The Polar Travel Company

Explore the great Weddell Sea, an environment of massive tabular icebergs and dramatic landscapes. Discover fascinating historical sites and observe iconic wildlife such as whales, seals, and rarely seen seabirds on an unforgettable 12-day expedition.

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Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage

Optional diving activity requires proven experience in cold water and dry-suit diving (minimum 30 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

The great Weddell Sea not only features massive tabular icebergs, wildly dramatic landscapes, and fascinating historical sites, but it is also one of the best places in Antarctica for viewing iconic wildlife. This itinerary invites passengers to immerse themselves in an ecosystem where nature dictates the rules, offering unparalleled opportunities for spotting fin whales, various seal species, and pelagic birds rarely found in other areas of the White Continent.

During the voyage, iconic spots such as Elephant Island�famous for sheltering Shackleton�s crew�and "Iceberg Alley" in the Antarctic Sound will be explored. The program combines observing penguin colonies on pristine islands like Devil Island with exploring volcanic formations at Brown Bluff. This expedition is designed for those seeking Antarctica in its most remote state, even allowing experienced divers to discover the secrets that lie beneath the frigid waters.

Highlights:
Navigation among giant tabular icebergs in the Antarctic Sound.
Visit to the historic Point Wild on Elephant Island.
Sightings of fin whales, whales, and rare seabirds.
Scenic hikes to viewpoints on Devil Island and Brown Bluff.

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Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Setting sail from Ushuaia
Embark in the afternoon in Ushuaia, the southernmost city on the planet. 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 salt breezes and rolling seas once faced by early explorers. After passing the Antarctic Convergence, observe the change in marine and avian life, including albatrosses and petrels.

Day 4: From Point Wild to the Weddell Sea
Historical landmark on Elephant Island
Early arrival at Point Wild, site of the Endurance crew's first landing. Conditions permitting, we will offer activities before setting off for the Weddell Sea.

Day 5 - 9: Entering the Weddell Sea
Massive icebergs and volcanic landscapes
Explore the "Iceberg Alley" region. Visits may include the canyon walls at Brown Bluff, viewpoints on Devil Island, and the remote wilderness in the Erebus and Terror Gulf.

Day 10 - 11: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Return through the Drake
Northward return voyage. Enjoy the vast array of seabirds again while sharing experiences with fellow travelers.

Day 12: There and back again
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
Arrive at the port of Ushuaia in the morning to conclude the expedition and begin the journey home.