Antarctica
Antartica in a Sail Boat
Antarctica
Antarctica
Duration: 28 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: French/english speaking voyage
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.
Antarctica is the last place on Earth still preserved, the land of all extremes and the place that all the navigators and explorers of our century dream about.
We invite you on a journey into the world of penguins, seals and sea leopards, whales and orcas, to discover the most beautiful sights of the Antarctic Peninsula.
After passing Cape Horn, we will cross the famous Drake Passage, which leads to Antarctica. Three to four days of crossing accompanied by giant albatrosses, to reach another planet. The arrival is striking when you can see the snow-capped peaks of Antarctica.
Your first iceberg will be etched forever in your memory.
Once in the area, we will go from anchorage to anchorage, each more beautiful than the other, weaving our way between icebergs, in search of whales and orcas.
The moorings will be the occasion of some landings to approach penguins, seals or elephant seals, and also to visit the scientific bases or remains left by explorers of the early 20th century.
You will particularly appreciate the space and comfort of Marama, the privilege of being just a few on board, while being part of the expedition.
Highlights of the Antarctic Cruise
• Sailing between gigantic icebergs and ice, and at the foot of huge glaciers.
• Experiencing the continent of the extreme in the comfort and warmth of Marama. Beautiful moorings.
• Exploring one of the most inaccessible regions in the world.
• Observing wildlife up close : penguins, seals, sea leopards, whales, orcas
• Sailing by Cape Horn and crossing the Drake’s Passage
• Visiting historical sights and scientific bases
• Enjoying the sun that hardly ever sets and seeing the ice take on magical hues
Day 1
Departure from Ushuaia, Argentina to the small village of Puerto Williams in Chile, or to the anchorage of the Haberton Ranch (Estancia), in Tierra del Fuego.
Day 2
Departure for The Drake Passage or wait in Puerto Williams for a better weather window.
Day 3-7
Cape Horn Passage and Drake Crossing. This crossing aboard Marama is an unforgettable experience. On board one of the fastest and most comfortable sailboats, among the albatrosses and Cape petrels, you can take part in the shifts and take the helm if you wish.
Day 8-9
Generally we arrive in the Melchior Archipelago, which offers us an immediate and total immersion in the landscapes of the white planet. Walks ashore to stretch after the 3 days of crossing.
Day 10
Sailing among icebergs and whales to Nansen Island. Unique mooring called Enterprise due to the wreck on which we anchor!
Day 11
Exploring the ancient whaling plants around Enterprise, walks and dinghy rides to discover the wonders of Antarctica.
Day 12-13
Discover Paradise Bay and its huge glaciers. This bay has the right name. Indeed, the sea is often like a mirror, with the reflection of mountains and glaciers giving a heavenly air to this bay that whales particularly like. Visit the Chilean base Gonzales Videla.
Day 14
Crossing the Gerlache Strait to the port Lockroy anchorage. An idyllic place next to a colony of gentoo penguins. Many seals and sea leopards, waiting for small penguins…
Day 15
Visit the Port Lockroy Museum and your chance to send a postcard from Antarctica !
Day 16
We will sail up the strait of Le Maire (the famous “Kodak Valley”!) and we will anchor at Booth Island, on the site of the first wintering of Charcot with the sailboat Le Français. Superb walk ashore to the Charcot Cairn, from where the panoramic view of the iceberg cemetery is awe-inspiring.
Day 17
Visit Petermann Island (large colony of penguins) and anchor in the maze of the Pléneau Islets. The landscapes are always magical, zodiac ride in the iceberg cemetery.
Day 18-19
If the ice allows, we will go down even further south to the Ukrainian base Vernadsky. The anchorage is again sublime, many possible walks in zodiac and kayak. Of course we will visit our Ukrainian friends, who always welcome us with pleasure in the southernmost bar in the world to taste their vodka distilled on site.
Day 20-21
We will then go up to the Gerlache and then to Cuverville or the Southern Shetlands if we have the time. We will return to the Melchior Archipelago or Deception Island to wait for a good weather slot for the return.
Day 22-26
Crossing the Drake Passage to Cape Horn, and anchoring in Tierra del Fuego or in one of the nearby islands.
Day 27
Arrive in Puerto Williams or at the Haberton Farm anchorage and celebration of our adventure!
Day 28
Arrival in Ushuaia.
Day 1
Departure from Ushuaia, Argentina to the small village of Puerto Williams in Chile, or to the anchorage of the Haberton Ranch (Estancia), in Tierra del Fuego.
Day 2
Departure for The Drake Passage or wait in Puerto Williams for a better weather window.
Day 3-7
Cape Horn Passage and Drake Crossing. This crossing aboard Marama is an unforgettable experience. On board one of the fastest and most comfortable sailboats, among the albatrosses and Cape petrels, you can take part in the shifts and take the helm if you wish.
Day 8-9
Generally we arrive in the Melchior Archipelago, which offers us an immediate and total immersion in the landscapes of the white planet. Walks ashore to stretch after the 3 days of crossing.
Day 10
Sailing among icebergs and whales to Nansen Island. Unique mooring called Enterprise due to the wreck on which we anchor!
Day 11
Exploring the ancient whaling plants around Enterprise, walks and dinghy rides to discover the wonders of Antarctica.
Day 12-13
Discover Paradise Bay and its huge glaciers. This bay has the right name. Indeed, the sea is often like a mirror, with the reflection of mountains and glaciers giving a heavenly air to this bay that whales particularly like. Visit the Chilean base Gonzales Videla.
Day 14
Crossing the Gerlache Strait to the port Lockroy anchorage. An idyllic place next to a colony of gentoo penguins. Many seals and sea leopards, waiting for small penguins…
Day 15
Visit the Port Lockroy Museum and your chance to send a postcard from Antarctica !
Day 16
We will sail up the strait of Le Maire (the famous “Kodak Valley”!) and we will anchor at Booth Island, on the site of the first wintering of Charcot with the sailboat Le Français. Superb walk ashore to the Charcot Cairn, from where the panoramic view of the iceberg cemetery is awe-inspiring.
Day 17
Visit Petermann Island (large colony of penguins) and anchor in the maze of the Pléneau Islets. The landscapes are always magical, zodiac ride in the iceberg cemetery.
Day 18-19
If the ice allows, we will go down even further south to the Ukrainian base Vernadsky. The anchorage is again sublime, many possible walks in zodiac and kayak. Of course we will visit our Ukrainian friends, who always welcome us with pleasure in the southernmost bar in the world to taste their vodka distilled on site.
Day 20-21
We will then go up to the Gerlache and then to Cuverville or the Southern Shetlands if we have the time. We will return to the Melchior Archipelago or Deception Island to wait for a good weather slot for the return.
Day 22-26
Crossing the Drake Passage to Cape Horn, and anchoring in Tierra del Fuego or in one of the nearby islands.
Day 27
Arrive in Puerto Williams or at the Haberton Farm anchorage and celebration of our adventure!
Day 28
Arrival in Ushuaia.
INCLUSIONS
Everything indicated on the itinerary
* 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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