Antártida Clásica 27/28 (10 noches)

Embárquese en un crucero de expedición a la Península Antártica y las Islas Shetland del Sur. Descubra un paisaje espectacular rodeado de glaciares e icebergs, con la oportunidad de ver pingüinos, focas y ballenas de cerca.

© S. Arrebola

Duración: 11 días / 10 noches
Comienza: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finaliza: Ushuaia, Argentina
Idioma: Viaje de habla inglesa

Los itinerarios son orientativos y dependerán de las condiciones climáticas y de hielo. Su Capitán y el Líder de Expedición realizarán los ajustes necesarios para garantizar la mejor experiencia posible.


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Disfrute de un crucero de expedición hacia la Península Antártica y las Islas Shetland del Sur, uno de los paisajes más dramáticos y hermosos del mundo. Al llegar a Ushuaia, una pintoresca comunidad ubicada al pie de los Andes, podrá caminar por su calle principal o el puerto antes del embarque. La travesía comenzará navegando por el Canal Beagle hacia el famoso Pasaje de Drake, donde cruzaremos el Frente Polar o Convergencia Antártica, una barrera biológica donde las aguas frías polares se hunden bajo aguas más cálidas, creando un afloramiento de nutrientes que sustenta una increíble biodiversidad de aves marinas como los albatros.

Al alcanzar el continente blanco, explorará una naturaleza virgen de nieve, hielo, montañas y canales espectaculares como el Estrecho de Gerlache, el Canal Neumayer y el Canal Lemaire. Realizando al menos dos desembarcos diarios en botes zodiac, visitará vastas colonias de pingüinos Adelia, barbijo y papúa, y observará de cerca focas de Weddell, cangrejeras, leopardos, elefantes marinos, ballenas Minke y jorobadas. Los sitios de excursión incluirán la caldera inundada de la Isla Decepción, las islas King George y Livingston, Bahía Paraíso, y las ruinas históricas de la expedición Nordenskjöld de 1903 en la Isla Paulet, antes de regresar cruzando el Pasaje Drake con dirección a Ushuaia.

Lo más destacado:
Navegación por el legendario Pasaje de Drake observando albatros y una enorme variedad de aves marinas.
Exploración de la prístina Península Antártica y navegación por estrechos canales flanqueados por glaciares.
Excursiones diarias y desembarcos en botes zodiac para observar colonias de pingüinos, focas y ballenas.
Navegación emocionante hacia el interior de la caldera volcánica inundada de la Isla Decepción.
Visita a la histórica cabaña de piedra de la expedición Nordenskjöld de 1903 en la Isla Paulet.

Itinerario

© S. Arrebola
© S. Arrebola
© S. Arrebola

Día 1: Salida desde Ushuaia
Subtítulo
The embarkation is in the afternoon. After you have settled into your cabins we sail along the Beagle Channel towards the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Drake Passage.

Días 2-3: Cruzando el Pasaje de Drake
Subtítulo
Named after the renowned explorer, Sir Francis Drake, who sailed these waters in 1578, the Drake Passage is one of the roughest seas in the world. At some point between the first night and the second day, we will cross the Polar Front (Antarctic Convergence), a biological barrier where cold polar water sinks beneath the warmer northern waters. This creates a great upwelling of nutrients, which sustains the biodiversity of this region. The Drake Passage also marks the northern limit of many Antarctic seabirds. As we sail across the passage, the expedition staff will be out with you on deck to help in the identification of an amazing variety of seabirds, including many albatrosses, which follow in our wake. A full program of lectures will be offered as well. The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains indicate that we have reached the South Shetland Islands, a group of twenty islands and islets first sighted in February 1819 by Capt. William Smith of the brig Williams.

Días 4-9: Explorando la Península Antártica y las Islas Shetland del Sur
Subtítulo
The South Shetland Islands are a haven for wildlife. Vast penguin rookeries, beaches ruled by Antarctic fur seals and Southern elephant seals make every day spent in this amazing island group unforgettable. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island is truly amazing. King George Island, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, features colonies of nesting Adélie and Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp Gulls, Blue-eyed Cormorants, Antarctic Terns and Southern Giant Petrels and is home to scientific bases of many different countries. Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins as well as elephant seals await you at Livingston Island. The Antarctic Peninsula’s remarkable history will provide you with a type of excitement often only associated with the early explorers. You will have plenty of time to explore its amazing scenery, a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains and waterways, and an incredible wide variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds you are very likely to see Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals as well as Minke, humpback whales at close range, and even maybe orcas. We hope to navigate some of the most beautiful waterways (depending on the ice conditions): the Gerlache Strait, the Neumayer Channel, and the Lemaire Channel, the latter are narrow passages between towering rock faces and spectacular glaciers. We plan to make at least two landings per day and possible landing sites may include: Paradise Bay is perhaps the most aptly named place in the world and we attempt a landing on the continent proper. If ice conditions allows, after negotiating the iceberg-strewn waters of the Antarctic Sound, we hope to visit the bustling Adélie Penguin (over 100,000 pairs breed here) and Blue-eyed Cormorant colonies on Paulet Island. The Nordenskjöld expedition built a stone survival hut here in 1903. Today its ruins have been taken over by nesting penguins. Further exploration may take you to the Melchior Island group, Cuverville Island, Portal Point, Neko Harbour, Pléneau Island and if ice conditions permit, to Petermann Island for a visit to the southernmost colony of Gentoo Penguins.

Días 9-10: En el Mar cruzando el Pasaje Drake, rumbo norte
Subtítulo
We leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. Join our lecturers and naturalists on deck as we search for seabirds and whales and enjoy some final lectures. Take the chance to relax and reflect on the fascinating adventures of the past days on the way back to Ushuaia.

Día 11: Arribo a Ushuaia
Subtítulo
We arrive at the port of Ushuaia in the early morning and disembark after breakfast.

Itinerario

Día 1: Salida desde Ushuaia
Subtítulo
The embarkation is in the afternoon. After you have settled into your cabins we sail along the Beagle Channel towards the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Drake Passage.

Días 2-3: Cruzando el Pasaje de Drake
Subtítulo
Named after the renowned explorer, Sir Francis Drake, who sailed these waters in 1578, the Drake Passage is one of the roughest seas in the world. At some point between the first night and the second day, we will cross the Polar Front (Antarctic Convergence), a biological barrier where cold polar water sinks beneath the warmer northern waters. This creates a great upwelling of nutrients, which sustains the biodiversity of this region. The Drake Passage also marks the northern limit of many Antarctic seabirds. As we sail across the passage, the expedition staff will be out with you on deck to help in the identification of an amazing variety of seabirds, including many albatrosses, which follow in our wake. A full program of lectures will be offered as well. The first sightings of icebergs and snow-capped mountains indicate that we have reached the South Shetland Islands, a group of twenty islands and islets first sighted in February 1819 by Capt. William Smith of the brig Williams.

Días 4-9: Explorando la Península Antártica y las Islas Shetland del Sur
Subtítulo
The South Shetland Islands are a haven for wildlife. Vast penguin rookeries, beaches ruled by Antarctic fur seals and Southern elephant seals make every day spent in this amazing island group unforgettable. Sailing through the narrow passage into the flooded caldera of Deception Island is truly amazing. King George Island, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, features colonies of nesting Adélie and Chinstrap Penguins, Kelp Gulls, Blue-eyed Cormorants, Antarctic Terns and Southern Giant Petrels and is home to scientific bases of many different countries. Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins as well as elephant seals await you at Livingston Island. The Antarctic Peninsula’s remarkable history will provide you with a type of excitement often only associated with the early explorers. You will have plenty of time to explore its amazing scenery, a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains and waterways, and an incredible wide variety of wildlife. Apart from penguins and seabirds you are very likely to see Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals as well as Minke, humpback whales at close range, and even maybe orcas. We hope to navigate some of the most beautiful waterways (depending on the ice conditions): the Gerlache Strait, the Neumayer Channel, and the Lemaire Channel, the latter are narrow passages between towering rock faces and spectacular glaciers. We plan to make at least two landings per day and possible landing sites may include: Paradise Bay is perhaps the most aptly named place in the world and we attempt a landing on the continent proper. If ice conditions allows, after negotiating the iceberg-strewn waters of the Antarctic Sound, we hope to visit the bustling Adélie Penguin (over 100,000 pairs breed here) and Blue-eyed Cormorant colonies on Paulet Island. The Nordenskjöld expedition built a stone survival hut here in 1903. Today its ruins have been taken over by nesting penguins. Further exploration may take you to the Melchior Island group, Cuverville Island, Portal Point, Neko Harbour, Pléneau Island and if ice conditions permit, to Petermann Island for a visit to the southernmost colony of Gentoo Penguins.

Días 9-10: En el Mar cruzando el Pasaje Drake, rumbo norte
Subtítulo
We leave Antarctica and head north across the Drake Passage. Join our lecturers and naturalists on deck as we search for seabirds and whales and enjoy some final lectures. Take the chance to relax and reflect on the fascinating adventures of the past days on the way back to Ushuaia.

Día 11: Arribo a Ushuaia
Subtítulo
We arrive at the port of Ushuaia in the early morning and disembark after breakfast.


© S. Arrebola
© S. Arrebola
© S. Arrebola


INCLUSIONES

Cruise and accommodation on board according to the itinerary.
All meals during the voyage.
All zodiac and shore excursions, as well as activities during the voyage.
Lecture program by renowned naturalists and experienced members of the expedition staff.
Port taxes and fees while the program is underway.
Pre-departure information material.
Detailed navigation log.
Complimentary expedition parka and boots.
Starlink WI-FI included.

EXCLUSIONES

No airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; no pre- and/or post-cruise services of any kind; transfers to and from the ship; visa or passport expenses; government arrival and departure fees; meals on land; baggage, personal, and cancellation insurance (highly recommended); excess baggage expenses and all expenses of a personal nature, such as bar and telecommunications, as well as tips at the end of the trip (recommendations will be provided).

Fechas & Tarifas


Barco: Ushuaia | Fecha: 21 Nov 2027 - 01 Dic 2027 (5366)
Standard Plus Triple
$8,190
Standard Twin
$8,890
Standard Plus Twin
$10,290
Premier Twin
$11,790
Premier Single
$13,990
Doble Superior
$12,890
Suite
$13,790
Barco: Ushuaia | Fecha: 24 Ene 2028 - 03 Feb 2028 (5367)
Standard Plus Triple
$9,990
Standard Twin
$10,690
Standard Plus Twin
$12,190
Premier Twin
$13,590
Premier Single
$15,790
Doble Superior
$14,790
Suite
$15,590

* Los precios son por persona en dólares estadounidenses, a menos que se especifique expresamente una moneda diferente. En ese caso, el pago será en dólares estadounidenses al tipo de cambio del día.
** Las tarifas son correctas al momento de su publicación. Todos los precios serán reconfirmados por correo electrónico en el momento de la reserva.
NOTA: Aceptar lo inesperado es parte del legado y la emoción de los viajes de expedición. Cuando viaje en regiones extremadamente remotas, el equipo de expedición debe permitir que el mar, el hielo y el clima guíen los detalles de la ruta y el itinerario. El itinerario es un resumen tentativo de lo que experimentará en este viaje, tenga en cuenta que no se puede garantizar un itinerario específico.

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