Antarctica
Antarctic Polar Circle
Antarctica
Antarctica
A unique 13-day journey inspired by Britain’s Antarctic legacy. Aim to reach remote sites like Marguerite Bay and visit historic British Bases beyond the Polar Circle.
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
This voyage is offered in partnership with the James Caird Society. It aims for deep exploration beyond the Polar Circle, targeting remote sites like Stonington and Detaille Islands. The vessel, RMS ST HELENA, is equipped with a full science lab and features two Jacuzzis and a sauna. The itinerary is a general guideline, and sites cannot be guaranteed.
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.
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.
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.
Trekking More info about this activity
Trekking is with no doubt the first and most simple of the outdoor sports.
To wander arund nature in walks of different difficulty with basic equipment and few to worry about is one of the most fullfilling activities one can do.
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.
Embark on The Heroic South voyage, a unique journey created with members of the James Caird Society and deeply inspired by Britain’s Antarctic legacy. This expedition aims to go deeper into the Peninsula than most, targeting remote sites such as Marguerite Bay, Stonington Island (Base E), and Detaille Island (Base W). The trip is about connecting with the places where early explorers mapped the unknown and shaped modern science, offering a poignant glimpse into life during the heroic age of mid-century exploration.
Aboard the RMS ST HELENA, you will enjoy a perfect blend of comfort and exploration, with a full science lab and the chance to join the ship’s open bridge policy. Highlights include traversing the breathtaking Gullet, a narrow, ice-filled channel, and sailing the Lemaire Channel ("Kodak Gap"). Daily activities include kayaking, snowshoeing, and Zodiac cruises, ensuring close encounters with abundant wildlife. This is an invitation to follow in the wake of heroes and be part of a genuine exploratory journey.
Highlights:
Journey inspired by Britain’s Antarctic legacy and in partnership with the James Caird Society.
Aim beyond the Polar Circle, targeting remote sites like Marguerite Bay and Detaille Island.
Visit historic British Bases (Base E, Base Y, Base W) from the heroic age of exploration.
Sail through the Lemaire Channel ("Kodak Gap") and the icy gorge of The Gullet.
Enjoy adventure activities: kayaking, snowshoeing, and the polar plunge.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Historical walk and embarkation
Arrive in Ushuaia. After lunch, join your team for a short historical walking tour of the town before boarding the expedition vessel. Once on board, enjoy a welcome briefing and dinner as you begin your journey down the Beagle Channel.
Days 2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Expert-led presentations and safety briefings
Cross the legendary Drake Passage, a vast stretch of open ocean that marks the Antarctic Convergence. Join expert-led presentations covering early British expeditions, glaciology, and Antarctic wildlife. Keep watch for albatrosses riding the winds, and attend safety and biosecurity briefings.
Day 4: Antarctic Circle & Crystal Sound
Crossing 66°33′ South and exploring a well-preserved base
Set your sights on crossing the Antarctic Circle. Navigate the icy expanse of Crystal Sound, aiming to land at Detaille Island, home to the long-abandoned Base W—a British research station that remains remarkably well preserved.
Day 5: Marguerite Bay & Adelaide Island (Rothera Region)
Remote landscapes and modern polar science
Set your course for the remote and seldom-visited Marguerite Bay. If conditions allow, you may cruise in the vicinity of Rothera Research Station, the modern-day hub of the British Antarctic Survey.
Day 6: Pourquoi Pas Island & Southern Channels
Traversing The Gullet
Set out to traverse the breathtaking Gullet, a narrow, ice-filled channel that separates Adelaide Island from the mainland. Weather permitting, you may navigate this icy maze by Zodiac, or make a landing on Pourquoi Pas Island, once a refuge for early explorers.
Day 7: Penola Strait & Vernadsky Research Base
Birthplace of ozone research and the southernmost bar
Journey northward along the coast, passing through the magnificent Penola Strait. You will pause at Vernadsky Station (formerly British Faraday Station), renowned as the birthplace of groundbreaking ozone layer research. There may be an opportunity to visit the iconic southernmost bar on Earth.
Day 8: Lemaire Channel & Pleneau Island
The "Kodak Gap" and grounded icebergs
Set your sights on the Lemaire Channel—known as the "Kodak Gap". At Pleneau Island, you’ll visit vibrant penguin colonies and navigate among grounded icebergs. Keep an eye out for leopard seals or humpback whales feeding just offshore.
Days 9-10: Antarctic Peninsula Highlights
Final exploration and setting foot on the continent
Two final days of immersive exploration. There is potential for a landing at Neko Harbour—an ideal location to set foot on the Antarctic continent itself. Your expedition team will maximize your time on the Peninsula before turning north.
Days 11-12: Crossing the Drake Passage (Northbound)
Reflection and celebratory dinner
Relive your adventures as you cross the Drake Passage. Take part in final lectures or workshops, and enjoy a celebratory dinner with your fellow travellers.
Day 13: Return to Ushuaia
Disembarkation
Arrive back in Ushuaia in the early morning. After breakfast, disembark with cherished memories of an epic Antarctic expedition.
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina
Historical walk and embarkation
Arrive in Ushuaia. After lunch, join your team for a short historical walking tour of the town before boarding the expedition vessel. Once on board, enjoy a welcome briefing and dinner as you begin your journey down the Beagle Channel.
Days 2-3: Crossing the Drake Passage
Expert-led presentations and safety briefings
Cross the legendary Drake Passage, a vast stretch of open ocean that marks the Antarctic Convergence. Join expert-led presentations covering early British expeditions, glaciology, and Antarctic wildlife. Keep watch for albatrosses riding the winds, and attend safety and biosecurity briefings.
Day 4: Antarctic Circle & Crystal Sound
Crossing 66°33′ South and exploring a well-preserved base
Set your sights on crossing the Antarctic Circle. Navigate the icy expanse of Crystal Sound, aiming to land at Detaille Island, home to the long-abandoned Base W—a British research station that remains remarkably well preserved.
Day 5: Marguerite Bay & Adelaide Island (Rothera Region)
Remote landscapes and modern polar science
Set your course for the remote and seldom-visited Marguerite Bay. If conditions allow, you may cruise in the vicinity of Rothera Research Station, the modern-day hub of the British Antarctic Survey.
Day 6: Pourquoi Pas Island & Southern Channels
Traversing The Gullet
Set out to traverse the breathtaking Gullet, a narrow, ice-filled channel that separates Adelaide Island from the mainland. Weather permitting, you may navigate this icy maze by Zodiac, or make a landing on Pourquoi Pas Island, once a refuge for early explorers.
Day 7: Penola Strait & Vernadsky Research Base
Birthplace of ozone research and the southernmost bar
Journey northward along the coast, passing through the magnificent Penola Strait. You will pause at Vernadsky Station (formerly British Faraday Station), renowned as the birthplace of groundbreaking ozone layer research. There may be an opportunity to visit the iconic southernmost bar on Earth.
Day 8: Lemaire Channel & Pleneau Island
The "Kodak Gap" and grounded icebergs
Set your sights on the Lemaire Channel—known as the "Kodak Gap". At Pleneau Island, you’ll visit vibrant penguin colonies and navigate among grounded icebergs. Keep an eye out for leopard seals or humpback whales feeding just offshore.
Days 9-10: Antarctic Peninsula Highlights
Final exploration and setting foot on the continent
Two final days of immersive exploration. There is potential for a landing at Neko Harbour—an ideal location to set foot on the Antarctic continent itself. Your expedition team will maximize your time on the Peninsula before turning north.
Days 11-12: Crossing the Drake Passage (Northbound)
Reflection and celebratory dinner
Relive your adventures as you cross the Drake Passage. Take part in final lectures or workshops, and enjoy a celebratory dinner with your fellow travellers.
Day 13: Return to Ushuaia
Disembarkation
Arrive back in Ushuaia in the early morning. After breakfast, disembark with cherished memories of an epic Antarctic expedition.
INCLUSIONS
Accommodation: Fully serviced cabins.
Meals: Daily meals, snacks, tea, coffee, and house beer, soda, and wine during lunch and dinner.
Shore Excursions: Guided walks, daily shore excursions, and Zodiac cruises.
Adventure Activities: Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Camping, Polar Plunge, Trekking and Yoga (Subject to weather and operational conditions)
Expedition Team: Led by experienced guides.
Lectures: Educational talks and expert guiding services.
Expedition Equipment: Loaned muck boots and access to the onboard doctor and medical clinic.
Pre-departure Info: Comprehensive materials and an Antarctic booklet.
Port Fees: Includes port surcharges, permits, and landing fees.
Wi-Fi: Basic Wi-Fi complimentary; upgrades available for a fee.
Crew Tips/ Gratuities
EXCLUSIONS
Personal Expenses: Includes bar charges and Boutique Charges. Final payments must be made in cash or via credit card (US Dollar or Euro).
Additional Excursions: Any excursions or activities not listed in the itinerary.
Accommodation Upgrades: Single room supplements and stateroom upgrades.
Off-ship Meals: Meals not provided aboard the ship.
Beverages: Alcoholic drinks and sodas outside of happy hour / dinner time.
Optional Services: Examples include onboard boutique purchases.
Unlisted Items: Anything not specified under "Inclusions."
The Quad Cabins located on Deck “A” measure approximately 14 square metres (150 sqft)* and feature a desk, a window, two bunk beds (pullman style) and en-suite bathroom.
The Triple Cabins located on Deck “A” measure approximately 14 square metres (150 sqft)* and feature a desk, a window, a bunk (pullman style) and one single bed and en-suite bathroom.
The Odyssey Twin Cabins located on Decks “A” and “B” measure approximately 10 square metres (107 sqft)* and feature a desk, a window, one bunk bed (pullman style) and an en-suite bathroom.
The Odyssey Single Cabins located on the Boat Deck measure approximately 8 square metres (85 sqft)* and feature a desk, a window, an en-suite bathroom and one single bed.
The Superior Cabins located on Decks “A” and “B” measure approximately 14 - 16 square metres (150 sqft)* and feature a desk, a window, two single beds and an en-suite bathroom. Superior Cabins on deck B feature a slightly larger size and a sofa bed and porthole (instead of window).
The Deluxe Cabins located on the Promenade Deck measure approximately 15 square metres (162 sqft)* and feature a desk, a window, an en-suite bathroom and one double (King-sized) or two single beds.
Bedding Configurations:
P1 - Double/Two Single
P2 - Double/Two Single
P3 - Double/Two Single
P5 - Two Single
P6 - Two Single
P8 - Double/Two Single
P9 - Double/Two Single
P10 - Double/Two Single
The Premium Cabins located on the Promenade Deck measure approximately 18 square metres (194 sqft)* and feature a desk, a window, an en-suite bathroom and one double (King-sized) or two single beds.
Bedding Configurations:
P4 - Double
P7 - Double
P14 - Quad
The spacious Owner’s Suites located on the Boat Deck measure approximately 40 square metres (430 sqft)* and feature a seating area, a meeting area, en-suite bathroom, walk in closet and one double (King-sized) bed.
* 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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