Antarctica
Antarctic Polar Circle
Antarctica
Antarctica
Escape into another realm on this luxury trip from South America to New Zealand. Cross the polar circle to discover unheralded landscapes, phenomenal wildlife, and remote places where only a handful of explorers have been before.
Duration: 33 days / 31 nights on board.
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Dunedin, New Zealand
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.
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.
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.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
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.
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.
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.
Escape into another realm as you board our luxury boutique ice-class ship on this once-in-a-lifetime trip from South America to New Zealand. Our epic semi-circumnavigation cruise of Antarctica fulfils the ultimate bucket list, sailing on glassy seas, passing by monumental icebergs, unheralded landscapes and phenomenal wildlife. We explore icy waters to reach the world’s southernmost islands where only a handful of adventurers, explorers and scientists have been before. As we cross the polar circle, you get to join an elite group of people who have been to some of the least-visited places on the planet.
This journey connects the end of the world in Ushuaia with the Victorian elegance of Dunedin, crossing the Ross Sea and Peter I Island. The experience combines the rigors of polar exploration with onboard refinement, allowing for observations ranging from emperor penguin colonies to the perfectly preserved historic huts of past explorers. It is an unparalleled opportunity to witness the magnitude of translucent ice bergs and wildlife in its purest state, including whales, leopard seals, and elephant seals in regions that remain almost untouched since their discovery.
Highlights:
Epic semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica crossing the polar circle.
Exploration of the Ross Sea, one of the last pristine marine ecosystems.
Visit to remote and seldom-visited locations such as Peter I Island and Shepard Island.
Observation of diverse wildlife including emperor penguins, whales, and orcas.
Tour of historic polar expedition huts from the last century.
Day 1: Ushuaia
The End of the World
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range in Argentina's Patagonia region, its colourful streets cascade from the mountains to the shores of the Beagle Channel.
Day 2-3: Day at sea
Relaxation and Preparation
Spend your day at sea enjoying the facilities available onboard. Head to the sauna, get in a workout in the gym or relax in the hot tub while taking in the views. Listen to an informative talk or have a chat with our experts.
Day 4-6: Antarctic Peninsula
The White Dream
Cruise among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands. Shore excursions might include Mikkelsen Harbour, where gentoo penguins and Weddell seals haul out. Explore the photogenic Lemaire Channel and scientific bases.
Day 7-8: Day at sea
Towards the Remote South
Continue enjoying the onboard facilities as you head towards less-visited areas. The expedition team will share insights on the ecology of the Southern Ocean.
Day 9: Peter Island, Bellinghausen Sea
A Volcanic Refuge
This ice-covered volcanic island is claimed by Norway and is rarely visited. It is home to elephant seals, cape pigeons and southern fulmars, surrounded by translucent bergs and whales.
Day 10-12: Day at sea
Polar Navigation
Days spent crossing the waters of the Bellingshausen Sea. Take the opportunity to relax in the spa or participate in lecture programs about polar exploration history.
Day 13: Shepard Island
Ice Wilderness
Located in one of the most remote areas of Antarctica, near Marie Byrd Land. Except for its northern side, the island is almost entirely embedded in the Getz Ice Shelf, providing sanctuary for chinstrap penguins and skuas.
Day 14: Day at sea
Heading to the Ross Sea
A day to enjoy silent navigation and panoramic views as the ship ventures further into the heart of Antarctica.
Day 15: Bay Of Whales
History and Ice
This historic natural harbor was Amundsen’s base for his 1911 South Pole triumph. It is the closest ship approach to the Pole, surrounded by the Ross Ice Shelf.
Day 16: Crossing the International Date Line
Time Travel
Experience time travel first-hand as you cross this imaginary line in the Pacific. Sailors celebrate with the Ceremony of the Domain of the Golden Dragon. You will lose a day as you cross.
Day 17: Day at sea
Onboard Life
Recover from the "time loss" by enjoying a workout in the gym or a sauna session as the ship sails through crystal-clear waters.
Day 18-24: Ross Sea
Pristine Wilderness
Home to an abundance of wildlife: southern right whales, orca, emperor penguins, and the largest Adelie penguin colony. Visit perfectly preserved historic expedition huts.
Day 25-26: Balleny Islands
Dramatic Landscapes
Islands mostly untouched since their discovery in 1839. Their shores host humpback and fin whales, along with crabeater, Weddell, and leopard seals and penguin colonies.
Day 27-29: Day at sea
Heading North
Sailing towards New Zealand. Participate in photography workshops or closing talks by the expedition team as you bid farewell to polar waters.
Day 33-34: Dunedin
The Edinburgh of New Zealand
Arrival at one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Surrounded by hills, it is known for street art, picturesque parks, and its strong Celtic heritage.
Day 1: Ushuaia
The End of the World
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range in Argentina's Patagonia region, its colourful streets cascade from the mountains to the shores of the Beagle Channel.
Day 2-3: Day at sea
Relaxation and Preparation
Spend your day at sea enjoying the facilities available onboard. Head to the sauna, get in a workout in the gym or relax in the hot tub while taking in the views. Listen to an informative talk or have a chat with our experts.
Day 4-6: Antarctic Peninsula
The White Dream
Cruise among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands. Shore excursions might include Mikkelsen Harbour, where gentoo penguins and Weddell seals haul out. Explore the photogenic Lemaire Channel and scientific bases.
Day 7-8: Day at sea
Towards the Remote South
Continue enjoying the onboard facilities as you head towards less-visited areas. The expedition team will share insights on the ecology of the Southern Ocean.
Day 9: Peter Island, Bellinghausen Sea
A Volcanic Refuge
This ice-covered volcanic island is claimed by Norway and is rarely visited. It is home to elephant seals, cape pigeons and southern fulmars, surrounded by translucent bergs and whales.
Day 10-12: Day at sea
Polar Navigation
Days spent crossing the waters of the Bellingshausen Sea. Take the opportunity to relax in the spa or participate in lecture programs about polar exploration history.
Day 13: Shepard Island
Ice Wilderness
Located in one of the most remote areas of Antarctica, near Marie Byrd Land. Except for its northern side, the island is almost entirely embedded in the Getz Ice Shelf, providing sanctuary for chinstrap penguins and skuas.
Day 14: Day at sea
Heading to the Ross Sea
A day to enjoy silent navigation and panoramic views as the ship ventures further into the heart of Antarctica.
Day 15: Bay Of Whales
History and Ice
This historic natural harbor was Amundsen’s base for his 1911 South Pole triumph. It is the closest ship approach to the Pole, surrounded by the Ross Ice Shelf.
Day 16: Crossing the International Date Line
Time Travel
Experience time travel first-hand as you cross this imaginary line in the Pacific. Sailors celebrate with the Ceremony of the Domain of the Golden Dragon. You will lose a day as you cross.
Day 17: Day at sea
Onboard Life
Recover from the "time loss" by enjoying a workout in the gym or a sauna session as the ship sails through crystal-clear waters.
Day 18-24: Ross Sea
Pristine Wilderness
Home to an abundance of wildlife: southern right whales, orca, emperor penguins, and the largest Adelie penguin colony. Visit perfectly preserved historic expedition huts.
Day 25-26: Balleny Islands
Dramatic Landscapes
Islands mostly untouched since their discovery in 1839. Their shores host humpback and fin whales, along with crabeater, Weddell, and leopard seals and penguin colonies.
Day 27-29: Day at sea
Heading North
Sailing towards New Zealand. Participate in photography workshops or closing talks by the expedition team as you bid farewell to polar waters.
Day 33-34: Dunedin
The Edinburgh of New Zealand
Arrival at one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Surrounded by hills, it is known for street art, picturesque parks, and its strong Celtic heritage.
INCLUSIONS
Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Ushuaia, among others)
Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
Your selected stateroom
All meals onboard
Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
24-hour room service
Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
One selected shore excursion per port of call
All expedition landings
Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
Gym, sauna, pool
24/7 self service laundry
Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boots
Memory Package
Onboard gratuities & port taxes
EXCLUSIONS
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Personal expenses.
Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m2 (215ft2) and can accommodate two guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.
Size: 20 m2
Guests: 3
Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m2 (215ft2) and can accommodate two guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.
Size: 20 m2
Guests: 3
Balcony Staterooms measure 25m2 (269ft2) – including a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony – and can accommodate two or three guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.
Size: 25 m2
Guests: 3
Balcony Staterooms measure 25m2 (269ft2) – including a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony – and can accommodate two or three guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.
Size: 25 m2
Guests: 3
Balcony Staterooms measure 25m2 (269ft2) – including a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony – and can accommodate two or three guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.
Size: 25 m2
Guests: 3
Suites feature a king size bed, and have a separate living room, with a flame-effect fireplace. There’s also a luxurious ensuite bathroom – with separate bath tub and walk-in shower – and a 10m2 (108ft2) private balcony.
Size: 40 m2
Guests: 4
Premium Suites have a king size bed, separate living room, and flame-effect fireplace. There’s also a luxurious ensuite bathroom – with separate bath tub and shower – walk-in wardrobe, and a 12m2 (129ft2) private balcony.
Size: 47 m2
Guests: 4
* 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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