Antarctica
Ross Sea
Antarctica
Antarctica
An epic 33-day semi-circumnavigation from South America to New Zealand. Cross the Polar Circle, visit the remote Ross Sea, and explore the world's southernmost, least-visited islands.
Duration: 33 days / 32 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Dunedin, New Zealand
Language: English speaking voyage
This is a luxury, once-in-a-lifetime trip aboard an ice-class ship. The itinerary crosses the International Date Line, resulting in the loss of one day. The vessel features a full science lab and offers guests the use of the gym, sauna, and pool.
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.
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 on this epic, once-in-a-lifetime semi-circumnavigation cruise from South America to New Zealand. Aboard a luxury boutique ice-class ship, you will sail on glassy seas, passing by monumental icebergs, unheralded landscapes, and phenomenal wildlife. The journey fulfills the ultimate bucket list by exploring icy waters to reach the world’s southernmost islands, a realm where only a handful of adventurers and scientists have been before. As you cross the polar circle, you join an elite group of people who have visited some of the least-visited places on the planet.
This profound expedition includes nine days exploring the remote Ross Sea region, one of the last untouched salt-water wildernesses, home to emperor penguins and the largest Adélie penguin colony. You will follow the footsteps of legendary explorers like Amundsen and Scott, whose perfectly preserved expedition huts still stand. The adventure culminates by cruising the remote Sub-Antarctic Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Sites teeming with vast colonies of penguins, albatrosses, and seals.
Highlights:
Reach the world’s southernmost regions and join an elite group by crossing the Polar Circle.
Explore the remote Ross Sea region, home to the largest Adélie penguin colony and polar history huts.
Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most legendary explorers at the historical Bay of Whales.
Cruise the Sub-Antarctic Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Sites teeming with millions of nesting seabirds.
Marvel at the colors as they change from glassy white to turquoise green in this vast frozen wilderness.
Day 1: Ushuaia
Embarkation and sailing the Beagle Channel
Arrive in Ushuaia, a city nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range. Board your boutique ship before departing for your journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world.
Days 2-3: Day at sea
Crossing the Drake Passage
Sea days offer stunning views of the passing ocean. Mingle with other passengers, enjoy the ship's observation decks, or head to the library. Get an expert’s view in one of the onboard lectures or perfect your photography skills.
Day 4: South Shetland Islands
Flora, fauna, and a slightly warmer climate
The proximity of the South Shetlands to Antarctica means that the fauna is different from Antarctica proper. Ferns, grasses, lichens, and native flora grow here.
Days 5-6: Antarctic Peninsula
Glaciers, icebergs, and snowy islands
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, where most visitors live their Antarctica dream. See incredible scenery, like the photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Mikkelsen Harbour, where Weddell seals haul out among gentoo penguins.
Days 7-8: Day at sea
Sailing toward the Polar Circle
Spend sea days enjoying the passing ocean. Mingle with other passengers, attend a lecture, or practice your photography skills with advice from the onboard professionals.
Day 9: Peter Island, Belinghausen Sea
Ice-covered volcanic island
Visit the ice-covered volcanic Peter I Island, rarely visited by ships and claimed by Norway. This island is home to elephant seals, cape pigeons, and southern fulmars.
Days 10-12: Day at sea
Continuing the voyage
Spend sea days relaxing, treating yourself to a spa day, attending an expert-led onboard lecture, or simply enjoying the ocean views from the Observation Lounge.
Day 13: Shepard Island
Remote polar refuge
Explore volcanic Shepard Island, an 11-mile stretch of wilderness near Grant Island off Marie Byrd Land’s unclaimed coast. The exposed northern shores provide sanctuary for chinstrap penguins and skuas in this remote polar refuge.
Day 14: Day at sea
Relaxation and onboard activities
Spend your day at sea enjoying your boutique 5-star ship. Treat yourself to a spa day, attend an expert-led onboard lecture, or enjoy the ocean views.
Day 15: Bay of Whales
Amundsen’s historic base
Visit the historical Bay of Whales, Antarctica’s key natural harbor and the southernmost navigable waters. It was Amundsen’s base for his 1911 South Pole triumph.
Day 16: Crossing the International Date Line
Experiencing time travel
Experience time travel first-hand as you cross the International Date Line, losing a day. Sailors celebrate the passing with the Ceremony of the Domain of the Golden Dragon.
Days 17-25: Ross Sea, Antarctica
Untouched wilderness and polar history
Spend nine days in the Ross Sea region, one of the last untouched salt-water wildernesses. The area is home to southern right whales, orca, emperor penguins, and Antarctica’s largest Adélie penguin colony. Explore the perfectly preserved expedition huts of past explorers.
Days 26-28: Day at sea
Sailing toward the Sub-Antarctic Islands
Spend sea days mingling with other passengers, attending lectures, or practicing your photography skills. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean.
Days 29-31: Cruising Sub-Antarctic Islands
Remote UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Navigating the Sub-Antarctic Islands means visiting remote UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Auckland and Campbell Islands. Vast colonies of penguins, albatrosses, petrels, seals, and sea lions bring vibrant life to these windswept islands.
Days 32-33: Dunedin
Disembarkation in New Zealand
Your luxury expedition cruise comes to an end in Dunedin, the principal city of the Otago region. After disembarkation, you can explore the city’s historic appeal, from elaborate civic buildings to New Zealand’s only castles.
Day 1: Ushuaia
Embarkation and sailing the Beagle Channel
Arrive in Ushuaia, a city nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range. Board your boutique ship before departing for your journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world.
Days 2-3: Day at sea
Crossing the Drake Passage
Sea days offer stunning views of the passing ocean. Mingle with other passengers, enjoy the ship's observation decks, or head to the library. Get an expert’s view in one of the onboard lectures or perfect your photography skills.
Day 4: South Shetland Islands
Flora, fauna, and a slightly warmer climate
The proximity of the South Shetlands to Antarctica means that the fauna is different from Antarctica proper. Ferns, grasses, lichens, and native flora grow here.
Days 5-6: Antarctic Peninsula
Glaciers, icebergs, and snowy islands
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula, where most visitors live their Antarctica dream. See incredible scenery, like the photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Mikkelsen Harbour, where Weddell seals haul out among gentoo penguins.
Days 7-8: Day at sea
Sailing toward the Polar Circle
Spend sea days enjoying the passing ocean. Mingle with other passengers, attend a lecture, or practice your photography skills with advice from the onboard professionals.
Day 9: Peter Island, Belinghausen Sea
Ice-covered volcanic island
Visit the ice-covered volcanic Peter I Island, rarely visited by ships and claimed by Norway. This island is home to elephant seals, cape pigeons, and southern fulmars.
Days 10-12: Day at sea
Continuing the voyage
Spend sea days relaxing, treating yourself to a spa day, attending an expert-led onboard lecture, or simply enjoying the ocean views from the Observation Lounge.
Day 13: Shepard Island
Remote polar refuge
Explore volcanic Shepard Island, an 11-mile stretch of wilderness near Grant Island off Marie Byrd Land’s unclaimed coast. The exposed northern shores provide sanctuary for chinstrap penguins and skuas in this remote polar refuge.
Day 14: Day at sea
Relaxation and onboard activities
Spend your day at sea enjoying your boutique 5-star ship. Treat yourself to a spa day, attend an expert-led onboard lecture, or enjoy the ocean views.
Day 15: Bay of Whales
Amundsen’s historic base
Visit the historical Bay of Whales, Antarctica’s key natural harbor and the southernmost navigable waters. It was Amundsen’s base for his 1911 South Pole triumph.
Day 16: Crossing the International Date Line
Experiencing time travel
Experience time travel first-hand as you cross the International Date Line, losing a day. Sailors celebrate the passing with the Ceremony of the Domain of the Golden Dragon.
Days 17-25: Ross Sea, Antarctica
Untouched wilderness and polar history
Spend nine days in the Ross Sea region, one of the last untouched salt-water wildernesses. The area is home to southern right whales, orca, emperor penguins, and Antarctica’s largest Adélie penguin colony. Explore the perfectly preserved expedition huts of past explorers.
Days 26-28: Day at sea
Sailing toward the Sub-Antarctic Islands
Spend sea days mingling with other passengers, attending lectures, or practicing your photography skills. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean.
Days 29-31: Cruising Sub-Antarctic Islands
Remote UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Navigating the Sub-Antarctic Islands means visiting remote UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Auckland and Campbell Islands. Vast colonies of penguins, albatrosses, petrels, seals, and sea lions bring vibrant life to these windswept islands.
Days 32-33: Dunedin
Disembarkation in New Zealand
Your luxury expedition cruise comes to an end in Dunedin, the principal city of the Otago region. After disembarkation, you can explore the city’s historic appeal, from elaborate civic buildings to New Zealand’s only castles.
INCLUSIONS
Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong)
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 specified under "Inclusions."
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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