The best of all worlds – an intimate up-close Antarctica experience on an Expedition Sailing Yacht combined with the convenience and time-saving travel of Flying across the Drake!

Duration: 14 days
Starts: Punta Arenas, Chile
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
Language: English Speaking Voyage

*Actual amount of days in Antarctica could vary due to weather and/or logistics.

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 Kayaking More info about this activity

The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.

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 Camping More info about this activity

Camp ashore in Antarctica!
After dinner, you’ll leave your cruise ship and zip ashore via a Zodiac. An experienced guide will choose the campsite spot and instruct everybody in how to set up their tents and sleeping bags. The next morning everybody will help to break down the camp, making sure that no gear or garbage gets left behind, and clean the camping gear. The location for camps and the number of camp nights offered depends on the operator, weather and location of the ship.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 Sailing Yacht More info about this activity

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 Charter Flights More info about this activity

In departures with charter flights, part of the air transport segment is covered by the operation of the trip as part of the itinerary.
Check in the inclusions and exclusions of the program which air sections are included in your itinerary.

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Explore Antarctica on an Expedition Sailboat where we will encounter penguin colonies, breaching whales, and leopard Seals. Each day is something new – we take in what Antarctica gives to us, which the flexibility of a small yacht allows us to do. We will visit penguin colonies, watch many types of seals. Explore from eye level with zodiac tours and kayaks. Plus if the weather allows anyone interested can sleep a night ashore!

Quality Time
By flying across the Drake Passage, all of our time is spent in Antarctica. The two weeks are two weeks in the ice, with the icebergs, the whales, and the penguins. If there are a few days of snow, then within two weeks there is a high chance you’ll get a few great days of sun. Hoping for a great high latitude sunset or two? By having two weeks, you increase your chances of experiencing it. Two weeks allows us the chance to feel the rhythm of Antarctica, to notice changes, and to observe the details and differences of each penguin colony.

Small Group
When we say small group, we mean small group. Ocean Tramp carries a maximum of 8 passengers. This means when going ashore to a penguin colony you are not crowded with 100 other passenger vying for the best view. It means that you can have space and quiet to explore Antarctica. It means on the deck of Ocean Tramp you can have your space. No elbowing or hurrying on deck for the best spot.

With maximum 8 passengers, you leave with new friends. There is strong camaraderie onboard between guests and with crew!

All Included
Once you step onboard, it’s all included: excursions, meals, kayaking, camping, wine with dinner, gin and tonics with glacier ice (collected by guests!).
When in Antarctica the focus should be on the experience – the whole experience.

Flexibility
The vessel’s size means we can maneuver into small coves and passages. The crew and itinerary flexibility means that when there is an opportunity – we go for it.

The light is fantastic after dinner and a few passengers want to go for a zodiac cruise – let’s go! Whales are bubble feeding? Let’s stay and watch. A leopard seal is on the hunt for a penguin – let’s slow down and see what happens. The afternoon is so amazing at a penguin colony that no one wants to rush back for dinner? We’ll push back dinner another hour to enjoy the time onshore.

Science
Going to Antarctica we want to take the opportunity to bring a scientist who has data he or she needs to collect. They will join the voyage and allow guests to participate in the data collection.

Each scientist will also give lectures during the trip about their research and past projects. Each trip is different. Past research has included penguin vocalizations, background antibacterial resistance, oxygen/hydrogen isotope levels, and mercury levels in the Southern Ocean.

Itinerary

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Pre Trip: Arrive AT LEAST one day prior to the trip in Punta Arenas. In the afternoon collect your Muckboots and attend a briefing about the flight for the next day. (hotel for this night not included)

Day 1
Depart from Punta Arenas and fly across the Drake Passage. Join the Expedition sailing yacht at King George Island and start your Antarctic Adventure.

Day 2-13
Explore Antarctica on an Expedition sailing yacht. Each day will be different and can include zodiac tours, landings at penguin colonies, exploring historic scientific bases and whaling sites, kayaking. The flexibility allows you to take full advantage of whatever Antarctica gives to us – be it an incredible southern sunset or a breaching whale. We can stop and enjoy – not just once, but every time.

While South there will be an Active scientist onboard, so all guests are invited to participate in real Antarctic research. In the evenings the scientist will present on their research, as well as pressing current Antarctic issues. The scientist will be a part of the team and ready to answer questions at dinner, or on deck!

Day 14
Return to King George Island and board your flight to Punta Arenas. Look out your window and get a last glimpse at the white continent.
Once back in Punta Arenas, enjoy a celebration dinner with your fellow passengers.

Itinerary

Pre Trip: Arrive AT LEAST one day prior to the trip in Punta Arenas. In the afternoon collect your Muckboots and attend a briefing about the flight for the next day. (hotel for this night not included)

Day 1
Depart from Punta Arenas and fly across the Drake Passage. Join the Expedition sailing yacht at King George Island and start your Antarctic Adventure.

Day 2-13
Explore Antarctica on an Expedition sailing yacht. Each day will be different and can include zodiac tours, landings at penguin colonies, exploring historic scientific bases and whaling sites, kayaking. The flexibility allows you to take full advantage of whatever Antarctica gives to us – be it an incredible southern sunset or a breaching whale. We can stop and enjoy – not just once, but every time.

While South there will be an Active scientist onboard, so all guests are invited to participate in real Antarctic research. In the evenings the scientist will present on their research, as well as pressing current Antarctic issues. The scientist will be a part of the team and ready to answer questions at dinner, or on deck!

Day 14
Return to King George Island and board your flight to Punta Arenas. Look out your window and get a last glimpse at the white continent.
Once back in Punta Arenas, enjoy a celebration dinner with your fellow passengers.

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