Conquering the Drake Passage, encountering amazing polar wildlife and immense icebergs, exploring the South Shetland Islands, reaching the Antarctic Peninsula.
Departures
All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.
Room Prices
- From$5499USD Category 1 Triple
- From$6799USD Category 2 Twin
- From$7499USD Category 3 Twin
- From$8199USD Category 4 Twin
- From$9099USD Category 5 Double
Like the ‘Antarctica Classic’, this 13-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula—but allows for two additional days to explore its majesty. Part of the reward of arriving in Antarctica is the challenge of negotiating the Drake Passage—and the M/S Expedition will bring you there safely. Encounter leopard seals lazing on ice floes and immense rookeries of penguins surrounded by towering glaciers. The Expedition’s expert guides and lecturers offer knowledge and insights that really bring the nature and history of the region to life and serve to create an adventure of a lifetime.
What's Included
- - 11 nights on board the M/S Expedition
- 1 night accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia
- All meals included on board the ship
- Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
- Lecture and educational programs
- Ushuaia airport transfer depending on your departure flight details (read the TRIP DETAILS for more information)
- Waterproof boots supplied for men's USA sized 8-14 & women's USA sized 3-9
- Antarctica destination guide book
- Canada Goose expedition jacket for guests who PAY for a Category 5 suite - All meals included on board the ship. Breakfast included at the hotel. (Drinks and tips while on the ship are not included.)
- Twin Share Hotel (1 night), On board the M/S Expedition in triple, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and porthole or a window) (11 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin sized berths and are outside facing. Suites have one queen bed.
- M/S Expedition, Bus, and Zodiac.
- 10:1 = Guest/Expedition staff ratio.
Places Visited
- Antarctica
- Argentina
Day 1 Arrive Ushuaia
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the world's most southerly city. Arrive in Ushuaia at any time.
Day 2 Ushuaia (B,D)
Embarkation on the M/S Expedition begins in the afternoon at the port in Ushuaia. We enjoy the evening sailing through the Beagle Channel.
Day 3-4 The Drake Passage (2B,2L,2D)
Our adventure begins with a 400 mile crossing of the passage that bears the name of the 16th century English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The ship is at home in this part of the Southern Ocean. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in the ship's wake.
Day 5-10 The Antarctic Peninsula & the South Shetland Islands (6B,6L,6D)
Experience some of the most unique wildlife viewing and inspiring scenery in the world as you set foot on the Antarctic continent. Attempt two shore landings per day (weather conditions permitting), and encounter gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguin rookeries, Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, and orca, humpback and minke whales in the cold Antarctic waters. The peninsula also has a remarkable human history. During the voyage we will learn about some of the most important and dramatic expeditions to this remote corner of the world.
Day 11-12 The Drake Passage (2B,2L,2D)
Today we begin our journey north to our home port of Ushuaia. Review the highlights of your Antarctic experience with our lecturers and staff. Keep your eyes open on the observation deck for some final whale sightings.
Day 13 Depart Ushuaia (B)
Disembark in the morning.
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