The Polar Travel Company

Cruise into the deep south on an expedition that crosses the Antarctic Polar Circle. Explore waters frequented by Humpback and Minke whales, hike through landscapes of infinite glaciers, and discover the amazing wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage

Diving is an optional activity and requires advanced cold-water experience and at least 30 dry-suit dives.
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.

Included

Optional

This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters traveled by Humpback, Minke, and Fin whales. The expedition offers the chance to explore the last true wilderness of our planet through shore-based walking, Zodiac cruising, and optional diving in iceberg-heavy waters. During the late Antarctic summer, activity is prolific: penguin chicks begin to fledge while orcas and leopard seals patrol the shores in search of prey.

The journey reaches geographical milestones such as Detaille Island, accessible only on voyages that cross south of the Polar Circle, where an abandoned British research station is visited. From the natural harbor of volcanic Deception Island to the colonies of thousands of Gentoo penguins on Cuverville Island, each destination reveals the magnitude of the White Continent. Guided by expert naturalists, passengers will immerse themselves in the history of polar exploration and the unique biodiversity of the Melchior Islands and the Lemaire Channel.

Highlights:
Crossing the Antarctic Polar Circle and visiting remote Detaille Island.
Prolific sightings of Humpback, Minke, and Killer whales.
Exploration of Deception Island, an active volcanic crater.
Visit to massive Ad�lie and Gentoo penguin colonies.
Zodiac cruising among monumental glaciers and icebergs.

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Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Setting sail from Ushuaia
Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on the planet. Embark in the afternoon and sail the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.

Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
Crossing the Drake Passage
Experience the rolling seas faced by great explorers. After passing the Antarctic Convergence, observe the transition in marine and avian life, including wandering albatrosses and blue petrels.

Day 4 - 10: Sights of late summer Antarctica
Exploring the Peninsula and the Polar Circle
Days dedicated to whale watching and exploring iconic sites. Activities include landings at Livingston Island, Zodiac cruises in Paradise Bay, and crossing the Polar Circle in Crystal Sound to visit Detaille Island.

Day 11 - 12: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Return through the Drake
Northward return voyage. Enjoy the vast array of seabirds again, now familiar to you, while sharing expedition stories with fellow travelers.

Day 13: There and back again
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Arrive at the port of Ushuaia in the morning. Enjoy the final transfer to the airport with memories that will accompany you on all your future adventures.