Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica
Antarctica
Cross the legendary Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula on a 10-day expedition. Discover the Gerlache Strait and Lemaire Channel, cruise by Zodiac among icebergs, and encounter penguins, seals, and whales.
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Polar Plunge More info about this activity
The ultimate icy challenge! The Polar Plunge is a classic rite of passage for every explorer, it is a heart-pumping experience that earns you a badge of courage and unforgettable memories.
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.
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.
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.
Citizen Science More info about this activity
There’s important work being done every day, at some of the most renowned climate research facilities around the world, to record and study the incredible changes happening in remote places like Antarctica and th Arctic. As you might imagine, gathering critical on-site data on a regular basis would be a virtually impossible task for these groups. So we do it for them, in partnership with different research facilities.
If you’d like to get a first-hand look at how climate change is impacting our birds, sea life, glaciers, oceans, and weather patterns, and help scientists better understand our evolving planet, you’re welcome to join our Citizen Science program. And don’t let the word “science” scare you. We make it informative, interactive, and fun.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Charter Flights More info about this activity
In departures with charter flights, part of the air transport segment is covered by the operation of the trip as part of the itinerary.
Check in the inclusions and exclusions of the program which air sections are included in your itinerary.
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.
Day 1: Ushuaia
Embarkation at the End of the World
Arrive in Ushuaia, nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range along the shores of the Beagle Channel. Board your boutique expedition vessel before departing for your journey through the Antarctic wilderness.
Day 2-3: Day At Sea
Crossing the Drake Passage and onboard lectures
Spend two days at sea sailing across the Drake Passage. Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the observation decks, browse the ship's library, attend expert lectures, and refine your photography skills with advice from onboard professional photographers.
Day 4-7: Antarctic Peninsula
Glaciers, icebergs, and polar wildlife
Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs, and snowy islands. Navigate through the Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Sound, and the scenic Lemaire Channel. Embark on Zodiac excursions through ice-choked waters and shore visits such as Petermann Island to encounter Adélie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, elephant seals, and whales.
Day 8-9: At Sea
Northbound return crossing
Enjoy two relaxing days at sea sailing north toward South America. Unwind at the gym or spa, read in the lounges, or scan the horizon from the decks for surfacing whales and seabirds.
Day 10: Ushuaia
Disembarkation at the gateway to Antarctica
Arrive in Ushuaia, nestled beneath the Martial Range along the Beagle Channel in Argentine Patagonia, and disembark at the conclusion of your Antarctic expedition.
Day 1: Ushuaia
Embarkation at the End of the World
Arrive in Ushuaia, nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range along the shores of the Beagle Channel. Board your boutique expedition vessel before departing for your journey through the Antarctic wilderness.
Day 2-3: Day At Sea
Crossing the Drake Passage and onboard lectures
Spend two days at sea sailing across the Drake Passage. Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the observation decks, browse the ship's library, attend expert lectures, and refine your photography skills with advice from onboard professional photographers.
Day 4-7: Antarctic Peninsula
Glaciers, icebergs, and polar wildlife
Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs, and snowy islands. Navigate through the Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Sound, and the scenic Lemaire Channel. Embark on Zodiac excursions through ice-choked waters and shore visits such as Petermann Island to encounter Adélie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, elephant seals, and whales.
Day 8-9: At Sea
Northbound return crossing
Enjoy two relaxing days at sea sailing north toward South America. Unwind at the gym or spa, read in the lounges, or scan the horizon from the decks for surfacing whales and seabirds.
Day 10: Ushuaia
Disembarkation at the gateway to Antarctica
Arrive in Ushuaia, nestled beneath the Martial Range along the Beagle Channel in Argentine Patagonia, and disembark at the conclusion of your Antarctic expedition.
INCLUSIONS
Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong)
Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
Your selected stateroom
All meals onboard
Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
24-hour room service
Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
One selected shore excursion per port of call
All expedition landings
Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
Gym, sauna, pool
24/7 self service laundry
Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boot
Memory Package
Onboard gratuities & port taxes
EXCLUSIONS
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
20 m²
Two single beds or a double bed
Bedroom with living room area
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious bathroom
25 m²
5 m² private balcony
Two single beds or a double bed
Bedroom with living room area
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious bathroom
32-36 m²
6 m² private balcony
King size bed
Separate living room area
Luxurious en-suite bathroom
41 m²
5-10 m² private balcony
King size bed
Separate living room
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious ensuite bathroom with separate bath tub and walk-in shower
41 m²
8-12 m² private balcony
King size bed
Separate living room
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious ensuite bathroom with separate bath tub and shower
Walk-in wardrobe
20 m²
Two single beds or a double bed
Bedroom with living room area
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious bathroom
25 m²
5 m² private balcony
Two single beds or a double bed
Bedroom with living room area
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious bathroom
32-36 m²
6 m² private balcony
King size bed
Separate living room area
Luxurious en-suite bathroom
41 m²
5-10 m² private balcony
King size bed
Separate living room
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious ensuite bathroom with separate bath tub and walk-in shower
41 m²
8-12 m² private balcony
King size bed
Separate living room
Flame-effect fireplace
Luxurious ensuite bathroom with separate bath tub and shower
Walk-in wardrobe
* 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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