Antarctica
Atlantic Odyssey
Antarctica
Antarctica
An epic 43-day voyage crossing the Atlantic from Ushuaia to Cape Verde. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia's penguin rookeries, remote Tristan da Cunha and Saint Helena, and cross the Equator following migratory seabirds.
Duration: 43 days / 42 nights on board.
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Praia, Cape Verde
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.
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.
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.
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Snorkelling More info about this activity
Witness wildlife and scenery unlike any other place on earth. Through crystal clear waters you’ll discover the amazing mobility and speed of penguins entering and exiting from the ice, marvel at beautiful sculpted icebergs below the water and witness marine life such as crustaceans, isopods, starfish and nudibranchs!
With a longstanding tradition of pushing the boundaries, Aurora Expeditions launched our Antarctic snorkelling adventures in 2014. In 2016 the activity has also been added to a range of our Arctic expeditions. This unique experience will allow passengers to see both destinations in a completely new dimension, witnessing wildlife and scenery unlike any other place on earth.
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.
Diving More info about this activity
Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands are some of the last unspoiled regions of the world. The mysterious White Continent, with its multi-colored ice caps, glistening glaciers, and towering snow-capped mountains, offers unparalleled scenery and photographic opportunities. Enormous numbers of penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate in the food-rich waters along the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic shores.
In the Arctic, the dives in the polar areas vary from shallow ice diving, where we dive near the ice-floes (approx. 9 meters, 30 feet) to shore diving, where we dive to approximately nine to 18 meters (30 to 60 feet). The combination of sunlight, sea water, and the often extraordinary formations of ice.
The chances of diving are subject to weather, wildlife and sea ice conditions.
This extraordinary 43-day combined expedition is a true transatlantic voyage connecting some of the most isolated, wild, and remote corners of the planet. Setting sail from Ushuaia, the journey first ventures into the majestic Antarctic Peninsula, where ancient glaciers and sculpted icebergs form the habitat for vast penguin colonies and marine mammals. Heading northeast, the expedition explores South Georgia, home to millions of king penguins and historic polar exploration sites, before pushing into the deep waters of the South Atlantic Ocean.
Following the migratory routes of pelagic seabirds, the vessel visits extremely remote archipelagos such as Gough Island and Tristan da Cunha, as well as historic Saint Helena Island. After crossing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Equator while stargazing under both equatorial and polar constellations, the itinerary sails into tropical waters past Fogo Island and Ilhéus do Rombo. Concluding in the historic city of Praia in Cape Verde, this ultimate ocean expedition offers an unprecedented experience of polar and maritime exploration.
Highlights:
Immersive exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula with Zodiac cruises among icebergs.
Visit to massive king penguin rookeries and elephant seal beaches in South Georgia.
Sailing and landings at the extremely remote Gough Island and Tristan da Cunha archipelago.
Discovery of Saint Helena's historic heritage and crossing the Equatorial line.
Observation of migratory seabirds and sailing toward the tropical islands of Cape Verde.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Beginning of the voyage in Ushuaia
Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on the planet. Embarkation takes place in the afternoon in Tierra del Fuego, sailing the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.
Day 2-3: Path of the polar explorers
Crossing the Drake Passage
Enjoy two days sailing across the Drake Passage experiencing sea breezes, pelagic birds, and marine life. Crossing the Antarctic Convergence brings us into nutrient-rich upwelling zones ideal for spotting whales and albatrosses.
Day 4-7: Entering Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula and ice activities
Navigate through the Melchior Islands and Schollaert Channel. Visits may include Danco Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, Petermann Island, and Port Lockroy, featuring Zodiac cruising among icebergs, penguin colony visits, and snowshoeing.
Day 8-9: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Return crossing of the Drake Passage
Set course northward across the Drake Passage. Accompanied by seabirds and whales, enjoy time on deck and attend final lectures by the expedition team.
Day 10: There and back again
Completion of the first leg
Morning arrival in Ushuaia to disembark, completing the initial Antarctic segment of the expedition.
Day 11: End of the world, start of a journey
Start of the Atlantic leg in Ushuaia
Embark in the afternoon from Ushuaia to begin the Atlantic Odyssey leg, sailing through the scenic Beagle Channel toward open ocean waters.
Day 12-14: Sea route to South Georgia
Sailing across the Antarctic Convergence
En route to South Georgia, cross the Antarctic Convergence where cold polar waters meet warmer seas, bringing a dramatic increase in albatrosses, petrels, and Cape pigeons around the ship.
Day 15-17: South Georgia sights
Massive king penguin colonies
Visit world-famous king penguin rookeries at Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and Gold Harbour, teeming with seals. Explore the historic whaling station at Grytviken, Shackleton’s grave, and enjoy Zodiac cruises in Cooper Bay.
Day 18-22: Once more to the sea
Sailing the southern ocean westerlies
Sailing with prevailing tailwinds across the South Atlantic. These sea days offer exceptional pelagic birdwatching opportunities along the Antarctic Convergence.
Day 23: The quest continues at the great Gough Island
Zodiac cruising in Quest Bay
Approach remote Gough Island for a Zodiac cruise in Quest Bay, weather permitting, to observe northern rockhopper penguins, sub-Antarctic fur seals, and dramatic coastal scenery.
Day 24-27: Tristan da Cunha and all the pretty birds
Exploring the remote island group
Attempt landings at the main settlement on Tristan da Cunha, Seal Bay, or Sandy Point. Cruise and land at Nightingale and Inaccessible Islands to view yellow-nosed albatrosses and diverse seabird species.
Day 28-31: Subtropical seas and seabirds
Sailing northward through warmer waters
Sailing through subtropical waters accompanied by indigenous seabirds and marine life as the ship continues its journey north.
Day 32-34: St. Highlights of Saint Helena
Arrival in Jamestown and island exploration
Land at Jamestown on Saint Helena Island. Explore local culture, visit Longwood House, climb Jacob's Ladder, or snorkel in shallow waters before continuing northward.
Day 35: Heading out of St. Helena
Sailing from Jamestown
Depart from Jamestown after enjoying the local British culture, tropical climate, and endemic birds of this remote volcanic island before setting sail into open ocean.
Day 36-37: Sailing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Equatorial stargazing at sea
Sail along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge submarine mountain range. Join evening stargazing sessions on the aft deck, observing the equatorial sky with binoculars or the naked eye.
Day 38-42: Crossing the equator
Northbound spring migration
Follow the northbound spring migration of Arctic terns and long-tailed skuas while crossing the equator. Observe the polar star becoming visible on the northern horizon.
Day 43: Sailing towards Ilhéus do Rombo and Sao Filipe (Fogo Island)
Cape Verde birdwatching and coastal views
Sail past Ilhéus do Rombo and Sao Filipe on Fogo Island, offering opportunities to spot Western Palearctic bird species and enjoy scenic island views from the water.
Day 44: The pleasures of Praia
Final disembarkation in Cape Verde
Arrive in the town of Praia on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, and disembark after breakfast, concluding this epic transatlantic adventure.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Beginning of the voyage in Ushuaia
Your voyage begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on the planet. Embarkation takes place in the afternoon in Tierra del Fuego, sailing the mountain-fringed Beagle Channel for the remainder of the evening.
Day 2-3: Path of the polar explorers
Crossing the Drake Passage
Enjoy two days sailing across the Drake Passage experiencing sea breezes, pelagic birds, and marine life. Crossing the Antarctic Convergence brings us into nutrient-rich upwelling zones ideal for spotting whales and albatrosses.
Day 4-7: Entering Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula and ice activities
Navigate through the Melchior Islands and Schollaert Channel. Visits may include Danco Island, Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay, Petermann Island, and Port Lockroy, featuring Zodiac cruising among icebergs, penguin colony visits, and snowshoeing.
Day 8-9: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Return crossing of the Drake Passage
Set course northward across the Drake Passage. Accompanied by seabirds and whales, enjoy time on deck and attend final lectures by the expedition team.
Day 10: There and back again
Completion of the first leg
Morning arrival in Ushuaia to disembark, completing the initial Antarctic segment of the expedition.
Day 11: End of the world, start of a journey
Start of the Atlantic leg in Ushuaia
Embark in the afternoon from Ushuaia to begin the Atlantic Odyssey leg, sailing through the scenic Beagle Channel toward open ocean waters.
Day 12-14: Sea route to South Georgia
Sailing across the Antarctic Convergence
En route to South Georgia, cross the Antarctic Convergence where cold polar waters meet warmer seas, bringing a dramatic increase in albatrosses, petrels, and Cape pigeons around the ship.
Day 15-17: South Georgia sights
Massive king penguin colonies
Visit world-famous king penguin rookeries at Salisbury Plain, St. Andrews Bay, and Gold Harbour, teeming with seals. Explore the historic whaling station at Grytviken, Shackleton’s grave, and enjoy Zodiac cruises in Cooper Bay.
Day 18-22: Once more to the sea
Sailing the southern ocean westerlies
Sailing with prevailing tailwinds across the South Atlantic. These sea days offer exceptional pelagic birdwatching opportunities along the Antarctic Convergence.
Day 23: The quest continues at the great Gough Island
Zodiac cruising in Quest Bay
Approach remote Gough Island for a Zodiac cruise in Quest Bay, weather permitting, to observe northern rockhopper penguins, sub-Antarctic fur seals, and dramatic coastal scenery.
Day 24-27: Tristan da Cunha and all the pretty birds
Exploring the remote island group
Attempt landings at the main settlement on Tristan da Cunha, Seal Bay, or Sandy Point. Cruise and land at Nightingale and Inaccessible Islands to view yellow-nosed albatrosses and diverse seabird species.
Day 28-31: Subtropical seas and seabirds
Sailing northward through warmer waters
Sailing through subtropical waters accompanied by indigenous seabirds and marine life as the ship continues its journey north.
Day 32-34: St. Highlights of Saint Helena
Arrival in Jamestown and island exploration
Land at Jamestown on Saint Helena Island. Explore local culture, visit Longwood House, climb Jacob's Ladder, or snorkel in shallow waters before continuing northward.
Day 35: Heading out of St. Helena
Sailing from Jamestown
Depart from Jamestown after enjoying the local British culture, tropical climate, and endemic birds of this remote volcanic island before setting sail into open ocean.
Day 36-37: Sailing the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Equatorial stargazing at sea
Sail along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge submarine mountain range. Join evening stargazing sessions on the aft deck, observing the equatorial sky with binoculars or the naked eye.
Day 38-42: Crossing the equator
Northbound spring migration
Follow the northbound spring migration of Arctic terns and long-tailed skuas while crossing the equator. Observe the polar star becoming visible on the northern horizon.
Day 43: Sailing towards Ilhéus do Rombo and Sao Filipe (Fogo Island)
Cape Verde birdwatching and coastal views
Sail past Ilhéus do Rombo and Sao Filipe on Fogo Island, offering opportunities to spot Western Palearctic bird species and enjoy scenic island views from the water.
Day 44: The pleasures of Praia
Final disembarkation in Cape Verde
Arrive in the town of Praia on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, and disembark after breakfast, concluding this epic transatlantic adventure.
INCLUSIONS
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Complimentary use of waterproof neoprene expedition muck boots and snowshoes.
Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity. All guests receive 1.5 GB of data usage per day, which resets every 24 hours.
Complimentary Dopper water bottle for use during and after your expedition.
We handle all costs and applications for mandatory Electronic Travel Authorizations for the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands.
EXCLUSIONS
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights.
Pre- and post- land arrangements.
Passport and visa expenses.
Government arrival and departure taxes.
Meals ashore.
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
Cabin size 12 m²
1 porthole
2 upper & lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Ample storage space
Safe deposit box
This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
1 porthole
1 upper berth & 2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone and Internet connection
Hair dryer
Ample storage space
This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
Cabin size 12 m²
1 porthole
2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Safe deposit box
Ample storage space
Cabin size between 12,5 m² and 13,5 m²
1 window
2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Safe deposit box
Ample storage space
Cabin size 13,5 m²
2 windows
2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Ample storage space
Safe deposit box
These cabins are corner cabins and are slightly more spacious than the normal twin porthole/window cabins
Cabin size between 21 m² and 23 m²
2 windows
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Refrigerator
Coffee & tea maker
Hair dryer
Safe deposit box
Ample storage space
Cabin size 12 m²
1 porthole
2 upper & lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Ample storage space
Safe deposit box
This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
1 porthole
1 upper berth & 2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone and Internet connection
Hair dryer
Ample storage space
This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
Cabin size 12 m²
1 porthole
2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Safe deposit box
Ample storage space
Cabin size between 12,5 m² and 13,5 m²
1 window
2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Safe deposit box
Ample storage space
Cabin size 13,5 m²
2 windows
2 lower berths
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Hair dryer
Ample storage space
Safe deposit box
These cabins are corner cabins and are slightly more spacious than the normal twin porthole/window cabins
Cabin size between 21 m² and 23 m²
2 windows
1 double bed
1 sofa bed
Private shower & toilet
Desk & chair
Flatscreen TV
Telephone & WiFi (supplemented)
Refrigerator
Coffee & tea maker
Hair dryer
Safe deposit box
Ample storage space
* 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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