The Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea - M/V Ushuaia

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

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Ushuaia, Argentina

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Follow the route of famous explorers - travel in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton Journey deep into Antarctica - explore the less visited Weddell Sea Explore by Zodiac - sail beneath huge icebergs and towering glaciated peaks

Itinerary

Journey deep into Antarctica into the lesser-visited Weddell Sea. This is a pristine area of Antarctica, where only a fortunate few have visited. It boasts huge tabular icebergs and an uncompromising environment reserved for rare and unique wildlife. It was here that polar explorer Ernest Shackleton travelled on his quest to conquer this inhospitable environment. During your cruise, you'll have time to explore these eastern flanks of the peninsula and to observe penguins, seals, whales and sea-birds at close quarters.

day 1Trip starts in Ushuaia

Embark the MV Ushuaia in the afternoon and meet your expedition crew and lecture staff. After you have settled into your cabins, sail along the famous Beagle Channel and the scenic Mackinlay Pass.

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M/V Ushuaia

day 2The Drake Passage

day 3The Drake Passage

day 4Weddell Sea

day 5Weddell Sea

day 6Weddell Sea

day 7Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

day 8Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

day 9Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

day 10The Drake Passage

day 11The Drake Passage

day 12Trip ends in Ushuaia

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M/V Ushuaia (11 nights)

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11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 11 Dinners

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