South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

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10 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Ushuaia, Argentina

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Highlights

Explore the wild and remote Antarctic continent

Visit penguin rookeries, research stations, and lookouts to witness pristine nature

Excursions, lectures, & whale safaris provide an enriching and informative experience.

Pass close to Cape Horn, a celebrated maritime landmark

Itinerary

Explore Antarctica on this South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula 10-day cruise tour. The tour starts from and ends in Ushuaia, and takes passengers through the Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Drake Passage and visiting Argentina and Antarctica.

With Zodiac cruising and shore landings, you will be able to explore the varied wildlife and pristine nature of the region, visiting penguin rookeries, research stations, and lookouts along the way. Our expert guides will lead excursions, lectures, and whale safaris, providing an enriching and informative experience.

All meals, accommodation, activities, and guides are included on the cruise.

day 1Arrival in Ushuaia

Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina — the world’s southernmost town. Explore the quaint city and local countryside or, alternatively, consider a day trip off the beaten path to the raw, natural archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. It's a hiker's paradise with rugged snow-capped mountains, glaciers, flower-filled meadows, and boggy quagmires.
In the afternoon, board the ship. The journey begins as you navigate through the calms of Beagle Channel, a strait in the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago.
During the time at sea, a variety of activities will be arranged on board which will provide the perfect opportunity to socialize with fellow travelers equally passionate about discovering the world, enjoy the lectures, visit our shop, or relax leisurely on our ship’s facilities, designed to provide a comfortable, relaxing time.

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day 2At Sea: Cross Drake Passage

day 3At Sea: Cross Drake Passage

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day 8At Sea: Depart from Antarctica

day 9At Sea: Depart from Antarctica

day 10Back to Ushuaia

What's Included

10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 9 Dinners

Shuttle transfer to ship from city centre from Ushuaia city centre to embarkation

Shuttle transfer after disembarkation from the ship to Ushuaia city centre or airport in the morning

All Zodiac landings and excursions as per itinerary

Expedition parka

Rubber boots on loan

Guiding and lectures by our expedition leader and team

English-speaking expedition team

Complimentary house wine, beer and soda at dinner (selected labels and brands, served at our a-la-carte dinners)

Free tea and coffee 24 hours daily

Taxes

Guiding and lectures by our experienced expedition leader and team

Special photo workshop

Welcome and farewell cocktails

Digital visual journal link after voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list and more!

Accommodation in C Cabin of the cruise in a shared DBL/TWN cabin

What's Excluded

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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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