions will be varied and the terrain can be challenging at times. While you don’t need to be a back-country athlete to participate, and there are opportunities to develop skills during the expedition, please note it is recommended a minimum ability as follows:
* Advanced level of skiing or snowboarding ability (ability to ski blue or black resort runs is required).
* Off-piste experience in a variety of snow conditions.
* Previous ski touring experience is an advantage, but not essential (depending on your off-piste experience and overall ability).
Day 1
Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina. Meet expedition leaders. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2
Explore Ushuaia and its surroundings before boarding the Polar Pioneer at 4pm, where sea kayakers will receive equipment and skiers will prepare for the adventure ahead.
Day 3
Cross the Drake Passage, encountering both calm and potentially rough seas, while engaging in lectures about the Antarctic Peninsula’s wildlife, geology, history, geography and photography tips.
Day 4
Crossing the Drake Passage, we eagerly await the first iceberg sighting and prepare the kayaks for our approach to the South Shetland Islands, potentially making our first landing or paddle in the evening.
Day 5-10
Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, with daily outings to remarkable locations such as Hannah Point, Half Moon Island, Paradise Harbour, Lemaire Channel, and more, with potential visits to scientific bases and plenty more surprises throughout the journey.
Day 11
It’s time to leave the Peninsula and head north into the Drake Passage. We’ll use the crossing to swap photos
and share stories of our amazing wildlife encounters.
Day 12
Bring in the New Year on the Beagle Channel!
Day 13
Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina at 9am, after cruising through the Beagle Channel in the early morning. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.
Day 1
Arrival in Ushuaia, Argentina. Meet expedition leaders. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2
Explore Ushuaia and its surroundings before boarding the Polar Pioneer at 4pm, where sea kayakers will receive equipment and skiers will prepare for the adventure ahead.
Day 3
Cross the Drake Passage, encountering both calm and potentially rough seas, while engaging in lectures about the Antarctic Peninsula’s wildlife, geology, history, geography and photography tips.
Day 4
Crossing the Drake Passage, we eagerly await the first iceberg sighting and prepare the kayaks for our approach to the South Shetland Islands, potentially making our first landing or paddle in the evening.
Day 5-10
Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, with daily outings to remarkable locations such as Hannah Point, Half Moon Island, Paradise Harbour, Lemaire Channel, and more, with potential visits to scientific bases and plenty more surprises throughout the journey.
Day 11
It’s time to leave the Peninsula and head north into the Drake Passage. We’ll use the crossing to swap photos
and share stories of our amazing wildlife encounters.
Day 12
Bring in the New Year on the Beagle Channel!
Day 13
Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina at 9am, after cruising through the Beagle Channel in the early morning. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.
INCLUSIONS
Hotel accommodation (twin share) in Ushuaia,
Transfer from hotel to ship,
Transfer from ship to airport in Ushuia at the end of the trip,
All meals on board ship,
A welcome toast and captains drinks,
All shore excursions from the ship including Zodiacs,
Lectures, videos, slide and film shows,
Expedition guide services,
Port taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities,
Medical services – there is a resident doctor and well-equipped clinic on board
EXCLUSIONS
Any flights unless listed in the itinerary,
Single supplements,
Visa, passport and vaccination charges and airport departure taxes,
Hotels and meals not included in the voyage itinerary,
Optional excursions not included in voyage itinerary,
Laundry, personal clothing, medical expenses, personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges and phone/email charges, Emergency evacuation charges,
Alcohol unless specified
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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Ushuaia Roundtrip 18 nights
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