Antarctic Small Ship Expedition 2026/2027


Antarctic Peninsula
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Duration: 10 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English Speaking Voyage


Included
Optional

Itinerary

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Day 1: Ushuaia, Embarkation
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Board your ship and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Antarctica.

Important note: Boarding in Ushuaia is exclusively between 15:00 hrs. and 16:00 hrs. At 16:00 hrs., boarding will close. Please be on time. Keep your passport on hand and allow enough time to clear port security and reach the vessel.

Day 2 - 3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Sail towards Antarctica across the famous passage named in honor of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th-century British explorer. As you sail en route to the South Shetland Islands, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the glass-enclosed lounge or the outside decks. You may spot magnificent sea birds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales on their way south to Antarctica. After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably.
Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the sight of Antarctic land.

Day 4 - 7: Exploring Antarctica
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals, and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac boat and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. Enjoy spectacular vistas from the glass-enclosed lounge of the ship while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.
No journey is the same, as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several locations that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel,
or many other magnificent places. Our adventure will be very active, with several daily landings and cruises in Zodiacs, lectures, and a very enjoyable time on board. Departure from Antarctica will be in the afternoon or evening of Day 8, depending on weather conditions.

Day 8 - 9: Sailing back to South America
Return to South America with a northbound crossing of the Drake Passage. Relax and take the time to watch for wildlife from the bridge
or outside decks and participate in the presentations offered on various Antarctic topics in the lounge.

Days 10: Ushuaia, Disembarkation
The program ends upon arrival at the port in Ushuaia

Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia, Embarkation
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Board your ship and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Antarctica.

Important note: Boarding in Ushuaia is exclusively between 15:00 hrs. and 16:00 hrs. At 16:00 hrs., boarding will close. Please be on time. Keep your passport on hand and allow enough time to clear port security and reach the vessel.

Day 2 - 3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Sail towards Antarctica across the famous passage named in honor of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th-century British explorer. As you sail en route to the South Shetland Islands, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the glass-enclosed lounge or the outside decks. You may spot magnificent sea birds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales on their way south to Antarctica. After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably.
Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the sight of Antarctic land.

Day 4 - 7: Exploring Antarctica
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals, and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac boat and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. Enjoy spectacular vistas from the glass-enclosed lounge of the ship while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.
No journey is the same, as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several locations that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel,
or many other magnificent places. Our adventure will be very active, with several daily landings and cruises in Zodiacs, lectures, and a very enjoyable time on board. Departure from Antarctica will be in the afternoon or evening of Day 8, depending on weather conditions.

Day 8 - 9: Sailing back to South America
Return to South America with a northbound crossing of the Drake Passage. Relax and take the time to watch for wildlife from the bridge
or outside decks and participate in the presentations offered on various Antarctic topics in the lounge.

Days 10: Ushuaia, Disembarkation
The program ends upon arrival at the port in Ushuaia


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INCLUSIONS

Cruise on board the ship indicated for each voyage.
Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
For guests visiting Punta Arenas, exclusive access to Explorers House.
Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board the ship, offering a variety of dishes.
Three-course dinner served daily on board the ship offering a choice between one of three main courses.
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board the ship.
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board the ship throughout the expedition.
Loan of waterproof boots for landing.
All guided shore excursions.
Lectures and entertainment on board.
Access to exclusive content on the Antarctica21 app on board Magellan Explorer and Magellan Discoverer.
For Penthouse Suites on board Magellan Explorer and Grand Veranda Suites on Magellan Discoverer, complimentary premium internet service. For all other categories, complimentary standard internet service. Conditions apply.
Landing fees and IAATO passenger fee.

EXCLUSIONS

Flights, accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary corresponding to each voyage.
Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
Personal travel insurance.
Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
Gratuities.
Multi-entry visas for Chile, Argentina, the UK and/or other destinations included in your itinerary, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.


Dates & Rates


Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 11 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2027 (3871)
Triple Veranda Suite
$11,795
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$9,495
Family Veranda Suite
$9,495
Grand Veranda Suite
$99,995
Single Veranda Cabin
$17,566
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 25 Mar 2027 - 03 Apr 2027 (3870)
Triple Suite
$10,595
Porthole
$6,995
Veranda Cabins
$7,995
Deluxe Veranda
$8,495
Suite
$15,995
Penthouse Suite
$8,995
Single
$14,795

* 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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