Emblematic Antarctica

If there is one place on the globe that fires the imagination of travellers and arouses in them an instant thirst for adventure, it is the immaculate and faraway lands of the White Continent. Inhabited by a surprising endemic fauna, the Antarctic will welcome you during an 11-day expedition cruise.


Antarctic Peninsula
@Pablo Taraborrelli

At the border between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, you will enter Drake Passage. At the roaring fifties and the screaming sixties, the wind blows and the waves beat against the stern of the ship. In the sky, cape petrels lead you toward their realm until you reach the first of the continent’s lands.

Duration: 12 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English and French speaking Voyage


Included
Optional


Ice is there in all its forms. The mountainous landscapes open up to give way to huge calving glaciers, tabular icebergs drift in the middle of the Southern Ocean, and the sea ice shimmers in the distance. On board, the naturalists share with you the secrets of this unique ecosystem. As you near the shores, the first penguins appear. Gentoo, Adélie, chinstrap: these surprising birds, emblematic of the Antarctic, share their beaches with leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals. During an outing on land or at sea, in a zodiac dinghy or a kayak, you will move through a stunning scenery bathed in polar light.

Highlights

• An expedition cruise to discover the Antarctic Peninsula and its most beautiful secrets surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
• Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
• Hiking opportunity.
• Lectures and information sessions hosted by our naturalist guides, covering wildlife, history, geopolitics, the great explorers, climate, environmental protection and educational discovery in the respect of environment.
• Landscapes: a multitude of drifting icebergs, ice floes, imposing glaciers and tall, snow-covered mountains.
• Wildlife: humpback whales; Gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins; leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals; and numerous seabirds.
F• or your comfort, your cruise package includes an overnight in Buenos Aires the day before embarkation and the flights to/from Ushuaia (for details, see the “Included in your cruise” tab).

Itinerary

@Pablo Taraborrelli
@Pablo Taraborrelli
@Pablo Taraborrelli

Day 1: Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…

Day 2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.

Day 4-9: Antarctic Peninsula
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.

Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.

Day 10-11: Crossing the Drake Passage
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.

Day 12: Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…

Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…

Day 2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Use your days spent in the Drake Passage to familiarise yourself with your ship and deepen your knowledge of the Antarctic. The Expedition Leader will first present the IAATO rules of conduct that must be observed during landings in the region and will explain everything you need to know about the zodiac outings. Lectures about the history and wildlife of the Antarctic will be an opportunity for you to learn more about this magical region, where every cruise is a unique experience. You will experience exceptional sailing moments on board and join the naturalist-guides on your ship’s exterior decks to look out for albatrosses, cape petrels, and other seabirds flying over the Drake Passage.

Day 4-9: Antarctic Peninsula
Succumb to the magic of a place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.

Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.

Day 10-11: Crossing the Drake Passage
If there is one place, one sea, one waterway dreaded by tourists, researchers and hardened seafarers alike, it is undoubtedly Drake Passage. Situated at the latitude of the infamous Furious Fifties winds, between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands, it is the shortest route to connect Antarctica to South America. Seasoned navigators will tell you that you must earn your visit to the White Continent! As the Antarctic convergence zone where cold currents rising up from the South Pole meet warmer equatorial water masses, Drake Passage harbours a very diverse marine fauna. Don't forget to look to the sky to catch a glimpse of elegant albatross and Cape petrels, playfully floating about in the wind around your ship.

Day 12: Ushuaia
Capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province, Ushuaia is considered the gateway to the White Continent and the South Pole. Nicknamed “El fin del mundo” by the Argentinian people, this city at the end of the world nestles in the shelter of mountains surrounded by fertile plains that the wildlife seem to have chosen as the ultimate sanctuary. With its exceptional site, where the Andes plunge straight into the sea, Ushuaia is one of the most fascinating places on earth, its very name evocative of journeys to the unlikely and the inaccessible…


@Pablo Taraborrelli
@Pablo Taraborrelli
@Pablo Taraborrelli


INCLUSIONS

Your programme includes:

• Transfer to your hotel, the day before embarkation.
• 1-night accommodation in 5* hotel Sofitel Recoleta in superior room, the night before embarkation.
• Early check-in available from late morning.
• Hospitality desk at the hotel in Buenos Aires.
• Return flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia/Buenos Aires selected by PONANT, in economy class.
• Services of local guides, in Ushuaia.
• Meals as mentioned in the programme and beverage package.
• Transfers as mentioned in the programme.
• Itineraries are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change

EXCLUSIONS

Your programme does not include:

Tips for the local guide.
Personal expenses.
Other meals and services not mentioned in the programme.


Dates & Rates


Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 13 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025 (3128)
Deluxe Stateroom
$16,690
Deluxe Suite
$25,370
Prestige Deck 4
$17,420
Prestige Deck 5
$17,710
Prestige Deck 6
$18,140
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$26,380
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$27,680
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$15,680
Ship: Le Lyrial | Date: 22 Jan 2025 - 02 Feb 2025 (3133)
Prestige Suite
$25,110
Superior Starteroom
$15,000
Deluxe Stateroom D3
$15,960
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
$16,920
Deluxe Suite
$24,150
Grand Deluxe Suite
$32,890
Grand Privilege Suite
$33,850
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
$17,320
Privilege Suite
$27,160
Owner's Suite
$40,330
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 23 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025 (3131)
Deluxe Stateroom
$16,690
Deluxe Suite
$25,370
Prestige Deck 4
$17,420
Prestige Deck 5
$17,710
Prestige Deck 6
$18,140
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$26,380
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$27,680
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$15,680
Ship: L Austral | Date: 29 Jan 2025 - 09 Feb 2025 (3122)
Deluxe Stateroom
$16,690
Deluxe Suite
$25,370
Prestige Deck 4
$17,420
Prestige Deck 5
$17,710
Prestige Deck 6
$18,140
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$26,380
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$27,680
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$15,680
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 02 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2025 (3113)
Deluxe Stateroom
$15,220
Deluxe Suite
$22,940
Prestige Deck 4
$15,870
Prestige Deck 5
$16,130
Prestige Deck 6
$16,510
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$23,840
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,990
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$14,330
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 02 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2025 (3124)
Deluxe Stateroom
$15,220
Deluxe Suite
$22,940
Prestige Deck 4
$15,870
Prestige Deck 5
$16,130
Prestige Deck 6
$16,510
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$23,840
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,990
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$14,330
Ship: L Austral | Date: 08 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2025 (3116)
Deluxe Stateroom
$15,220
Deluxe Suite
$22,940
Prestige Deck 4
$15,870
Prestige Deck 5
$16,130
Prestige Deck 6
$16,510
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$23,840
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,990
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$14,330
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 01 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (3114)
Deluxe Stateroom
$14,490
Deluxe Suite
$21,720
Prestige Deck 4
$15,100
Prestige Deck 5
$15,340
Prestige Deck 6
$15,700
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$22,570
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$23,650
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$13,650
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 01 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 (3123)
Deluxe Stateroom
$14,490
Deluxe Suite
$21,720
Prestige Deck 4
$15,100
Prestige Deck 5
$15,340
Prestige Deck 6
$15,700
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$22,570
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$23,650
Owner's Suite
$38,080
Superior Stateroom
$13,650
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 20 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2025 (3130)
Deluxe Stateroom
$14,680
Deluxe Suite
$22,060
Prestige Deck 4
$15,300
Prestige Deck 5
$15,550
Prestige Deck 6
$15,910
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$22,930
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,020
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$13,820
Ship: L Austral | Date: 22 Nov 2025 - 03 Dec 2025 (3118)
Deluxe Stateroom
$14,680
Deluxe Suite
$22,060
Prestige Deck 4
$15,300
Prestige Deck 5
$15,550
Prestige Deck 6
$15,910
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$22,930
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,020
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$13,820
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 10 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025 (3127)
Deluxe Stateroom
$13,930
Deluxe Suite
$20,820
Prestige Deck 4
$14,510
Prestige Deck 5
$14,740
Prestige Deck 6
$15,080
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$21,630
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$22,650
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$13,130
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 06 Jan 2026 - 17 Jan 2026 (3126)
Deluxe Stateroom
$15,420
Deluxe Suite
$23,300
Prestige Deck 4
$16,090
Prestige Deck 5
$16,350
Prestige Deck 6
$16,740
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$24,220
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$25,390
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$14,510
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 16 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2026 (3129)
Deluxe Stateroom
$15,420
Deluxe Suite
$23,300
Prestige Deck 4
$16,090
Prestige Deck 5
$16,350
Prestige Deck 6
$16,740
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$24,220
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$25,390
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$14,510
Ship: L Austral | Date: 18 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026 (3117)
Deluxe Stateroom
$13,930
Deluxe Suite
$20,820
Prestige Deck 4
$14,510
Prestige Deck 5
$14,740
Prestige Deck 6
$15,080
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$21,630
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$22,650
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$13,130
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 26 Jan 2026 - 06 Feb 2026 (3132)
Deluxe Stateroom
$15,420
Deluxe Suite
$23,300
Prestige Deck 4
$16,090
Prestige Deck 5
$16,350
Prestige Deck 6
$16,740
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$24,220
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$25,390
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$14,510
Ship: L Austral | Date: 28 Jan 2026 - 08 Feb 2026 (3119)
Deluxe Stateroom
$14,680
Deluxe Suite
$22,060
Prestige Deck 4
$15,300
Prestige Deck 5
$15,550
Prestige Deck 6
$15,910
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$22,930
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,020
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$13,820
Ship: Le Boreal | Date: 05 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 (3125)
Deluxe Stateroom
$14,680
Deluxe Suite
$22,060
Prestige Deck 4
$15,300
Prestige Deck 5
$15,550
Prestige Deck 6
$15,910
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$22,930
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,040
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$13,820
Ship: L Austral | Date: 07 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 (3115)
Deluxe Stateroom
$14,680
Deluxe Suite
$22,060
Prestige Deck 4
$15,300
Prestige Deck 5
$15,550
Prestige Deck 6
$15,910
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
$22,930
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
$24,020
Owner's Suite
$38,750
Superior Stateroom
$13,820

* 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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