Wandering to the end of the earth in Ushuaia, conquering the Tierra del Fuego, witnessing immense icebergs, feeling like a legendary explorer as you set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Vivid emerald, violet tints, intense blue and crimson light—the Antarctic is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
What's Included
- - 9 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 each guest who PAYS 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), Quad, triple, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (9 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-sized berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen size 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. Take in daily lectures from your expedition team and keep an eye out for the first sightings of icebergs, whales, and albatross following in our sturdy ship's wake.
Day 5-8 The Antarctic Peninsula & the South Shetland Islands (4B,4L,4D)
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 9-10 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 11 Depart Ushuaia (B)
Disembark in the morning.
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